Hello! Welcome to my shop. Please take a moment to browse. You’ll find high quality biology resources that are fun, engaging and pupil-led. As a teacher I've implemented the things I've always wanted in my lessons, into my resources. That is, resources of excellent quality that truly impact learning. As we know, efficiency is paramount therefore my full-lessons incorporate mark-schemes too, all ready to go! Leaving you with more time to focus on being present for your students.
Hello! Welcome to my shop. Please take a moment to browse. You’ll find high quality biology resources that are fun, engaging and pupil-led. As a teacher I've implemented the things I've always wanted in my lessons, into my resources. That is, resources of excellent quality that truly impact learning. As we know, efficiency is paramount therefore my full-lessons incorporate mark-schemes too, all ready to go! Leaving you with more time to focus on being present for your students.
Section 2. Transport across cell membranes. 4.1 Structure to the cell surface membrane.
Lesson plan (presentation) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the structure of the cell surface membrane
2) Describe the function of various components of the cell surface membrane
3) Explain the fluid mosaic model of the membrane
Lesson plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the events that take place during DNA replication
2) Describe the formation of a new polynucleotide strand
3) Explain the semi-conservative process of DNA replication
Lesson plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the structure of a water molecule
2) Explain the role of inorganic ions in organisms and the properties of water
3) Summarise the importance of water molecules to living organisms
A whole lesson on DNA Structure for the NEW AS AQA specification in biology.
Includes pupil activities throughout the presentation and exam questions with mark scheme for peer or self-assessment.
This lesson provides a powerpoint style lesson plan for introducing Carbohydrates, Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides and the practical for testing reducing sugars (Benedict's test).
It covers the following lesson objectives:
Objectives:
1) Describe how carbohydrates are constructed - pupils make simple drawings of mono - one; di - two; tri - three
2) Describe the structure of monosaccharides - spot the difference activity; drawing molecular arrangements; writing chemical formula for alpha and beta glucose
3) Describe how to carry out the Benedict’s test for reducing and non-reducing sugars - the theory for the test is simply explained with diagrams; the method for the test is explained; a summary check is given in the form of a table (answers included in the powerpoint) to see that pupils can understand the colour changes from the Benedict's test; further detailed practical instructions are provided for pupils to perform the semi-quantitative test for reducing sugars using Benedict's Solution. This is accompanied by practical questions and a table for the recording of results.
Lesson plan and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells - starter: guess the organelle from a series of images that make up each syllable
2) Explain the structure and function of all the different organelles that form the eukaryotic cell ultrastructure - label ultracellular structures of an animal; table of structures and functions with core and extension questions where pupils read about one organelle then teach each other; making cells using plasticine; group essay/challenge with 10-mark QWC exam question - mark scheme included
3) Summarise the differences in ultrastructure between plant, animal, fungi and algae cells - homework task to create a table to compare the similarities and differences in the organelles and structures found in plant, animal, algae and fungi
Finishes with a pupil self evaluation task where they reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding grade.
This PowerPoint contains all the activities (in one file) to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe how plants exchange gases
2) Describe the structure of a dicotyledonous plant leaf
3) Explain the adaptations of leaves for efficient gas exchange
There are a range of different tasks including, labelling the cross section of a leaf, ordering task of steps involved in stomata opening, sorting statements for function and adaptation of different features in the leaf and practise exam questions. All questions and answers for each task are fully integrated into the PowerPoint and can be used for self/peer assessment of tasks.
Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification.
GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives:
To describe different methods of hormonal and non-hormonal contraception - information slides followed by Linking Activity (link the hormone-based contraceptive to the active ingredient and its function); Exam Questions (just print the slide) with fully integrated mark scheme.
To explain how methods prevent pregnancy - quick quiz starter to recap roles of hormones in the menstrual cycle; information slides and Linking Activity.
To analyse scenarios and decide on the most appropriate method of contraception - Sorting task to identify the benefits and drawbacks of using condoms; Family Planning Clinic - a game type activity where pupils take on the role of the Healthcare Professional or the Client and determine what advice should be followed (all cards for the game are included - just print!)
There are a series of mini-plenary and AfL tasks throughout the lesson and each includes fully integrated answers (mark scheme) for peer or self-assessment.
Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification.
GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives:
Describe how hormones can be used to treat infertility (higher tier only) - starter task to watch video and answer the corresponding questions - challenge question for differentiation included (answers included); what is infertility? information slide; what is IVF? information slide; sorting task on advantages/disadvantages of IVF (sheet for printing for pupils to fill out, integrated answers included);
Interpret data on IVF birth rates - differentiated worksheet on analysing data of multiple births and IVF (integrated answers included); gap-fill plenary task (sheet for printing for pupils to fill out, integrated answers); alternative plenary task to order the stages in the IVF process (sheet for printing with challenge and extension questions, integrated answers); homework/exam practise - exam questions on fertility treatments (integrated answers).
A complete set of 10 lessons for the entire chapter on Hormonal Coordination including Higher Tier content:
11.1 Principles of Hormonal Control
11.2 Control of Blood Glucose
11.3 Treating Diabetes
11.4 Role of Negative Feedback
11.5 Human Reproduction
11.6 Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle
11.7 Artificial Control of Fertility
11.8 Infertility Treatments
11.9 Plant Hormones
11.10 Using Plant Hormones
Includes a variety of activities for different learning styles.
This resource is designed for the new AQA GCSE (Grade 1-9) TRIPLE Biology ONLY* specification. Everything you need is within the PowerPoint - just print the activities from there, but I have also included the exam questions as a separate file in case you prefer to print from individual files. The complete lesson includes multiple lesson activities, mini-plenaries and exam practice built into high quality PowerPoint slides.
The following learning objectives are covered within this lesson:
Recall the base paired structure of DNA (Grade 4) - video, recap questions
Explain steps in the process of protein synthesis (Grade 6) - information slides, summary, practice exam questions
Link the mutations in the DNA code to the proteins made (Grade 8) - information slides, practice exam question (longer answer - 5 marker).
Both the slides and the word document contain the mark scheme and can be used for peer/self-assessment.
I have now included the mini-plenary task as a separate file so that you can print straight from pdf rather than printing slides from the PowerPoint.
*Biology ONLY content is the triple GCSE award in science
This compilation of crosswords are created for the new GCSE specification in biology.
These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson.
There a 5 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in.
The lessons included are:
6) Diffusion
7) Osmosis
8) Osmosis in plants
9) Active transport
10) Exchanging materials
Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification.
This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the pupil-led activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) The chemistry of what aerobic respiration is
2) Why cellular respiration is so important
The activities include: Starter task: Sports gels - Why do athletes use them (a think, pair, share task); Video (link) on aerobic respiration and questions to answer from the video (answers integrated into the PowerPoint); Student-led planning task for an investigation into respiration (example plan provided in the PowerPoint); Discussion questions from the investigation; Exam Question 1 (answers integrated into the PowerPoint); Exam Question 2 (answers integrated into the PowerPoint) - exam Q's are also provided as ready to print worksheets on slides 13 and 14; Crossword on respiration with crossword clues (can choose to show the word bank for differentiation) - answers integrated into the PowerPoint.
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PowerPoint including engaging lesson activities with fully integrated answers to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe some examples of diseases caused by bacteria, including Salmonella food poisoning and gonorrhoea - video links and follow up questions with integrated answers.
2) Explain how to prevent and treat bacterial diseases - video links with follow up questions with integrated answers; summary table activity with integrated answers; creative and investigative homework task to prepare pamphlet for a doctors surgery; plenary - true or false activity with integrated answers.
Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology specification.
This GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives:
Recall how organisms adapt to changing circumstances (Grade 4) -information slides; summary questions and answers
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of both forms of reproduction (Grade 6) - starter activity: pupils given statements which they must identify as being an advantage or disadvantage of sexual or asexual reproduction; summary questions and answers; practise exam questions and mark scheme
Explain how organisms can reproduce both sexually and asexually (Grade 8) - Video link with corresponding questions on plasmodium parasite lifecycle; puzzle to cut and sort together to depict the lifecycle of the malarial parasite
All activities include the answers for peer or self-assessment.
6x lesson series compiled for the NEW AQA/OCR GCSE Biology specification.
Includes interactive and engaging activities with mark schemes for the following lessons:
11.1 Principles of Hormonal Control
11.2 The Control of Blood Glucose Levels
11.3 Treating Diabetes
11.4 The role of Negative Feedback
11.5 Human Reproduction
11.6 Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle
11.7 The Artificial Control of Fertility
11.8 Infertility Treatments
This revision resource is designed for OCR A-level Biology but is equally suitable for other boards.
This resource contains:
a worksheet for the topic on Transport in Animals: oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
model answers for the worksheet
information card
exam questions
mark scheme.
This resource is easily differentiated by students choosing to use the information cards or completing the worksheet independently. The model answer sheet/key is included for either peer/self assessment. Students that finish early can be looking to extend their understanding by completing the exam questions with mark schemes.
The worksheet and information slides are very detailed therefore it is recommended that they be printed in A3 for use. I have included pdf versions in addition to the powerpoint files as powerpoint, opened in different versions, can cause some formatting issues. The powerpoint files are there so that you can edit the resources, if you wish to do so.
Topics include: Oxygen dissociation by haemoglobin; ‘S’-shaped curve explained; Carbon dioxide transport; The Formation of Hydrogencarbonate ions; The Bohr Shift.
Other individual worksheets and exam questions are available to complete this series of lessons on Mass Transport. There is also a Bundle that includes all 5 worksheets with corresponding information sheets and exam questions.
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This revision resource is designed for OCR A-level Biology but is equally suitable for other boards. This resource contains:
a worksheet for the topic on Transport in Animals: The Cardiac Cycle
model answers for the worksheet
information card
exam questions
mark scheme.
This resource is easily differentiated by students choosing to use the information card or completing the worksheet independently. The model answer sheet/key is included for either peer/self assessment. Students that finish early can be looking to extend their understanding by completing the exam questions with mark schemes.
The worksheet and information slides are very detailed therefore it is recommended that they be printed in A3 for use. I have included pdf versions in addition to the powerpoint files as powerpoint, opened in different versions, can cause some formatting issues. The powerpoint files are there so that you can edit the resources, if you wish to do so.
Topics include: Cardiac muscle; Atrial Systole; Ventricular Systole; Diastole; The importance of Valves; Pressure changes in the heart; Electrical Conduction; Components of an ECG trace.
Other individual worksheets and exam questions are available to complete this series of lessons on Mass Transport. There is also a Bundle that includes all 5 worksheets with corresponding information sheets and exam questions.
Please leave a review if you find my resources helpful. Leave three reviews and I will send you a fourth resource of similar value free via email. If you have any issues please contact me at MEstEstEst@gmail.com.
Thank you.
This is an entire lesson series for the Chapter: Cloning and Biotechnology for the NEW OCR A-level specification which has vast overlap with the AQA spec. There are a total of 124 PowerPoint presentation slides partitioned into individual lessons with identifiable lesson objectives. The scheme of work has been developed to engage your students through an array of different learning activities and will form the basis for the entire lesson series. It comes complete with answers to activities and practice exam questions so you don’t need to spend the time hunting for answers.
It includes accurate and high quality information slides interspersed with pupil activities for the following sub-topics within the Chapter Cloning and Biotechnology:
Natural clones: vegetative propagation
Clones in plants: tissue culture, micropropagation, artificial cloning
Artificial clones in animals: reproductive cloning, embryo splitting, somatic cell nuclear transfer, non-reproductive cloning
Biotechnology: today and yesterday, advantages of using microorganisms
Using biotechnology to make food: yoghurt, cheese, baking, alcohol, single-cell protein
Other processes involving biotechnology, antibiotic and insulin production, bioremediation, asepsis
Microorganism cultures: aseptic technique, practical (in pictures) using dye to streak agar
Population growth: serial dilution practical, growth curve data to plot, phases of growth
Immobilised enzymes: Advantages of use, methods for immobilisation, Industrial uses of immobilised enzymes, practical using alginate beads
This is an entire lesson series for Patterns of Inheritance for the NEW OCR A-level specification which has vast overlap with the AQA spec. There are a total of 151 PowerPoint presentation slides partitioned into individual lessons with identifiable lesson objectives. The scheme of work has been developed to engage your students through learning activities and will form the basis for the entire topic of Patterns of Inheritance.
It includes accurate and high quality information slides interspersed with pupil activities for the following sub-topics within the chapter on Patterns of Inheritance:
1) Variation: intraspecific and interspecific; the affects of genes and environment on phenotype
2) Causes of Genetic Variation: crossing over; independent assortment; random segregation
3) Monhybrid Inheritance: incomplete dominance; codominance
4) Dihybrid Inheritance: autosomal linkage; sex-linked; hemizygosity
5) Multiple alleles and Epistasis
6) The Chi-squared test
7) Factors affecting the evolution of a species (stabilising & directional selection), Genetic drift, Bottlenecks and the Founder Effect
8) The Hardy-Weinberg Principle
9) Isolating mechanisms in forming new species including artificial selection