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 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.

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

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 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 bundle of 9 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic B9 (Coordination and response) of the core and supplement sections of the Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award specification. The topics and specification points covered within these lessons include: The parts of the nervous system - CNS and PNS Identifiying sensory and motor neurones from diagrams The coordination of regulation of body functions Identifying the structures of the eye The functions of the parts of the eye Hormones as chemicals produced by glands The actions of adrenaline Homeostasis as the maintenance of a constant internal environment Control by negative feedback The control of blood glucose by the liver and insulin and glucagon from the pancreas The maintenance of a constant internal body temperature Phototropism, gravitropism and the involvement of auxins 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

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

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

Normally the first topic to be taught in the second year of the AQA A-level Biology course, topic 5 contains some very important biological processes which include photosynthesis, respiration and energy transfer between organisms. All of the 13 lessons that are included in this bundle are highly detailed and have been planned at length to ensure that students remain motivated and engaged whilst being constantly challenged on their current understanding. Links to previously-covered topics are also made throughout the lessons. The following specification points are covered in these lessons: TOPIC 5.1 The light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis The use of reduced NADP and ATP from the light-dependent reaction in the light-independent reaction The light-independent reaction of photosynthesis Environmental factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis TOPIC 5.2 Respiration produces ATP Glycolysis as the first stage of aerobic and anaerobic respiration The conversion of pyruvate to lactate or ethanol in the anaerobic pathways The link reaction and the Krebs cycle Synthesis of ATP by oxidative phosphorylation Other respiratory substrates TOPIC 5.3 Gross primary production and net primary production The net production of consumers Farming practices designed to increase the efficiency of energy transfer If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the chloroplast structure, anaerobic respiration, oxidative phosphorylation and GPP lessons as these have been uploaded for free

These 9 lessons are highly detailed and are filled with a wide range of tasks that will engage the students whilst covering the following specification points in topics 4.4, 4.5, 4.6 and 4.7 of the AQA A-level Biology specification: 4.4 Genetic diversity as the number of different alleles of genes in a population and a factor enabling natural selection to occur The principles of natural selection in the evolution of populations Directional and stabilising selection Natural selection results in anatomical, physiological or behavioural adaptations 4.5 Two organisms belong to the same species if they are able to produce fertile offspring The taxonomic hierarchy comprising domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species The use of the binomial name to identify species 4.6 Biodiversity can relate to a range of habitats Species richness Calculating an index of diversity The balance between conservation and farming 4.7 Investigating genetic diversity with, or between species, by comparing observable characteristics or nucleic acids and the structure of proteins Calculating and interpreting the mean and standard deviation If you download the natural selection and standard deviation lessons which have been shared for free then you will be able to see the quality of lessons included in this bundle

This bundle of 7 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic B7 (Ecology) of the AQA Trilogy GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Competition Abiotic and biotic factors Food chains Using quadrats and transects The Carbon cycle Biodiversity Deforestation and land use 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 8 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic B3 (Infection and response) of the AQA GCSE Biology specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Communicable diseases Viral diseases Bacterial diseases Fungal diseases Protist diseases Human defence systems Preventing disease by vaccinations Antibiotics Discovery and development of drugs Producing monoclonal antibodies Uses of monoclonal antibodies Plant disease Plant defence responses 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 10 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic B5 (Genes, inheritance and selection) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Variation Types of reproduction Meiosis Genetic diagrams Sex determination Classification Evolution by natural selection Evidence for evolution 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. It is estimated that this bundle would cover about 6 week’s worth of lessons.

This bundle contains 11 fully-resourced lessons which will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the following specification points in topics 7 and 8 of the CIE A-level Biology specification: TOPIC 7 The structure of xylem vessel elements, phloem sieve tube elements and companion cells The relationship between the structure and function of xylem vessel elements, phloem sieve tube elements and companion cells Explain how hydrogen bonding of water molecules is involved with the movement in the xylem by cohesion-tension in transpiration pull and adhesion to cell walls The pathways and mechanisms by which water and mineral ions are transported from the soil to the xylem and from roots to leaves Assimilates move between sources and sinks between phloem sieve tubes The mechanism by which sucrose is loaded into the phloem The mass flow of phloem sap down a hydrostatic pressure gradient TOPIC 8 The double, closed circulatory system of a mammal The relationship between the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries The role of haemoglobin in carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide The significance of the oxygen dissociation curve of adult haemoglobin at different carbon dioxide concentrations The external and internal structure of the heart The cardiac cycle The role of the SAN, AVN and Purkyne tissue in the initiation and conduction of the heart action The lesson PowerPoints and accompanying resources contain a wide range of tasks which include exam-style questions with mark schemes, discussion points and quiz competitions that will check on current understanding as well as making links to previously covered topics.

This bundle of 8 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic B11 (Inheritance) of the core and supplement sections of the Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Inheritance as the transmission of genetic information Chromosomes, genes and alleles Inheritance of sex in humans (XX and XY) The haploid and diploid nucleus Mitosis and the production of genetically identical cells Meiosis and the production of gametes Understanding genetic terminology (e.g. genotypes) Using Punnett crosses to interpret the results of monohybrid crosses Interpret pedigree diagrams Phenotypic and genetic variation Continuous and discontinuous variation Natural selection Selective breeding 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 a lot of the content in Topic B5 (Health, disease and development of medicines) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Health The difference between communicable and non-communicable diseases Pathogens Common infections The spread of diseases and the prevention The spread of STIs The physical and chemical defences of the human body The use of antibiotics Developing new medicines Non-communicable diseases Treating cardiovascular disease 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.

The biological molecules topic is incredibly important, not just because it is found near to the start of the course, but also because of its detailed content which must be well understood to promote success with the other 18 CIE International A-level Biology topics. Many hours of intricate planning have gone into the design of all of the 11 lessons that are included in this bundle to ensure that the content is covered in detail, understanding is constantly checked and misconceptions addressed and that engagement is high. This is achieved through the wide variety of tasks in the PowerPoints and accompanying worksheets which include exam-style questions with clear answers, discussion points, differentiated tasks and quick quiz competitions. The following specification points are covered by the lessons within this bundle: Tests for reducing and non-reducing sugars The iodine test for starch The emulsion test for lipids The biuret test for proteins The ring forms of alpha and beta glucose The meaning of the terms monomer, polymer, macromolecule, monosaccharide, disaccharide and polysaccharide The formation of a glycosidic bond by a condensation reaction The breakage of glycosidic bonds by hydrolysis reactions The relationship between the molecular structure and functions of a triglyceride The relationship between the structure and functions of a phospholipid The structure of an amino acid and the formation and breakage of a peptide bond The meaning of the different protein structures and the types of bonding that hold these molecules in shape The molecular structure of haemoglobin and collagen as examples of globular and fibrous proteins The relationship between the properties and roles of water in living organisms The lesson on the biuret test for proteins and the emulsion test for lipids also contains a section which can be used for the revision of topics 2.2 and 2.3 Due to the detail of each of these lessons, it is estimated that it will take in excess of 4 weeks of allocated teaching time to cover the content. If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the alpha and beta glucose, phospholipids and haemoglobin and collagen lessons as these have been shared for free

As the first topic to be taught at the start at the second year of the Edexcel International A-level Biology course, topic 5 is very important and the content includes the key reaction of photosynthesis. All 9 of the lessons included in this bundle are highly detailed and have been filled with a wide variety of tasks which will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the following specification points: The overall reaction of photosynthesis The phosphorylation of ADP and the hydrolysis of ATP The light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis The light-independent reactions of photosynthesis The products of the Calvin cycle The structure of the chloroplasts and the role of this organelle in photosynthesis Be able to calculate net primary productivity Know the relationship between NPP, GPP and R Understand the meaning of the terms ecosystem, community, population and habitat The numbers and distribution of organisms in a habitat are controlled by biotic and abiotic factors The concept of niche The effect of temperature on the rate of enzyme activity and the calculation of the Q10 Isolation reduces gene flow and leads to allopatric and sympatric speciation If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the products of photosynthesis lesson as this has been uploaded for free

Meiosis, genetic inheritance and the control of gene expression are some of the harder topics on this A-level Biology course and all three are covered in topic 16 (Inherited change) of the CIE A-level Biology specification. The 10 lessons included in this bundle have been planned at length and contain a wide range of tasks that cover the detailed content whilst checking on understanding and key terms and values are introduced through engaging quiz competitions. The following topic 16 specification points are covered by these lessons: Topic 16.1 The meaning of a homologous pair of chromosomes The behaviour of chromosomes in animal and plant cells during meiosis Genetic variation is caused by crossing over, random assortment and the random fusion of gametes at fertilisation Topic 16.2 The meaning of key genetic terms Using genetic diagrams to solve problems involving mohohybrid and dihybrid crosses, including those involving autosomal linkage, sex linkage, codominance, multiple alleles and gene interactions Use the chi-squared test to test the significance of differences between observed and expected results Gene mutations occur by substitution, deletion and insertion and may affect the phenotype Topic 16.3 The genetic control of protein production in a prokaryote as shown by the lac operon The function of transcription factors in gene expression in eukaryotes Gibberellins and DELLA protein repressors If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons included in this bundle, then download the autosomal linkage and chi-squared test lessons as these have been uploaded for free