Knowledge organiser for OCR A Level Biology A covering chapter 22 ‘Cloning and Biotechnology’. Including: 22.1 Natural Cloning in Plants 22.2 Artificial Cloning in Plants 22.3 Cloning in Animals 22.4 Microorganisms and Biotechnology 22.5 Microorganisms, Medicines and Bioremediation 22.6 Culturing Microorganisms in the Laboratory 22.7 Culturing Microorganisms on an Industrial Scale 22.8 Using Immobilised Enzymes

CC13c lesson from the Edexcel combined science GCSE (9-1) all about halogen reactivity. The lesson includes halogens reacting with iron wool, displacement reactions, explaining the trend in reactivity and redox reactions.

13.2 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about neurones. *The lesson was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. *

13.5 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about synapses. *The lesson was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. *

CB4b lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE, covering Darwin's theory. Lesson includes what evolution is, evolution of elephants over time, Darwin's theory of evolution, natural selection and antibiotic resistance in bacteria. *All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*

CB4e lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE looking at Genes In Agriculture and Medicine. The lesson includes researching the drawbacks to selective breeding and genetic engineering, analysing for and against arguments and the process of genetic engineering in bacteria to produce insulin (Higher only). *All of CB4 can be found here (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-cb4-11363744)*

Lesson for the CC5a topic in the new Edexcel science GCSE, looking at Ionic bonding. Covers what makes elements stable, the noble gases, how ionic bonds form, what cations and anions are, how to draw dot and cross diagrams and the pattern of ions formed dependent on position in the periodic table.

CC5b lesson for the new Edexcel Science GCSE, covering ionic lattices. The lesson includes a recap of ionic bonding, what ionic lattices are, the shapes formed, ionic formulae, the crossover method and polyatomic ions.

CB5d lesson from the new Edexcel GCSE looking at pathogens. The lesson includes what pathogens are, types of pathogens and the effects of specific pathogens (as a research task that is then consolidated).

CB1h lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) looking at transporting substances. The lesson includes what diffusion is, what osmosis is, how water concentration is affected, the effect of osmosis on tissue mass, the potato osmosis practical, what active transport is and comparing all three methods of transporting substances.

CB1g lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) looking at enzyme activity. The lesson includes recapping previous key words, what optimum conditions mean, interpreting rate of reaction graphs and an investigation into pH and enzyme activity.

CB1c lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) all about specialised cells. The lesson includes what a specialised cell is, specialised cells in digestion, specialised cells in reproduction and an investigation looking at specialised cells with microscopes.

21.5 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about gene technology and ethics. *The lesson was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. *

Practical based lesson to go alongside 15.4 and 15.5 from the OCR Biology A A Level all about excretion, homeostasis and the liver & the structure and function of the mammalian kidney.

Revision activity for the Edexcel combined science GCSE CP4 and CP5 topics. The idea is that in pairs/groups, they roll two dice to determine which questions to answer and fill them in on the sheet.

Revision activity for the Edexcel combined science GCSE CB1 topic. The idea is that in pairs/groups, students roll two dice to determine which questions to answer and fill them in on the sheet.

CP5b lesson from the new Edexcel Science GCSE (9-1) looking at the Electromagnetic Spectrum. Including what colours make up visible light, the order of the EM spectrum, comparing frequency and wavelength and telescopes that detect EM waves.

SB5h lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about plant diseases. The lesson includes plant disease symptoms, distribution analysis and diagnosis testing.

Collection of QR codes for students to scan to take them to relevant wider reading / watching about module 5 of the OCR biology A A Level. Includes links for: Chapter 13- Neuronal communication Chapter 14- Hormone communication Chapter 15- Homeostasis Chapter 16- Plant Responses Chapter 17- Energy for biological processes Chapter 18- Respiration

Revision activity for the exploring science 7F topic all about acids and alkalis. The idea is that in pairs/groups, students roll two dice to determine which questions to answer and fill them in on the sheet.