PowerPoint presentation on microscopy - using light microscopes and comparing light and electron microscopes for AQA GCSE Biology.
Full lesson using the learning loop format.
Learning Objectives:
Prepare slides of plant and animal cells and describe the procedure.
Correctly use a microscope to observe cells under different magnifications.
Describe the differences in magnification and resolution of light and electron microscopes.
Explain how electron microscopy has increased understanding of organelles.
Calculate the magnification of a light microscope.
Carry out calculations using the formula: real size = image size/magnification
Rearrange the equation to calculate image size or magnification.
Convert values for the units: cm, mm, µm and nm.
PowerPoint presentation on the effect of concentration on rate of reaction for GCSE AQA Chemistry - Rate of Reaction
Full lesson using learning loop format.
PowerPoint presentation on the effect of temperature on rate of reaction for GCSE Chemistry - Rate of Reaction AQA
Full lesson using learning loop format.
PowerPoint presentation for complete and incomplete combustion (burning fuels) GCSE Chemistry - Organic Chemistry, AQA
Full lesson using the learning loop format.
Powerpoint presentation on the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis for AQA A-level Biology.
Full lesson (‘learning loop’ style lesson) includes starter, objectives, summary content slides, practise question and mark scheme and evaluation.
Covers specification points:
The light-dependent reaction in such detail as to show that:
• chlorophyll absorbs light, leading to photoionisation of chlorophyll
• some of the energy from electrons released during photoionisation
is conserved in the production of ATP and reduced NADP
• the production of ATP involves electron transfer associated
with the transfer of electrons down the electron transfer chain
and passage of protons across chloroplast membranes and
is catalysed by ATP synthase embedded in these membranes
(chemiosomotic theory)
• photolysis of water produces protons, electrons and oxygen.
Powerpoint presentation for a lesson introducing the hormonal control of blood glucose concentration. Written for AQA A-level biology but easily adapted.
Specification points covered:
The factors that influence blood glucose concentration.
The role of the liver in glycogenesis, glycogenolysis and
gluconeogenesis.
The action of insulin by:
• attaching to receptors on the surfaces of target cells
• controlling the uptake of glucose by regulating the inclusion of
channel proteins in the surface membranes of target cells
• activating enzymes involved in the conversion of glucose to
glycogen.
The action of glucagon by:
• attaching to receptors on the surfaces of target cells
• activating enzymes involved in the conversion of glycogen to
glucose
• activating enzymes involved in the conversion of glycerol and
amino acids into glucose.
Does not cover the role of adrenaline or the second messenger model.
A collection of extracurricular competitions, books and events for A-level biology students. These opportunities could all be used to enhance students UCAS personal statements and explore their passion for biology outside of the classroom.
Available as a powerpoint and pdf to share with students.
Feel free to comment anything you think should be added!
Created as a whole class activity for Biology Week (2018 but could easily be adapted). Students make giant organelles and assemble them into a giant cell.
Very open activity, created for a nurture/SEN year 8 class but could be adapted for any KS3 science.
Whole lesson about binary fission using the learning loop approach. Created for AQA GCSE Biology, but could be adapted.
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Get hands on with science at home! Make your own skittle rainbow using resources you most likely already have at home, or you can easily purchase from a supermarket.
A fun activity that most primary and secondary students can engage with (ideally suited to KS2/KS3). Includes a list of resources, easy to follow method, scientific description of how it works, things to think about and questions to answer.
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