A collection of lessons to teach the unit 1, biological molecules section of a-level biology AQA specification.
Each lesson includes past paper question practice.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the induced fit model for enzymes and how temperature, pH, substrate concentration and enzyme concentration affect the activity. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate how temperature, pH and inhibitors affect the activity of the induced fit model of enzymes.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
SC1: To describe the induced fit model for enzymes.
SC2: To explain why temperature and pH affect enzyme action.
SC3: To compare the effect of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme action.
Powerpoint contains 15 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the properties of water which make it essential for life. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Explore the properties of water and the role of inorganic ions in biology.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success Criteria:
Explain water’s role as a solvent.
Describe hydrogen bonding in water.
Explain the functions of inorganic ions.
Powerpoint contains 26 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the role of ATP in the body. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To investigate the mechanism of ATP as a mode of energy delivery.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
SC1: I can describe the structure of ATP.
SC2: I can explain the use of ATP as an energy source.
SC3: I can justify the need for ATP in the body.
Powerpoint contains 16 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about DNA replication, the enzymes responsible and how the semi-conservative hypothesis supports this. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Evaluate the roles of enzymes in DNA replication
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the enzymes and proteins present during DNA replication.
I can describe the process of DNA replication.
I can explain what is meant by the semi conservative hypothesis.
Powerpoint contains 10 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the structure of a nucleotide and how these form DNA and RNA. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To construct models of DNA and RNA with reference to the nucleotide structure and 5’ to 3’ prime anti parallel strand.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the components of a nucleotide.
I can describe the structure of DNA and RNA.
I can compare DNA and RNA.
Powerpoint contains 14 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the structure of amino acids and how these form proteins from primary to quaternary structure… This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate the use of side groups in forming protein structure.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify where proteins are found and how they are used in the body.
I can describe the different structures of protein
I can explain why a lack of proteins in the body can lead to disorders.
Powerpoint contains 20 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students biological molecules - lipids. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate the uses of triglycerides and phospholipids in the body
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the components of lipids.
I can create a model to show the structure of triglycerides…
I can justify how the structure of phospholipids allows for it to complete its function.
Powerpoint contains 12 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about biological molecules - carbohydrates. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level Biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To understand the structure and function of Carbohydrates
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify where carbohyrates are found and their structure.
I can describe how some carbohydrates are different to each other.
I can Explain why carbohydrates are needed by the body.
Powerpoint contains 19 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Basic DNA techniques and genetic engineering technology
Learning aim D: Explore basic DNA techniques and the use of genetic engineering technologies.
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Slides included: 108
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Human inheritance and predicting genetic traits
Learning aim C: Explore the principles of inheritance and their application in predicting genetic traits
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Slides included: 100
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14B: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Cell division
Learning Aim B: Explore how the process of cell division in eukaryotic cells contributes to genetic variation
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Contains 77 slides.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14A: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Structure and function of nucleic acids
Learning aim A: Understand the structure and function of nucleic acids in order to describe gene expression and the process of protein synthesis
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II
C: Examine the development of innovative and future types of treatment for physiological and psychological diseases and disorders.
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Fibromyalgia and Huntington’s disease are used as examples.
Number of slides: 25
A collection of 9 posters that cover the entire specification in terms of biology for the Pearson edexcel combined science international GCSE (9-1) double award.
All sections 1-9 are included
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 9 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 9 - Uses of biological molecules
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 8 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 8 - Ecology and the environment
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 7 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 7 - Reproduction and inheritance
There are two separate posters attached here. The first of which covers:
Punnett squares,
Mitosis,
meiosis,
Plant pollination,
Germination,
Practical investigating germination,
Flowering plants,
Family trees.
The second poster contains more sensitive material which you might want to consider setting as homework instead of covering in class. The poster contains:
Human reproductive systems,
Menstrual cycle,
Foetal development,
Secondary sexual characterstics,
The role of Oestrogen and progesterone,
Variation,
Natural selection and evolution.
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 6 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 6 - The Nervous system and responding to Stimuli.
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 5 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 5 - blood and organs
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.