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A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Nucleic Acids Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the nucleic acid content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A DNA & the Genome recall starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A quick fire set of plenary questions 9: Labels for a large modelling activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Food Production Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Food Production Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Food security • Farming techniques • Biotechnology • Sustainable fishing The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: A food security discussion activity 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark sustainable fishing question 10: A farming techniques activity 11: A role of biotechnology activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Variation & Evolution Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Variation & Evolution Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Variation • Cloning • Genetic engineering • Evolution • Speciation • Evidence of evolution The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: A genetic engineering diagram for students to annotate 6: A fossils literacy activity 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark genetic engineering question 10: A cloning spag activity 11: A muti choice question activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Hormonal Control Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Hormonal Control Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Endocrine system • Glucose control • ADH • Hormones in reproduction • Contraception • Treating infertility • Negative feedback • The Thyroid gland The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark ADH question 10: Reproductive hormones graph activity 11: A glucose regulation SPAG activity 12: A control of blood glucose literacy activity 13: A treating infertility activity Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Cell Division Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Cell Division Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • Mitosis • Meiosis • Cell differentiation • Chromosomes The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Multi choice plenary questions 7: Links to the specification 8: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 9: A 6 mark mitosis question 10: A mitosis spag activity 11: A crossing over activity 12: A DNA & Genome literacy activity 13: A uses of stem cells activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Protein Synthesis Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Protein Synthesis Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the protein synthesis content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A protein synthesis starter game 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A transcription activity 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A translation activity 9: Transcription & translation information Thanks for looking
A Level Biology ATP Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology ATP Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the ATP content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A uses of ATP starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A quick fire set of plenary questions Thanks for looking
AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Nervous System Revision Revision Lesson & Activities
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AQA KS4 GCSE Biology (Science) Nervous System Revision Revision Lesson & Activities

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Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! This resource comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. This resource covers: • The nervous system and nerves • Synapses • Reflexes • Reaction time required prac • The eye • The brain The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications: • Trilogy • Synergy • Separate Science Biology This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A set of notes for students to use 3: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 4: Instructions to help students make their own notes 5: Student modeling activities 6: Links to the specification 7: Plenty of practice exam style questions throughout 8: A 6 mark reaction time and synapse question 9: An eye game 10: A muti choice question activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Protein Structure Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Protein Structure Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the protein structure content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: An amino acid structure starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A quick fire set of plenary questions 9: An optional teacher modelling activity Thanks for looking
A Level Biology Type of Proteins Lesson & Activities
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A Level Biology Type of Proteins Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson with activities that covers the types of protein content in the 2015 OCR A Level Biology specification. This resource contains: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A protein structure recall starter activity 3: A student modelling activity 4: A range of exam style questions throughout 5: A sheet for students to work through during the lesson 6: A set of notes for students to use 7: A version of the lesson that can be used just from the front of the room 8: A quick fire set of plenary questions 9: An optional Haemoglobin modelling activity Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Hormones & Endocrine System Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on group 1, 7 & 0 elements. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on the function of the endocrine system 4: A question comparing the nervous & endocrine system 5: A question on the control of blood glucose 6: Questions on reproductive hormones 7: A question on the menstrual cycle 8: A question on contraception 9: A question on treating infertility 10: A question on TSH & negative feedback 11: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 12: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Digestion & Enzymes Questions - KS4 AQA Chemistry (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on digestion & enzymes. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A questions on the lock and key mechanism 4: A questions on amylase action 5: A question on the break down of proteins 6: A questions on where enzymes are found in the digestive system 7: A questions on enzymes produced by the pancreas 8: A questions on the small intestines 9: A questions on the enzymes required practical 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Pathogens & Immunity Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on pathogens & immunity. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question about Semmelweiss 4: A question on gonorrhoea 5: A question on Salmonella 6: A question on viral diseases 7: A question on fungal disease 8: A question on immunity 9: A question on vaccination 10: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 11: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Using Genetics Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Using Genetics Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on using genetics. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A question on chromosomes 4: A question on transcription 5: A question on translation 6: A question on the DNA code 7: A question on genetic engineering 8: A question on the advantages & disadvantages of genetic engineering 9: A question on cloning 10: A question on embryo transplant 11: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 12: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking
KS3 Science:  Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Plant & Animal Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the plant and animal cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Name the organelles of animal and plant cells Describe the functions of cell organelles Compare the structures of animal and plant cells This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: An organelles starter game 4: An organelle information hunt 5: A modelling activity for students to work through in groups 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: An optional home work activity 9: Instructions for students to make a game about cells Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Bacteria & Yeast Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the bacteria and yeast cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label a diagram of a bacteria and yeast cell Outline the functions of bacteria and yeast organelles Summarise the cell biology we have covered so far This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A recall starter game 4: A paired questioning activity 5: Diagrams for students to annotate 6: A code breaker 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Cells to Organ System Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the cells to organ systems content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Know the hierarchy of a living organism Define cell, tissue, organ and organ system Apply your knowledge of organisation to explain how the systems of the body are arranged This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A what students already understand diagnosis activity 4: Slides on cells, tissues, organs & organ systems 5: A modelling activity demo that works well with students 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: A summary sheet for students 8: A cells to organ system card sort 9: An organisation diagram activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Specialised Cells Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the specialised cells content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: * Name some specialised cells Identify the features of specialised cells Explain how the features of a specialised cell makes it good at its job This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A comparing real life jobs to cell jobs starter activity 4: Information on a range of specialised cells 5: A information hunt and table for students to fill in 6: A scientific writing plenary activity 7: An extension activity Thanks for looking
KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities
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KS3 Science: Using Microscopes Lesson & Activities

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This resource is a lesson and activities designed for KS3 students covering the using microscopes content within the national curriculum. The objectives covered in this lesson are: Label the parts of a microscope Observe onion cells using a microscope Draw an accurate diagram based on your observations This resource has a range of activities enabling the lesson to be easily differentiated including: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: A version of the power point for students to use independently 3: A microscope part information hunt starter 4: An example of how to work out magnification 5: A modelling how to make an onion cell slide activity 6: A multiple choice plenary activity 7: An extension activity 8: Making cheek cell slide instructions 9: Instructions on how to draw cells Thanks for looking
Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)
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Improving Exam Technique: Biology Required Practical Questions - KS4 AQA Biology (Science)

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This resource is a lesson focused on improving students exam technique when answering questions on Biology required practicals. For each required practical there is an explanation of how to carry it out, a long answer question looking at getting students to write methods, a diagram / model to help students write a method and an answer to each question. This resource includes: 1: A power point to lead students through the lesson 2: 4 slides on how to generally improve Science exam technique 3: A slide on key vocabulary to do with practicals 4: A question looking at the osmosis required practical 5: A question looking at the photosynthesis required practical 6: A question looking at the sampling required practical 7: A question looking at the growing microbes required practical 8: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 9: A question looking at the reaction time required practical 10: A question looking at the plant tropisms required practical 11: A question looking at the decay required practical 12: A set of questions for students to work through during the lesson 13: A version of the power point for students to use This lesson is designed to take 1 hour. After taking to students generally about exam technique the lesson has been designed to go through content, get students to complete exam style questions then go through the answers with students which are integrated into the power point. This resource can be used with individual classes or if you have a hall free to use, for intervention sessions with large groups of students. The structure of the lesson has been designed to enable students to work at a fast pace and reflect on their own progress throughout as well as giving the teacher the opportunity to spot any gaps in students knowledge Thanks for looking