Lesson plan complete with activities (e.g practise questions and exam style questions) to achieve the following objectives: 1) Describe how monosaccharide's are linked together to form disaccharides - starter: identify two disaccharides and what monomers they are made from; mono- di- poly-saccharide recap from previous lesson (1.2 Carbohydrates - monosaccharides); step-by-step visual outline of the condensation reaction; table of disaccharides to complete; condensation and hydrolysis practice questions (worksheet - hidden slide - just print!). 2) Outline how to test for non-reducing sugars & starch - discussion point and reference back to previous lesson (1.2 Carbohydrates - monosaccharides) where practical was conducted for testing reducing sugars then hydrolysis of non-reducing sugars. 3) Explain and illustrate how a-glucose is linked together to form starch in polymerisation reactions - exam style question; overview of starch, cellulose and glycogen, practise questions on amylose and amylopectin (worksheet - hidden slide - just print!). The lesson finishes with a self-evaluation where pupils can reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding level.

Powerpoint prepared to the Year 11 GCSE Additional Science (Biology) specification on DNA to achieve the following objectives: 1) Define what a gene is - starter task: rearrange the order of keywords; 2) Describe the structure of DNA - cloze activity on the structure of DNA (lower and higher ability choices); activity making DNA from post-it notes; quick questions which apply understanding of the structure (answers provided in the powerpoint); extension work on the genetic code, codons; longer answer questions 3) Explain the ethical issues raised about the uses of DNA technology - exam style question with model answer (extended writing piece).

Lesson plan with activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how cells arrange into tissues, organs and organ systems - a choice from two different starter activities: Name the organ system and what are these cells and how are they specialised to perform their function; microscope slide activity to observe sections and identify the cell, organ, organ system and organism; independent learning to complete definitions; table to complete of examples; exam questions on tissues and cells in plants and animals (with mark schemes) 2) Explain how cell specialisation and differentiation occurs in a cell (link to genes) - information slides to show different epithelial cells; table to complete (answers provided in the power point); information slides and discussion points; challenge article for reading and comprehension task (Nature article for challenge.doc) 3) Discuss the advantages of cellular organisation - question set to complete (answers provided in the powerpoint); challenge article for reading and comprehension task (Nature article for challenge.doc) Finishes with a pupil self evaluation task where they reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding grade.

This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the structure and function of haemoglobins: Activity 1: What do you already know about haemoglobin? - opportunity for group discussion and linking previous Biological Molecules topic on Proteins, differentiation included as clues are provided to help stimulate discussion; recap of proteins; Activity 2: summarise the four structural levels of proteins (answers to the activity are provided in the PowerPoint); Activity 3: watch the video and answer the question "Why is haemoglobin particularly suited to the transport of oxygen?" (answers to the activity are provided). 2) Explain the differences between haemoglobins in different organisms and the reasons for these differences: Activity 2: summarise the four structural levels of proteins (answers to the activity are provided). 3) Explain what is meant by loading and unloading of oxygen: Activity 3: as above for this activity; Activity 4: Consider the concentrations of gases and the affinity for oxygen at different regions of the body to complete the table - this task can be differentiated by giving 50/50 options, removing these options, or partially completing the table (answers to the activity are provided) Plenary activity - multiple choice quiz (AfL).

Lesson Plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieved the following learning objectives: 1) Investigate osmosis by collecting primary evidence 2) Use data to draw conclusions 3) Evaluate methods of data collection Differentiated tasks included. Exam question included in word.doc however formatting may be preferred by printing the relevant PowerPoint slide - answers included in the PowerPoint.

This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the nature of vaccines and the features of an effective vaccine programme: Starter activity to correct the spelling, punctuation and grammar of a paragraph outlining the key terms, active immunity, passive immunity, natural and artificial immunity; Activity 1: link the descriptors on immunity with the correct key terms (answers provided in the PowerPoint). 2) Explain why vaccination rarely eliminates a disease: Discussion of the immune response and Activity 2: use the graph to answer the questions; Activity 3: Use the information in the table to compare the use of different vaccines (differentiation included with a challenge task to discuss how an organisation funding research might influence the outcome of that research without dishonestly altering the findings (answers provided in the PowerPoint); Activity 4: Use the information in the diagram to explain how herd immunity protects us against disease; Activity 5: define primary and secondary vaccination rings and explain how ring vaccination prevents the spread of disease. 3) Discuss the ethical issues associated with vaccination programmes with reference to the MMR vaccine programme - information slides on Should we vaccinate? The MMR controversy , The media's role in the MMR controversy, Activity 6: Independent learning task: nhs article and video - Vote: Would you give your child the MMR vaccine? Give reasoning for your answer; Activity 7: Exam style question - Evaluate the ethics of using vaccines [6 marks] (mark scheme included in the PowerPoint. Plenary: short answer exam question - identify the four different types of immunity.

This Year 13 biology mock exam includes exam style questions from Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8 tailored to the AQA specification. There are a range of questions, including simple recall, descriptive/explanatory and application. Also included is a choice of two 25-mark essay questions. The mark scheme is included in the same file. Topics included: 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8 The control of gene expression

This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Explain how the structure of the ileum is adapted for the function of absorption (C grade) 2) Explain how monosaccharides and amino acids are absorbed (B grade) 3) Explain how triglycerides are absorbed (A/A* grade) All answers to the activities are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.

This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the appearance of the heart and its associated blood vessels (C grade) 2) Explain why the heart is made up of two adjacent pumps (B grade) 3) Explain how the structure of the heart is related to its functions (A/A* grade) All activities and the answers are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.

This section of the A-level biology course lends itself to student led activities as it focuses on four case studies: The Galapagos Islands, The Antarctic, The Lake District and Snowdonia National Park. This Powerpoint presentation provides everything you need to run a student led activity where student hunt the answers to worksheet questions from a set of prepared information cards distributed around the room. The mark scheme for the worksheet is included for peer or self-assessment. The lesson is structured towards the following graded lesson objectives: Describe with examples the effects of human activities on the animal and plant populations in the Galapagos Islands Explain how the management of an ecosystem can provide resources in a sustainable way Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used for conservation Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson. This resource is sold as a single lesson and provides an example of the content and quality of my resources for GCSE and A Level biology, many of which are sold as a much larger series of lessons. Your feedback is much appreciated.

2016 OCR AS biology specification. Crosswords and companion answer sheets. These can be used as a starter, plenary or revision activity. Each crossword is designed to incorporate all key words on each topic. There is a crossword for each of the topics: exchange & transport; natural selection & evolution; transport in plants. A great group activity is to print the crosswords in A3 format, with the grid and clues separate/side-by-side, and have groups of 3/4 AS level pupils competing against each other to complete it.

Lesson on Biological Properties of Water (OCR AS). Activity for pupils to link the characteristics of water to each image in the pupil handout. Pupils can discuss in pairs or small groups the properties and how they link to each image. Their ideas can then be shared with the class as you move through the description and explanation of each property of water. Differentiation incorporated through pupils using multiple characteristics for each image and giving pupils opportunity to explain these characteristics to their partners. Learning objectives: Describe how hydrogen bonding occurs between water molecules; Relate this, and other properties of water, to the roles of water in living organisms. Properties of water.ppt Properties of water activity.pdf

This is designed for the OCR specification in AS biology. It comprises an independent learning activity to achieve the following learning objectives: Recall that in plants there are passive and active defences against pathogens (Grade C) Compare physical and chemical defences, using examples (Grade B) Explain the mode of action of different chemicals released by plants (Grade A) The activity provides a series of detailed information slides from which students need to glean the relevant information from to complete their summary table. Note: Less able students may struggle to summarise the information and pull out the important aspects. Teachers could either have students work in pairs to support each other or give the students further support by confirming that the first paragraphs of each information sheet is the most important. Further structure is provided through the highlighting of specific keywords enabling students to focus on less content. More able students are challenged to be independent learners and develop skills in identifying key information. They can also develop their understanding to a deeper level by reading beyond the first paragraphs from each information sheet. There are many synoptic connections with other key topics on cell structure and function, biological molecules. The cover image is a mark scheme for the activity which could be used as peer or self-assessment. It is also indicative of the level of detail with which the activity has been created.

This is a straight forward revision resource that would be well pitched for lower ability students. The worksheet is a cloze activity with a series of word banks provided to enable students to fill in the gaps. As the worksheet is 8 pages long it could be easily partitioned for students to complete either as a plenary, following each topic, or broken down into elements for classwork/homework. The worksheet covers the following areas of the topic on Transport in Plants: Water Movement Between Cells The Casparian Strip Uptake of Water through the Roots Movement of Water up the Stem Movement of Water out of the Leaf Factors affecting Transpiration Rate Xerophytes Translocation Sucrose Loading in the Phloem Mass Flow Hypothesis

This resource is a recap of the content in the Cell Structure and Transport lesson series prepared to the new AQA biology specification. It suits a year 10 group that has already covered some of this material previously at Year 9 or it could be used as a revision lesson(s) for a Year 11 group. It includes extension materials with extra and harder questions for those pupils that finish early. It has a variety of tasks: a multiple choice quiz; a gap fill exercise; converting units exercise; magnification and image size calculation activity; true or false type exercise (light or electron microscope); surface area to volume ratio calculation activity; choose the correct word to describe how alveoli are adapted for exchanging materials. The activities are fully incorporated into the powerpoint so there is not tonnes of photocopying (apart from one worksheet).

This is one to two lessons on Cell Division and Differentiation with a range of engaging activities. The learning objectives are: To describe how cells divide by mitosis - quick starter to refresh ideas on the terms: DNA, gene, chromosome, base pair, nucleus and cell (place words in the correct order from smallest to biggest); pupils make a mitosis flicker card book (template included); order the stages of mitosis. To compare cell differentiation in animals and plants - Multiple choice Quiz activity where pupils can hold up A/B/C/D cards to show their answers. To explain how stem cells can be used in therapeutic treatment - Video on stem cells with question sheet that links directly to the video for pupils to complete whilst they watch.

Lesson plan (Presentation) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe enzymes as biological catalysts 2) Demonstrate an understanding that enzymes catalyse chemical reactions occurring inside and outside living cells, including: a) DNA replication b) protein synthesis c) digestion Answers to the exam questions are included in the powerpoint for peer/self-assessment

This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There a 6 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) Viral diseases 2) Bacterial diseases 3) Diseases callused by fungi and protists 4) Human defence responses 5) More about plant diseases 6) Plant defence responses

This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There a 4 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) The blood 2) The blood vessels 3) The heart 4) Helping the heart