A PDF containing an 11 week revision plan covering the topics in the OCR A Biology A level specification. Each week contains a blank mind map, revision placemats to complete and a selection of exam questions and answers The topics covered are: Cells and molecules Respiration Animal exchange and transport Membranes and cell division Disease Nervous communication Plant biology Genetics Hormones and homeostasis Ecology and biodiversity Photosynthesis Some sheets have been adapted from other free resources on TES

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.2 a and b of the OCR biology specification. It covers Linnean classification as well as introducing the concept of domains. It explains the main taxa used today and the features of each. Lots of examples are used. It also discusses the binomial naming system The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary All answers included. This is a free sample do demonstrate the nature and quality of my resources. Please see the rest of my shop- https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

This is the third lesson in the OCR A level Biology specification on Exchange surfaces covering mammalian ventilation (section 3.1.1 d). It is a free sample, showing the structure used in the other lessons in the module. It is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various student activities, a planning activity and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included Some slides have additional notes supporting delivery

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 the sixth lesson in OCR A level Biology module 3 section 3.2.1 Electrocardiograms and their role in the cardiac cycle. This is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, two worksheets, student activities and a fully differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are provided to support teaching and learning

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 a and b of the OCR Biology specification- receptors and neurones in the nervous system. It goes through the structure and function of neurones along with the difference between myelinated and unmyelinated neurones. It also covers multiple sclerosis as an example of an autoimmune disease. The lesson then moves onto the difference types of receptors and then uses the Pacinian corpuscle as an example of how receptors function. 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 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 double lesson covering module 4 sections 4.2. 2 e, h and i of the OCR A level BIology specification- the evidence for and process of natural selection. The lesson covers Darwin’s journey on the Beagle and the evidence that he collected as well as the observations that he made. It also discusses the conclusions he was able to draw from those observations. It then looks at natural selection as a means for evolution as well as modern issues with evolution including pesticide resistance and MRSA. It closes by introducing the red queen hypothesis and its meaning for evolution. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 a, b and c of the OCR Biology specification- chloroplasts and chlorophyll. It starts by looking at the compensation point and offering students the chance to analyse some data. It then looks at chloroplasts and how they are adapted to their role before discussing the structure of chlorophyll. The lesson then looks at light absorption spectra and provides data for students to draw a graph of the absorption spectra for chlorophyll a and b. The lesson closes by looking at photosystems and introducing their role in the light dependent reaction. The lesson does not cover chemiosmosis. I cover this during respiration. Please my other free resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12629704 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 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.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.5 b-e of the OCR Biology specification- plant responses. It starts by considering the need for plants to be able to respond to changes in the environment. It then looks at examples of plant hormones. The lesson then moves to seed germination as well as growth and apical dominance. The lesson the looks at lateral shoots and the growth of roots before closing by studying gibberellins. All activities focus on the experimental evidence that has allowed us to work out modes of action. 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 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

A set of 6 revision booklets aimed at supporting students who should be getting grade 7 +. Each booklet contains a revision checklist as well as notes, questions and hints and tips for the relevant required practical activities. Most importantly each booklet also contains around 100 marks of exam questions aimed at grade 7 and above. All the answers are also provided. The booklets contain some free resources from other TES authors that have been adapted

A pair of complete lessons revising content from biology, chemistry and physics paper 1 from the AQA trilogy specification. The lessons covers a range of retrieval activities and exam questions with answers Includes practice calculations and some required practical activities It was written for an easter holiday revision online lesson but would work just as well as a live lesson

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

A revision lesson covering both adaptation and competition. It reminds students what animals and plants compete for and how they are adapted. It focuses on the importance of understanding why the adaptation is helpful. The lesson includes lot of students activities and exam practice All answers included