OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Maintaining Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the factors affecting biodiversity.
Describe the reasons for maintaining biodiversity.
Explain, with examples the reasons for maintaining biodiversity.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on New Medicines. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (m)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe possible sources of medicines.
• Explain the connection between maintaining biodiversity and sources of medicines.
• Understand the potential for personalised medicines and synthetic biology.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Immunity. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (j)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Give examples of natural and artificial immunity.
• Describe how the different types of immunity work.
• Compare active and passive immunity.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.4 Enzymes SLOP Booklet and Answers.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Cardiac Cycle. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals.
Specification points: 3.1.2 (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
• State the formula for calculating cardiac output.
• Describe what happens during the cardiac cycle.
• Calculate the cardiac output.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Variation and Statistics. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution.
Specification points: 4.2.2 (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
State what a null hypothesis is.
Describe the different types of variation.
Calculate variation using a range of statistical tests.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Changing Population Characteristics. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution.
Specification points: 4.2.2 (h) and (i)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall how antibiotic resistance develops.
Describe the mechanisms by which natural selection can affect the characteristics of a population over time.
Explain how evolution in some species has implications for human populations.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Calculating Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (d)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the definitions of species evenness and species richness.
Describe how to use and interpret Simpson’s Index of Diversity.
Calculate the Simpson’s Index of Biodiversity.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Classification. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution.
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Specification points: 4.2.2 (a) and (b)
Objectives for this lesson:
Define the term classification.
Describe the biological classification of species.
Explain the advantages of using a binomial naming system.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Autoimmune Diseases. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (k)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Define autoimmune disease.
• Describe examples of autoimmune diseases.
• Evaluate information on a named autoimmune disease.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. SLOP Booklet and Answers.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Enzyme Inhibitors. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes.
Objectives for this lesson:
• State the effects of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions.
• Describe how metabolic poisons and some medicinal drugs can act as enzyme inhibitors.
• Explain the role of product inhibition and inactive precursors in metabolic pathways.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Structure and Function of Gas Exchange System in Insects. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) and (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the structure of gas exchange system in an insect.
• Explain how ventilation works in insects.
• Demonstrate how the gaseous exchange system of an insect works through the use of modelling/dissection.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Dissection and Histology of Bony Fish Gills. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) and (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall how the gaseous exchange system of a fish works.
• Know how to dissect the gaseous exchange system of a bony fish safely.
• Demonstrate how to dissect, examine and draw the gaseous exchange system of a bony fish.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 3.1.2 Transport in Animals SLOP Booklet and Answers.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Evidence for Evolution. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution.
Specification points: 4.2.2 (e)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Describe the contributions of Darwin and Wallace to the theory of evolution.
Explain the different types of evidence for evolution by natural selection.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Adaptations. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution.
Specification points: 4.2.2 (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
Define adaptation.
Know the different adaptations of organisms to their environment.
Explain why organisms from different taxonomic groups may show similar anatomical features.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Drawing Skills for Microscopes. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (b & c)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall some of the rules of scientific drawing.
• Describe the difference between a dry and wet mount.
• Explain the purpose of staining in preparing a sample.
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OCR A Level Biology A lessons on Pathogens & Modes of Transmission. This is two of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (a, b)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the different types of pathogen.
• Describe the means of transmission of pathogens in both plant and animals.
• Evaluate how living conditions can influence the transmission rates of pathogens.
First lesson is covering the theory and setting the homework task of creating a presentation on one of the pathogens ready to present in the second lesson. During presentation in the second lesson, students can complete notes on the required information.
BONUS content: I have also included a marking rubric that can be used to provide feedback. All you need to go is fill in the student name and marks for each area on the Marking sheet and then print off the Print spreadsheet, I usually print these 2 per page.
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