Collection of QR codes for students to scan to take them to relevant wider reading / watching about module 5 of the OCR biology A A Level. Includes links for: Chapter 13- Neuronal communication Chapter 14- Hormone communication Chapter 15- Homeostasis Chapter 16- Plant Responses Chapter 17- Energy for biological processes Chapter 18- Respiration

Collection of QR codes for students to scan to take them to relevant wider reading / watching about modules 3 and 4 of the OCR biology A A Level. Includes links for: Chapter 7- Exchange surfaces and breathing Chapter 8- Transport in animals Chapter 9- Transport in plants Chapter 10- Classification and evolution Chapter 11- Biodiversity Chapter 12- Communicable diseases

Collection of QR codes for students to scan to take them to relevant wider reading / watching about module 2 of the OCR biology A A Level. Includes links for: Chapter 2- Basic components of living systems Chapter 3- Biological molecules Chapter 4- Enzymes Chapter 5- Plasma membranes Chapter 6- Cell division

Collection of QR codes for students to scan to take them to relevant wider reading / watching about module 6 of the OCR biology A A Level. Includes links for: Chapter 19- Genetics of living systems Chapter 20- Patterns of inheritance and variation Chapter 21- Manipulating genomes Chapter 22- Cloning and biotechnology Chapter 23- Ecosystems Chapter 24- Populations and sustainability

Worksheet for use when revising Edexcel CB3 topic all about genetics. Student’s answer the questions either using their own knowledge, a partner or the text book and then indicate on the sheet which they used. Answers are included on the second page.

End of Year quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 12 Quiz rounds to choose from (I usually have the folder open on the board and let one team at a time choose which round we do). *There are several science based rounds, more loosely based science rounds as well as some generic rounds. *

Knowledge organiser for OCR A Level Biology A covering chapter 21 ‘Manipulating Genomes’. Including: 21.1 DNA profiling 21.2 DNA sequencing and analysis 21.3 Using DNA sequencing 21.4 Genetic engineering 21.5 Gene technology and ethics

Worksheets for use when revising protein synthesis (transcription and translation). I printed the three worksheets as a little booklet for students. Answers included.

Lesson looking at some different science based careers and the transferable skills gained in science lessons.

Knowledge organiser for OCR A Level Biology A covering chapter 22 ‘Cloning and Biotechnology’. Including: 22.1 Natural Cloning in Plants 22.2 Artificial Cloning in Plants 22.3 Cloning in Animals 22.4 Microorganisms and Biotechnology 22.5 Microorganisms, Medicines and Bioremediation 22.6 Culturing Microorganisms in the Laboratory 22.7 Culturing Microorganisms on an Industrial Scale 22.8 Using Immobilised Enzymes

Taboo game to be played as part of revision for SB1 (Edexcel biology GCSE). The cards are colour coded to represent combined content (blue) and the triple only content (green). *Could also be used with a combined class to revise CB1 by taking out the green cards. *

Revision task for the CB8 unit in the edexcel combined science GCSE. The task involves student’s picking the odd one out from three choices and having to explain why they have made that choice. Answers are included on the second slide.

Series of lessons that look at some scientific aspects of bees and how/why we should be trying to save the bees. Designed as an end of year project for KS3. Includes: Lesson 1- Bee Biology Lesson 2- Bees at Work Lesson 3- Bees in Flight Lesson 4- Secret World of Bees Lesson 5- Bees in Decline Lesson 6- Bees in the News Lesson 7- Bee Infographic Lesson 8- Save the Bees

Knowledge organiser for OCR A Level Biology A covering chapter 23 ‘Ecosystems’. Including: 23.1 Ecosystems 23.2 Biomass Transfer Through an Ecosystem 23.3 Recycling Within Ecosystems 23.4 Succession 23.5 Measuring Distribution and Abundance of Organisms

Knowledge organiser for OCR A Level Biology A covering chapter 24 ‘Populations and Sustainability’. Including: 24.1 Population Size 24.2 Competition 24.3 Predator-Prey Relationships 24.4 Conservation and Preservation 24.5 Sustainability 24.6 Ecosystem Management- Masai Mara 24.7 Ecosystem Management- Terai Region of Nepal 24.8 Ecosystem Management- Peat Bogs 24.9 Environmentally Sensitive Ecosystems

Chapter 24 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about populations and sustainability. The unit was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. Including: 24.1 Population Size 24.2 Competition 24.3 Predator Prey Relationships 24.4 Conservation and Preservation 24.5 Sustainability 24.6 Masai Mara 24.7 Terai Region of Nepal 24.8 Peat Bogs 24.9 Environmentally Sensitive Ecosystems (split into two lesson, Galapagos Islands and Antarctica in lesson 1 with Snowdonia and the Lake District in lesson 2)

Chapter 11 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about biodiversity. The unit was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. Including: 11.1 Biodiversity 11.2 Types of Sampling 11.3 Sampling Techniques 11.4 Calculating Biodiversity 11.5 Calculating Genetic Biodiversity 11.6 Factors Affecting Biodiversity 11.7 Reasons for Maintaining Biodiversity 11.8 Methods of Maintaining Biodiversity

NEW ROUNDS ADDED FOR 2021! Christmas Quiz for use within Science lessons towards the end of term. There are 21 Quiz rounds to choose from (I usually have the folder open on the board and let one team at a time choose which round we do). There is a combination of science specific rounds, loosely based science rounds and nothing to do with science rounds.

Knowledge organiser for OCR A Level Biology A covering chapter 11 ‘Biodiversity’. Including: 11.1 Biodiversity 11.2 Types of Sampling 11.3 Sampling Techniques 11.4 Calculating Biodiversity 11.5 Calculating Genetic Diversity 11.6 Factors Affecting Biodiversity 11.7 Reasons for Maintaining Biodiversity 11.8 Methods of Maintaining Biodiversity