Lesson plan and presentation with activities included to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe embryonic stem cells as undifferentiated cells - interactive mini-white board starter; definitions of totipotency and pluripotency 2) Identify the advantages, disadvantages and risks of cloning mammals - activity to use revision guide/textbook to identify applications of the technology, extension activity to describe the ethical issues involved for each 3) Evaluate the risks in adult and embryonic stem cell research - for versus against task where pupils must argue their reasoning Plenary task is a gap fill (slide in powerpoint - just print!) with a word bank that encompasses all three learning objectives above. Answers are provided in the presentation.

Lesson plan and presentation including activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how structures of enzymes relate to their function 2) Outline how enzymes speed up the rate of reaction referring to activation energy 3) Explain the induced fit theory and compare to the lock and key theory from GCSE

Lesson plan (presentation) with activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe and carry out the test for proteins 2) Explain how amino acids are linked to form polypeptides 3) Summarise the four different levels of protein structure and link to bonding Practical method for testing proteins, exam-style question pack with mark-scheme included.

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 and presentation with activities included to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Outline the structure of triglycerides and phospholipids - drawing condensation and hydrolysis reactions 2) Link the structure of triglycerides and phospholipids to their functional properties - exam questions with answers included in the powerpoint for peer/self-assessment 3) Accurately plan and investigate the test for the presence of lipids - information on how to test for lipids in food

Lesson plan and presentation including activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe what mitosis is (recall KS4 knowledge) - mini-white board starter task; labelling and annotation of mitosis diagram 2) State when DNA replication takes place and summarise all the different stages in mitotic division - knowledge checks; card sort; exam style questions 3) Explain the importance of mitosis - knowledge checks

This PowerPoint created for the NEW AQA Biology specification includes information slides and pupil activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Explain why large organisms move substances around their bodies and describe the features of their transport systems (C grade) 2) Explain the circulatory systems of insects, fish and mammals (B grade) 3) Explain the relative efficiency of different circulatory systems (A grade) All activities and the answers are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.

This Powerpoint presentation is a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives: Describe methods of sustainable management of an ecosystem Explain the impact of unsustainable management of ecosystems Evaluate the methods of capture fisheries and aquaculture Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson. Provided is a series of different student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. All questions have a corresponding mark scheme included. 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.

This Powerpoint presentation provides a student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. It provides a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives: Describe the factors that determine population size Explain the impact of limiting factors on carrying capacity and final population size Compare how r- and k-Strategists are adapted to reach carrying capacity 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.

B2.2 Inside bacteria Year 11 Edexcel GCSE Additional Science - Biology This lesson includes a powerpoint with activities to deliver the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the function of components a bacterial cell including chromosomal DNA, plasmid DNA, flagella and cell wall 2) Demonstrate an understanding of how changes in microscope technology have enabled us to see cells with more clarity and detail than in the past, including simple magnification calculations Activity list 1) An illustrative starter activity to label a microscope - the worksheet for this is included in the powerpoint as a hidden slide - just print! Choose whether you will include the word bank or not. 2) Magnification calculation exercise (table 1 in powerpoint) using objective and eyepiece lens magnifications 3) Calculations of the magnification of specimens under the microscope - differentiated task with more difficult calculations using different units that must be converted. 4) Series of questions with extension question included. All answers to questions provided in the powerpoint. All questions are also provided in the worksheet with space for pupils to write answers - just print! (B2.2 Inside Bacteria ws.doc) 5) Cloze activity (provided in the powerpoint) to explain the importance of the electron microscope.

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 complete with activities (e.g practise questions and exam style questions) to achieve the following objectives: 1) Describe how monosaccharide's are linked together to form disaccharides - starter: identify two disaccharides and what monomers they are made from; mono- di- poly-saccharide recap from previous lesson (1.2 Carbohydrates - monosaccharides); step-by-step visual outline of the condensation reaction; table of disaccharides to complete; condensation and hydrolysis practice questions (worksheet - hidden slide - just print!). 2) Outline how to test for non-reducing sugars & starch - discussion point and reference back to previous lesson (1.2 Carbohydrates - monosaccharides) where practical was conducted for testing reducing sugars then hydrolysis of non-reducing sugars. 3) Explain and illustrate how a-glucose is linked together to form starch in polymerisation reactions - exam style question; overview of starch, cellulose and glycogen, practise questions on amylose and amylopectin (worksheet - hidden slide - just print!). The lesson finishes with a self-evaluation where pupils can reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding level.

Powerpoint prepared to the Year 11 GCSE Additional Science (Biology) specification on DNA to achieve the following objectives: 1) Define what a gene is - starter task: rearrange the order of keywords; 2) Describe the structure of DNA - cloze activity on the structure of DNA (lower and higher ability choices); activity making DNA from post-it notes; quick questions which apply understanding of the structure (answers provided in the powerpoint); extension work on the genetic code, codons; longer answer questions 3) Explain the ethical issues raised about the uses of DNA technology - exam style question with model answer (extended writing piece).

Section 1. Biological molecules. 1.4 Starch, glycogen and cellulose Year 12 AQA Biology This lesson plan/presentation provides you with a high quality lesson that includes all the necessary activities and resources for the following learning objectives: 1) Explain how a-glucose is linked together in starch and glycogen - engaging starter WHO AM I? activity where pupils are shown images of starch, glycogen and cellulose and given clues/descriptions and they must identify each image from the clues. Clues are listed in the notes of the first slide - answers provided. 2) Compare this to the different structure in the polymer of b-glucose in cellulose - information slides are provided on starch, glycogen and cellulose - activity to complete the table by filling it in whilst being presented with the information - there are periodic checks where pupils correct their work from the answers in the powerpoint. Table is prepared for you as a hidden slide - just print! Answers provided in the powerpoint for peer or self review (AfL). Additional summary task: identify the diasaccharide/polysaccharide produced from each monosaccharide - pupils fill in the gaps. 3) Link how the structure of the different polymers are linked to their function in organisms - Exam Question sheet provided in word document. Exam questions are also provided in the powerpoint - pupils can self or peer review answers from the powerpoint. The lesson finishes with a self-evaluation where pupils can reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding level.

Lesson plan and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Explain how to calibrate an eyepiece graticule 2) Explain how to measure cell size using an eyepiece graticule 3) Calculate the size of a specimen and magnification from drawings and photographs

Lesson Plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how root hair cells are adapted to take up water by osmosis 2) Define osmosis 3) Describe how water, glucose and mineral salts are transported through a plant 4) Explain how the loss of water vapour from the leaves drives transpiration Differentiated tasks included. Exam question included in word doc however formatting may be preferred by just printing the PowerPoint slide.

This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the structure and function of haemoglobins: Activity 1: What do you already know about haemoglobin? - opportunity for group discussion and linking previous Biological Molecules topic on Proteins, differentiation included as clues are provided to help stimulate discussion; recap of proteins; Activity 2: summarise the four structural levels of proteins (answers to the activity are provided in the PowerPoint); Activity 3: watch the video and answer the question "Why is haemoglobin particularly suited to the transport of oxygen?" (answers to the activity are provided). 2) Explain the differences between haemoglobins in different organisms and the reasons for these differences: Activity 2: summarise the four structural levels of proteins (answers to the activity are provided). 3) Explain what is meant by loading and unloading of oxygen: Activity 3: as above for this activity; Activity 4: Consider the concentrations of gases and the affinity for oxygen at different regions of the body to complete the table - this task can be differentiated by giving 50/50 options, removing these options, or partially completing the table (answers to the activity are provided) Plenary activity - multiple choice quiz (AfL).