Here’s a free Introduction to respiration from my 5.2.2 Respiration Key notes collection. My Key notes summarise the non-negotiables that students need to know about the Cellular respiration sub-topic within the A-level Biology course. Each key note sheet is split into three ‘key’ sections. Sections will vary depending on the lesson but they all contain a ‘key terms’ section and useful diagrams. This resource is made to support the OCR A-level course but can also be used with other exam boards. The whole set of key notes for this sub topic can be purchased from my store.

This helpsheet can be used to support KS3 or KS4 scientists in setting up and completing a lab report for an investigation. It contains guidance to each key part of a lab report and allows students to mark these off as they go along! The resource helps students with the following steps: Introduction Aim Hypothesis Method Tables for results Graphs for results Discussion & Conclusion

Higher level papers often include extended writing questions on investigation design. This bookmark acts as a writing frame to help students to structure their answers to these higher demand questions. The bookmark uses the ‘AIMFOR’ mnemonic to encourage students to cover all the key parts of method design. Key words are also included to help students when deciphering the exam question.

Here’s a boomark that can be given to students at the start of each year to help them with their unit conversions. It’s a quick and easy way to help students to get used to looking for unit conversions in exam questions & also getting them used to quick conversions. The boomark covers: Units of length & distance Units of volume Units of mass

Here’s a ready to go resource for A-level biology students working through the OCR Genetic Manipulation unit. Students can scan the QR codes using iPads, laptops, chromebooks or their own phones. The QR codes will take them to videos or articles that will support them as they work through the questions. This is an excellent way of helping students to develop their understanding of gene therapy techniques (e.g. CRISPR) and how these are used.

This summary task asks students to identify organelles based on their description. Once identified, student can colour the plant & animal cell diagrams to show the correct location of each organelle. A few variations of the task are included, so tasks can be assigned based on students’ ability. Answers are also included for quick self or peer assessment. Feedback is always appreciated :)

My students always struggle with zones of inhibition, so I decided to create a guided opportunity for them to practice this skill! So, here’s a worksheet that can be used to calculate zones of inhibition for antiseptics. This resource gives students the opportunity to practice their calculations before having a go on their results from the antiseptics required practical. There are also some key questions at the bottom of the sheet that can be used to guide students through the process.

Here’s an interactive activity that I made for my KS4 students to help them revise key aspects of photosynthesis & plant transport. The foldable contains key questions, a plant tissues diagram and a mini quiz. This can be used as a revision or research activity. Print the sheet for each student - make sure it’s double sided! Ask students to cut along the dotted lines & fold along the solid lines. Students should then complete the foldable flap for each equation and use these to answer the questions. The back section of the sheet can then be stuck into their books. Feedback is always appreciated if you enjoyed the resource or if any changes need to be made.

Here’s an interactive activity that students can use to find out and summarise their knowledge of methods of glucose, insulin, glucagon & glycogen. Cut out the larger square and fold the corners along the dotted lines. Identify whether the key words hormones or molecules using the tick boxes. 2.Add a description of each hormone or molecule to the inside of each corner. Complete the gap fill to describe how glucose level are controlled. Stick the gap fill into the exposed centre of the foldable. Stick the reverse side of the foldable into their book. This is a resource that’s designed for a mid to lower ability class and supports the energy transfers topic from the AQA Biology specification.

Here’s a versatile resource that can work within most classrooms. The task focuses on identifying the correct sequence of stages when testing drugs and also some of the key definitions needed to understand the unit. This resource can be used two ways: A student information hunt: Students are given a worksheet and assigned a card describing a stage of drug testing. They’ll need to interrogate other students to find the information needed to complete their sheet. A Cut & Stick task: Students are given all the answers but need to arrange these independently to complete the worksheet. A correct copy of the answers & some extension questions are also included in this activity. Reviews & feedback are always appreciated!

When teaching the A level course, I noticed that my students needed some supporting materials to help them with the content covered in lessons. My Key notes summarise the non-negotiables that students need to know about the Respiration sub-topic within the A-level Biology course. Each key note sheet is split into three ‘key’ sections. Sections will vary depending on the lesson but they all contain a ‘key terms’ section and useful diagrams. This resource is made to support the OCR A-level course but can also support learning from other exam boards. 1 - Introduction to cellular respiration 2 -Stage 1: Glycolysis 3 - Stage 2: Links reaction 4 - Stage 3: Krebs Cycle 5 - Stage 4: The Electron Transport Chain 6- Anaerobic Respiration 7 - Respiratory Substrates

When teaching the A level course, I noticed that my students needed some supporting materials to help them with the content covered in lessons. My Key notes summarise the non-negotiables that students need to know about the Neuronal communication sub-topic within the A-level Biology course. Each key note sheet is split into three ‘key’ sections. Sections will vary depending on the lesson but they all contain a ‘key terms’ section and useful diagrams. This resource is made to support the OCR A-level course. 1 - Detecting & responding to Stimuli 2 - Introduction to neuronal communication 3 - How impulses travel along a neurone 4 - Moving through and between neurones 5 - Looking at Synapses