Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
For the OCR A level biology specification. As part of this topic I also teach the heart rate PAG 11 and use this to teach student’s t-test.
I have included the handout I give students for you to adapt if you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions, revision activities and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. It is suitable to print as an A4 booklet.
Lessons include:
The need for communication - recapping relevant parts of the spec 3.1.4, 2.1.6, 3.1.2
Principles of homeostasis
Controlling temperature in endotherms
Controlling temperature in ectotherms
Student’s t-test including past paper questions linked to PAGs 4,8 and 10 and recap of standard deviation.
PAG 11 (3 lessons) Investigate the effect of exercise on HR using student’s t-test
Revision - podcast revision activity, revision grid sheet and QR code to exam questions
I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback.
For the OCR A level biology specification.
I have included the handout (56 pages)
I give to students as a printed A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility.
The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation.
Lessons include:
Sensory receptors including the Pacinian corpuscle
Types of neurone
Generation of the resting potential
Generating an action potential
Refractory period
Synapses
Neurotransmitters and drugs
Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes
I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 available and more on the way
This resource is 2 A4 pages of revision activities for the 4.2.1 OCR Biodiversity topic
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
QR code for useful videos
QR code to questions on Seneca
maths elements
PAG elements
checks key terminology
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards
All other topics available. Please note, answers not yet available but are in the pipeline!!
For the AQA Specification suitable for Trilogy students
Student booklet included 36 pages (includes 3 pages of lined paper for flexibility in activity
The digestive system
RPA test for CHO, proteins and lipids
Enzymes theory
RPA the effect of pH on amylase
Blood and blood vessels
The heart -New 3D models with morph transition
Coronary heart disease
Health issues and the effect of lifestyle
Cancer research
Structure of a leaf - New 3D model with morph transition
Transpiration
Summary lesson with revision quiz and 34 minute podcast
Lots of other lessons available , all units for triple and trilogy and revision grids for mocks and exam revision. A huge amount of effort has been put into these resources, I hope you find them useful and your feedback is really appreciated.
This resource is 18 A4 pages of revision activities for Module 6
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
QR code for useful videos
QR code to questions on Seneca
maths elements
PAG elements
checks key terminology
*Checks ability to draw key diagrams
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards
I have also included all in one document with a front cover for printing as a booklet.
All other topics available. Please note, answers not yet available but are in the pipeline!!
This resource was made for the AQA scheme of work for Trilogy science biology. All lessons are spec referenced
Included are lessons with full objectives and a student booklet with all the resources you will need ( including a few sheets of lined paper for flexibility.
Homeostasis and control of body temperature
Human nervous system - animated reflex arc
RPA Reaction times
Endocrine system and negative feedback
Control of blood glucose
Hormones in human reproduction
Contraception
Hormones to treat infertility
9+10. Summary / revision lesson quick questions activity and podcast(54mins) could be 2 hours.
All other topics available for AQA Biology and revision grids for the exam season.
Your feedback is really appreciated
Made using the new OCR Biology A specification.
Roughly 9-10 lessons depending on your pace and practical activities you include
All referenced to the spec and past exam questions included.
1. Transport systems (includes estimating the size of RBCs practical)
2. Circulatory systems
3. Structure of blood vessels
4. Formation of tissue fluid
5. Structure of the heart - including 3D model and morph transitions
6.\ Heart dissection PAG
7. The cardiac cycle
8. Initiation of a heartbeat
9. ECGs
10. Oxygen dissociation curves
11. Transporting carbon dioxide
For the AQA Specification suitable for Triple students
Student booklet included 36 pages (includes 3 pages of lined paper for flexibility in activity
1. The digestive system
2. RPA test for CHO, proteins and lipids
3. Enzymes theory
4. RPA the effect of pH on amylase
5. Blood and blood vessels
6. The heart -New 3D models with morph transition
7. Coronary heart disease
8. Health issues and the effect of lifestyle
9. Cancer research
10. Structure of a leaf - New 3D model with morph transition
11. Transpiration
12. Summary lesson with revision quiz and 34 minute podcast
Lots of other lessons available , all units for triple and trilogy and revision grids for mocks and exam revision. A huge amount of effort has been put into these resources, I hope you find them useful and your feedback is really appreciated.
Contains power points and student booklets for the all 7 topics of AQA Trilogy Biology GCSE.
I also have bundles separately for paper 1 and paper 2 and revision resources that I use on the run up to mocks and exam season.
A huge amount of effort has gone into these resources and I hope you find them useful. Your feedback really appreciated
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 12 slides of activities, tailored to the specification for paper 1 in one long power point suitable for printing as an A4 booklet
4.1 Ecosystems
5.1 Inheritance
5.2 Natural selection and evolution
6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment
6.2 Feeding the human race
6.3 Monitoring and maintaining health
B7 PAGs 1-4
B7 PAGs 5-8
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
This resource is 4 A4 pages of revision activities for the 2.1.2 OCR Biological molecules topic
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
QR code for useful videos
QR code to questions on Seneca
maths elements
PAG elements
checks key terminology
*Checks ability to draw key diagrams
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards.
I have also included my booklet document with them all in for easy printing.
All other topics available. Please note, answers not yet available but are in the pipeline!!
This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Trilogy Biology Combined Science
Included are 12 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.)
44 page Student booklet included with space for notes, diagrams and exam questions this is pages with a few lined pages in the back for flexibility.
DNA and the genome
Reproduction and meiosis
Genetic inheritance
Inherited disorders
Variation
Evolution and extinction
The Theory of Evolution and fossils
Selective breeding
Genetic engineering
Resistant bacteria
Classification
Summary lesson could be 2 hours
Feedback really appreciated :-)
Made using the AQA Trilogy specification.
Contains 1 slide of activities to complete for the P7 Magnetism and electromagnetism topic
I give these out at the end of each topic and also before holidays for exam preparation.
I have made the boxes equal sizes so that they can be blown up onto A3 card to create revision cards for intervention/ starters/ plenaries
Maths skills and RPAs are incorporated when appropriate
More of these on the way for all AQA units, RPAs and maths skills. Feedback welcome
Made using the AQA Trilogy specification.
Contains 1 slide of activities to complete for the P3 particle model topic - lots of tricky calculations to get to grips with and a good way of identifying which need to be revised.
I give these out at the end of each topic and also before holidays for exam preparation.
I have made the boxes equal sizes so that they can be blown up onto A3 card to create revision cards for intervention/ starters/ plenaries or just handed out as an A4 sheet
Maths skills and RPAs are incorporated
More of these on the way for all AQA units, RPAs and maths skills. Feedback welcome
Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Scaling up:
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes (none in this topic) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using AQA Biology GCSE specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Made using the AQA Synergy specification.
Contains 2 slides of activities to complete for the Structure and Bonding topic
I give these out at the end of each topic and also before holidays for exam preparation.
I have made the boxes equal sizes so that they can be blown up onto A3 card to create revision cards for intervention/ starters/ plenaries
Maths skills and RPAs are incorporated when appropriate
More of these on the way for all AQA units, RPAs and maths skills. Feedback welcome
4.1.3 Cells in animals and plants
4.2.1 Systems in the Human body
4.2.2 Plants and photosynthesis
4.3.1 Lifestyle and Health
4.3.3 Preventing, treating and curing diseases
4.4.2 Ecosystems and Biodiversity
4.4.3 Inheritance
4.4.4 Variation and evolution
Maths skills and RPAs included where appropriate
More to come
