22.5 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about microorganisms, medicines and bioremediation (biotechnology). *The lesson was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. *

Revision activity to help students revise all the topics found in the year 8 part of the new Exploring Science scheme of work. The idea is that students make their way around the clock, spending 5 minutes on each section.

Write up booklet intended for use with the CB3 core practical about DNA extraction from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) Includes the method, simple write up questions, evaluation questions and exam style questions about DNA and the practical. Intended to be printed on A3 paper, two sheets per page and then folded in half (so that the blank page becomes the back page, perfect for sticking into exercise books).

Taboo game to be played as part of revision for SB1 (Edexcel biology GCSE). The cards are colour coded to represent combined content (blue) and the triple only content (green). *Could also be used with a combined class to revise CB1 by taking out the green cards. *

Collection of QR codes for students to scan to take them to relevant wider reading / watching about module 5 of the OCR biology A A Level. Includes links for: Chapter 13- Neuronal communication Chapter 14- Hormone communication Chapter 15- Homeostasis Chapter 16- Plant Responses Chapter 17- Energy for biological processes Chapter 18- Respiration

Revision activity for the Edexcel biology GCSE SB5 topic (health and disease). The idea is that in pairs/groups, students roll two dice to determine which questions to answer and fill them in on the sheet.

CB6b lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) about factors that affect photosynthesis. Including what a limiting factor is, examples of limiting factors, limiting factor graphs and inverse square law.

A series of worksheets designed for a use on/after a sampling fieldtrip. Originally designed for sixth form Biology but several aspects could be used for a GCSE fieldtrip. Worksheet 1: Ecological concepts- Explains populations, communities, abiotic and biotic factors and asks them to comment on different factors at the sample site. Worksheet 2: Comparing plant communities in two different areas- Explains how to determine how many quadrats to use, how to randomly place quadrats, how to estimate percentage cover and recording tables for two different sites. Worksheet 3: Taking a transect- Explains the different types of transect and asks them to comment on a transect they have taken. Worksheet 4: Data analysis- Includes Simpson's diversity index and the chi-square tests, with worked examples and space to work out their own for each of them.

Knowledge organiser for OCR A Level Biology A covering chapter 24 ‘Populations and Sustainability’. Including: 24.1 Population Size 24.2 Competition 24.3 Predator-Prey Relationships 24.4 Conservation and Preservation 24.5 Sustainability 24.6 Ecosystem Management- Masai Mara 24.7 Ecosystem Management- Terai Region of Nepal 24.8 Ecosystem Management- Peat Bogs 24.9 Environmentally Sensitive Ecosystems

13.10 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about the sliding filament model. *The lesson was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. *

New Edexcel Science GCSE, CB3 topic looking at DNA. Lesson includes looking at what DNA is, the structure of DNA and how the complementary base pairs pair up. *All of CB3 can be found together here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb3-11291549)*

A collection of 3 lessons looking at the Science of Superheroes and students designing their own superhero. Used with year 7 students, but could be used for the rest of KS3 and higher up KS2. All worksheets are included within the PowerPoint (as hidden slides, that just need printing off). Lesson 1: Starter-listing superheroes and thinking how we can group/classify them. Activity- look at origins of powers, types of powers and features to think about in designing a costune. Introduce task of designing a superhero, start some rough planning work. Plenary- thinking how magnetic powers might be useful in day to day life. Lesson 2: Starter- true or false activity about real life 'superpowers'. Activity- designing superhero, thinking about powers and origin of powers. Plenary- what does groot need to grow/survive. Lesson 3: Starter- peer assess each other work around the classroom using post it notes, then making some improvements. Activity- A story/cartoon strip about an accident in the lab where their superhero is first on the scene. Plenary- answer the questions before magneto pulls the objects to him (questions could be changed to cover topics done recently).

The Edexcel CB2 'cells and control' topic summarised on a (double sided) page. Intended for use in helping students revise for the end of topic test. Includes: - CB2a Mitosis - CB2b Growth in Animals - CB2c Growth in Plants - CB2d Stem Cells - CB2e The Nervous System - CB2f Neurotransmission Speeds I've included the PDF version so that the formatting/layout is the same on any computer and the word version if you want to adapt it and change anything.

CB1d lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at Bacteria. Lesson covers recap of similarities between animal and plant cells, new features in bacterial cells, what each part does, differences in cell walls, what Prokaryotic means, Comparing animal plant and bacteria cells, a practical looking at bacteria in yoghurts and standard form (higher tier only).

CB4b lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE, covering Darwin's theory. Lesson includes what evolution is, evolution of elephants over time, Darwin's theory of evolution, natural selection and antibiotic resistance in bacteria. *All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*

CB5a lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE, looking at health and disease. The lesson includes what health is, correlation between health and income, what disease is, communicable/non-communicable disease, drawing graphs from health data and correlation between diseases.

CB5b lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE, looking at non-communicable diseases. The lesson includes what non-communicable diseases are, types of non-communicable diseases, what malnutrition is, examples of deficiency diseases, the effects of alcohol on the body and looking at alcohol data and the effect on society.

CB1c lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) all about specialised cells. The lesson includes what a specialised cell is, specialised cells in digestion, specialised cells in reproduction and an investigation looking at specialised cells with microscopes.

CB7c lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) all about the menstrual cycle. The lesson includes menstruation, the menstrual cycle, the role of oestrogen & progesterone and contraception.

17.2 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about ATP synthesis. *The lesson was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. *