A complete lesson covering the specification points 5.1.2 e and f- kidney failure and its treatment and the use of urine testing both in medical diagnosis and in detecting drug use. The lesson includes a starter, full notes various student activities including exam questions and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided I always try to reduce photocopying so all resources are embedded in the PPT

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 d, e and f of the OCR Biology specification- the light dependent and light independent reactions (Calvin cycle). It starts by looking at photophosphorylation in general before the specifics of cyclic and non-cyclic versions and photolysis of water. It goes through a diagram offering students the chance to construct a Z scheme. There are then some summary questions before the light independent stage. It the covers the Calvin cycle including the number of turns required to make a sugar. The lesson closes by looking at how other products are made by the plant and finished with a couple of exam questions. 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.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 g of the OCR Biology specification- factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. The lesson starts by discussing the limiting factors of photosynthesis. It then discusses how this can be measured and provides some data for a graph drawing and analysis exercise. There is then chance to evaluate a method and table of data to spot how it can be improved. The lesson then looks at how CAM plant and C4 plants alter photosynthesis to suit their environment. 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 the calculation of Chi square. It s designed fro specification point 6.1.2c of the OCR course but would be fine for any A level biology course. It starts with a reminder of calculating mean and range before introducing the chi square. The lesson goes through the theory including critical values. It then moves on to a worked example. The rest of the lesson is examples of the calculation including dihybrid inheritance. It also gives a reminder of using a punett square to solve a dihybrid problem. Most examples are based round genetics but one involving mitosis is included. Differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

A complete revision lesson covering the digestion section of AQA module B2- organisation. It also covers the two RPAs (enzymes and food tests) that occur in this topic. The lesson opens with the food tests RPA followed by looking at the components of a balanced diet along with the role of each nutrient in the body. The lesson then moves to look at the digestive system, its components and their individual role. It then looks at the stomach as an example of an organ with its tissues and their functions. The lesson the moves onto enzyme action and the enzymes of the human digestive system. It then covers the enzymes RPA before finishing with a series of exam questions. Includes retrieval type activities All answers are provided and no printing is required Update 11/05/22- sudan III test for fats added Update 08/05/23- changes to reflect return to normal exam arrangements

A complete lesson revising sections 4.1.2 and 4.1.2 of AQA trilogy and AQA Biology- cell structure, stem cells and cell division. It starts by reminding students of the difference between plant and animal cells before looking at microscopes and the cell cycle. The includes some summary and some exam questions to check for understanding. the lesson then moves onto stem cells covering what they are and their uses again including summary questions. The lesson closes with a series of long answer exam questions practicing evaluative techniques with a particular focus on different uses of stem cells or stem cell All answers provided Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam content

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

The second lesson in OCR A level Biology topic 3.1.2 Animal transport covering objective c- structure and function of blood vessels. This is a complete lesson with a starter, a variety of student led activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. The main activity is an information hunt where students complete a two page summary of the three main types of blood vessels using provided information sheets. However in these Covid-19 led times the PowerPoint has been set up to automatically move on and to loop round allowing it to be displayed at the front and students to use it to complete the sheet. In the main lesson PowerPoint all ansewrs are provided. Some slides have additional information on them to support delivery / understanding of the topics covered

This is the final lesson in OCR specification section 3.1.1- fish ventilation. It is a full lesson including starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. Included is an animation to help explain the difference between parallel and counter current flow. It includes a link to a video of a fish dissection along with accompanying questions in case the practical (PAG2) can’t be competed in these covid secure times. All answers provided Some slides have additional details to support delivery

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.

This is the eighth and final lesson in OCR Biology module 3 section 2- Animal transport. It covers the transport of carbon dioxide, the Bohr effect, and the chloride shift. It is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various students activities, review opportunities and a fully 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 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 complete lesson revising content from AQA trilogy topic B6- Genetics and reproduction. The lesson has been updated to reflect the return to normal exam oprocedures. The old version is inclduded. the lesson covers : Gender determination Genes and DNA Genetic crosses Asexual reproduction Meiosis Vs mitosis Cystic fibrosis Evolution Selective breeding and GM

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.2 ci of the OCR biology specification. It covers the features that are used to classify each of the five Kingdoms in Linnean classification. The lesson covers how and why classification has changed from originally having only 2 kingdoms. It includes the developments made following the use of microscopes to look at single celled organisms. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary All answers included.