A Powerpoint revising the structure and function of the eye as well as the reflex arc. Includes a variety of revision activities as well as an exam question pitched at the higher end of the spectrum Ray diagrams are included as individual sheets as well as a combined worksheet

A complete lesson covering section 4.5.2.3 of the AQA Biology specification- the eye, its function and defects. Though would suit other awarding bodies GCSE courses. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering content from paper 1 of AQA physics GCSE. There are then a few short activities recapping the structure of the brain, the structure of the eye and the function of the eye’s structures. The lesson then looks at the process of accommodation in healthy eyes and how this brings images into focus. Students then answer some summary questions. The lesson then looks at myopia and hyperopia including how they are caused and then the use of lenses to treat them. Students then complete a worksheet (included) summing up the two eye defects and their treatment. The final part of the lesson is a series of exam questions covering the content from the lesson All answers included. A total of 24 slides

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and Trilogy covering cancer and risk factors for non-infectious diseases. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering a variety of topics from AQA Biology module 2- organisation. Answers included It then moves onto to look at the two types of tumour and how they differ. Includes a video and a summary activity. The lesson then looks at the different risk factors again with summary activity The lesson then moves on to look at the difference between correlation and cause The lesson closes with some exam questions

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and trilogy on translocation in plants. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering topics from B1 and B2 It then looks at the transport of sugars using aphids as a hook. It then links this to photosynthesis. This is summed using using some knowledge checking questions and an exam question The lesson then moves on to phloem and their structure comparing them to xylem. There are some questions and a Venn diagram activity. There are then some quick AfL questions followed by an exam question. the lesson closes with an application activity looking at the damage done to trees by herbivores eating their bark All resources and answers provided

A complete lesson covering the structure and function of digestive enzymes from AQA Biology and Trilogy B2- Organisation. It starts with a retrieval starter covering content from B1 and earlier in B2 It then goes over enzymes, their digestive function and the lock and key mechanism. This is then recorded through an information hunt (sheet and questions included). Answers provided. The lesson then looks at human digestive enzymes with a summary table to complete. This is then re-caped trjough 9 quick questions There are then a series of exam questions to cover the content from earlier in the lesson. Answers included The final activity is an example 6 mark question with mark scheme All required resources are in the PPT or as separate files

A complete lesson covering the diet and its link to disease from the AQA Biology organisation topic It includes: A retrieval starter covering previous lessons from organisation A recap of micro and macro nutrients with an information hunt activity (resource sheet included) Questions about dietary intake for different groups of people Deficiency diseases matching exercise Retrieval quiz Calculating BMI with practice questions Mortality statistics for CHD with associated questions Lifestyle factors affecting CHD- activity to complete Exam question based on risk factors for CHD Two longer answer exam questions with answers

Two PowerPoints providing two general revision lessons covering topics from the AQA Biology and Trilogy paper 2- topics B5, B6 and B7 Across the two lessons the content covered is: Classification homeostasis human impacts sampling RPA Hormonal control carbon cycle sampling animals Reactions Genetics They include a multiple choice section and lots of exam questions Updated to cover return to normal exam arrangements Also includes the 2022 version All answers provided

A complete lesson for the final revision lesson before the AQA B1 exam. It covers a variety of topic areas including some of the RPAs. Includes a variety of activities including a multiple choice quiz and various exam questions Lots po retrieval type activities Includes a version from 2022 and a updated one for 2023 All answers provided

A complete lesson revising section 4.1.3 of the AQA trilogy science course- cell transport. It covers diffusion, active transport and osmosis as well as the osmosis required practical Also includes some retrieval activities on cell structure and function Includes lots of retrieval type activities as well as exam questions All answers included and all resources are in the PPT

A full lesson covering sections 3.1.3 a and b of the OCR Biology Specification covering the distribution of vascular tissue in plants along with PAG 02 the dissection of plant tissue. Full instructions o the PAG 02, along with guidance to biological drawings, but you may also need to download documents from OCR interchange to accompany the practical activity itself. The lesson includes a starter, full notes with diagrams, student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. Answers to the majority of activities are included except the 5 questions that come from the PAG document from OCR

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.5 j of the OCR Biology specification-he co-ordination of animal responses by the endocrine and nervous system. It covers the flight and flight response as well as the role played by hormones in cell signalling using adrenaline as an example. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A complete lesson revising specification points 5.1-5.3 of the AQA Biology GCSE and Trilogy GCSE. - homeostasis and control It starts at looking at the six named glands and the hormones they produce. It then looks at the flight or fight response and the control of blood sugar as specific examples. The lesson then moves to look at type 1 vs type 2 diabetes icnldin exam questions for review. After some further review questions the lesson then moves on to looking at thyroxine and its negative feedback control. The lesson closes with looking at IVF through a series of exam questions with various levels of response The lesson also includes questions on the nervous system including the reflex arc and the reactions practical All answers included. Updated 2023 to reflect return to normal exam content

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.5 i of the OCR Biology specification-reflex reactions. The lesson starts by introducing the reflex arc and what the events in one are. It also covers the knee jerk reflex and the blink reflex as examples of the survival importance of reflexes. It also offers an opportunity of planning a practical investigating reaction times The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.2 I, j, k and l of the OCR Biology specification- anaerobic respiration and respiratory substrates. It starts by introducing anaerobic respiration in various organisms including lactate fermentation and alcoholic fermentation. It then goes on to look at respiratory substrates and respiratory quotients including their use and calculation. There are some summary questions to check for understanding before looking at respirometers. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A complete revision lesson covering section 4.7.2 of AQA topic B7 from both Trilogy and Biology. the lesson covers: Biotic and abiotic factors The water cycle the carbon cycle Sampling RPA Food chains and webs Predator prey relationships Each has a variety of activities along with exam, questions to help assess students recall and understanding All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 6.1.2 d-f of the OCR Biology A specification- the factors affecting gene frequency and evolution and the Hardy Weinberg equations. The lesson covers stabillsing and disrupting selection, the founder effect, genetic drift and genetic bottle necks. It then goes on to look at the Hardy Weinberg equations and the conditions required for them to true, The lesson includes lots of independent tasks and exam questions All answers provided I am to reduce photocopying so all resources are in the PPT- 38 slides in total

A complete lesson covering section 5.1.1 b and c of the OCR Biology specification- how gene linkage and epistasis can affect the phenotypic ratios and how this can be investigated using Chi square. The lesson starts by introducing sex linkage and then includes some examples of genetic crosses involving colour blindness. It then looks at autosomal linkage again using example crosses to support. The lesson the goes on to look at both recessive and dominant epistasis again using lots of examples to support understanding. The lesson closes by introducing the Chi square test As well as the examples the lesson includes lots of exam questions to show how the skills could be assessed I aim to reduce photocopying so all resources are in the PPT (62 slides in total)

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.5 a-e of the OCR Biology specification- plant responses to abiotic stress. It starts by considering the need for plants to be able to respond to stress. It then looks at leaf loss and responding to daylight length. The lesson then moves onto abscission and avoiding freezing. The lesson closes by looking at stomatal control and how this coordinated. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.2 d-h of the OCR Biology specification- the link reaction and the Krebs cycle. It starts by introducing the link reaction and then checking students understanding with some questions. The lesson then moves onto the Krebs cycle and the importance of coenzymes There is then a summary activity of the difference between FAD and NAD. The lesson then looks at oxidative phosphorylation and substrate phosphorylation before closing with some summary exam questions. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy-translocation. We have a knowledge rich curriculum so the lesson focuses on the key knowledge required and ensuring that students have remembered this knowledge. Various activities are included including exam practice, application and a do now I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself All answers provided