A full lesson covering section 5.1.1 a-c of the OCR Biology specification- Homeostasis. The lesson covers the need for communication systems as well as the methods by which cells can communicate with other cells including the example of the dogs vomit fungus. It also introduces the principles of homeostasis including negative and positive feedback as well as the internal conditions that need to maintained. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities, and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering sections 4.1.2 a and b of the OCR Chemistry specification- properties of alkanes. It covers sigma bonding, free rotation of atoms, the orbital overlap model, the tetrahedral shape of alkanes and electron pair repulsion. This l;esson revises a lot of key content as part of delivring the new concepts This a free sample to show the nature and quality of my other resources The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and AFL and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included Update 03/12- mistake in starter corrected

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.4 a and b of the OCR A level Biology specification- the endocrine system. It starts with introducing the endocrine system as well as the various endocrine glands in the human body. It then moves on to discussing hormones including the different types of hormones and their actions. There is then a comparison of hormonal communication and neuronal. The lesson closes by looking at the adrenal gland including its structure and the different role it plays in both the endocrine system as well as the sympathetic nervous system. 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 most of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A collection of resources designed to help teach practical skills in the current covid conditions. Each powerpoint introduces a practical and support students with the skills needed to plan an investigation. Also included is powerpoint that can be used to deliver whole class feedback on the practical work All lessons include a starter and various student activities. They are designed to be done in pairs with feedback given on the first lesson before delivering the second.

This is a full lesson covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5.3 of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It introduces the quick fit apparatus and the methods for distillation and heating under reflux. It is based on the Cleaps version of PAG 5.3. and includes follow up questions. This is the first of a series of lessons covering section 4.2.2a and PAG5 The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end . It also includes a sheet for students to complete their own risk assessments prior to the lesson. All answers included Please see my shop for further resources

A complete lesson covering OCR A level Biology section 3.1.3 a and bi- the need for a plant transport system and the structure and function of xylem and phloem. This is a free sample showing the structure and quality of my other resources. It includes full notes, various student activities, a starter and fully differentiated summary at the end. Resources are mainly included in the PowerPoint with one additional worksheet also included All answers are included Some slides have additional information to support delivery of the activities or content

A complete lesson covering section 5.5.1.a and 5.5.3a-c of the OCR physics specification- our planetary neighbors and how to calculate interstellar distances. It starts by introducing the key terms needed to describe the solar system including the difference between planet and dwarf planets and asteroids and comets. It then goes on to cover the various methods for measuring distances in space including light years and parsecs. This includes using stellar parallax and the equation p = 1/d to use arc seconds All answers provided I always aim to reduce photocopying so all resources are included in the PPT- a total of 30 slides

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1 of the OCR Biology specification- organisms that cause disease. It starts by looking at a definition of health and disease and covers the main types of pathogens as well as the difference between pathogens and parasites. It provides many animal and plant examples of pathogens and their effects. The lesson has a starter, full notes, various student activities, a research task (especially for online learning) and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included This is a free lesson to show the nature and quality of my others resources. Please see my shop for other available lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 a, b and c of the OCR Biology specification- chloroplasts and chlorophyll. It starts by looking at the compensation point and offering students the chance to analyse some data. It then looks at chloroplasts and how they are adapted to their role before discussing the structure of chlorophyll. The lesson then looks at light absorption spectra and provides data for students to draw a graph of the absorption spectra for chlorophyll a and b. The lesson closes by looking at photosystems and introducing their role in the light dependent reaction. The lesson does not cover chemiosmosis. I cover this during respiration. Please my other free resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12629704 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 full lesson covering section 6.1.1 A and B of the OCR A level Physics specification- introduction to capacitors. It covers what capacitors are, what capacitance is and how it can be calculated. It also describes how capacitors are charged and discharged. The lesson includes a starter revising content from AS, full notes, a variety of student led activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.3.1 a -d of the OCR Physics specification- magnetic fields. It goes through how to show the magnetic field round long straight conductors, flat coils, a solenoid and bar magnets. It shows how to use Flemming’s left hand rule to predict the direction of a force created when a current runs perpendicular to a magnetic field. 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 full lesson covering OCR Chemistry Spec points 4.1.1 a and c naming organic compounds and homologous series. This is a free sample to show the quality and structure of my resources. Others are available in my TES shop. The lesson covers all the conventions for naming compounds and uses worked examples to illustrate exactly how to use these in practice. Included are a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All resources required are included within the PowerPoint Some slides have additional notes to support delivery

A complete lesson revising section 5.7.1 of the AQA trilogy science course- hydrocarbons and fuels and feedstock. It covers: Hydrocarbons Formation of fossil fuels Alkanes Properties of hydrocarbons Fractional distillation Cracking Combustion All activities within the PPT. Includes lots of retrieval activities and exam questions All answers provided

A revision lesson covering both adaptation and competition. It reminds students what animals and plants compete for and how they are adapted. It focuses on the importance of understanding why the adaptation is helpful. The lesson includes lot of students activities and exam practice All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 6.2.1. a and b of the OCR Chemistry specification- amines. It starts by covering what amines are and how they can be named sing both display formula and structural formula. The lesson then looks at amines in the natural world including that some are products of decay. The lesson then moves onto the role of amines as bases and how this chemical occurs. The lesson closes by looking at how amines can be synthesised from haloalkanes and how aromatic amines can be formed from nitro compounds The lesson includes lots of student led activities All answers included I am to reduce photocopying so all activities are within the PPT- 37 slides in total

An online learning project to cover the section on life cycle assessments from AQA Trilogy Chemistry topic C10. Designed for students to complete the tasks at home especially during the upcoming shut down. It supports students to discover what a LCA is and how to complete one. Work is submitted as a PowerPoint for assessment

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 c, g and h of the OCR Biology specification- chemiosmosis and glycolysis. It starts by encouraging students to retrieve what they remember about ATP before looking at chemiosmosis and ATP synthesis finishing with summary questions. The lesson then moves onto an introduction to respiration and the process of glycolysis. This again includes various summary activities. 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 a and c of the OCR Chemistry Specification- lattice enthalpy. The lesson opens by covering the various energy changes that students are required to understand and use through their course- using various students led examples to help illustrate the points. It then goes on to discuss lattice enthalpy and the factors that affect it. 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 most of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A multiple choice Christmas quiz designed to be used with white boards or in a large space students could move around in to show their answers 40 questions and answers Slides could be reordered to create rounds Merry Christmas

An online learning project covering the first four points of the AQA Trilogy Physics topic forces. Covers scalars and vectors, resultant forces, work done and the spring constant Answers included as a separate document Works well with the videos from the Oak national academy