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: 1) Describe the roles of hormones in sexual reproduction - label glands (extension to describe what they do); information slides on reproductive hormones - linking task, hormone-gland-effect on the body; definitions (inhibit/stimulate); exam questions; differentiated worksheet on the menstrual cycle hormones. 2) Explain how hormones interact in the menstrual cycle - information slide on steps of the menstrual cycle - linking task, hormone-gland-effect on the body; ordering task: sequence of changes in the menstrual cycle; a game of Guess Who?, pupils read job descriptions and have to guess the gland/organ/hormone involved; exam questions. There are mini-plenaries throughout to check understanding of this difficult topic, there are options for plenary and AfL tasks from sorting tasks, linking tasks, literacy and numeracy with graph reading skills, practice exam questions and a worksheet. ALL these activities come complete with PRINTABLE slides and FULLY INTEGRATED answers for peer or self-assessment. And hence why everything is contained within one PowerPoint.

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology only (TRIPLE GCSE) specification. This GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation may take up to two lessons to complete and contains all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: Recall that plants produce hormones to coordinate and control growth, and responses to light and gravity - watch video then answer corresponding questions (integrated answers included); information on tropisms; mini-plenary discussion activity; worksheet on plant hormones and tropisms (integrated answers included). Describe how unequal distributions of auxins cause unequal growth rates in plant shoots and roots - information on auxins; mini plenary - gap fill activity (integrated answers); worksheet as above. Required practical - the effect of light and gravity on the growth of germinating seedlings – Planning and Results sheet (integrated answers included in the PowerPoint); – Analysis and Interpretation of Results sheet (integrated answers included); information slides on how to set up the practical; an example of the expected results is modelled through use of a photograph. AfL: mini plenaries and activities throughout this lesson make it pupil-led. Answers are included for peer or self-assessment of each and every task. I have now included some of the activities as separate worksheets in pdf form so you can easily print from separate files. The mark schemes are also embedded into the PowerPoint presentation for easy peer or self-assessment by students.

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE Biology specification. 35 slides of fun and engaging activities within this high quality PowerPoint presentation which contains all the resources (in one file!) for two complete lessons. To achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Why it is important to control your internal environment - set of assorted homeostasis cards where pupils take turns to discuss with their partner how their body conditions might change with respect to the images on the cards 2) The key elements of control systems - starter task to match the sense to the sense organ; complete the table: sense, sense organ, stimuli; worksheet (print slide A4 for students to complete (could be used as a potential homework dependent on timing) on homeostasis; plenary - choose the correct meaning for each of the terms. 3) Why you need a nervous system - gap fill exercise with extension task to illustrate how the nervous system detects a change and reacts to it. 4) How the structure of the nervous system is adapted to its function - starter task to sort parts of the body into sense organs, effectors, coordinators; information slides on the structure of the nervous system (CNS, peripheral nervous system). 5) How receptors enable you to respond to changes in your surroundings - information slides on how the nervous system works and the different types of neurons, AfL in gap fill and extension illustration task. 6) How Science Works - Required practical instructions, planning sheet and analysis worksheet with table to complete (print slides A4 for practical write-up), graph to plot results and follow up questions. All activities come complete with fully integrated answers in the PowerPoint for peer/self assessment.

This resource is designed for OCR exam board with much overlap with AQA exam board. It contains a worksheet of short answer questions illustrated with diagrams of the different carbohydrate molecules students must be familiar with. Questions have students practicing their recognition and drawing of biological molecules, including condensation and hydrolysis reactions. There are summary activites to complete on simple sugars (glucose, fructose, galactose, maltose, sucrose and lactose) and then a further summary activity on all the important polysaccharides (amylose, amylopectin, glycogen, cellulose). There is a mark scheme included for all summary activities. The resource ends with a selection of exam questions including multiple choice, short and long answer questions. Mark scheme included. pdf files have been included for ease of printing. Word documents included for ease of editing.

This lesson plan/presentation includes all the activities (including student worksheets/mark schemes/homework tasks and assessment guidance) required to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the nature of an oxygen dissociation curve - Activity 1: to complete key definitions using a link to a video resource that will support students to complete the definitions; Activity 2: competition to be completed in groups to collect as much information as possible within a 60 second period (resource provided in the PowerPoint for printing); Activity 3: annotation of the pupil worksheet (resource provided in the PowerPoint for printing) aims to consolidate the information from Activity 2; Exam Question with Mark Scheme (provided in the PowerPoint) 2) Explain the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the curve and the reasons why - Activity 4: identifying the % saturation of oxygen in the tissues and in the lung on a graph (resource provided in the PowerPoint for printing); Exam Question with Mark Scheme (provided in the PowerPoint); an idea for a student homework activity looks to have students discuss the factors that affect the oxygen disassociation curve (pH, CO2 concentration, exercise and temperature) is outlined (information for assessing homework is provided in the PowerPoint). 3) Explain how the properties of the haemoglobins in different organisms relate to the environment and way of life of the organism concerned - Starter task: probes questions on the structure of haemoglobin in different species then puts this into context by considering the lugworm, the llama and small organisms (mice) with a higher metabolic rate.

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

This Powerpoint presentation provides a series of different student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. All questions have a corresponding mark scheme included. It provides a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives: Describe the different interaction between populations Explain the competitive exclusion principle Compare the findings between investigations conducted in the laboratory and in the wild Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson. This resource is sold as a single lesson and provides an example of the content and quality of my resources for GCSE and A Level biology, many of which are sold as a much larger series of lessons. Your feedback is much appreciated.

Lesson plan with activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how cells arrange into tissues, organs and organ systems - a choice from two different starter activities: Name the organ system and what are these cells and how are they specialised to perform their function; microscope slide activity to observe sections and identify the cell, organ, organ system and organism; independent learning to complete definitions; table to complete of examples; exam questions on tissues and cells in plants and animals (with mark schemes) 2) Explain how cell specialisation and differentiation occurs in a cell (link to genes) - information slides to show different epithelial cells; table to complete (answers provided in the power point); information slides and discussion points; challenge article for reading and comprehension task (Nature article for challenge.doc) 3) Discuss the advantages of cellular organisation - question set to complete (answers provided in the powerpoint); challenge article for reading and comprehension task (Nature article for challenge.doc) Finishes with a pupil self evaluation task where they reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding grade.

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.

Lesson plan and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Plan an investigation 2) Explain how your method will test the hypothesis 3) Explain why you have chosen your range of data or observations

This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation provides all the activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the structure of an antibody and the functions of an antibody: Starter - Mini-white board drawing of an antibody; Activity 1: copy and complete the diagram of the antibody, challenge activity to add descriptions of parts of the antibody (answers included in the PowerPoint); Summary of antibody structure and animation to show hinge movement; Activity 2: antibody questions (answers provided in the PowerPoint); Activity 3: student worksheet (print hidden slide) describing the effects of antibodies (answers included), differentiation included with option for students to explain how each mechanism affects the immune system (answers provided in the PowerPoint); Activity 4: exam style question and mark scheme (included in the PowerPoint). 2) Explain the nature of a monoclonal antibody and how they are produced - Information slides on What are monoclonal antibodies, Production of mAbs, Activity 5: watch the video on monoclonal antibodies as a magic bullet then answer the questions (answers included in the PowerPoint, differentiation included with challenge question to evaluate use (answers included). 3) Summarise how monoclonal antibodies are used to target specific substances and cells - Activity 5 (as above); Activity 6 (pupil worksheet - hidden slide) Core Summary and Challenge (differentiation) Questions (answers provided).

This Year 13 biology mock exam includes exam style questions from Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8 tailored to the AQA specification. There are a range of questions, including simple recall, descriptive/explanatory and application. Also included is a choice of two 25-mark essay questions. The mark scheme is included in the same file. Topics included: 5 Energy transfers in and between organisms 6 Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7 Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8 The control of gene expression

This is one to two lessons on Cell Division and Differentiation with a range of engaging activities. The learning objectives are: To describe how cells divide by mitosis - quick starter to refresh ideas on the terms: DNA, gene, chromosome, base pair, nucleus and cell (place words in the correct order from smallest to biggest); pupils make a mitosis flicker card book (template included); order the stages of mitosis. To compare cell differentiation in animals and plants - Multiple choice Quiz activity where pupils can hold up A/B/C/D cards to show their answers. To explain how stem cells can be used in therapeutic treatment - Video on stem cells with question sheet that links directly to the video for pupils to complete whilst they watch.

Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all the activities and resources (within one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Give examples of plant diseases caused by fungi, including rose black spot - Guess if the disease is caused by a fungi or protist starter activity 2) State examples of animal diseases caused by protists, including malaria - Malaria information sheets (in PowerPoint ready for printing!), corresponding questions including differentiation; answers included in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment. 3) Explain how the spread of diseases can be reduced or prevented - Malaria task as above; AfL in plenary activities. Choice of two plenary tasks recapping fungi and protist diseases (answers included) or gap fill exercise depending on time available (answers included).

This is a whole lesson with PowerPoint and integrated activities with answers to achieve the following learning objective: 1) How your body responds to the increased demands for energy during exercise. Activities included: Crack the code; information and discussion slides; investigating exercise role play and practical; table to complete (differentiation); calculations of percentage increase with worked example; questions from the practical (with fully integrated answers); plenary matching task; alternative plenary crossword (with word bank for differentiation).

This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA 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 are 4 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 corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) Photosynthesis 2) The rate of photosynthesis 3) How plants use glucose 4) Making the most of photosynthesis

This revision game can be played by between 2 - 6 players at a time. Just print as many copies as you need to fit your class size. Print in colour and in A3 size for a more realistic board game presence and use either one/two di©e. Counters can be used to identify where players are at any one time in the game but they don’t need to be . Two forms of the game are provided: A PowerPoint and pdf version which can be printed in eitherA4 or A3 sizes. Roll it Recap Instructions: Roll the dice to choose a column. Roll again to decide the row. Read the multiple choice question and give your answer to the group. One member will use the mark scheme (included - print to A5) to tell you if you are right. Note: Members of the group are not allowed to study the mark scheme and need to return it face down following each use. Each correct answer wins a point. Note: Tally your points as you go on a mini-white board/scrap paper. The person with the most points wins! NOTE: The same question can be asked multiple times so pay close attention because you could land on it next!

This is a whole revision lesson on the linked topics of the digestive system, digestive enzymes and food tests. This lesson incorporates six different learning activities for different learning styles - each with a mark scheme provided. These student-focused activities include links to videos with carefully designed questions to match the video content, exam-style questions, data analysis and interpretation, and a true/false activity. This lesson could either be used in the classroom or equally provided to students that are learning remotely. All activity instructions are given on each slide and the style of the presentation lends itself to independent learning.

This lesson content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation contains all of the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: Describe what medicines are and how some of them work - Starter: cartoon of patient and doctor to stimulate discussion about how we can’t fix all disease as easily as using photoshop or you may choose to hit the Youtube link to a video to stimulate enthusiasm for the topic in your learners; Main activity: Doctor, doctor game (6 x Patient cards and 5 x Action cards per pair - ready for printing). Explain that painkillers and other medicines treat disease symptoms but do not kill pathogens - Activity 2: follow-up differentiated questions based on the decisions made during the game (answers are conveniently provided in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment); Activity 3: sorting task on antibiotics and painkillers (answers provided) help box with hints and tips for lower ability students and an extension/challenge ideas box. Evaluate the ways in which antibiotics can and cannot be used - Activity 4: passage on antibiotic resistance with word bank (answers included in the PowerPoint) this is for lower ability students. This same learning objective is also acheived in answering the challenge questions provided in Activity 2.