OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Antibiotics. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Specification points: 4.1.1 (n) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the history of penicillin. • Describe how antibiotics work to manage bacterial infection. • Evaluate the benefits and risks of using antibiotics to manage bacterial infections. This lesson includes some articles for students to read and draw information from so students can develop their research and interpretation skills. You will need to download the articles yourself due to copyright. I found them easily on a basic google search. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is the a complete excel workbook with all learning objectives for the OCR A Level Biology A Specification. Each topic has its own tab, the first spreadsheet hyperlinks to each topic as needed (and hyperlink back to table of contents (TOC) and the layout has been set ready for printing, with some topics that take up two pages having the headings ready to go on both. Please leave a review and check out my other items.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Nucleotide Monomers and ATP. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: Know the structure of ADP and ATP. Describe the structure of a nucleotide. Identify the purines and pyrimidines in DNA and RNA and differences between DNA and RNA nucleotides. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 50 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Calculating Genetic Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity. Specification points: 4.2.1 (e) and (f) Objectives for this lesson: Recall the definition for genetic diversity. Describe how genetic diversity may be assessed. Calculate the proportion of polymorphic gene loci. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Microscopy. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (a & f) Objectives for this lesson: • Name and describe the function of the main components of the light microscope. • Explain the difference between magnification and resolution. • Compare the functional capabilities and specimen suitability for the electron microscope (scanning and transmission) and the scanning confocal microscope. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Prokaryotic Cell Differences. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (k) Objectives for this lesson: Recall the cellular components in eukaryotic cells. Identify and give the function of the cellular components of prokaryotic cells. Compare and contrast the structure and ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.1 Cell Structure SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 51-page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. BONUS CONTENT: I have also included a Topic Checklist with web links to other resources and activities for to support student independent learning. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.4 Enzymes SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 47 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Organelles Working Together. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (i & j) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the cellular components involved in protein synthesis. • Describe the importance of the cytoskeleton. • Explain the interrelationship between the organelles involved in the production and secretion of proteins. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Sampling. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity. Specification points: 4.2.1 (b)(i) and © Objectives for this lesson: Define species richness and species evenness. Describe how sampling is used to measure biodiversity. Explain the importance of sampling. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastructure. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (g & h) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall the main parts of a plant and animal cell. • Label the ultrastructure of eukaryotic cells and give the functions of the different components • Identify cellular components from photomicrographs. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Vaccinations & Herd Immunity. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Specification points: 4.1.1 (l) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe the principles of vaccination. • Explain the role of vaccination programmes in the prevention of epidemics. • Evaluate the issues with vaccines. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.1 Biodiversity SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 42-page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on DNA Replication. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: State why DNA replication is semi-conservative. Describe the process of DNA replication. Explain the roles of the enzymes helicase and DNA polymerase in DNA replication. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Transcription and Translation. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. Objectives for this lesson: Describe the roles of mRNA, tRNA and rRNA. Describe the processes of transcription and translation. Explain how polypeptides are synthesised through transcription and translation of genes. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Spirometry and Calculations. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces. Specification points: 3.1.1 (e) Objectives for this lesson: • Define the key terms; vital capacity, tidal volume, breathing rate and oxygen uptake. • Explain the relationship between vital capacity, tidal volume, breathing rate and oxygen uptake. • Analyse and interpret data of primary and secondary data. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Non-Specific Immune Response & Blood Smear PAG. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Specification points: 4.1.1 (e (i), e(ii)) Objectives for this lesson: • Recall how to use the light microscope and prepare samples. • Describe the mode of action of phagocytes. • Examine cells from a prepared blood smear and draw cells observed. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 1 Microscopy. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (b, c & d) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe how to use the light microscope to view a sample. • Produce scientific drawings of samples using the light microscope. • Create a microscope slide of a sample using the correct techniques. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 3.2 Belt Transect. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity. Specification points: 4.2.1 (b)(ii) Objectives for this lesson: Recall sampling techniques. Investigate the abundance of plants in a line transect. Analyse the distribution and abundance of plants in a named habitat. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.