NB: This is a BIOLOGY (SEPARATES) ONLY lesson Growing bacteria in the lab lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Includes: slide animations, embedded videos, differentiated questions and answers have also been included within the slides. This resource is NOT suitable for combined science students. AQA spec link: 4.1.1.6 Relevant chapter: B5-Communicable diseases . AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 78-79. Bacteria multiply by simple cell division (binary fission) as often as once every 20 minutes if they have enough nutrients and a suitable temperature. Bacteria can be grown in a nutrient broth solution or as colonies on an agar gel plate. Uncontaminated cultures of microorganisms are required for investigating the action of disinfectants and antibiotics. Students should be able to describe how to prepare an uncontaminated culture using aseptic technique. They should be able to explain why: • Petri dishes and culture media must be sterilised before use to kill unwanted microorganisms • inoculating loops used to transfer microorganisms to the media must be sterilised by passing them through a flame • the lid of the Petri dish should be secured with adhesive tape to prevent microorganisms from the air contaminating the culture, and stored upside down • in school and college laboratories, cultures should be incubated at a maximum temperature of 25 °C.

NB: This resource has been modified since the last reviews* Screening for genetic disorders lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability TRILOGY(combined science) class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, embedded videos and practice questions with answers on slides as well as a quiz and worksheet. This video contains many videos and is a great lesson to spark a debate. I'd appreciate a review after your lesson :) AQA spec link: 6.1.7 Relevant chapter: B13 Genetics and reproduction. AQA trilogy textbook-Page 174-175.

Rate of photosynthesis lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes powerpoint timers, slide animations, embedded video's and mini review. NB: If you are unable to play embedded videos please view slide notes for link. AQA spec link: 4.4.1.1 Relevant chapter: B8 Photosynthesis. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 126-127 Students are required to know the following; Students should be able to explain the effects of temperature, light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, and the amount of chlorophyll on the rate of photosynthesis. Students should be able to: • measure and calculate rates of photosynthesis • extract and interpret graphs of photosynthesis rate involving one limiting factor •plot and draw appropriate graphs selecting appropriate scale for axes •translate information between graphical and numeric form. Solve simple algebraic equations. MS 1a, 1c, 2c, 4a, 4c (HT only) These factors interact and any one of them may be the factor that limits photosynthesis. (HT only) Students should be able to explain graphs of photosynthesis rate involving two or three factors and decide which is the limiting factor. (HT only) Students should understand and use inverse proportion – the inverse square law and light intensity in the context of photosynthesis. (HT only) Limiting factors are important in the economics of enhancing the conditions in greenhouses to gain the maximum rate of photosynthesis while still maintaining profit. (HT only) WS 1.4 Use data to relate limiting factors to the cost effectiveness of adding heat, light or carbon dioxide to greenhouses.

Unit 2-Practical scientific procedures and techniques Learning aim D: Review personal development of scientific skills for laboratory work. How did i teach this? This assignment allows students to review the skills they attained in this unit. It also reiterates the importance of H&S as well as professional practice. Before setting the assignment i first taught three lessons covering the content in Pearson BTEC national-Applied science-Student book 1. Due to the complexity of this assignment i provided my students with a template which covered the P/M/D criteria (download the free template). This prevented students from going off on a tangent and also ensured they had mentioned the key skills for both assignment B and C. NB: Interpersonal skills is the second lesson of the three lessons. Worksheets attached and videos embedded for ease of use.

Types of reproduction lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a TRILOGY class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, embedded videos and practice questions with answers on slides as well as a quiz. AQA spec link: 6.1.1 Relevant chapter: B12 Genetics and reproduction. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 162-163. Specification requires students to know the following; Students should understand that meiosis leads to non-identical cells being formed while mitosis leads to identical cells being formed. Sexual reproduction involves the joining (fusion) of male and female gametes: • sperm and egg cells in animals • pollen and egg cells in flowering plants. In sexual reproduction there is mixing of genetic information which leads to variety in the offspring. The formation of gametes involves meiosis. Asexual reproduction involves only one parent and no fusion of gametes. There is no mixing of genetic information. This leads to genetically identical offspring (clones). Only mitosis is involved. Good luck with your lesson!

Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, embedded videos and practice questions with answers on slides. AQA spec link: 1.1.1 Relevant chapter: B1 Cell structure and transport. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 8-9 Specification requires students to know the following; Plant and animal cells (eukaryotic cells) have a cell membrane, cytoplasm and genetic material enclosed in a nucleus. Bacterial cells (prokaryotic cells) are much smaller in comparison. They have cytoplasm and a cell membrane surrounded by a cell wall. The genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus. It is a single DNA loop and there may be one or more small rings of DNA called plasmids. Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the scale and size of cells and be able to make order of magnitude calculations, including the use of standard form. MS 1b, 2a, 2h WS 4.4 Use prefixes centi, milli, micro and nano.

Cell division in sexual reproduction, otherwise known as meiosis lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a trilogy class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, embedded timers, practice questions with answers on slides, quiz and 6 mark past paper question with ms. *Knowledge of the stages of meiosis is not required.* AQA spec link: 6.1.1 Relevant chapter: B13 Genetics and reproduction. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 198-199. Specification requires students to know the following; 6.1.2 Students should be able to explain how meiosis halves the number of chromosomes in gametes and fertilisation restores the full number of chromosomes. Cells in reproductive organs divide by meiosis to form gametes. When a cell divides to form gametes: • copies of the genetic information are made • the cell divides twice to form four gametes, each with a single set of chromosomes • all gametes are genetically different from each other. Gametes join at fertilisation to restore the normal number of chromosomes. The new cell divides by mitosis. The number of cells increases. As the embryo develops cells differentiate.

Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction (RP 5-separate science). This practical was completed in one lesson, students were asked to construct a graph from their data for homework. How did i deliver this practical? I used 5 different buffered pH solutions (4,5,6,7,8). I split my class into two groups ( 2 x 15). Within each group there were 5 sub-groups. This allowed me to gather two sets of results for each pH. Group A Group B | Student group 1-pH 4 | Student group 1-pH 4 | Student group 2-pH 5 | Student group 2-pH 5 | Student group 3-pH 6 | Student group 3-pH 6 | Student group 4-pH 7 | Student group 4-pH 7 | Student group 5-pH 8 | Student group 5-pH 8 AQA spec link: 4.2.2.1 Relevant chapter: B3 Organisation and the digestive system. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 46-47 Students are required to know the following; Required practical activity 5: investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme. Students should use a continuous sampling technique to determine the time taken to completely digest a starch solution at a range of pH values. Iodine reagent is to be used to test for starch every 30 seconds. Temperature must be controlled by use of a water bath or electric heater. AT skills covered by this practical activity: AT 1, 2, 5 and 8. This practical activity also provides opportunities to develop WS and MS. Details of all skills are given in Key opportunities for skills development.

Adaptations in plants lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes powerpoint timers, slide animations, embedded video’s and mini review. NB: If you are unable to play embedded videos please view slide notes for link. AQA spec link: 4.7.1.4 Relevant chapter: B15 Adaptations, interdependence and competitions. AQA Biology combined edition textbook-Page 220-221 Students should be able to explain how organisms are adapted to live in their natural environment,given appropriate information.

Adaptations in animals lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes powerpoint timers, slide animations, embedded video’s and mini review. NB: If you are unable to play embedded videos please view slide notes for link. AQA spec link: 4.7.1.4 Relevant chapter: B15 Adaptations, interdependence and competitions. AQA Biology combined edition textbook-Page 218-219 Students are required to know the following; Students should be able to explain how organisms are adapted to live in their natural environment, given appropriate information. Organisms have features (adaptations) that enable them to survive in the conditions in which they normally live. These adaptations may be structural, behavioural, or functional.

Vaccination created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for a separates class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: slide animations, embedded videos and practice questions with answers on slides as well as a quiz. AQA spec link: 3.1.7 Relevant chapter: B6 Preventing and treating diseases. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 98-99 Specification requires students to know the following; Students should be able to explain how vaccination will prevent illness in an individual, and how the spread of pathogens can be reduced by immunising a large proportion of the population. Vaccination involves introducing small quantities of dead or inactive forms of a pathogen into the body to stimulate the white blood cells to produce antibodies. If the same pathogen re-enters the body the white blood cells respond quickly to produce the correct antibodies, preventing infection. Students do not need to know details of vaccination schedules and side effects associated with specific vaccines. WS 1.4 Evaluate the global use of vaccination in the prevention of disease

Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of salt or sugar solutions on the mass of plant tissue. NB: RP 2 for combined science AQA spec link: 4.1.3.2 Relevant chapter: B1 Cells and organisation. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 16-17 In doing this practical students should cover these parts of the apparatus and techniques requirements. Biology AT 1 - use appropriate apparatus to record mass and time. Biology AT 3 - use appropriate apparatus and techniques to observe and measure the process of osmosis. Biology AT 5 - measure the rate of osmosis by water uptake.

B10 and B11 revision pack created for biology separates. It includes a series of practice paper questions and a mark scheme, I've tried to include a question from each topic. Total marks out of 33. Perfect to set over the half term, or for a quick progress check at the end of the topic (formative assessment).

I put together this lesson in preparation for a practical that would require my YR 13 students to use respirometers. Suitable for all exam boards. Designed for highly able A-level class. Includes: questions, embedded videos, slide timers, slide animations, interactive answers on slides and worksheet For general enquiries email: Paperfriendlyresources@gmail.com

I have designed a set of past paper questions for the plant hormones and responses topic, total marks /21. A marking grid has also been included. Contains a range of short and longer answer questions also requires students to interpret diagrams. This is a great piece of homework or mini class test, that can allow you to determine whether your students have understood the topic. I’ve attached the mark scheme separately as it’s a great self/peer-assessed activity (reduce the marking load).

AQA A-Level New specification-The cell cycle-Cells 3.8 (3.2.2) Includes: questions, embedded videos, slide timers, slide animations, interactive answers on slides, and a plenary. Also includes a mini topic test, with markscheme. AQA Specification reference: 3.2.2 ALevel Biology Textbook: Section 2 Cells, Chapter 3.8

Dont’t know if you’ve felt the same but my year 11 students really struggled to grasp punnett squares through a couple of worked examples so I designed a booklet solely focused on punnett square PPQ’s with some very challenging questions. As always total marks /21, not too short or too long to take up an entire lesson. A marking grid has also been included. Contains a range of short and longer answer questions also requires students to interpret diagrams. This is a great piece of homework or mini class test, that can allow you to determine whether your students have understood the topic. I’ve attached the mark scheme separately as it’s a great self/peer-assessed activity (reduce the marking load).

Complete lesson Includes: embedded videos, slide timers, slide animations, interactive answers on slides, and a plenary 3.2.1.1 In complex multicellular organisms, eukaryotic cells become specialised for specific functions. Specialised cells are organised into tissues, tissues into organs and organs into systems.

Inheritance in action lesson created in accordance to the NEW AQA Specification (9-1). Designed for higher ability class, although content can be adjusted to suit any ability. Includes: embedded videos and timers, slide animations, practice questions with answers on slides and an interactive quiz. AQA spec link: 6.1.6 Relevant chapter: B13 Genetics and reproduction. AQA Biology third edition textbook-Page 208-209. Students should be able to explain the terms: • gamete • chromosome • gene • allele • dominant • recessive • homozygous • heterozygous • genotype • phenotype. Some characteristics are controlled by a single gene, such as: fur colour in mice; and red-green colour blindness in humans. Each gene may have different forms called alleles. The alleles present, or genotype, operate at a molecular level to develop characteristics that can be expressed as a phenotype. A dominant allele is always expressed, even if only one copy is present. A recessive allele is only expressed if two copies are present (therefore no dominant allele present). If the two alleles present are the same the organism is homozygous for that trait, but if the alleles are different they are heterozygous. Most characteristics are a result of multiple genes interacting, rather than a single gene. Students should be able to understand the concept of probability in predicting the results of a single gene cross, but recall that most phenotype features are the result of multiple genes rather than single gene inheritance. MS 2e Students should be able to use direct proportion and simple ratios to express the outcome of a genetic cross. MS 1c, 3a Students should be able to complete a Punnett square diagram and extract and interpret information from genetic crosses and family trees. MS 2c, 4a (HT only) Students should be able to construct a genetic cross by Punnett square diagram and use it to make predictions using the theory of probability.