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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.

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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.
7.5 The cardiac cycle NEW Year 12 Biology specification
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7.5 The cardiac cycle NEW Year 12 Biology specification

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This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives: Describe the stages of the cardiac cycle (C grade) Explain how valves control the flow of blood through the heart (B grade) Explain the volume and pressure changes which take place in the heart during the cardiac cycle (A grade) All activities and the answers are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.
11.10 Using Plant Hormones GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology only TRIPLE SCIENCE
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11.10 Using Plant Hormones GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology only TRIPLE SCIENCE

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11.10 Using Plant Hormones GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology only TRIPLE SCIENCE Plant hormones is a biology only topic for your triple science group. A complete lesson with a variety of pupil-led activities to achieve the following learning objectives: Describe different commercial uses of auxins (grade 4) Explain how auxins / gibberellins cause these effects in that use (grade 6) Analyse the effect of plant hormones on plant growth data (grade 8)
9.2 Meiosis and genetic variation NEW Year 12 Biology specification
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9.2 Meiosis and genetic variation NEW Year 12 Biology specification

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New AQA specification for Year 12 biology. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation includes all the integrated pupil led activities and integrated answers to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe why meiosis is necessary 2) Describe the process of meiosis 3) Explain how meiosis creates genetic variation
9.1 Gene Mutation NEW Year 12 Biology specification
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9.1 Gene Mutation NEW Year 12 Biology specification

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Content is for the NEW AQA A-level biology specification. AQA Year 12 Biology - Section 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms - Topic: Genetic Diversity - Lesson 9.1 Gene Mutation. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation includes all the student led activities (all in one file!) required to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe gene mutations 2) Explain how deletion and substitution of bases result in different amino acid sequences in polypeptides 3) Explain why some mutations do not result in a changed amino acid sequence 4) Describe what chromosome mutations are The lesson includes: integrated progress checks and integrated answers in the PowerPoint; there are information slides with keywords for learning identified clearly; activity questions with differentiation - answers included for peer or self-assessment; exam questions (in a printable format) with integrated answers in the PowerPoint.
11.4 The role of negative feedback GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology
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11.4 The role of negative feedback GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology

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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: identify the organs involved in regulating metabolism - starter task to identify organs (pupils have come across these organs in earlier lessons on blood glucose regulation); information slides on the thyroid gland and adrenal glands; mini-plenary: gap fill exercise (answers included). to describe what thyroxine does in the body - information slides for pupils to read and ask questions; mini-plenary: gap fill exercise (answers included). to explain the importance of negative feedback systems - card sort activity with template sheet for pupils to identify the glands involved in negative feedback of thyroxine and its effects on the body (answers included); exam questions on negative feedback in controlling blood glucose levels (answers included). Mini-plenary, plenary and AfL: gap fill tasks (answers included for peer or self-assessment), sorting task - glands and the negative-feedback template sheet (answers included), exam-style questions (answers included).
13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis GCSE Grade 1-9 triple biology content
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13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis GCSE Grade 1-9 triple biology content

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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
11.8 Infertility Treatments GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology
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11.8 Infertility Treatments GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology

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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).
14.2 Plant growth factors NEW Year 13 Biology specification
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14.2 Plant growth factors NEW Year 13 Biology specification

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This 45-slide PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the stimuli that plants respond to 2) Describe plant growth factors such as IAA 3) Explain phototropism in flowering plants 4) Explain gravitropism in flowering plants All answers to the activities are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.
11.7 The Artificial Control of Fertility GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology
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11.7 The Artificial Control of Fertility GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology

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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.
6.5 Limiting water loss NEW Year 12 Biology specification
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6.5 Limiting water loss NEW Year 12 Biology specification

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This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe how plants limit water loss 2) Explain how xerophytes conserve water 3) Compare/contrast the conservation of water in plants and insects The activities included are: starter sorting activity to link terminology of plants with their descriptor (integrated answers in PowerPoint); think pair share activity on the theory of water potential (integrated answers in PowerPoint); information cards for pupil-led activity to complete information in a table on features and adaptations of xerophytes (integrated answers in PowerPoint); exam questions (integrated answers in PowerPoint).
13.3 The Best of Both Worlds GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology (Pros & cons of Sexual & Asexual Reproduction)
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13.3 The Best of Both Worlds GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology (Pros & cons of Sexual & Asexual Reproduction)

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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.
6.4 Gas exchange in the leaf of a plant NEW Year 12 Biology specification
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6.4 Gas exchange in the leaf of a plant NEW Year 12 Biology specification

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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.
9.1 Aerobic respiration NEW GCSE biology specification
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9.1 Aerobic respiration NEW GCSE biology specification

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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. Please leave a review to tell me how I can improve my resources for you!
5.7 Bacterial Diseases NEW GCSE Biology specification
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5.7 Bacterial Diseases NEW GCSE Biology specification

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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.
11.5 & 11.6 Human Reproduction and Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology
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11.5 & 11.6 Human Reproduction and Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology

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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.
8.1 Genes and the genetic code NEW Year 12 Biology specification
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8.1 Genes and the genetic code NEW Year 12 Biology specification

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Content is for the NEW AQA A-level biology specification. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (all in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the nature of a gene 2) Explain how genes code for polypeptides 3) Explain the degenerate, non-overlapping nature of the genetic code The contents of the file contains a variety of student focused learning activities including: labelling task; verbal tasks; hunt the answers; exam questions.
10.3 and 10.4 Reflex actions and the brain NEW GCSE Biology specification
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10.3 and 10.4 Reflex actions and the brain NEW GCSE Biology specification

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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 achieved the following learning objectives: 1) What reflexes are - starter four pics one word; voluntary or involuntary sorting activity 2) How reflexes work - practical sheet with method and results table; video link with questions to answer from the video; extended writing task; match the part of the body involved in a reflex action to their function; put the parts of a reflex action in order 3) Why reflexes are important in your body - video and extended writing task as above 4) What the main areas of the brain do - colour code and annotate regions of the brain with their functions; coordination and learning practical planning sheet and analysis sheet; plenary: match the part of the brain with what it is responsible for 5) How scientists find out about the structure and functions of the brain - starter video link; practical analysis sheet questions 6) How Science Works - 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.
GCSE biology crosswords NEW specification - Lessons 6 to 10 of Chapter 1 Cell Structure & Transport
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GCSE biology crosswords NEW specification - Lessons 6 to 10 of Chapter 1 Cell Structure & Transport

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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