A complete lesson revising section 4.1.3 of the AQA trilogy science course- cell transport. It covers diffusion, active transport and osmosis as well as the osmosis required practical Also includes some retrieval activities on cell structure and function Includes lots of retrieval type activities as well as exam questions All answers included and all resources are in the PPT

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.3.3 of the AQA GCSE biology specification- treating kidney failure with dialysis and transplant. The lesson starts with 7 retrieval questions from the Biology course. It then moves to some quick activities covering the role of the kidney and the filter. It the discusses kidney failure and introduces dialysis and transplant as treatments. There is then a matching exercise where students need to define some key terms. This is followed by some more review questions and an exam style question looking at rejection. The lesson then looks at the pros and cons of the two treatments and students complete a worksheet. The next activity is another worksheet including a case study of a patient with kidney failure. This includes a series of questions, with extension, to consolidate and extend understanding The lesson closes with another long answer exam style question All answers and worksheets provided

A full lesson covering section 3.1.3d the transport of water through plants including the apoplast, symplast and vacuolar pathways and the transpiration stream. It also covers the casparian strip and the role of water potential in loading water into the xylem The lesson contains a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities including revision of previous content and a differentiated summary activity All answers included

A full lesson covering 3.1.3 c of the OCR specification- Transpiration. Covers transpiration, the factors affecting the rate of transpiration, the use of potometers and the content required for PAG5.3 including how to calculate the volume of water lost and the transpiration rate. The lesson includes a starter exam question, full notes, various student activities, information around the PAG including alternative methods and a differentiated summery activity at the end All answers included

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 c of the OCR Biology specification- nervous conduction by action potential. It goes through how the resting potential is maintained as well as the changes that occur during an action potential. It then goes on to cover how action potentials are propagated along the membrane as well as a reminder about saltatory conductions via nodes of Ranvier. The lesson closes by discussing action potentials as an all or nothing response and how the body interprets different size of stimuli. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers are included I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

A complete lesson covering section 5.1.1 b and c of the OCR Biology specification- how gene linkage and epistasis can affect the phenotypic ratios and how this can be investigated using Chi square. The lesson starts by introducing sex linkage and then includes some examples of genetic crosses involving colour blindness. It then looks at autosomal linkage again using example crosses to support. The lesson the goes on to look at both recessive and dominant epistasis again using lots of examples to support understanding. The lesson closes by introducing the Chi square test As well as the examples the lesson includes lots of exam questions to show how the skills could be assessed I aim to reduce photocopying so all resources are in the PPT (62 slides in total)

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.2.3 of the AQA Biology specification- the eye, its function and defects. Though would suit other awarding bodies GCSE courses. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering content from paper 1 of AQA physics GCSE. There are then a few short activities recapping the structure of the brain, the structure of the eye and the function of the eye’s structures. The lesson then looks at the process of accommodation in healthy eyes and how this brings images into focus. Students then answer some summary questions. The lesson then looks at myopia and hyperopia including how they are caused and then the use of lenses to treat them. Students then complete a worksheet (included) summing up the two eye defects and their treatment. The final part of the lesson is a series of exam questions covering the content from the lesson All answers included. A total of 24 slides

A complete lesson covering part of the AQA GCSE Biology specification section 4.5.3.3- ADH and Kidney function. The lesson starts with a retrieval start from previous content in the course. The lesson then looks briefly at glands around the body, before recapping filtration. Then there is an exam question covering kidney function and then a review activity The lesson then moves to look at ADH and the role it plays. The is followed by review questions The lesson closes with a pair of exam questions on ADH and its role in the kidney All answers included

Revision lesson where students complete one of a series of recall activities then a long answer exam question linked to that recall activity. Answers included in the PowerPoint Covers heart structure, leaf structure and the structure of villi and alveoli

A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy- bacterial diseases. We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge. Various activities are included including exam practice and a do now I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself All answers provided

A complete lesson revising the specification points 4.7.3 of the AQA Trilogy biology specification- ecosystems. The lesson covers: Communities Levels of organisation Human impacts on the environment There are a variety of activities including lot of exam questions All answers provided Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam arrangements

A complete revision lesson covering objectives 3.1-3.5 of module 3 of Edexcel Salters Biology- the vice of the Genome. However it would be suitable for any A level course. It covers eukatyote and prokaryote cell structure as well as the functions of the organelles and the functional links between them. It also includes electronmicrographs to ensure students can identify organelles. It includes lots of student activities as well as plenty of exam practice to cover both recall and understanding. All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1a and b of the OCR Biology specification- sampling strategies and techniques. It covers the data collection part of PAG3.1 with the analysis covered in a future lesson. The lesson introduces quadrats and how they can be used to sample species. This includes the use of a point frame as well as other ways of estimating percentage cover. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A collection of three revision lessons covering content from topics AQA trilogy topics B1, B2 and B4 It includes: Cell structure and function Prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the differences between them Cell specialisation in animals and plants Photosynthesis Leaf structure Heart structure and circulation Blood structure and function and the structure blood vessels Various student activities, including starters, AFL, quizzes, exam questions, white board activities and picture puzzle plenaries It also includes loads of opportunities to check understanding and to support the teaching of exam technique All answers are included

This is the seventh lesson in OCR Biology Module 3 section 2- Animal transport. It covers oxygen transport, oxygen dissociation curves, adult haemoglobin and fetal haemoglobin. This is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various student activities, review opportunities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. Also available in a bundle of two lessons on gas transport https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-gas-transport-bundle-12393262 or as part of a complete module https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-animal-transport-bundle-12393269 All answers are provided.

A PowerPoint looking at the ways in which plants compete with each other for resources. It includes specific examples to support student understanding. Includes practical investigating Holly leaves or as an alternative a data analysis task investigating the growth of plants depending on how far apart they. Includes a starter, various tasks and some differentiated questions

A Powerpoint revising the structure and function of the eye as well as the reflex arc. Includes a variety of revision activities as well as an exam question pitched at the higher end of the spectrum Ray diagrams are included as individual sheets as well as a combined worksheet

A set of 6 revision booklets aimed at supporting students who should be getting grade 7 +. Each booklet contains a revision checklist as well as notes, questions and hints and tips for the relevant required practical activities. Most importantly each booklet also contains around 100 marks of exam questions aimed at grade 7 and above. All the answers are also provided. The booklets contain some free resources from other TES authors that have been adapted

A pair of complete lessons revising content from biology, chemistry and physics paper 1 from the AQA trilogy specification. The lessons covers a range of retrieval activities and exam questions with answers Includes practice calculations and some required practical activities It was written for an easter holiday revision online lesson but would work just as well as a live lesson

This is the third lesson in the OCR A level Biology specification on Exchange surfaces covering mammalian ventilation (section 3.1.1 d). It is a free sample, showing the structure used in the other lessons in the module. It is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various student activities, a planning activity and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included Some slides have additional notes supporting delivery