This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the B1.2 Proteins in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of 55 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: B1.2.1: Generalised structure of an amino acid. B1.2.2: Condensation reactions produce dipeptides and longer polypeptides. B1.2.3: Dietary requirements of amino acids B1.2.4: Infinite possible variety of polypeptide chains B1.2.5: Effects of pH and temperature on proteins structure. B1.2.6: chemical diversity in the R-groups of amino acids is the basis for the immense diversity in protein structures (HL only) B1.2.7: Impact of the primary structure on the conformation of proteins (HL only) B1.2.8: Pleating and coiling of secondary structure of proteins (HL only) B1.2.9: Dependence of tertiary structure on hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, disulphide covalent bonds and hydrophobic interactions (HL only) B1.2.10: Effects of polar and non-polar amino acids on the tertiary structure (HL only) B1.2.11: Quaternary structure of conjugated and non-conjugated proteins (HL only B1.2.12: Relationships of form and function for globular and fibrous proteins (HL only)

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the Theme/Unit C1.3 Photosynthesis in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of over 50 slides and contains the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: C1.3.1: Explain how the energy transformation of light energy to chemical energy is needed for most life processes in ecosystems. C1.3.2: Describe photosynthesis as the conversion of carbon dioxide to glucose. C1.3.3: Describe the production of oxygen as a by-product of photosynthesis. C1.3.4: Describe the process of chromatography for separating pigments and the use of Rf values to identify pigments. C1.3.5: Describe and explain the absorption of different wavelengths of light by photosynthetic pigments. C1.3.6: Compare absorption and action spectra C1.3.7: Determine through investigation the effects of limiting factors on the rate of photosynthesis. C1.3.8: Describe carbon dioxide enrichment experiments as a means of predicting future rates of photosynthesis and plant growth. C1.3.9: Describe photosystems as arrays of pigments within membranes of photosynthetic organisms that generate and emit excited electrons. C1.3.10: Explain the advantage that an array of pigments in a photosystem has over individual pigment molecules. C1.3.11: Describe the photolysis of water in terms of a means of replacing lost electrons in photosystem II and the production of oxygen as a waste product. C1.3.12: Describe the production of ATP by chemiosmosis through both cyclic and non-cyclic photophosphorylation. C1.3.13: Describe the reduction of NADP by photosystem I. C1.3.14: Explain the importance of the thylakoids as the site of photolysis, chemiosmosis and reduction of NADP. C1.3.15: Describe  carbon fixation by Rubisco and the significance  of Rubisco as an enzyme. C1.3.16: Describe the process of generating triose phosphate using ATP and reduced NADP. C1.3.17: Describe the regeneration of RuBP and the completion of the Calvin Cycle using ATP. C1.3.18: Describe the production of a variety of carbon compounds from photosynthesis. C1.3.19: Explain the link between the light-dependent and light-independent reactions and how the light-independent reactions cannot continue in the absence of light.

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the B3.3 Muscle and motility in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of 68 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: B3.3.1: Recognise the concept of movement in different species. B3.3.2: Outline the structure of a sarcomere. B3.3.3: Explain how a sarcomere contracts. B3.3.4: Outline the role of titin and antagonistic muscles in muscle relaxation. B3.3.5: Describe the structure and function of motor units in skeletal muscles. B3.3.6: Outline the role of the skeleton as anchorage for muscles and as levers. B3.3.7: Explain the role of the different components of a joint. B3.3.8: Compare the range of motion of a joint. B3.3.9: Explain the antagonistic action of the internal and external intercostal muscles. B3.3.10: Give examples of reasons for locomotion. B3.3.11: Describe adaptations for swimming in marine mammals.

This bundle consists of 9 end of unit exams for Theme/Unit C of the new IB Biology specification: C1.1: Enzymes C1.2: respiration C1.3: photosynthesis C2.1: Chemical signalling (HL only) C2.2: Neural signalling C3.1: Integration of body systems C3.2: Defence against disease C4.1: Populations and communities C4.2: Transfer of energy and matter Each exam can be used as an end of topic exam and consists of: 10 multiple choice questions Questions using IB command terms: state, explain, analyse, describe Data based question Mark schemes included

Full resources bundle which you can use to teach topic 18 (iGCSE Cambridge). Contains: Contains 7 lessons (DNA, Variation, mutations, plant and animal adaptations, natural selection and evolution, antibiotic resistance and selective breeding. Contains starter tasks and regular assessment questions with answers Student check list Revision questions

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the nervous system. Formed of over 40 slides, thes lessons will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slides for each lessons Retrieval tasks for other biology topics Structure of the kidneys Explanation of ultrafiltration and selective resabsorption Questions and answers Role of ADH is controlling water levels Excretion of Carbon dioxide Formation of Urea in the liver

Full resources bundle made up of 4 lessons which you can use to teach topic 21 (iGCSE Cambridge). Each lesson contains starter tasks, regular assessment questions with answers, all key information and student friendly diagrams. The following lessons are included: Genetic engineering pt 1 and 2 (process of genetic modification and GMO crops). Biotechnology pt 1 and 2 (uses of microorganisms in processes and fermenters). Student checklist

Full resources bundle which you can use to teach topic 3 (IB SL Biology). Contains: Over 300 slides which can be used to teach over 20 hours. Contains starter tasks and regular assessment questions with answers Covers all subtopics 3.1 Genes, 3.2: Chromosomes, 3.3: Meiosis, 3.4: Inheritance and 3.5: Genetic modification and Biotechnology Student checklist

This is a fully resourced lesson on the skeletion for a mixed ability Year 7/8 class. The lesson contains an engaging starter task, diagrams for labelling, questions with answers and a video task. The following content is covered: Types of bones Structure of bones Function of the skeletal system Plenary task

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content which introduces students to the endocrine system. Formed of 20 slides, this lesson will take approximately 1-2 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Retrieval questions on other Biology topics Comparison of the endocrine and nervous system Identifying the different glands in the human body Student research task on the different glands in the human body Student tasks with answers Past paper questions

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the menstrual cycle. this lesson will take approximately 1-2 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Retrieval tasks Key hormones involved in the menstrual cycle (LH, FSH, Oestrogen and Progesterone) Stages of the menstrual cycle Student tasks with answers

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for plant hormones. Formed of 18 slides, this lesson will take approximately 1-2 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Retrieval tasks Explanation of how auxins work Explanation of phototropism and geotropism Uses of ethene and gibberellins Exam style questions

This excellent resource contains 7 lessons which cover gas exchange in humans. Each lesson contains a starter activity with answers, notes, research tasks, questions with answers, practicals. The lessons included are: Human Breathing system Inhalation and Exhalation Composition of inhaled and exhaled air (incl practical) Effects of excercise on breathing (incl practical) Protecting the breathing system Smoking and causal/correlation links (two lessons) Student checklist

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the nervous system. Formed of over 30 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Stater slide Definitions for all key words required Reflex arcs Synapses Reaction times practical Summary questions with answers

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the brain. Formed of over 40 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Stater slide Definitions for all key words required Parts of the brain Imagining of the brain Neuroplasticity Summary questions with answers

This resources comprises of 4 lessons (can take up to 6 if all activities are completed): The Heart Blood vessels Coronary heart disease Blood Past paper questions (could be used as an assessment/homework) All resources follow the specification of the exam boards and contain past paper questions, real world context, independent tasks and clear learning objectives.

FREE TASTER LESSON, please see my shop for high quality paid resources. This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A1.1 water in the new IB Biology specification for both HL and SL. This Powerpoint consists of 43 slides and contains the following: Starter task All information is clearly presented Student tasks with answers All key terms Notes for students Exam style questions with answers Student checklist (great for revision at the end of the unit) The following content is covered: A1.1: Water as a medium of life A1.2: Hydrogen bonds are a consequence of polar covalent bonds within a water molecule. A1.3: Cohesion of water molecules due to hydrogen bonds and the consequences for organisms A1.4: Adhesion of water molecules to polar or charged materials and the impact for organisms. A1.5: Solvent properties of water linked to its role as a medium for metabolism and transport in plants and animals A1.6: Physical properties of water and the consequences for animals in aquatic habitats. A1.7: Extraplanetary origins of water on Earth and reasons for it´s retention (HL ONLY) A1.8: Relationship between the search for extra-terrestrial life and the presence of water (HL ONLY)