Photosynthesis and respiration are two of the most commonly assessed topics in A-level exams but are often poorly understood by students. These 9 lessons have been intricately planned to contain a wide range of activities that will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the key detail to try to deepen their understanding and includes exam-style questions so they are fully prepared for these assessments. The following specification points in topics 5 and 7 of the Pearson Edexcel A-level Biology A (Salters Nuffield) specification are covered by these lessons: Understand the overall reaction of photosynthesis Understand the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis including the role of these electrons in generating ATP, reducing NADP in photophosphorylation and producing oxygen through photolysis of water Understand the light-independent reactions as reduction of carbon dioxide using the products of the light-dependent reactions Know that the products are simple sugars that are used by plants, animals and other organisms in respiration and the synthesis of new biological molecules Understand the structure of chloroplasts in relation to their role in photosynthesis Understand the overall reaction of aerobic respiration Understand that respiration is a many-stepped process with each step controlled and catalysed by a specific intracellular enzyme Understand the roles of glycolysis in aerobic and anaerobic respiration Understand the role of the link reaction and the Krebs cycle in the complete oxidation of glucose and formation of carbon dioxide, ATP, reduced NAD and reduced FAD Understand how ATP is synthesised by oxidative phosphorylation Understand what happens to lactate after a period of anaerobic respiration in animals If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle then download the light independent reactions, the link reaction and Krebs cycle and the fate of lactate lessons as these have been shared for free

Each of the 11 revision lessons included in this bundle are detailed and engaging and provide the students with multiple opportunities to check their understanding of the following topics in the AQA Combined Science course: Random and systematic errors Independent, dependent and control variables Pathogens Viral, bacterial, fungal and protist diseases The movement of water molecules by osmosis Calculating acceleration from a velocity-time graph Using resultant force and F=ma Reactions of acids with metals Redox reactions and the loss and gain of electrons The properties of waves Refraction Control systems in homeostasis The regulation of blood glucose concentration Properties of ionising radiation Detecting radiation based on penetrating power Half-life Decay equations Classification system using kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species The binomial naming system The three-domain system Chromosomes The 3 stages of the cell cycle including mitosis The formation of gametes by meiosis Mole calculations Concentration of solutions Protons, electrons, and neutrons in atoms, ions and isotopes Bond energy calculations The rate of photosynthesis and limiting factors These resources can be used in the final weeks and months before the GCSE examinations or for revision before end of topic tests or mocks. If you want to view the quality of these resources, download the control of blood glucose, reactions of acids with metals, mitosis and meiosis and radiation resources as these have been shared for free.

This bundle of 9 engaging and motivating lesson presentations and associated worksheets uses a combination of exam questions, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to test the students on their knowledge of all of the topics found within the AQA GCSE Biology specification. The knowledge of the content of the following topics is tested in these lessons: Topic 1: Cell Biology Topic 2: Organisation Topic 3: Infection and response Topic 4: Bioenergetics Topic 5: Homeostasis and response Topic 6: Inheritance, variation and evolution Topic 7: Ecology In addition, the bundle contains a Paper 1 and Paper 2 revision lesson where content from all of the topics are covered in these very detailed resources Students will be motivated and engaged by the range of activities whilst they assess which areas need their further attention before the exams. These revision lessons can be used at the end of a topic, before the mock exams or before the actual GCSE terminal exams.

This bundle of 9 lessons covers the majority of the content in the sub-topic B3.2 (The endocrine system) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Hormones Negative feedback The menstrual cycle Controlling reproduction Using hormones to treat infertility Plant hormones 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 of 7 lessons covers the majority of content in Topic B4(Community-level systems) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Ecosystems Abiotic and biotic factors Competition and interdependence Efficiency of biomass transfer The Carbon cycle The Nitrogen cycle Decomposers 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.

Each of the 9 lessons which are included in this bundle have been written to specifically cover the content as detailed in topics 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the AQA A-level Biology specification. The wide range of activities will maintain engagement whilst supporting the explanations of the biological knowledge to allow the students to build a deep understanding of genetic information Lessons which cover the following specification points are included in this bundle: DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes Genes Genome, proteome and the structure of RNA Transcription and splicing Translation The genetic code Gene mutations Chromosome mutations Meiosis If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the structure of DNA, RNA and gene mutations lessons as these have been uploaded for free

This lesson bundle contains 9 detailed and engaging lessons which have been designed to cover the following content in topics 10 & 11 of the CIE A-level Biology specification: 10.1: Infectious diseases The meaning of the term disease and the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases The name and type of pathogen that causes cholera, malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS, smallpox and measles Explain how cholera, malaria, TB, HIV and measles are transmitted 10.2: Antibiotics Outline how penicillin acts on bacteria and why antibiotics do not affect viruses Outline how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics with reference to mutation and selection Discuss the consequences of antibiotic resistance and the steps that can be taken to reduce its impact 11.1: The immune system State that phagocytes have their origin in bone marrow and describe their mode of action Describe the modes of action of B and T lymphocytes The meaning of the term immune response, with reference to antigens, self and non-self Explain the role of memory cells in long term immunity Autoimmune diseases as exemplified by myasthenia gravis 11.2: Antibodies and vaccination Relate the molecular structure of antibodies to their functions Distinguish between active and passive, natural and artificial immunity and explain how vaccination can control disease Each of the lesson PowerPoints is accompanied by worksheets which together contain a wide range of tasks that will engage and motivate the students whilst challenging them on their understanding of the current topic as well as previously-covered topics. If you would like to get an understanding of the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the transmission of infectious diseases and phagocytes and phagocytosis lessons as these have been shared for free.

This bundle contains 8 revision lessons which use multiple-choice assessments consisting of 20 questions to challenge the students on their knowledge and understanding of all 8 topics in the AQA A-level biology specification. In addition to the assessments, each lesson includes a PowerPoint which reveals the answers and contains additional questions to check on further knowledge and detail. If you would like to sample the quality of these lessons, then download the topic 1 and 6 revision lessons as these have been uploaded for free.

This bundle contains 7 detailed and engaging lessons which guide students through the key processes involved in modern genetics. Each lesson contains a variety of tasks, including exam-style questions (and answers), guided discussion points, and quick quiz rounds which will introduce the following content in topic 7 and challenge the students on their understanding: Understand what is meant by the genome The PCR can be used to amplify DNA samples DNA samples can be used for gene sequencing and DNA profiling The role of transcription factors Post-transcription modification of mRNA Gene expression can be changed by epigenetic modification The differences between totipotent, pluripotent and multipotent stem cells The formation of iPS cells and why their use is less controversial than embryonic cells The production of recombinant DNA If you would like to view the quality of these lessons, then download the epigenetic modification lesson as this has been shared for free.

All 9 of the lessons included in this bundle are fully resourced and have been designed to cover the detailed content of module 5.2.2 (Respiration) of the OCR A-Level Biology A specification. The following specification points are covered by this bundle of lessons: The need for cellular respiration The structure of the mitochondrion The process and site of glycolysis The link reaction and its site in the cell The process and site of the Krebs cycle The importance of coenzymes in cellular respiration The process and site of oxidative phosphorylation The chemiosmotic theory The process of anaerobic respiration in eukaryotes The difference in the relative energy values of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins The use and interpretation of the respiratory quotient All of the lessons are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks so that students can assess their understanding of the current topic as well as prior knowledge checks to enable links between topics and modules to be seen It is estimated that these lessons will cover in excess of a month’s A-level Biology teaching time

Each of the 13 lessons included in this bundle are fully-resourced and have been designed to cover the content as detailed in module 6.1.2 (Patterns of inheritance) of the OCR A-Level Biology A specification. The specification points that are covered within these lessons include: The contribution of environmental and genetic factors to phenotypic variation How sexual reproduction can lead to genetic variation within a species Genetic diagrams to show patterns of inheritance The use of phenotypic ratios to identify autosomal and sex linkage and epistasis Using the chi-squared test The factors that can affect the evolution of a species The use of the Hardy-Weinberg principle to calculate allele frequencies The role of isolating mechanisms in the evolution of a new species 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 module and earlier modules.

This bundle of 9 revision lessons covers the specification content in all of the topics of the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Biology 9-1 specification. Topic 1: Key concepts in Biology Topic 2: Cells and control Topic 3: Genetics Topic 4: Natural selection and modification Topic 5: Health, disease and the development of medicines Topic 6: Plant structures and functions Topic 7: Animal coordination, control and homeostasis Topic 8: Exchange and transport in animals Topic 9: Ecosystems and material cycles All of the lessons have been written to include a range of activities to engage the students whilst enabling them to assess and evaluate their content knowledge so that they recognise those areas which will need further attention prior to the exams.

This bundle contains 10 detailed lesson PowerPoints and the variety of tasks that are contained within these slides and the accompanying resources will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the following specification points within topic 1 of the Edexcel International A-level Biology specification: The importance of water as a solvent in transport The difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides The relationship between the structure and function of monosaccharides The formation and breakdown of disaccharides The relationship between the structure and function of glycogen, amylose and amylopectin The synthesis of triglycerides The differences between saturated and unsaturated lipids The relationship between the structure of capillaries, arteries and veins and their functions Atrial systole, ventricular systole and cardiac diastole as the three stages of the cardiac cycle The operation of the mammalian heart and the major blood vessels The role of haemoglobin in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide The oxygen dissociation curve for foetal haemoglobin and during the Bohr effect The blood clotting process If you want to sample the quality of this bundle, then download the glycogen, amylose and amylopectin, cardiac cycle and blood clotting lessons as these have been uploaded for free

This lesson bundle contains 9 lesson PowerPoints and their accompanying resources which have been intricately planned to deliver the detailed content of topic 6 of the Pearson Edexcel A-level Biology A (Salters Nuffield) specification and to make links to the 5 previously covered topics. In addition to the detailed content, each lesson contains exam-style questions with mark schemes embedded into the PowerPoint, differentiated tasks, guided discussion points and quick quiz competitions to introduce key terms and values in a fun and memorable way. The following specification points are covered by the lessons in this bundle: DNA can be amplified using the PCR Comparing the structure of bacteria and viruses Understand how Mycobacterium tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus infact human cells The non-specific responses of the body to infection The roles of antigens and antibodies in the body’s immune response The differences in the roles of the B and T cells in the body’s immune response Understand how one gene can give rise to more than one protein The development of immunity The major routes that pathogens may take when entering the body The role of barriers in protecting the body from infection The difference between bacteriostatic and bactericidal antibiotics If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the immune response and post-transcriptional changes lessons as these have been uploaded for free

This lesson bundle contains 10 lesson PowerPoints, which are highly detailed, and along with their accompanying resources have been designed to cover the content of modules 5.1.3 & 5.1.4 of the OCR A-level Biology A specification, titled neuronal communication and hormonal communication. Each lesson contains a wide range of tasks, that include exam-style questions with mark schemes written into the PowerPoint that students can use to assess their understanding of the current topic as well as previously covered topics. There are also differentiated tasks, discussion points and quick quiz competitions to introduce key values and terms in a fun and memorable way. This lesson bundle covers the following specification points in modules 5.1.3 & 5.1.4: The roles of mammalian sensory receptors in converting different types of stimuli into nerve impulses The structure and functions of sensory, motor and relay neurones The generation and transmission of nerve impulses in mammals The structure and roles of synapses in neurotransmission Endocrine communication by hormones The structure and functions of the adrenal glands The histology of the pancreas The regulation of blood glucose concentration The differences between diabetes mellitus type I and II The potential treatments for diabetes mellitus If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the nerve impulse and endocrine communication lessons as these have been uploaded for free.

Topic 12 tends to be the 1st topic to be taught in the second year of the CIE A-level Biology course and these 9 lessons are filled with a wide variety of differentiated tasks that will immediately engage and motivate the students whilst ensuring that the detailed content is covered. It is critical that students understand how energy in the form of ATP is produced by aerobic and anaerobic respiration and are able to describe the energy-driven reactions like active transport that need this input. For this reason, the lessons contain multiple understanding checks which assess the students on their current knowledge as well as checking on their ability to link to previously-covered topics. The following specification points in topic 12 of the CIE A-level Biology specification are covered in these lessons: The need for energy in living organisms The features of ATP that make this molecule suitable as the energy currency Substrate-level phosphorylation in glycolysis and the Krebs cycle The role of the coenzymes in respiration The involvement of the electron transport chain that’s found in the mitochondria and chloroplast membranes in the production of ATP The four stages of aerobic respiration Glycolysis The link reaction The Krebs cycle Oxidative phosphorylation The structure of the mitochondrion The differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration The oxygen debt If you would like to sample the quality of these lessons, then download the roles of the coenzymes and the Krebs cycle lessons as these have been uploaded for free

This lesson bundle contains 10 lesson PowerPoints and their accompanying resources which are filled with a wide variety of tasks to motivate and engage the students whilst covering the detailed content of topic 4 of the Pearson Edexcel A-level Biology A (Salters Nuffield) specification. Extensive planning has gone into each lesson to ensure that understanding is complete and that students are challenged to make links to previously covered topics. The tasks include exam-style questions, differentiated tasks, guided discussion points and quick quiz competitions and together these cover the following specification points in topic 4: The meaning of the terms biodiversity and endemism Measuring biodiversity within a habitat using species richness and within a species by calculating the heterozygosity index Comparing biodiversity between habitats by calculating an index of diversity The concept of niche and examples of behavioural, anatomical and physiological adaptations Natural selection can lead to adaptation and evolution The Hardy-Weinberg equation can be used to see whether a change in allele frequency is occurring in a population over time Reproductive isolation can lead to the formation of new species Classification is built around the species concept Critical evaluation of new data by the scientific community, which leads to new taxonomic groupings The ultrastructure of plant cells The structure and function of the polysaccharides starch and cellulose The similarities and differences between the structures, position and function of sclerenchyma fibres, xylem vessels and phloem Evaluate the methods used by zoos and seed banks in the conservation of endangered species and their genetic diversity If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the isolation and speciation, ultrastructure of plant cells and xylem, phloem and sclerenchyma lessons as these have been uploaded for free

This bundle of 7 lessons covers a lot of the content in Topic B9 (Ecosystems and material cycles) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Levels of organisation in an ecosystem Biotic and abiotic factors Interdependence Types of ecological relationships Sampling techniques Human impacts on ecosystems Maintaining and increasing biodiversity The carbon cycle The nitrogen cycle 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 lesson bundle contains 10 lessons which are fully-resourced and have been designed to cover the content as detailed in topic 8 of the Edexcel A-level Biology B specification (Origins of genetic variation). Each lesson includes a wide range of activities that will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the following topic 8 specification points: Mutations are the source of new variations Random assortment and crossing over in meiosis give rise to new combinations of alleles in gametes Random fertilisation brings about genetic variation The meaning of genetic terms Be able to construct genetic crosses and pedigree diagrams The inheritance of two non-interacting unlinked genes Autosomal linkage as the presence of alleles on the same chromosome Sex linkage on the X chromosome Use the chi squared test to determine the significance of the difference between observed and expected results Stabilising and disruptive selection Genetic drift Population bottlenecks and the founder effect Monitoring changes in allele frequencies using the Hardy Weinberg equation If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle then download the sex linkage and genetic drift lessons as these have been uploaded for free

Respiration and photosynthesis are two of the most important biological processes, which can be poorly understood by students but unsurprisingly are commonly assessed in the terminal exams. These 8 lessons have been intricately planned so that they contain a wide range of activities that will engage the students whilst covering the key detail to try to deepen their understanding and include exam-style questions so they are prepared for the assessments. The following specification points in topic 5 of the Edexcel A-level Biology B course are covered by these 9 fully-resourced lessons: Cellular respiration yields ATP The different stages of aerobic respiration The conversion of glucose to pyruvate during glycolysis The mitochondrial matrix as the site of the Link reaction and Krebs cycle The production of carbon dioxide, reduced NAD and ATP in the Krebs cycle Oxidative phosphorylation The yield of ATP from anaerobic respiration The production of lactate in mammalian muscles Ethanol formation in plants The structure of the chloroplasts The role of thylakoid membranes in the light-dependent stage The process of cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation The use of reduced NADP and ATP in the Calvin cycle Understand how GALP is used as a raw material in the production of monosaccharides, amino acids and other molecules Factors that limit photosynthesis including carbon dioxide, light intensity and temperature Due to the detail of these lessons, it is estimated that it will take in excess of a month of A-level lessons to cover these lessons If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons, download the link reaction, Krebs cycle and light-independent stage lessons as these have been shared for free