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 revising the specification points 4.7.3 of the AQA Trilogy biology specification- ecosystems. The lesson covers: Communities Levels of organisation Human impacts on the environment There are a variety of activities including lot of exam questions All answers provided Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam arrangements

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 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 PowerPoint looking at the ways in which plants compete with each other for resources. It includes specific examples to support student understanding. Includes practical investigating Holly leaves or as an alternative a data analysis task investigating the growth of plants depending on how far apart they. Includes a starter, various tasks and some differentiated questions

A Powerpoint with accompanying resources regarding animal adaptations to hot and cold environments with long answer exam question as a plenary. Includes a suggestion for a practical as well as a sheet to identify physiological, structural and behavioral adaptations of penguins Includes a video file from you tube.

A full lesson to deliver sections 3.1.1 a and b of OCR Biology- exchange surfaces. Includes a starter, various activities, full notes and differentiated final questions with answers. Helps to deliver some of the maths skills that may be required for the final exam including how to calculate surface area to volume ratio. Includes examples to help support student understanding Also has a homework activity, with answers, to extend the learning from the lesson.

This is lesson two of the OCR exchange surfaces topic 3.1.1c A full lesson with activities included based round the mammalian respiratory system. Includes a starter, diagrams to label, review questions, activity round structures in the system and differentiated end of lesson questions Notes on some slides to aid teaching of concepts. Includes answers to all questions

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

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 c and d of the OCR A level Biology specification- how to calculate and interpret the Simpson’s index of biodiversity. It introduces the index, provides worked examples and an opportunity for students to complete a full calculation. It also introduces the second part of PAG3.1 so students can calculate their own values of biodiversity based on the previous lessons practical work. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided.

A complete revision lesson covering objectives 3.1-3.5 of module 3 of Edexcel Salters Biology- the vice of the Genome. However it would be suitable for any A level course. It covers eukatyote and prokaryote cell structure as well as the functions of the organelles and the functional links between them. It also includes electronmicrographs to ensure students can identify organelles. It includes lots of student activities as well as plenty of exam practice to cover both recall and understanding. All answers included

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 d, e and f of the OCR Biology specification- the light dependent and light independent reactions (Calvin cycle). It starts by looking at photophosphorylation in general before the specifics of cyclic and non-cyclic versions and photolysis of water. It goes through a diagram offering students the chance to construct a Z scheme. There are then some summary questions before the light independent stage. It the covers the Calvin cycle including the number of turns required to make a sugar. The lesson closes by looking at how other products are made by the plant and finished with a couple of 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.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 g of the OCR Biology specification- factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. The lesson starts by discussing the limiting factors of photosynthesis. It then discusses how this can be measured and provides some data for a graph drawing and analysis exercise. There is then chance to evaluate a method and table of data to spot how it can be improved. The lesson then looks at how CAM plant and C4 plants alter photosynthesis to suit their environment. 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 sections 4.1.2 and 4.1.2 of AQA trilogy and AQA Biology- cell structure, stem cells and cell division. It starts by reminding students of the difference between plant and animal cells before looking at microscopes and the cell cycle. The includes some summary and some exam questions to check for understanding. the lesson then moves onto stem cells covering what they are and their uses again including summary questions. The lesson closes with a series of long answer exam questions practicing evaluative techniques with a particular focus on different uses of stem cells or stem cell All answers provided Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam content

A complete lesson covering OCR A level Biology section 3.1.3 a and bi- the need for a plant transport system and the structure and function of xylem and phloem. This is a free sample showing the structure and quality of my other resources. It includes full notes, various student activities, a starter and fully differentiated summary at the end. Resources are mainly included in the PowerPoint with one additional worksheet also included All answers are included Some slides have additional information to support delivery of the activities or content

A collection of resources designed to help teach practical skills in the current covid conditions. Each powerpoint introduces a practical and support students with the skills needed to plan an investigation. Also included is powerpoint that can be used to deliver whole class feedback on the practical work All lessons include a starter and various student activities. They are designed to be done in pairs with feedback given on the first lesson before delivering the second.

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1 of the OCR Biology specification- organisms that cause disease. It starts by looking at a definition of health and disease and covers the main types of pathogens as well as the difference between pathogens and parasites. It provides many animal and plant examples of pathogens and their effects. The lesson has a starter, full notes, various student activities, a research task (especially for online learning) and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included This is a free lesson to show the nature and quality of my others resources. Please see my shop for other available lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

This is a complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 a and b of the OCR A level Biology specification- biodiversity and sampling techniques. It covers what biodiversity is and how it can be considered at different levels. It also covers different sampling strategies including random and non- random sampling and techniques for sampling animals. It closes with capture recapture. The lesson includes a starter recalling previous topics, full notes, many student independent activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided This is a free lesson to show the nature and quality of my resources. Please see my shop for other resources available- https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.4 a and b of the OCR A level Biology specification- the endocrine system. It starts with introducing the endocrine system as well as the various endocrine glands in the human body. It then moves on to discussing hormones including the different types of hormones and their actions. There is then a comparison of hormonal communication and neuronal. The lesson closes by looking at the adrenal gland including its structure and the different role it plays in both the endocrine system as well as the sympathetic nervous system. 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 most of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.