A full lesson covering 3.1.3 c of the OCR specification- Transpiration. Covers transpiration, the factors affecting the rate of transpiration, the use of potometers and the content required for PAG5.3 including how to calculate the volume of water lost and the transpiration rate. The lesson includes a starter exam question, full notes, various student activities, information around the PAG including alternative methods and a differentiated summery activity at the end All answers included

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

A complete lesson covering the specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy-extremophiles. 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

A full lesson covering section 3.1.3f of the OCR Biology specification- Translocation. It includes details of how assimilates are transported in the phloem including active loading, the role of hydrogen ions, how fluid is transfered by mass flow powered by hydrostatic pressure as well as the evidence for translocation and the difference between sinks and sources. It also encourages students to make comparisons between the mechanisms for translocation and transpiration The PowerPoint includes a starter, full notes with diagrams, a variety of student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included Updated 08/01/21

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1d of the OCR A level Biology specification- primary defenses against disease. It covers skin structure, blood clotting, mucous membranes, inflammation and coughing and sneezing. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities, and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 f of the OCR Biology specification the factors affecting biodiversity. It covers the impacts of human growth, the effects of agriculture and mono-culture, climate change and extinction. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A full lesson covering section 4.2.1g of the OCR A level biology specification- the reasons for protecting biodiversity. It covers the economic, aesthetic and ecological reasons for protecting biodiversity. This includes key stone species and the importance of preserving genetic diversity. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

This is the first of three lessons covering section 5.1.2 of the OCR A level Biology specification. This particular lesson focuses on section Ci, ii and iii which covers the structure and histology of the kidney as well as the function of each of the parts of the nephron. The lesson includes instructions for a kidney dissection which can be used for PAG 01 and 02 or links to a video as an alternative. The lesson includes full notes, a starter, various student activities, and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

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 covering the calculation of Chi square. It s designed fro specification point 6.1.2c of the OCR course but would be fine for any A level biology course. It starts with a reminder of calculating mean and range before introducing the chi square. The lesson goes through the theory including critical values. It then moves on to a worked example. The rest of the lesson is examples of the calculation including dihybrid inheritance. It also gives a reminder of using a punett square to solve a dihybrid problem. Most examples are based round genetics but one involving mitosis is included. Differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

A complete revision lesson covering the digestion section of AQA module B2- organisation. It also covers the two RPAs (enzymes and food tests) that occur in this topic. The lesson opens with the food tests RPA followed by looking at the components of a balanced diet along with the role of each nutrient in the body. The lesson then moves to look at the digestive system, its components and their individual role. It then looks at the stomach as an example of an organ with its tissues and their functions. The lesson the moves onto enzyme action and the enzymes of the human digestive system. It then covers the enzymes RPA before finishing with a series of exam questions. Includes retrieval type activities All answers are provided and no printing is required Update 11/05/22- sudan III test for fats added Update 08/05/23- changes to reflect return to normal exam arrangements

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

This is a complete lesson covering points 4.1.1 j and l of the OCR A Level Biology specification-vaccination and types of immunity. It covers what a vaccination is, how it was developed, the use of vaccines to tackle epidemics and the difference between active and passive immunity and natural and artificial immunity. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of individual student activities, and a fully differentiated summary at the end. It also includes a homework based on Jenner and his vaccine for small pox. All answers included

A complete lesson covering specification point 4.1.1e- the structure and function of phagocytes. It also includes instructions for PAG1 using a microscope to observe a blood smear. The lesson covers the structure of neutrophils and macrophages as well as the function they play in both the secondary immune response and the specific immune response . It also includes an image of a blood smear to allow students to practice biological drawings if working online and not able to complete the practical. The lesson includes an exam question starter, full notes, a variety of independent student activities, instructions for the PAG and a differentiated summary at the end.

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1a and b of the OCR Biology specification- sampling strategies and techniques. It covers the data collection part of PAG3.1 with the analysis covered in a future lesson. The lesson introduces quadrats and how they can be used to sample species. This includes the use of a point frame as well as other ways of estimating percentage cover. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A full lesson covering section 5.1.1 a-c of the OCR Biology specification- Homeostasis. The lesson covers the need for communication systems as well as the methods by which cells can communicate with other cells including the example of the dogs vomit fungus. It also introduces the principles of homeostasis including negative and positive feedback as well as the internal conditions that need to maintained. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities, and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

The first lesson in OCR A level Biology Module 3 Animal Transport section 3.1.2 a and b- types of circulatory system. It is a free sample to show the structure of the other lessons in the topic. It includes a starter, full notes with supporting animations, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are provided Some slides have additional information for teachers to support delivery / understanding of the set task.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 c, g and h of the OCR Biology specification- chemiosmosis and glycolysis. It starts by encouraging students to retrieve what they remember about ATP before looking at chemiosmosis and ATP synthesis finishing with summary questions. The lesson then moves onto an introduction to respiration and the process of glycolysis. This again includes various summary activities. 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.