A lesson on mitosis following the AQA A Level Biology spec. This lesson contains retrieval practice, retrieving and consolidating knowledge from previous lessons, topics and GCSE Biology. It also contains various resources, plenary and mini-plenaries and exam questions based on the lesson/topic. The lesson also contains instructions for a required practical (2 hour lesson)

2 hour lesson on prokaryotic cells and viruses following the AQA A level Biology spec. Contains lesson powerpoint, tasks within powerpoint (some differentiated), exam questions, lesson resources. Includes retrieval practice from topic/GCSE biology and exam practice.

This lesson contains new A level Biology knowledge about the organelles in eukaryotic cells. There is a retrieval task which recaps previous knowledge of the cells topic so far as well as GCSE Biology (cells). The various tasks, mini plenaries and exam style questions allows students to achieve a deeper understanding about the structures inside eukaryotic cells and new structures that are not introduced at GCSE.

Writing frames are designed to help students complete long answer exam style questions effectively. This had provided a lot of success with these in the classroom and when tutoring and has given students a lot of confidence when answers such questions in the future. This can also be used as a revision tool, if students practice planning/writing answers using these, this could help them to remember to do so in their exams. This has been used cross-curricula not just in my subject.

This lesson covers the concepts of magnification (calculations), resolution and the processes of preparing to study the structure and function of various cells and organelles (cell fractionation, homogenation, ultracentrifugation, calibration of eyepiece graticule). It contains new Biology A level content along with worked examples of calculations and exam style questions. The lesson contains a “quick starter” on student entry to the class and a retrieval grid recapping knowledge from GCSE Biology.

Writing frames are designed to help students complete long answer exam style questions effectively. This had provided a lot of success with these in the classroom and when tutoring and has given students a lot of confidence when answers such questions in the future. This can also be used as a revision tool, if students practice planning/writing answers using these, this could help them to remember to do so in their exams. This has been used cross-curricula not just in my subject.

A lesson on the structure of the cell-surface membrane following the AQA A Level Biology spec. This lesson contains retrieval practice, retrieving and consolidating knowledge from previous lessons, topics and GCSE Biology. It also contains various resources, plenary and mini-plenaries and exam questions based on the lesson/topic. Within the lesson powerpoint there are details/method for a practical investigating the permeability of membranes.

A complete lesson an active transport following the AQA A level Biology course. The lesson contains retrieval practice, hinge questions (quiz - formative assessment), resources and exam questions with answers.

Complete lesson (containing practical) on diffusion from AQA A Level Biology specification. Resources contain: full lesson powerpoint, exam questions and retrieval practice linking knowledge from previous cells topic as well as current topic (Transport Across Cell Membranes)

This lesson outlines the principles of both types of electron microscopes (TEM and SEM). It also contains knowledge on strengths and limitations of both types of microscopes. There is also an optional “research task” within the lesson if you have access to technology. This will open up the opportunity for your students to present their findings about electron microscopes. Giving you the option, as the teacher/lecturer, of a student led approach. Students can then evaluate each others presentations with “two stars and a wish” document. There are various tasks and exam style questions to allow students to evaluate the use of microscopes. There is an opportunity at the end of the lesson for student reflection, encouraging students read further into the topics they found more challenging.

A great resource that can be used in any subject to link big ideas to other concepts in your curriculum/topic/lesson.

A great resource to link big ideas with other concepts in your curriculum/topic/lesson

This resource will help breakdown keywords and give students a wider understanding of it. Can be used in any subject

Etymology resource which will help breakdown a keyword and give students a wider understanding of it. Can be used in any subject.

A great resource that can be used to compare big ideas in your subject/curriculum/topic/lesson

This resource is designed to show the differences between the command words: State, describe and explain which many students often find difficult. This could be used before you get your students to complete an exam question containing these command words.