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I am a passionate science teacher with a specialism in biology. I have over 16 years of teaching experience and have experience working and as Co-director of key stage 4 and head of biology.

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I am a passionate science teacher with a specialism in biology. I have over 16 years of teaching experience and have experience working and as Co-director of key stage 4 and head of biology.
Enzymes resource bundle for OCR/AQA and IGCSE
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Enzymes resource bundle for OCR/AQA and IGCSE

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includes powerpoint presentation. differentiated 6 mark questions on enzymes and higher and foundation exam questions included. Also includes lots of investigations to improve planning and investigative skills.
2.4 Enzymes Unit bundle for the new OCR Biology A specification- All lessons included!
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2.4 Enzymes Unit bundle for the new OCR Biology A specification- All lessons included!

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This resource bundle contains all the lessons for the 2.4 Enzymes unit. It is completely compatible for the new OCR A-level biology A specification and other specifications with slight modifications. This unit bundle contains all the powerpoint presentations for 9 lessons, including exam questions and activities for every lesson. Additionally there is a personal learning content summary sheet ( student-friendly checklist) and also an end of unit test. Additionally, this bundle contains those tricky, new-spec practical skills questions! Lessons includes topics such as: cofactors and coenzymes, enzyme action, activation energy, effects of Ph, temperature, substrate and enzyme concentration, inhibitors and metabolic inhibitors and poisons.
OUTSTANDING  2.5 biological membranes lessons for the new OCR  A-level biology A specification
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OUTSTANDING 2.5 biological membranes lessons for the new OCR A-level biology A specification

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These lessons have been rated outstanding by both teachers and students! ALL detailed, colourful, engaging biological membranes lesson for the OCR A-level biology A specification and many more specifications. Content: *lesson 1 includes:structure and function of the plasma membrane, including the components and the fluid mosaic model lesson 2 includes: different transport mechanisms e.g. passive and active including: simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, active transport, endocytosis and exocytosis, factors increasing the rate of diffusion ( e.g. concentration gradient, surface area, diffusion distance, temperature, size and type of diffusing molecule). Lesson 3: presentation on osmosis in animal and plant cells, including lots of skills based exam questions related to the PAG on osmosis in potato cells. Lesson 4: looking at factors affecting membrane permeability and fluidity. focussing on experimental work e.g. beetroot colorimetry experiment, and experimental exam questions are included. Resource bundle is complete with exam questions, Student-friendly colourful information-collecting packs and activities. End of unit test included. exam question packs include: cell membranes, transport across membranes, beetroot experiment, factors affecting rate of diffusion and osmosis, end of chapter questions, and end of chapter questions on the powerpoint presentation at the end of every lesson!
New OCR A-level biology A Nucleic acids (2.3) resource bundle- all you need!
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New OCR A-level biology A Nucleic acids (2.3) resource bundle- all you need!

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This resource is useful for most post-16 courses and completely compatible with the new OCR A-level biology A specification. This resource pack contains: - detailed powerpoint presentation with questions and activities - experimental section on the evidence on semi-conservative replication - including challenging exam questions - exam question packs - end of unit test - learning content summary sheet - contains learning outcomes, how science work and maths skills students need to know and demonstrate all in a colourful and student-friendly, self assessment sheet lesson content: Structure of DNA DNA replication and experimental evidence protein synthesis ( transcription and translation) Please leave a review!
OCR A-level biology A  new specification  2.6 cell cycle and cell division unit
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OCR A-level biology A new specification 2.6 cell cycle and cell division unit

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Compatible with the OCR A-level biology A specification and many more! includes all lesson powerpoint presentations, all the relevant exam questions from the old and new spec and many more activities! There are fantastic extended exam questions on cell cycle,mitosis and meiosis , comparison questions between meiosis and mitosis, research and cut-sort activities and end of topic exam questions! This bundle also includes and end of unit test! lessons include: cell cycle and mitsosis meiosis animal diversity e.g. specialised cells and tissues plant diversity e.g. specialised cells and tissues
new OCR Biology (9-1)  B6.1 / B6  Monitoring and maintaining  the environment ) resource bundle
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new OCR Biology (9-1) B6.1 / B6 Monitoring and maintaining the environment ) resource bundle

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This resource bundle is 100% compatible with the new OCR Gateway science/ biology triple science A specification and other specifications with modifications. All the lessons from B6.1 sub unit are on a powerpoint presentation, including exam questions. Three 6 mark questions conservation and sustainability and one on indicator species are included, and lots of other exam/data questions are included! B6.2 lessons are currently being planned- watch this space! Please leave a review!
2.2 OCR A Biology A-level  biological molecules resource bundle - EVERYTHING you need!
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2.2 OCR A Biology A-level biological molecules resource bundle - EVERYTHING you need!

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** UPDATED** I have added an updated a glucose colorimetry powerpoint with challenging exam questions. New food test summary table for students to complete 9 mark OCR exam questions on biological molecules New short mini test **** New revision lesson included- used in formal observation, rated outstanding! This resource pack is 100% suitable for the new OCR A A-level biology specification and all others ( with slight amendments) This resource bundle includes: *powerpoint presentations on all the topics such as carbohydrates ( monosaccharide,disaccharide and polysaccharides), proteins, fats, food tests and glucose colorimetry, *Exam questions from the new and old specification witthevery lesson *PAG check lists for the food test and glucose colorimetry *Personalised learning content summary sheet - this is a colour-coded, student-friendly check-list which includes learning outcomes, and other requirements from OCR specification. End of unit and mid unit tests Revision lesson - can be used for a formal observation, differentiation / challenging questions included.
new OCR A-level biology PAG glucose colorimetry and food test ppt and checklist
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new OCR A-level biology PAG glucose colorimetry and food test ppt and checklist

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powerpoint presentations on how to carry out food tests, and how glucose colorimetry works - including absorbance and transmission. Personalised check list for the different food tests and glucose colorimetry tests are included. Exam questions on glucose colorimetry and food are included. new Food test summary table included- students can summarise the food tests on this.
6.5/6.3 Ecosystems resource bundle for the new OCR A-level biology A specification
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6.5/6.3 Ecosystems resource bundle for the new OCR A-level biology A specification

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UPDATE: End of unit test with markscheme added + new mixed revision questions added. Contains detailed powerpoint presentations with starters and exam questions, including excellent exam question packs for all the lessons on: Ecosystems Food chains and pyramid of number and biomass, and manipulating conditions to improve net primary productivity and secondary productivity Recycling in ecosystems - including the Nitrogen and carbon cycle Studying ecosystems- using quadrats, types of sampling, using Transects ( line and belt- including continuous and interrupted) please leave feedback!
5.1 Homeostasis and communication resource bundle for the new OCR A-Level biology A  spec
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5.1 Homeostasis and communication resource bundle for the new OCR A-Level biology A spec

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*UPDATED WITH MORE RESOURCES This resource bundle contains ALL you need to effectively teach the 5.1 Homeostasis and communication unit, which is completely compatible with the new OCR A-level biology A specification and other specifications ( slight adaptations may be needed). This contains powerpoint presentations for ALL the lessons, including lots of exam questions, and excellent synoptic questions with markschemes within the actual powerpoint presentation. Additionally, this package contains a seperate document that contains all the exam questions from the old spec and the new spec past/practice papers. Lastly an end of unit test is included also There are 4 lessons on topics such as: how communication systems work, including cell signalling 2 ) homeostasis - negative and positive feedback Ectotherms and their adaptations endotherms and their adaptations Please leave a review, any feedback is welcome! hope your students benefit from this resource!
Kidneys resource bundle for OCR Gateway (9-1) and IGCSE!
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Kidneys resource bundle for OCR Gateway (9-1) and IGCSE!

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This bundle is completely suitable for OCR Gateway triple biology and mostly suitable for IGCSE. This bundle contains powerpoint presentations, exam questions on dialysis and how the nephron works and 6 mark questions on the kidneys. The 6 mark question is embedded in a student-friendly framework, which helps students plan out their answer and obtain maximum marks. One 6 mark question is differentiated for higher and lower ability students. Additionally, the 6 mark question comes with its own powerpoint presentation to help guide students through it. 6 mark questions are on: negative feedback mechanism and ADH, processes in the kidney tublues, how alcohol and water can affect the concentration of urine - taken from the old gateway specification. good luck!
Circulatory/ cardiovascular system system  6 mark questions & presentations for OCR gateway/ IGCSE
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Circulatory/ cardiovascular system system 6 mark questions & presentations for OCR gateway/ IGCSE

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Two powerpoint presentations that help students work through 6 mark questions on the cardiac cycle and double and single circulatory systems. There are differentiated 6 mark questions, on a 6 mark question framework, enabling students to plan out their answers. The framework. The framework includes a key word box, command words section, plan section and assessment criteria boxes. The higher ability students would need to come up with their own assessment critiera, however the lower ability students can use the assessment criteria provided. This is suitable for for the new OCR gateway 9-1 specification, IGCSE and many other specifications! The powerpoint presentation shows how you can use these assessments as a peer-assessment or self assessment tool! For example, for the cardiac cycle question, there are exam answers for students to assess themselves using the assessment critieria.