Each of the 3 lessons in this bundle are fully-resourced and have been designed to cover the content as detailed in topic 8.2 (The heart) of the CIE International A-Level Biology specification. The specification points that are covered within these lessons include: The external and internal structure of the mammalian heart The differences in the thickness of the walls of the chambers The cardiac cycle and the blood pressure changes during systole and diastole The initiation and control of heart action The lessons have been written to include a wide range of activities and numerous understanding and prior knowledge checks so students can assess their progress against the current topic as well as be challenged to make links to other topics within this topic and earlier topics

Each of the 3 lessons in this bundle have been planned extensively to ensure that they contain lots of engaging biological examples that will catch the interest of the students whilst covering the difficult content of topic 18.3 (Conservation) of the CIE A-level Biology specification. The lesson PowerPoints and accompanying worksheets are filled with a wide range of tasks that include guided discussion periods, exam-style questions (with mark schemes) and quick quiz competitions and these combine to cover the following specification points: The reasons for the need to maintain biodiversity Methods of protecting endangered species, including the roles of zoos, botanic gardens, national parks, marine conservation zones and seed banks The roles of non-governmental organisations such as WWF and CITES in local and global conservation If you would like to view the detailed content of this bundle, then download the “WWF, CITES and conservation” lesson as this has been uploaded for free

All 3 lessons included in this bundle are highly detailed and contain multiple biological examples to challenge the students to apply their understanding of a potentially difficult topic. A variety of tasks are embedded throughout the lessons and cover all of the content of topic 7.2 of the Edexcel A-level biology B specification (Factors affecting gene expression). If you would like to view the quality of the lessons before deciding on the bundle, then download the epigenetic modification lesson as this has been shared for free.

This lesson bundle contains 4 fully-resourced lessons that use a wide variety of tasks to engage and motivate the students whilst covering the following specification points in topic 2.3 of the AQA A-level Biology specification: The basic structure of cell membranes The arrangement of phospholipids, proteins, glycoproteins and glycolipids in the fluid-mosaic model of membrane structure The role of cholesterol in membranes Simple diffusion and the limitations imposed by the phospholipid bilayer Facilitated diffusion and the role of channel and carrier proteins Osmosis in terms of water potential Active transport Co-transport as illustrated by the absorption in the ileum Hours of planning has gone into the lesson design to ensure that links are made to topics 2.1 & 2.2 as well as to topic 1 (biological molecules) and to differentiate resources where possible to challenge and support all abilities of students If you would like to sample the quality of lessons in this bundle, then download the osmosis lesson which has been shared for free

This bundle contains 5 fully-resourced lessons which have been designed to cover the following points in topic 7 of A2 unit 3 of the WJEC A-level Biology specification: (a): The concept of homeostasis and its importance in maintaining the body in a state of dynamic equilibrium (b): The roles of negative and positive feedback ©: The structure of the mammalian kidney and the nephron (e): The adaptations of the cells of the proximal tubule for reabsorption (f & g): The role of the posterior pituitary gland and ADH in homeostatic balance (h): The effects of kidney failure and its potential treatments Each lesson is filled with a wide variety of tasks which will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the A-level Biology content detailed above If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the structure of the mammalian kidney and the role of ADH lessons as these have been uploaded for free

This bundle contains 5 detailed and engaging lessons that cover the content in topic 2.2 of the CIE International A-level Biology course. Due to the importance of these biological molecules in living organisms, this mini-topic is fundamental to the whole course and planning has taken account of this with extra time given to those key details which must be understood. The PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of activities which include discussion points, current understanding and prior knowledge checks and quiz competitions. The following specification points are covered in this bundle: The ring forms of alpha and beta glucose The meaning of the terms monomer, polymer, macromolecule, monosaccharide, disaccharide and polysaccharide The formation and breakage of glycosidic bonds by condensation and hydrolysis reactions The molecular structure of a triglyceride The relationship between the structure and functions of triglycerides in living organisms The structure and functions of phospholipids If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons, download the glucose and phospholipids lessons as these have been shared for free

All 4 of the lessons included in this bundle are fully-resourced with differentiated tasks to cater for all abilities of students whilst containing the detail to push them to the next level. These lessons have been designed to cover the details of topic 6.1 of the CIE International A-level Biology specification which concerns the structure and replication of DNA The following specification points are covered within these lessons: The structure of nucleotides ATP as a phosphorylated nucleotide The structure of DNA The structure of mRNA, tRNA and rRNA DNA replication Links are continually made throughout the lessons to previously-covered topics as well as to those which will be covered later in the AS course or during the second year If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons, download the semi-conservative replication lesson as this has been shared for free

This bundle of 4 revision lessons covers the content in topics 1 - 4 of the AQA A-level Biology specification that are taught during year 12 (AS) of the two-year course. Each of the lessons has been designed to include a range of exam questions, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions that will motivate the students whilst they evaluate their understanding of the different sub-topics. Helpful hints are given throughout the lesson to aid the students in structuring their answers and the mathematical elements of the course are constantly challenged as well. The 4 topics covered by this bundle are: Topic 1:Biological molecules Topic 2: Cells Topic 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environment Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

This bundle of 3 lessons covers all of the content in the sub-topic B1.2 (What happens in cells) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: DNA Transcription and translation Enzymes Enzyme actions All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.

This bundle contains a series of 4 lessons which have been designed to cover the content of topic 1.2 of the AQA A-level Biology specification. Prior knowledge check questions are written into each of the lessons to promote continuity and to encourage students to make links between topics. The wide variety of tasks that are included within the lesson PowerPoints and the accompanying resources cover the following specification points: Monosaccharides are the monomers from which larger carbohydrates are made Glucose, galactose and fructose as the common monosaccharides Maltose, lactose and sucrose are formed by the condensation of two monosaccharides where the reaction forms a glycosidic bond Glucose has two isomers Glycogen and starch are formed by the condensation of alpha-glucose Cellulose is formed by the condensation of beta-glucose The basic structure and functions of glycogen, starch and cellulose The use of Benedict’s solution to test for reducing and non-reducing sugars The use of iodine/potassium iodide to test for starch If you would like to sample the quality of this lesson bundle, then download the polysaccharides lesson as this has been uploaded for free

This bundle of 5 revision lessons covers the specification content in topics 1 - 4 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification that can be assessed in the Paper 1 exam. The following topics are covered by these lessons: Topic 1: Cell Biology Topic 2: Organisation Topic 3: Infection and response Topic 4: Bioenergetics In addition, there is a Paper 1 revision lesson which covers content from all of the 4 topics in one highly detailed resource The students will be motivated and engaged by the range of activities that are found in the lessons whilst crucially being able to assess their knowledge of the different topics and recognise those areas which will need their further attention.

This bundle of 4 revision lessons covers the content in topics 1 - 4 of the Edexcel A-level Biology (Salters Nuffield) specification that are taught during year 12 (AS) of the two-year course. Each of the lessons has been designed to include a range of exam questions, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions that will motivate the students whilst they evaluate their understanding of the different sub-topics. Helpful hints are given throughout the lesson to aid the students in structuring their answers and the mathematical elements of the course are constantly challenged as well. The 4 topics covered by this bundle are: Topic 1: Lifestyle, health and risk Topic 2: Genes and health Topic 3: Voice of the genome Topic 4: Biodiversity and natural resources

Each of the 6 lessons within this bundle are fully-resourced and cover the content of point (b) of module 6.1.2 of the OCR A-level Biology A specification which states that students should be able to use genetic diagrams and phenotypic ratios to show patterns of inheritance and explain linkage and epistasis. Students are guided through the construction of the genetic diagrams for the inheritance of one or two genes and are shown how to analyse the phenotypic ratio to determine whether linkage has occurred or whether a gene interaction is involved. The wide range of activities which includes exam questions with visual mark schemes, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions will maintain engagement whilst providing the students with opportunities to assess their progress against the current topic.

This bundle contains 6 fully-resourced and detailed revision lessons that have been designed to cover the content of module 2 of the OCR A-level Biology A specification which concerns Foundations in Biology. The wide range of activities included in each lesson will engage the students whilst they assess their knowledge of the specification content. Most of the tasks are differentiated to allow differing abilities to access the work and be challenged. These are the modules covered: 2.1.1: Cell structure 2.1.2: Biological molecules 2.1.3: Nucleic acids 2.1.4: Enzymes 2.1.5: Biological membranes 2.1.6: Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation Each of these lessons uses exam questions (with explained answers), quick tasks and engaging quiz competitions to allow the students to recognise which areas of the specification need further attention If you want to see the quality of the lessons before purchasing then the 2.1.2 and 2.1.6 revision lessons are free resources to download

This bundle of 4 revision lessons covers the content in topics 5 - 8 of the Edexcel A-level Biology (Salters Nuffield) specification that are taught during year 13 (A2) of the two-year course. Each of the lessons has been designed to include a range of exam questions, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions that will motivate the students whilst they evaluate their understanding of the different sub-topics. Helpful hints are given throughout the lesson to aid the students in structuring their answers and the mathematical elements of the course are constantly challenged as well. The 4 topics covered by this bundle are: Topic 5: On the wild side Topic 6: Immunity, infection and forensics Topic 7: Run for your life Topic 8: Grey matter

This lesson bundle contains 4 lessons which are highly detailed and engaging. Hours of planning has gone into these lessons to ensure that the wide range of activities cover the following specification points in AS unit 1, topic 2 (Cell structure and organisation) of the WJEC A-level Biology specification: The structure and function of the organelles found in animal and plant eukaryotic cells The structure of prokaryotic cells and viruses The levels of organisation, including the aggregation of cells into tissues, tissues into organs, and organs into organ systems As well as covering the detailed A-level content, the guided discussion points, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions will engage and motivate the students.

This bundle of 4 lessons covers the majority of the content in the sub-topic B3.3 (Maintaining internal environments) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Controlling body temperature Controlling blood sugar Diabetes type I and II Inside the kidney All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.

According to Bill Bryson’s book, “THE BODY”, estimates of the number of proteins in the human body range from a few hundred thousand to a million or more. Regardless of whether the actual number is closer to the bottom or the top estimate, as most of the useful things in the body are proteins, it is clear that a deep understanding of the structure and function of this biological molecule is critical for the success of any student on the OCR A-level Biology A course. All 5 of the lessons included in this bundle are highly detailed and contain a wide range of tasks that will engage and motivate the students whilst ensuring that the specification points in module 2.1.2 regarding proteins are covered. The following content is covered by the lessons in this bundle: The general structure of an amino acid The synthesis and breakdown of dipeptides and polypeptides, by the formation and breakage of peptide bonds The levels of proteins structure The structure and function of globular proteins The properties and functions of fibrous proteins The biuret test for proteins The 5th lesson is a revision lesson which uses a range of exam-style questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions to check on the students knowledge of the specification details listed above

This bundle of 4 lessons covers all of the content in the sub-topic B1.3 (Transport in cells) of the AQA Trilogy GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Diffusion Examples of diffusion in organisms Factors that affect the rate of diffusion SA:V ratio and the need for exchange surfaces Osmosis Active transport All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.

This bundle contains 4 lessons which cover the following content that’s set out in topic 3.2 (Gas exchange) of the AQA A-level Biology specification: Adaptations of gas exchange surfaces as shown by the gas exchange in single-celled organisms, insects, bony fish and the leaves of dicotyledonous plants The gross structure of the human gas exchange system The essential features of the alveolar epithelium as a surface over which gas exchange takes place The mechanism of breathing All of the lessons are detailed and have been intricately planned to contain a wide range of tasks that will challenge the students on their understanding of the current topic as well as their recall of knowledge from previously-covered topics. In this way, the students are encouraged to make links between biological processes in different topics so they are prepared for assessment questions which do just that. Lessons covering topics 3.1, 3.3 and 3.4 are also uploaded