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A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.

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A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.
Module 6.1.3:  Manipulating genomes (OCR A-level Biology A)
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Module 6.1.3: Manipulating genomes (OCR A-level Biology A)

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This bundle of 6 lessons covers a lot of the content in Module 6.1.3 (Manipulating genomes) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification and includes an end of module revision lesson. The topics covered within these lessons include: The principles of DNA sequencing The development of new DNA sequencing techniques The principles of the PCR and its applications The principles and uses of electrophoresis to separate DNA fragments and proteins The principles and techniques of genetic engineering 6.1.3 REVISION All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.
OCR GCSE Biology REVISION LESSONS
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OCR GCSE Biology REVISION LESSONS

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This bundle of 6 engaging and motivating lesson presentations and associated worksheets uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to test the students on their knowledge of the 6 modules found within the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The knowledge of Modules B1 (Cell-level systems), B2 (Scaling up), B3 (Organism-level systems), B4 (Community-level systems), B5 (Genes, inheritance and selection) and B6 (Global challenges) can be assessed using these lessons.
Topic B8: Exchange and transport in animals (Edexcel GCSE Combined Science)
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Topic B8: Exchange and transport in animals (Edexcel GCSE Combined Science)

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This bundle of 7 lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic B8 (Exchange and transport in animals) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: The need to transport substances Surface to volume ratio Gas exchange at the alveoli The structure of blood and its function The structure of blood vessels The structure of the heart Aerobic and anaerobic respiration All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.
Topic B2.2: The challenges of size (OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science)
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Topic B2.2: The challenges of size (OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science)

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This bundle of 7 lessons covers the majority of the content in the sub-topic B2.2(The challenges of size) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Explain the need for exchange surfaces and a transport system in a multicellular organism due to the low SA:V ratio The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the blood at the alveoli Explain how the structure of the heart and the blood vessels are adapted to their function Explain how the red blood cells and plasma are adapted to their transport function in the blood Describe the processes of transpiration and translocation Explain how the structure of the xylem and phloem are adapted to their functions in the plant Explain the effects of a variety of factors on the rate of water uptake Describe how a simple potometer can be used to investigate the rate of water uptake All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.
Topic B2: Cells (Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award)
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Topic B2: Cells (Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award)

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This bundle of 5 lessons covers all of the content in Topic B2 (Cells) of the core and supplement sections of the Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award specification. The topics and specification points covered within these lessons include: Living organisms are made of cells Structure of a plant cell and an animal cell Functions of the organelles in animal and plant cells Structure and function of specialised cells Calculating magnification and size Defining diffusion The factors that influence the rate of diffusion Movement through the cell membrane by diffusion The movement of water by osmosis The effects on plant tissues by solutions with different water potential All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.
Topic B7: Transport (Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award)
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Topic B7: Transport (Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award)

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This bundle of 6lessons covers the majority of the content in Topic B7 (Transport) of the core and supplement sections of the Cambridge iGCSE Science Double Award specification. The topics and specification points covered within these lessons include: The functions of the xylem and phloem The transport of water through the xylem vessels Transpiration as the loss of water vapour Factors affecting transpiration rate Name and identify the structures of the mammalian heart The transport of blood in arteries and veins The blood vessels associated with the heart and lungs Coronary heart disease The structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries The function of red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding
Topic B3: Genetics (Edexcel GCSE Combined Science)
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Topic B3: Genetics (Edexcel GCSE Combined Science)

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This bundle of 6 lessons covers a lot of the content in Topic B3 (Genetics) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction Advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction The role of meiosis The structure of DNA Understanding and using genetic terminology Monohybrid inheritance Sex determination The causes of variation All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.
Topic 17: Selection and evolution (CIE A-level Biology)
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Topic 17: Selection and evolution (CIE A-level Biology)

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This bundle contains 8 detailed and engaging lessons, and together they cover a lot of the key content of topic 17 in the CIE A-level Biology specification. Selection and evolution are key processes in Biology but are not always well understood or well explained by students. With this in mind, these lessons have been designed to support students in making links between the different concepts. The following specification points are covered by these lessons: The differences between continuous and discontinuous variation Using the t-test to compare the variation of two different populations The importance of genetic variation in selection Natural selection Environmental factors can act as stabilising, disruptive and directional forces in natural selection Selection, the founder effect and genetic drift affect allele frequencies in populations Using the Hardy-Weinberg principle The molecular evidence that reveals similarities between closely related organisms Allopatric and sympatric speciation If you would like to sample the quality of lessons in this bundle then download the following lessons as these have been shared for free continuous and discontinuous variation molecule evidence and evolution
Topic 18: Biodiversity, classification and conservation (CIE A-level Biology)
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Topic 18: Biodiversity, classification and conservation (CIE A-level Biology)

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Hours of research and planning has gone into each and every one of the 9 lessons that are included in this lesson bundle that covers topic 18 of the CIE A-level Biology course . Conscious that some students do not fully engage in the topics of biodiversity, classsification and conservation, the lessons have been designed to contain a wide range of tasks which will motivate the students whilst the content of the following specification points are covered: 18.1: Biodiversity Define the terms species, ecosystem and niche Explain that biodiversity can be considered at three different levels Explain the importance of random sampling in determining the biodiversity of an area Use suitable methods to assess the distribution and abundance of organisms in a local area Use Spearman’s rank correlation to analyse the relationship between the distribution and abundance of species and abiotic or biotic factors Use Simpson’s Index of diversity 18.2: Classification Describe the classification of species into the 8 taxonomic divisions Outline the characteristic features of the three domains Outline the characteristic features of the kingdoms Explain why viruses are not included in the three domain classification and outline how they are classified 18.3: Conservation The reasons for the need to maintain biodiversity Discuss methods of protecting endangered species The role of non-governmental organisations like the WWF and CITES in local and global conservation If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the Spearman’s rank correlation, features of the kingdoms and WWF, CITES and conservation lesson as these have been uploaded for free
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and water (Edexcel Int. A-level Biology)
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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and water (Edexcel Int. A-level Biology)

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This lesson bundle contains 9 lessons which have been designed to cover the Edexcel International A-level Biology specification points which focus on the structure and function of the biological molecules, including water, carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. The lesson PowerPoints are highly detailed, and along with their accompanying worksheets, they have been planned at length to contain a wide range of engaging tasks which cover the following A-level Biology content that’s found in topics 1, 2 and 4 of the course: 1.1: Understand the importance of water as a solvent in transport, including its dipole nature 1.2 (i): Know the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides, including glycogen and starch (amylose and amylopectin) 1.2 (ii): Be able to relate the structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides to their roles in providing and storing energy 1.4: Know how monosaccharides join to form disaccharides (sucrose, lactose and maltose) and polysaccharides (glycogen and amylose) through condensation reactions forming glycosidic bonds, and how these can be split through hydrolysis reactions 1.5 (i): Know how a triglyceride is synthesised by the formation of ester bonds during condensation reactions between glycerol and three fatty acids. 1.5 (ii): Know the differences between saturated and unsaturated lipids 2.6 (i): Know the basic structure of an amino acid 2.6 (ii): Understand the formation of polypeptides and proteins (amino acid monomers linked by peptide bonds in condensation reactions) 2.6 (iii): Understand the significance of a protein’s primary structure in determining its three-dimensional structure and properties (globular and fibrous proteins and the types of bonds involved in its three-dimensional structure) 4.3: Understand the structure and function of the polysaccharides starch and cellulose, including the role of hydrogen bonds between β-glucose molecules in the formation of cellulose microfibrils
OCR A-level Biology A AS REVISION LESSONS
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OCR A-level Biology A AS REVISION LESSONS

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Each of the 11 revision lessons which are found in this bundle have been written to include a range of activities that will motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content in the AS modules of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. The following modules are covered: 2.1.1: Cell structure 2.1.2: Biological molecules 2.1.3: Nucleic acids 2.1.4: Enzymes 2.1.5: Biological membranes 2.1.6: Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation 3.1.2: Transport in animals 3.1.3: Transport in plants 4.1.1: Communicable diseases 4.2.1: Biodiversity 4.2.2: Classification and evolution
Photosynthesis & Respiration (Edexcel Int. A-level Biology)
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Photosynthesis & Respiration (Edexcel Int. A-level Biology)

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Photosynthesis and respiration are two of the most commonly assessed topics in A-level exams but these questions are sometimes poorly answered by students due to a lack of understanding or an inability to apply their knowledge. With this in mind, these 8 lessons have been intricately planned to contain a wide range of activities that will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the key detail to try to deepen their understanding and includes exam-style questions so they are fully prepared for these assessments. The following specification points in topics 5 and 7 of the Edexcel International A-level Biology specification are covered by these lessons: Understand the overall reaction of photosynthesis Understand the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis including the role of these electrons in generating ATP, reducing NADP in photophosphorylation and producing oxygen through photolysis of water Understand the light-independent reactions as reduction of carbon dioxide using the products of the light-dependent reactions Know that the products are simple sugars that are used by plants, animals and other organisms in respiration and the synthesis of new biological molecules Understand the structure of chloroplasts in relation to their role in photosynthesis Understand the overall reaction of aerobic respiration Understand that respiration is a many-stepped process with each step controlled and catalysed by a specific intracellular enzyme Understand the roles of glycolysis in aerobic and anaerobic respiration Understand the role of the link reaction and the Krebs cycle in the complete oxidation of glucose and formation of carbon dioxide, ATP, reduced NAD and reduced FAD Understand how ATP is synthesised by oxidative phosphorylation If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle then download the products of photosynthesis lesson as this has been shared for free
Module 4.1.1: Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system (OCR A-level Biology A)
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Module 4.1.1: Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system (OCR A-level Biology A)

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This lesson bundle contains 8 detailed lesson PowerPoints and their accompanying resources and all of them have been planned at length to engage and motivate the students whilst covering the biological content of module 4.1.1 of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. The wide range of tasks which are contained with each of these lessons cover the following specification points: The different types of pathogen that can cause communicable diseases in plants and animals The means of transmission of animal and plant communicable pathogens The primary non-specific defences against pathogens in animals The structure and mode of action of phagocytes The structure, different roles and modes of action of B and T lymphocytes in the specific immune response The primary and secondary immune responses The structure and general functions of antibodies An outline of the action of opsonins, agglutinins and anti-toxins The difference between active and passive immunity, and between natural and artificial immunity Autoimmune diseases The principles of vaccination and the role of vaccination programmes in the prevention of epidemics If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the “Transmission of animal and plant pathogens” and “immunity & vaccinations” lessons as these have been uploaded for free
Photosynthesis & Respiration (Edexcel A-level Biology A)
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Photosynthesis & Respiration (Edexcel A-level Biology A)

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Photosynthesis and respiration are two of the most commonly assessed topics in A-level exams but are often poorly understood by students. These 9 lessons have been intricately planned to contain a wide range of activities that will engage and motivate the students whilst covering the key detail to try to deepen their understanding and includes exam-style questions so they are fully prepared for these assessments. The following specification points in topics 5 and 7 of the Pearson Edexcel A-level Biology A (Salters Nuffield) specification are covered by these lessons: Understand the overall reaction of photosynthesis Understand the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis including the role of these electrons in generating ATP, reducing NADP in photophosphorylation and producing oxygen through photolysis of water Understand the light-independent reactions as reduction of carbon dioxide using the products of the light-dependent reactions Know that the products are simple sugars that are used by plants, animals and other organisms in respiration and the synthesis of new biological molecules Understand the structure of chloroplasts in relation to their role in photosynthesis Understand the overall reaction of aerobic respiration Understand that respiration is a many-stepped process with each step controlled and catalysed by a specific intracellular enzyme Understand the roles of glycolysis in aerobic and anaerobic respiration Understand the role of the link reaction and the Krebs cycle in the complete oxidation of glucose and formation of carbon dioxide, ATP, reduced NAD and reduced FAD Understand how ATP is synthesised by oxidative phosphorylation Understand what happens to lactate after a period of anaerobic respiration in animals If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons in this bundle then download the light independent reactions, the link reaction and Krebs cycle and the fate of lactate lessons as these have been shared for free
AQA GCSE Combined Science REVISION
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AQA GCSE Combined Science REVISION

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Each of the 11 revision lessons included in this bundle are detailed and engaging and provide the students with multiple opportunities to check their understanding of the following topics in the AQA Combined Science course: Random and systematic errors Independent, dependent and control variables Pathogens Viral, bacterial, fungal and protist diseases The movement of water molecules by osmosis Calculating acceleration from a velocity-time graph Using resultant force and F=ma Reactions of acids with metals Redox reactions and the loss and gain of electrons The properties of waves Refraction Control systems in homeostasis The regulation of blood glucose concentration Properties of ionising radiation Detecting radiation based on penetrating power Half-life Decay equations Classification system using kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species The binomial naming system The three-domain system Chromosomes The 3 stages of the cell cycle including mitosis The formation of gametes by meiosis Mole calculations Concentration of solutions Protons, electrons, and neutrons in atoms, ions and isotopes Bond energy calculations The rate of photosynthesis and limiting factors These resources can be used in the final weeks and months before the GCSE examinations or for revision before end of topic tests or mocks. If you want to view the quality of these resources, download the control of blood glucose, reactions of acids with metals, mitosis and meiosis and radiation resources as these have been shared for free.
AQA GCSE Biology REVISION LESSONS (Topics 1 - 7)
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AQA GCSE Biology REVISION LESSONS (Topics 1 - 7)

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This bundle of 9 engaging and motivating lesson presentations and associated worksheets uses a combination of exam questions, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions to test the students on their knowledge of all of the topics found within the AQA GCSE Biology specification. The knowledge of the content of the following topics is tested in these lessons: Topic 1: Cell Biology Topic 2: Organisation Topic 3: Infection and response Topic 4: Bioenergetics Topic 5: Homeostasis and response Topic 6: Inheritance, variation and evolution Topic 7: Ecology In addition, the bundle contains a Paper 1 and Paper 2 revision lesson where content from all of the topics are covered in these very detailed resources Students will be motivated and engaged by the range of activities whilst they assess which areas need their further attention before the exams. These revision lessons can be used at the end of a topic, before the mock exams or before the actual GCSE terminal exams.
Topic B3.2: The endocrine system (OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology)
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Topic B3.2: The endocrine system (OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology)

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This bundle of 9 lessons covers the majority of the content in the sub-topic B3.2 (The endocrine system) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Hormones Negative feedback The menstrual cycle Controlling reproduction Using hormones to treat infertility Plant hormones All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding
Topic B4: Community level systems (OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology)
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Topic B4: Community level systems (OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology)

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This bundle of 7 lessons covers the majority of content in Topic B4(Community-level systems) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics covered within these lessons include: Ecosystems Abiotic and biotic factors Competition and interdependence Efficiency of biomass transfer The Carbon cycle The Nitrogen cycle Decomposers All of these lesson presentations and accompanying resources are detailed and engaging and contain regular progress checks to allow the students to constantly assess their understanding.
Topics 10 & 11: Infectious disease & Immunity (CIE A-level Biology)
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Topics 10 & 11: Infectious disease & Immunity (CIE A-level Biology)

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This lesson bundle contains 9 detailed and engaging lessons which have been designed to cover the following content in topics 10 & 11 of the CIE A-level Biology specification: 10.1: Infectious diseases The meaning of the term disease and the difference between infectious and non-infectious diseases The name and type of pathogen that causes cholera, malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS, smallpox and measles Explain how cholera, malaria, TB, HIV and measles are transmitted 10.2: Antibiotics Outline how penicillin acts on bacteria and why antibiotics do not affect viruses Outline how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics with reference to mutation and selection Discuss the consequences of antibiotic resistance and the steps that can be taken to reduce its impact 11.1: The immune system State that phagocytes have their origin in bone marrow and describe their mode of action Describe the modes of action of B and T lymphocytes The meaning of the term immune response, with reference to antigens, self and non-self Explain the role of memory cells in long term immunity Autoimmune diseases as exemplified by myasthenia gravis 11.2: Antibodies and vaccination Relate the molecular structure of antibodies to their functions Distinguish between active and passive, natural and artificial immunity and explain how vaccination can control disease Each of the lesson PowerPoints is accompanied by worksheets which together contain a wide range of tasks that will engage and motivate the students whilst challenging them on their understanding of the current topic as well as previously-covered topics. If you would like to get an understanding of the quality of the lessons in this bundle, then download the transmission of infectious diseases and phagocytes and phagocytosis lessons as these have been shared for free.
Topics 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 (AQA A-level Biology)
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Topics 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3 (AQA A-level Biology)

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Each of the 9 lessons which are included in this bundle have been written to specifically cover the content as detailed in topics 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 of the AQA A-level Biology specification. The wide range of activities will maintain engagement whilst supporting the explanations of the biological knowledge to allow the students to build a deep understanding of genetic information Lessons which cover the following specification points are included in this bundle: DNA in prokaryotes and eukaryotes Genes Genome, proteome and the structure of RNA Transcription and splicing Translation The genetic code Gene mutations Chromosome mutations Meiosis If you would like to see the quality of the lessons, download the structure of DNA, RNA and gene mutations lessons as these have been uploaded for free