Made for the OCR A level Biology course including some hand drawn diagrams, custom animations using morph transitions. There are specification links scattered throughout. PAG instructions taken from the OCR website for the practical lessons PAG group 4 - please note you do not have to complete all of these. I like to do two of them during this topic My resources are kept within one long power point, split into sections for lessons. This is to allow for flexibility in teaching but also means you can flip back and forth to link parts of the topic together with ease during the lessons - 2.1.4 is 175 slides! Includes a 48 page handout that can be printed as a booklet with diagrams, questions, glossary and a few spare pages to allow for flexibility 1a The role of enzymes 1b Mechanisms of enzyme action 2. Factors affecting enzyme activity pH, Temperature and Q10 3. Factors affecting enzyme activity enzyme and substrate concentration 4a,b+c Enzyme investigation PAG 4.1 key skills serial dilution and standard deviation 5a+b Enzyme investigation PAG 4.2 key skills serial dilution 6a,b+c Enzyme investigation PAG 4.3 key skills planning 7 PAG style questions 8. Coenzymes, cofactors and prosthetic groups 9. The effects of inhibitors 10. the effect of drugs and poisons 11. Revision - exam questions and podcast activity I huge amount of work has gone into my resources with some hand drawn and custom animations. Your feedback is really valued.

This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple science biology. Included are lessons with full objectives and a student booklet with all the resources you will need ( including a few sheets of lined paper for flexibility. 1. Homeostasis and control of body temperature 1b Sweating investigation 2. Human nervous system - animated reflex arc 3. RPA Reaction times 4. The Brain - includes 3D animation of the brain 5. The eye 6. Endocrine system and negative feedback 7. Control of blood glucose 8. Maintaining water and nitrogen balance 9. Hormones in human reproduction 10. Contraception 11. Hormones to treat infertility 12. Plant hormones 13. RPA Investigating the effect of light on the growth of seedlings 14. Summary / revision lesson quick questions activity and podcast(54mins) could be 2 hours. All other topics available and revision grids for the exam season. Your feedback is really appreciated

For the new OCR A level biology specification Includes the workbook I print for students 1. Biotic and abiotic factors 2. Biomass transfer through ecosystems 3. Nitrogen cycle 4. Carbon cycle 5. Primary succession 6. Recap sampling methods, species evenness and richness and Simpson’s index 7. PAG - Sampling

This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple science biology Included are 16 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units. There is a student booklet included with space for notes, diagrams, exam questions and lined paper in the back for flexibility (64 pages) Communities Adaptations Organisation of an ecosystem 4-5. RPA 9 Quadrtats and transects How materials are cycled Decomposition 8-9. RPA 10 decay of milk Biodiversity Global warming Maintaining biodiversity Food production Biotechnoogy Summary All other biology lessons available. Please also see revision resources for ALL AQA units if you are interested. Feedback always really appreciated

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (88 pages)I give students for you to adapt if you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. It is suitable to print as an A4 booklet. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation Lessons include: Excretion - including lots of recap of previous topics The liver Ornithine cycle and deamination Detoxification The kidney The nephron osmoregulation Kidney dissection and histology Kidney failure Medical diagnosis revision - revision grid, specifically recorded podcast and revision activity sheet I study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 on the way

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (84 pages) I give to students as a printed colour A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation. Lessons include: Plant responses Plant growth Investigating tropism Commercial use of plant hormones mammalian nervous system The brain Reflex actions Coordinating responses Muscles Muscle contraction Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes (enough for 2-3 hours) I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 available and more on the way

For the new OCR specification 12-14 lessons depending on pace. A tricky unit of work to navigate through - I have chosen to do it in the order below, you may wish to teach in a different order! I have also included the hand out that I print for students to annotate during lessons 1. Development of DNA sequencing - timeline with Ted talks James Watson 1b. ( optional 2 hr documentary BBC horizon The race for the double helix 2. Gel electrophoresis and Sanger method 3. PCR, advantages and applications 4. DNA profiling and its uses including DNA probes 5a. Human Genome Project - comparing the DNA of individuals of the same species and different species link to 4.2.2 5b. Predicting amino acid sequences and epidemiology link to 2.1.3 6. Synthetic biology uses and examples. incl. Tedx ' The dark side of the double helix' 7. Principles of genetic engineering 8. Techniques of Genetic engineering 9. Genetic modification and ethics 10. Gene therapy (somatic and germ line)

Made using the OCR A Level Biology specification 1. Properties of water 2. Molecular bonding 3. Carbohydrates 4. Polysaccharides 5. Lipids 6. Phospholipids and steroids 7. Proteins - amino acids 8. Protein structure 9. Protein function 10. inorganic ions 11+12 Qualitative tests PAG 9 (Biuret, Benedict’s, iodine, reagent strips, Emulsion) 13 + 14 Quantiative tests PAG 5 (Colorimetry and biosensors) 15 +16 Chromatography PAG 6 More Module 2 available with a module 2 bundle coming soon. Feedback welcome.

This resource was made for the AQA scheme of work for Trilogy science biology Included are 10-11 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units. There is a student booklet included with space for notes, diagrams, exam questions and lined paper in the back for flexibility (44 pages) 1.Communities 2.Adaptations 3.Organisation of an ecosystem 4-5. RPA 9 Quadrtats and transects 6.How materials are cycled 7.Biodiversity 8.Global warming 9.Maintaining biodiversity 10. Summary All other biology lessons available. Please also see revision resources for ALL AQA units if you are interested that I use for mock and exam preparation. A huge amount of work has gone into these resources and feedback always really appreciated

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (56 pages) I give to students as a printed A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation. Lessons include: Sensory receptors including the Pacinian corpuscle Types of neurone Generation of the resting potential Generating an action potential Refractory period Synapses Neurotransmitters and drugs Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 available and more on the way

For the OCR A level biology specification. As part of this topic I also teach the heart rate PAG 11 and use this to teach student’s t-test. I have included the handout I give students for you to adapt if you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions, revision activities and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. It is suitable to print as an A4 booklet. Lessons include: The need for communication - recapping relevant parts of the spec 3.1.4, 2.1.6, 3.1.2 Principles of homeostasis Controlling temperature in endotherms Controlling temperature in ectotherms Student’s t-test including past paper questions linked to PAGs 4,8 and 10 and recap of standard deviation. PAG 11 (3 lessons) Investigate the effect of exercise on HR using student’s t-test Revision - podcast revision activity, revision grid sheet and QR code to exam questions I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback.

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (52 pages) I give to students as a printed A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation. Lessons include: Hormonal communication The adrenal glands The pancreas Regulating blood sugar Diabetes Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes (enough for 2-3 hours) I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 available and more on the way

This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple Science Biology Included are 18 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units. Student booklet included with space for notes and exam questions this is 60 pages with 2 lined pages in the back for flexibility. 1. DNA and the genome 2. DNA structure 3. Reproduction and meiosis 4. Sexual and asexual reproduction 5. Genetic inheritance 6. Inherited disorders 7. Mendel and the understanding of genetics 8. Variation 9. Evolution and extinction 10. The Theory of Evolution and fossils 11. Speciation 12. Selective breeding 13. Genetic engineering 14. Cloning 15. Resistant bacteria 16. Classification 17. Summary lesson 18. Podcast activity Feedback really appreciated :-)

Common exam command words in science for 2-6 marks.

Created using the Edexcel International GCSE Biology specification. This resource contains 1 slide of activities, tailored to the specification. This is a free sample and other topics have paper 2 distinguished by using light grey boxes and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner. Top ways to use this resource: Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching Set as homework Revision lessons for tests and exams Print off on card to create active recall flashcards Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.

A factual presentation about cancer. This lesson was actually given to a year 12 BTEC class but would be suitable for KS4