This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for kidney failure. Formed of over 30 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Retrieval tasks Explanation of kidney failure Explanation of how dialysis works Explanation of transplantation and rejection Comparision of dialysis and transplant Student questions and answers

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the Theme/Unit D3.1: Reproduction in the new IB Biology specification. YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) This Powerpoint consists of over 85 slides and contains the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Clear diagrams Student friendly content Summary videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: D3.1.1: Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction. D3.1.2: Describe the role of meiosis in creating variation in sexually reproducing organisms. D3.1.3: Compare the differences between the male and female sexes. D3.1.4: Draw diagrams of the male (typical) and female (typical) reproductive systems. D3.1.5: Annotate the names of the parts and their functions on the diagrams. D3.1.6: Describe the hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle. D3.1.7: Elucidate the sequence of events leading to fertilisation. D3.1.8: Explain the role of hormones in IVF. D3.1.9: Describe the mechanism of sexual reproduction in plants. D3.1.10: Explain the features of insect-pollinated flowers. D3.1.11: Draw annotated diagrams of insect pollinated flowers. D3.1.12: Describe strategies that facilitate cross-pollination in plants. D3.1.13: Determine the role of self-incompatibility mechanisms in increasing genetic variation in a plant species. D3.1.14: Explain the mechanism of seed dispersal and germination. D3.1.15: Outline the role of GnRH, LH, FSH and the sex hormones in the changes associated with puberty. D3.1.16: Describe oogenesis and spermatogenesis in humans. D3.1.17: Identify the mechanisms that prevent polyspermy. D3.1.18: Outline the development of the blastocyst and subsequent implantation in the endometrium. D3.1.19: State the role of hCG in pregnancy and pregnancy testing. D3.1.20: Describe the role of the placenta during foetal development. D3.1.21: Discuss the role of hormones in maintaining pregnancy and initiating childbirth. D3.1.22: Correlate between HRT and risk of coronary heart disease

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A2.1 Origins of cells in the new IB Biology specification for HL only. This Powerpoint consists of 40 slides and contains the followings: All the information (both SL and HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student questions with answers Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Updated November 2024 The following content is included: • A2.1.1: Conditions on early Earth and the formation of prebiotic Carbon. •A2.1.2: Cells as the smallest units of self sustaining life •A2.1.3: Challenge explaining the spontaneous origin of cells. •A2.1.4: Evidence for the origin of carbon compounds •A2.1.5: Spontaneous formation of vesicles by the coalescences of fatty acids to form spherical bilayers •A2.1.6: RNA as a presumed first genetic material •A2.1.7: Evidence for a last common ancestor •A2.1.8: Approaches used to estimate the dates of first living cells under the last universal common ancestor. •A2.1.9: Evidence for the evolution of the last common ancestor in the vicinity of hydrothermal vents.

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A4.1 Evolution and speciation in the new IB Biology specification This Powerpoint consists of 56 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL and SL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist The following content is included: A4.1.1: Evolution as change in heritable characteristics of a population. A4.1.2-5: Evidence for evolution A4.1.5-7: Speciation A4.1.8: Types of speciation: allopatric vs sympatric (HL only) A4.1.9-10: Adaptive radiation and barriers to hybridisation (HL only). A4.1.11: Hybridisation and polypoid in speciation (HL only)

Full resources bundle made up of 4 lessons which you can use to teach topic 21 (iGCSE Cambridge). Each lesson contains starter tasks, regular assessment questions with answers, all key information and student friendly diagrams. The following lessons are included: Genetic engineering pt 1 and 2 (process of genetic modification and GMO crops). Biotechnology pt 1 and 2 (uses of microorganisms in processes and fermenters). Student checklist

This resource contain over 200 slides and has been divided into 17 lessons. Each lesson contains a starter tasks, questions and answers, research tasks, comprehensive notes. This resources cover the following topics: Water Intro to biological polymers Sugars and Carbohydrates Testing for sugars practical Test for starch practical Colorimeter Serial dilutions Amino acids and polypeptides Levels of protein structure Functional proteins Lipids Test for lipids Chromatography End of unit test Mini test

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the nervous system. Formed of over 30 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Stater slide Definitions for all key words required Reflex arcs Synapses Reaction times practical Summary questions with answers

This resource contain over 120 slides and has been divided into 7 lessons. Each lesson contains a starter tasks, questions and answers, research tasks, comprehensive notes. This resources cover the following topics: Surface area to volume ratio Exchange surfaces Respiratory tissue Measuring ventilation Ventilation in fish Ventilation in insects Mini test End of unit test

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the brain. Formed of over 40 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Stater slide Definitions for all key words required Parts of the brain Imagining of the brain Neuroplasticity Summary questions with answers

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for controlling blood sugar. Formed of 23 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Key definitions Explanation of negative feedback for when blood sugar increase or decreases Type 1 and 2 diabetes Student tasks

This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for the nervous system. Formed of over 40 slides, thes lessons will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slides for each lessons Retrieval tasks for other biology topics Structure of the kidneys Explanation of ultrafiltration and selective resabsorption Questions and answers Role of ADH is controlling water levels Excretion of Carbon dioxide Formation of Urea in the liver

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers and exam style questions. The following content is covered: Difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Labelling prokaryotic cells Use of bacteria and fungi Observing fungi under the microscope Converting between units (mm, micrometers and nanometers) Extended research on Mitochondrial diseases Plenary tasks

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Microscopy. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers, exam style questions and calculation tasks. The following content is covered: Starter task Parts of a microscope How to prepare a slide? Practical method Scientific drawings Calculating magnification (booklet) Plenary tasks

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Stem cells. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers, exam style questions and research tasks. The following content is covered: Engaging starter with videos Student research tasks Notes on the different types of stem cells Therapeutic cloning Use of stem cells to cure blindness Ethics of stem cells Stem cells in plants Exam style questions Plenary tasks

This resource is perfect for a Year 9/10 class studying GCSE Active transport. The lesson contains a starter tasks, recap on prior knowledge, student tasks with answers and exam style questions. The following content is covered: Starter tasks Explanation of active transport with clear diagrams Student task (they create a diagram of active transport) Examples of active transport in plants and other mammals Comparison of active transport with diffusion and osmosis Exam style questions Plenary task with answers