This series of PowerPoint presentations covers the chapter Manipulating Genomes. There are a total of 150 slides partitioned into individual lessons with identifiable learning objectives. It has everything you need to deliver the entire lesson series and is written for the NEW OCR A-level specification with vast overlap between the AQA specification. It includes accurate and high quality information slides and a vast range of engaging pupil activities (with answers!) for the following topics within the chapter on Manipulating Genomes: DNA sequencing: Sanger sequencing; Pyrosequencing; Bioinformatics Applications of gene sequencing: Human genome; Comparisons between or within species; Synthetic biology; Bioethics DNA profiling: Polymorphisms; STRs; VNTRs; Applications of DNA profiling Polymerase Chain Reaction: Principles; Process; Applications Electrophoresis; Principles; Process; - interactive digital learning tools employed Genetic Engineering: Techniques; Applications Issues relating to genetic manipulation Gene therapy

Content is for the NEW AQA A-level biology specification. AQA Year 12 Biology - Section 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms - Topic: Genetic Diversity - Lesson 9.1 Gene Mutation. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation includes all the student led activities (all in one file!) required to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe gene mutations 2) Explain how deletion and substitution of bases result in different amino acid sequences in polypeptides 3) Explain why some mutations do not result in a changed amino acid sequence 4) Describe what chromosome mutations are The lesson includes: integrated progress checks and integrated answers in the PowerPoint; there are information slides with keywords for learning identified clearly; activity questions with differentiation - answers included for peer or self-assessment; exam questions (in a printable format) with integrated answers in the PowerPoint.

This resource contains all the material you need to deliver the following two lessons: 5.1 Animal defences against disease (primary non-specific defence) 5.2 Phagocytosis (secondary non-specific defence) Provided is a variety of activities, designed for either the OCR or AQA A-level specifications, to achieve the following learning objectives: Recall the main defence mechanisms of the body (Grade C) Describe how neutrophils phagocytose pathogens (Grade B) Evaluate how antigenic variation affects the body’s response to infection (Grade A) All the answers/mark shemes are integrated within the PowerPoint but in addition I have provided some of the activities (and mark schemes) as separate files for ease of printing if you prefer to print from .pdf files rather than .ppt files. I am sure it will save you loads of time (because it took me a crazy amount of time to create it) and I welcome your feedback on this resource!

This is a 5-part lesson series of PowerPoint presentations (over 100 slides) covering the entire topic of Cellular Control. It is written to the NEW OCR A-level specification. It includes accurate and high quality information slides and pupil activities for the following lessons within Cellular Control: 1) Gene Mutations 2) The effect of Gene Mutations on Protein Production and Function 3) Regulatory Mechanisms (The lac operon, oestrogen, transcriptional, post-transcriptional and post-translational control) 4) Genetic Control of Body Plan Development (Homeobox genes) 5) Importance of Mitosis and Apoptosis in Controlling Development These PowerPoint can be used to form the basis for the entire series of lessons on Cellular Control.

This section of the A-level biology course lends itself to student led activities as it is focuses on three case studies: The Terai region, Maasai Mara and Peat bogs. This Powerpoint presentation provides everything you need to run a student led lesson of research and class presentations complete with information cards for printing and laminating and also a question sheet to complete. There are a set of cards included to provide each student with a specified role within their working group so that all students contribute equally to the task. The lesson is structured towards the following graded lesson objectives: Describe using examples effective conservation programs Explain the effects of human activities on environmental resources Explain how management of an ecosystem can provide resources in a sustainable way The students are then able to use these 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 series of lessons. Your feedback is much appreciated.

This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach this lesson on Treating Diabetes in order to achieve the following learning objectives: To describe the differences in the way type 1 and type 2 diabetes are treated To interpret the results of the Benedict’s test for glucose To explain why blood glucose concentration changes with exercise or after a meal There are a variety of differentiated exercises from a practical activity (testing urine for glucose); follow-up practical questions (with integrated answers); cloze activity (with answers) and printing option for a mini-plenary for medium to low ability; an activity sheet on blood glucose concentration graphs (with integrated answers in the PowerPoint) with a printing option and differentiated tasks; and exam questions (including answers).

Section 2. Cells. 3.2 The Electron Microscope Year 12 AQA Biology This lesson plan/presentation provides you with a high quality lesson that includes all the necessary activities and resources for the following learning objectives: 1) Explain how electron microscopes work - engaging starter activity where pupils are shown a series of images and they must decide if each image is taken using a light or electron microscope. Extension is to identify what the micrograph is - answers provided in the presentation. 2) Explain the differences between a transmission electron microscope and a scanning electron microscope - information slides are provided on the early microscopes of Leeuwenhoek and Hooke and what are compound microscopes - activity to label the Compound microscope - the labelling diagram is prepared for you as a hidden slide - just print! Answers provided in the powerpoint for peer or self review (AfL). 3) Describe the limitation of the transmission and the scanning electron microscopes - pupils are given an information sheets spread around the room on the compound microscope, transmission and scanning electron microscopes (hidden slides - just print!) and hunt the answers to complete their table on comparing each type of microscope. Answers provided in presentation. The lesson finishes with a self-evaluation where pupils can reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding level.

This resource is designed for the new AQA GCSE (Grade 1-9) TRIPLE Biology ONLY* specification. Everything you need is within the PowerPoint - just print the activities from there, but I have also included the exam questions as a separate file in case you prefer to print from individual files. The complete lesson includes multiple lesson activities, mini-plenaries and exam practice built into high quality PowerPoint slides. The following learning objectives are covered within this lesson: Recall the base paired structure of DNA (Grade 4) - video, recap questions Explain steps in the process of protein synthesis (Grade 6) - information slides, summary, practice exam questions Link the mutations in the DNA code to the proteins made (Grade 8) - information slides, practice exam question (longer answer - 5 marker). Both the slides and the word document contain the mark scheme and can be used for peer/self-assessment. I have now included the mini-plenary task as a separate file so that you can print straight from pdf rather than printing slides from the PowerPoint. *Biology ONLY content is the triple GCSE award in science

New AQA specification for Year 12 biology. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation includes all the integrated pupil led activities and integrated answers to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe why meiosis is necessary 2) Describe the process of meiosis 3) Explain how meiosis creates genetic variation

Lesson plan and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells - starter: guess the organelle from a series of images that make up each syllable 2) Explain the structure and function of all the different organelles that form the eukaryotic cell ultrastructure - label ultracellular structures of an animal; table of structures and functions with core and extension questions where pupils read about one organelle then teach each other; making cells using plasticine; group essay/challenge with 10-mark QWC exam question - mark scheme included 3) Summarise the differences in ultrastructure between plant, animal, fungi and algae cells - homework task to create a table to compare the similarities and differences in the organelles and structures found in plant, animal, algae and fungi Finishes with a pupil self evaluation task where they reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding grade.

This revision resource is designed for OCR A-level Biology but is equally suitable for other boards. This resource contains: a worksheet for the topic on Transport in Animals: Tissue fluid, Lymph and Exchange at the capillaries model answers for the worksheet information card exam questions mark scheme. This resource is easily differentiated by students choosing to use the information card or completing the worksheet independently. The model answer sheet/key is included for either peer/self assessment. Students that finish early can be looking to extend their understanding by completing the exam questions with mark schemes. The worksheet and information slides are very detailed therefore it is recommended that they be printed in A3 for use. I have included pdf versions in addition to the powerpoint files as powerpoint, opened in different versions, can cause some formatting issues. The powerpoint files are there so that you can edit the resources, if you wish to do so. Topics include: Arterioles and venules; The Formation of Tissue Fluid; The Formation of Lymph; The lymphatic system; Reabsorption of tissue fluid. Other individual worksheets and exam questions are available to complete this series of lessons on Mass Transport. There is also a Bundle that includes all 5 worksheets with corresponding information sheets and exam questions. Please leave a review if you find my resources helpful. Leave three reviews and I will send you a fourth resource of similar value free via email. If you have any issues please contact me at MEstEstEst@gmail.com Thank you.

GCSE biology Grade 1-9 AQA specification. This resource provides all the material you need to teach these three lessons. Resources are all contained within one file however for those that prefer to print from single files I have included the practise exam questions as a separate file too. It covers the following learning objectives (1-3) including speciation* and the activities associated with each objective are described. *Note speciation is for Triple Biology students only - Biology only. Recall Wallace’s ideas and how they influenced Darwin (aiming for grade 4): Starter - Finish the sentences to recap lesson of fossils - mark scheme included for peer/self-assessment Discussion - Information slides on Darwin and Wallace Discussion - Information slides on what the fossil record shows Task - Identify the true and false statements about fossils Optional plenary task - Self-assessment questions Explain how organisms become extinct and describe how mass extinction can occur (aiming for grade 6): Discussion - Information slides about organisms that cause extinction and how mass extinctions occur Activity - link to movie trailer for Deep Impact Discussion - information slides and animations on the effects of meteorite strike Summary Questions - Think, pair, share and summarise responses Exam Questions - mark scheme included Optional plenary task - Self-assessment questions Explain how species arise and the importance of isolation* (aiming for grade 8) *Biology only: Video - link to trailer for Disney film Up Video - Discussion of table-top maintain and link to video on The history of Venezuela’s ancient Tepuis Discussion - information slides to describe and discuss the process of speciation and the importance of isolation Task - long answer QWC exam question - mark scheme included Optional plenary - link to clip from the Might Boosh ‘Isolation’ and task to adapt lyrics (included) to describe how a new species is generated. Your feedback on this resource would be gratefully received.

Twenty five slides (two complete lessons) of fun and engaging activities with integrated answers compiled for the NEW GCSE Biology specification. Aligned to the AQA exam board. Prepared with differentiated activities to achieve the following learning objectives: Bacteria multiply by simple cell division - starter video of bacterial division and discussion; video on different microorganisms - identify as many as you can! How to grow (at lower temperatures) and use uncontaminated cultures of bacteria - sterile technique (aseptic technique) information slides; extended writing task to describe the process using the diagrams and video information - scaffolding with identified key words/terms to include; storage of plates information and brief writing task; linking activity on culture mediums; ordering task of the steps involved in growing microorganisms in the lab. Calculate the number of bacteria in a population - enumeration of bacteria information slide and worked example to try followed by differentiated questions to calculate bacterial populations with fully integrated answers. The effect of disinfectants and antibiotics on bacterial growth - the great microbiology quiz activity; plenary linking terms to their roles in preventing bacterial growth.

This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives: Describe the stages of the cardiac cycle (C grade) Explain how valves control the flow of blood through the heart (B grade) Explain the volume and pressure changes which take place in the heart during the cardiac cycle (A grade) All activities and the answers are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.

Section 1. Biological molecules. 1.4 Starch, glycogen and cellulose Year 12 AQA Biology This lesson plan/presentation provides you with a high quality lesson that includes all the necessary activities and resources for the following learning objectives: 1) Explain how a-glucose is linked together in starch and glycogen - engaging starter WHO AM I? activity where pupils are shown images of starch, glycogen and cellulose and given clues/descriptions and they must identify each image from the clues. Clues are listed in the notes of the first slide - answers provided. 2) Compare this to the different structure in the polymer of b-glucose in cellulose - information slides are provided on starch, glycogen and cellulose - activity to complete the table by filling it in whilst being presented with the information - there are periodic checks where pupils correct their work from the answers in the powerpoint. Table is prepared for you as a hidden slide - just print! Answers provided in the powerpoint for peer or self review (AfL). Additional summary task: identify the diasaccharide/polysaccharide produced from each monosaccharide - pupils fill in the gaps. 3) Link how the structure of the different polymers are linked to their function in organisms - Exam Question sheet provided in word document. Exam questions are also provided in the powerpoint - pupils can self or peer review answers from the powerpoint. The lesson finishes with a self-evaluation where pupils can reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding level.

Lesson plan and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Plan an investigation 2) Explain how your method will test the hypothesis 3) Explain why you have chosen your range of data or observations