This is the seventh lesson in OCR Biology Module 3 section 2- Animal transport. It covers oxygen transport, oxygen dissociation curves, adult haemoglobin and fetal haemoglobin. This is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various student activities, review opportunities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. Also available in a bundle of two lessons on gas transport https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-gas-transport-bundle-12393262 or as part of a complete module https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-animal-transport-bundle-12393269 All answers are provided.

A full lesson covering section 4.1.2 e, g and h of the OCR A chemistry specification- the reactivity of and reactions of alkanes. It covers why alkanes are relatively unreactive then the various stages in the reactions of alkanes with halogens. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.1.2e of the OCR A level specification- the burning of alkanes. It covers both complete and incomplete combustion and the problems associated with carbon monoxide. Offer lost of opportunity to practice balancing equations as well as recall of the reacting masses equations from module 2 Includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a differentiated summary at the end Some slides have notes to support delivery All answers included

A full lesson covering points 4.1.3 g, h and i of the OCR A level chemistry specification- reaction mechanisms of alkenes. It covers the reaction mechanisms electrophillic addition of halogens and hydrogen halides, the markownikoff law and prediction of the major product of alkene reactions. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, lots of student activities especially practicing reaction mechanisms using exam style questions and a differentiated summary at the end. Full answers included

A complete lesson teaching students how to use the specific heat capacity equation. It starts by posing a number of questions about pairs of substances being heated leading students to the idea that it relies on the mass of the substance, the type of substance and the amount of energy provided. It the goes through how to use the equation following the I do, we do, you do model. The calculations are set out using the model I introduced at my school which is designed to support students with rearranging the more difficult equations The lesson includes a starter, full notes, worked examples and independent student activities. All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering renewable energy resources for AQA P1. It is suitable for both trilogy science and separate Physics. It covers the different types of renewable energy, their advantages and disadvantages and includes a variety of differentiated summary questions. The main activity is a information hunt where students find out information about the 7 types of renewables. Full notes included There is also a support worksheet available

A full lesson covering specification point 5.1.1 d, e and f- rate concentration graphs. it includes how to collect the data, the use of a colorimeter and the difference between zero and first order reactants. It covers calculating the rate from gradients as well as working out half lives. I also shows how to calculate k using a tangent or the half life. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

This is the third lesson in a set of three covering the structure and function of the KIdney. This lesson specifically focuses on specification point 5.1.2 d- the role of the kidney is osmoregulation. It covers the kidney as an excretory organ as well as the role of ADH in controlling the water balance. It reinforces prior learning regarding negative feedback systems . It also includes how the pituitary gland and hypothalamus are involved. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student led activities, and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 g and h of the OCR chemistry specification- Ka and weak acids. It goes through how to how to calculate Ka for weak acids including the approximations that can be used to make that calculation easier. It also discusses the limitations of those approximations and where they no longer apply. 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 6.3.1 e and f of the OCR Physics specification- magnetic fields. It goes through how to calculate magnetic flux density both with current perpendicular to the magnetic field as well as at an angle (sin θ). It also shows how to measure magnetic flux density as well as taking students through a worked example of the practical results. 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 the second of three lessons covering the structure and function of the mammalian kidney. It covers section 5.1.2 ci, ii and iii of the OCR Biology specification. It covers the ultrafiltration of blood in the bowman’s capsule, reabsorbtion in the PCT, the role of the loop of Henle and the reabsorbtion of water from the collecting duct. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student led activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A set of three lessons covering the complete set of specification points in OCR Physics section 6.2- electric fields IT covers: Point and spherical charges Coulombs law including calculating the force between point charges and the electric field strength of a point charge Uniform electric field strength including calculating uniform field strength and the charge of a parallel plate capacitor Electric potential and energy Each lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, various student activities including exam questions and a differentiated summary at the end I am in favour of reducing photocopying so all activities are embedded into the main PPT

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.3 n and o of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- Neutralisation. The lesson opens by considering the use of a pH meter to track a neutralisation reaction. This also includes data for plotting a pH curve. It then moves on to looking at the end point of a titration as well as the equivalence point. It explains the colour change that occurs at the end point and why it happens. The final part of the lesson considers different indicators and how to choose which would be the best to use for each titration. The final activity is an exam question. 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.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 d of the OCR Biology specification- synapses. It covers the structure and function of a cholinergic synapse and how the movement of an action potential between neurones is triggered by an influx of calcium ions in the presynaptic membrane. The lesson then goes on to discuss convergent and divergent synapses as well as spatial and temporal summation. 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 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 specification points from AQA Biology and Trilogy- viral diseases. 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 and a do now I actively avoid photocopying so all resources are within the PPT itself All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 5.3.1 c-e of the OCR Physics specification- equations of Simple harmonic motion and PAG10. It covers the equations for velocity, acceleration and displacement as well as their derivation. It includes lots of students activities Also includes instructions for PAG10 which is an investigation into pendulums. You may also wish to add the sheet from the OCR interchange I aim to reduce photocopying so all activities are in the PPT All answers included