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 lesson on Microscopy. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (a & f)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Name and describe the function of the main components of the light microscope.
• Explain the difference between magnification and resolution.
• Compare the functional capabilities and specimen suitability for the electron microscope (scanning and transmission) and the scanning confocal microscope.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 6 - Chromatography. This is one of the lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules.
Objectives for this lesson:
Describe the principles and uses of paper and thin layer chromatography to separate biological molecules/compounds.
Analyse the paper chromatography and calculate the Rf value for each amino acid.
Interpret the results to identify the amino acids present in the solution.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Colorimetry and Chromatography. This is one of the lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules.
Objectives for this lesson:
Determine the glucose concentration of an unknown solution.
Use your results to create a calibration curve and determine the glucose concentration of the unknown solution.
Set up paper chromatography to identify the amino acids present in the mixture.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 5 - Colorimetry. This is the required practical activities to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules.
Objectives for this lesson:
Describe how colorimetry can be used to determine glucose concentration.
Determine the glucose concentration of an unknown solution.
Interpret the results of the experiment and write a conclusion.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.1 Biodiversity SLOP Booklet and Answers.
It is a 42-page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Conservation of Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (h) ands (i)
Objectives for this lesson:
Define conservation.
Describe in situ and ex situ methods of maintaining biodiversity.
Explain how international and local conservation agreements are made to protect species and habitats.
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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 Factors affecting Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
State the factors that affect biodiversity.
Describe how each factor can affect biodiversity.
Calculate percentage loss of habitat.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Calculating Genetic Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (e) and (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the definition for genetic diversity.
Describe how genetic diversity may be assessed.
Calculate the proportion of polymorphic gene loci.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 3.1 Random Sampling. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (b)(ii) and (d)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the equation for Simpson’s Index of Diversity.
Investigate species diversity using random sampling.
Analyse data from PAG and calculate Simpson’s Index of Diversity.
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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 PAG 3.2 Belt Transect. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (b)(ii)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall sampling techniques.
Investigate the abundance of plants in a line transect.
Analyse the distribution and abundance of plants in a named habitat.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (a)
Objectives for this lesson:
Define species, habitat and biodiversity.
Describe the different levels of biodiversity.
Explain, with examples the different levels of biodiversity.
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This bundle includes complete lessons for the whole of the 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution topic covering all specification points (but can also be used for other exam boards). It is 8 lessons with all answers provided. I have also created a workbook that has space to use during lessons and exam question practice for each lesson.
The lessons are laid out with clear learning objectives and tasks throughout. Key definitions and exam tips are also clear to see on slides.
The lessons are:
Classification
Kingdoms and Domains
Phylogeny
Evidence for Evolution
Types of Variation
Variation and Statistics
Adaptations
Changing Population Characteristics
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution SLOP Booklet and Answers.
It is a 50 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson.
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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 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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