A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.
A Science teacher by trade, I've also been known to be found teaching Maths and PE! However, strange as it may seem, my real love is designing resources that can be used by other teachers to maximise the experience of the students. I am constantly thinking of new ways to engage a student with a topic and try to implement that in the design of the lessons.
A fun and engaging lesson presentation (90 slides) and associated worksheets that uses exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to allow students to assess their understanding of the topic of transport in plants, which is module 3.1.3 on the OCR A-Level Biology A specification. Competition rounds include “Keyword BINGO”, “Crack the Code” and “Make the Link” and students will enjoy being able to identify areas that require further attention. All exam questions have mark schemes.
This lesson is designed for A-level students
A fun and highly engaging lesson presentation (37 slides) and associated worksheets that combines exam questions and progress checks along with competition rounds to enable students to assess their understanding of the specification content within units B1 - 3 of the OCR Gateway A 9 - 1 GCSE Science.
All of the exam questions and progress checks have displayed answers as well as sections where content is recapped so that students can understand how an answer was obtained.
The revision rounds in the competition include “Blockbusters”, “Doctor, Doctor” and “Crack the CODE”.
This lesson has been designed for GCSE students.
An engaging and detailed lesson presentation (48 slides) and associated game that goes through the topic of ecosystems, making sure that the numerous key words are recognised and understood and ensures that students know the difference between biotic and abiotic factors. A game of keyword bingo runs throughout the lesson to act as a motivation and to make sure that the students keep track of all of the important terminology. Time is taken after some of the important words to go into depth so that the Biology is fully understood. Students will learn the difference between biotic and abiotic factors and then will carry out a number of tasks to explain how the abiotic factors can affect the community. There are regular progress checks throughout the lesson so that students can assess their understanding.
This lesson was designed for GCSE students but can also be used with KS3 and also as a recap with A level students
This clear and detailed lesson describes the process of oxidative phosphorylation, including the roles of the electron carriers, oxygen and the mitochondrial cristae and explains the role of chemiosmosis. The PowerPoint has been designed to cover points 5.2.2 (g) and (h) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification and includes details of the electron transport chain, proton gradients and ATP synthase.
The lesson begins with a discussion about the starting point of the reaction. In the previous stages, the starting molecule was the final product of the last stage but in this stage, it is the reduced coenzymes which release their hydrogen atoms. Moving forwards, the process of oxidative phosphorylation is covered in 7 detailed steps and at each point, key facts are discussed and explored in further detail to enable a deep understanding to be developed. Students will see how the proton gradient across the inner membrane is created and that the flow of protons down the channel associated with ATP synthase results in a conformational change and the addition of phosphate groups to ADP by oxidative phosphorylation. Understanding checks are included throughout the lesson to enable the students to assess their progress and prior knowledge checks allow them to recognise the clear links to other topics and modules.
This lesson has been written to tie in with the other uploaded lessons on glycolysis, the Link reaction and Krebs cycle and anaerobic respiration
This fully-resourced lesson looks at the type of circulatory system found in a mammal (double, closed) and considers how the pulmonary circulation differs from the systemic circulation. The engaging PowerPoint and accompanying resources have been designed to cover point 3.1.2 (b) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification
The lesson begins with a focus on the meaning of a double circulatory system and checks that students are clear in the understanding that the blood passes through the heart twice per cycle of the body. Beginning with the pulmonary circulation, students will recall that the pulmonary artery carries the blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. An opportunity is taken at this point to check on their knowledge of inhalation and the respiratory system as well as the gas exchange between the alveoli and the capillary bed. A quick quiz is used to introduce arterioles and students will learn that these blood vessels play a crucial role in the changes in blood pressure that prevent the capillaries from damage. When looking at the systemic circulation, time is taken to look at the coronary arteries and renal artery as students have to be aware of these vessels in addition to the ones associated with the heart. In the final part of the lesson, students are challenged to explain how the structure of the heart generates a higher pressure in the systemic circulation and then to explain why the differing pressures are necessary.
This lesson has been written to tie in with the other uploaded lessons from topic 3.1.2 (transport in animals)
A detailed lesson presentation (37 slides) and associated worksheets that guide students through the DNA sequencing method called pyrosequencing. The lesson focusses on the numerous enzymes and substrates which are involved in the cascade of events which eventually leads to the production of light when the conversion from luciferin to oxyluciferin occurs. A step by step guide is used to show the students how these events occur and the different outcomes are explored. There are regular progress checks throughout the lesson so that students can assess their understanding of this topic and the links to similar topics.
This lesson has been designed for A-level students and above
This bundle contains 6 fully-resourced and detailed revision lessons that have been designed to cover the content of module 2 of the OCR A-level Biology A specification which concerns Foundations in Biology. The wide range of activities included in each lesson will engage the students whilst they assess their knowledge of the specification content. Most of the tasks are differentiated to allow differing abilities to access the work and be challenged.
These are the modules covered:
2.1.1: Cell structure
2.1.2: Biological molecules
2.1.3: Nucleic acids
2.1.4: Enzymes
2.1.5: Biological membranes
2.1.6: Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation
Each of these lessons uses exam questions (with explained answers), quick tasks and engaging quiz competitions to allow the students to recognise which areas of the specification need further attention
If you want to see the quality of the lessons before purchasing then the 2.1.2 and 2.1.6 revision lessons are free resources to download
An engaging lesson presentation (33 slides) that looks at the key details of asexual reproduction, examines the process in bacteria and plants and also considers the advantages and disadvantages. The lesson begins by challenging the students to discuss whether reproduction always requires two (parents). Students will see how only one parent is involved in this type of reproduction and will focus on how it takes place in bacteria. Moving forwards, students will be introduced to the methods of runners, bulbs and tubers in plants. By making connections to natural selection, students will be challenged to think about the benefits of asexual reproduction. There are regular progress checks throughout the lesson so that students can assess their understanding.
This lesson is suitable for both KS3 and GCSE students
An engaging and informative lesson presentation (30 slides) that looks at some of the uses of stem cells in medicine. The lesson begins by challenging the students to define some key terms such as undifferentiated which are associated with these cells. Moving forwards, students will look at the uses of embryonic stem cells including in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and for tests in drug trials. Students are challenged to consider for homework why the uses of these cells remains controversial.
This lesson is designed for GCSE students
This engaging lesson presentation (52 slides) and associated worksheets uses exam questions with displayed mark schemes, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the topics found within module B2 of the OCR Gateway A Combined Science specification. The topics which are specifically tested within the lesson include:
Diffusion, Osmosis, Active transport, Exchange and transport, Circulatory system, Heart and blood, Plant transport systems,
Students will enjoy the competitions such as "Where's Lenny?" and "Take the Hotseat" whilst being able to recognise those areas which need their further attention.
This engaging lesson presentation (57 slides) and associated worksheets uses exam questions with displayed mark schemes, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the topics found within module B6 of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics which are specifically tested within the lesson include:
Genetic engineering, Health and disease, Spread of communicable diseases and preventing the spread, Non-communicable diseases, Treating CVD, Monoclonal antibodies and Modern advances in medicine
Students will enjoy the competitions such as "Is this ENGINEERED correctly" and "From NUMBERS 2 LETTERS" whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need their further attention
This bundle of 6 engaging and motivating lesson presentations and associated worksheets uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to test the students on their knowledge of the Biology sections of the OCR Gateway A Combined Science specification. The knowledge of Modules B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B6 can be assessed using these lessons.
This engaging lesson presentation (55 slides) and associated worksheets uses exam questions with displayed mark schemes, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the topics found within module B1 of the OCR Gateway A Combined Science specification. The topics which are specifically tested within the lesson include:
Plant and animal cells, Bacterial cells, Light microscopy, Electron microscopy, Enzymes, Aerobic respiration, Photosynthesis, Photosynthesis experiments and Limiting factors
Students will enjoy the competitions such as "Shine a LIGHT on any errors" and "Eu vs Pro" whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need their further attention
An engaging lesson presentation (58 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit B1 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification.
The topics that are tested within the lesson include:
Eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Animal and plant cells
Microscopy
Chromosomes
Diffusion
Osmosis
Active transport
Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like "A QUESTION of CELLS" and "Take the Hotseat" whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention
An engaging lesson presentation (88 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit B5 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification.
The topics that are tested within the lesson include:
Homeostasis
Structure and function of the nervous system
Control of body temperature
Human endocrine system
Control of blood glucose concentration
Maintaining water balance in the body
Hormones in human reproduction
Contraception
The use of hormones to treat infertility
Negative feedback
Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like "Have they got the right BALANCE?" and "Take the IVF Hotseat" whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention
This engaging lesson presentation (58 slides) and associated worksheets uses exam questions with displayed mark schemes, quick tasks and quiz competitions to enable students to assess their understanding of the topics found within module B4 of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification. The topics which are specifically tested within the lesson include:
Ecosystems, Competition and interdependence, Pyramids of biomass, Efficiency of biomass transfer, The carbon cycle and Decomposers
Students will enjoy the competitions such as "Number CRAZY" and "Take the HOTSEAT" whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need their further attention
An engaging lesson presentation (82 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit C4 (Predicting and identifying reactions and products) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Chemistry specification.
The topics that are tested within the lesson include:
Group 1 - the alkali metals
Group 7 - the halogens
Halogen displacement reactions
Group 0 - the noble gases
The transition metals
Reactivity of elements
Detecting gases
Detecting cations
Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “Crack the CODE” and “Blockbusters” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention
An engaging lesson presentation (79 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit C6 (Global Challenges) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Chemistry specification.
The topics that are tested within the lesson include:
Making ethanol
Extracting metals
Extracting iron
Extracting aluminium
Alloys
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alcohols
Carboxylic acids
Polymers
Water for drinking
Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “It’s time for ACTION” and “Are YOU on FORM” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention
An engaging lesson presentation (88 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within module B3 of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology specification.
The topics that are tested within the lesson include:
Nervous system
Reflexes
Hormones
Negative feedback
The menstrual cycle
Controlling reproduction
Using hormones to treat infertility
Controlling body temperature
Controlling blood sugar
Maintaining water balance
Inside the kidney
Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like "Have they got the right BALANCE?" and "Take the IVF Hotseat" whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention
An engaging lesson presentation (64 slides) and associated worksheets that uses a combination of exam questions, quick tasks and quiz competitions to help the students to assess their understanding of the topics found within unit C2 (Elements, compounds and mixtures) of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Chemistry specification.
The topics that are tested within the lesson include:
Relative formula mass
Empirical formula
Pure and impure substances
Separation methods
Electronic structures
Forming ions
Ionic compounds
Simple molecules
Giant covalent substances
Carbon
Nanoparticles
Students will be engaged through the numerous activities including quiz rounds like “SEPARATE the fact from the fiction” and “Higher or Lower” whilst crucially being able to recognise those areas which need further attention