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)
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.
A bundle of literacy resources designed to promote the use of literacy in your subject as well as giving students a deeper understanding of your subjects by focusing on keywords and their etymology. Also included in this bundle are resources focusing on exam command words. For example, writing frames which focus on command words from long answer exam questions (evaluate, discuss, explain, suggest). This writing frames are designed to aid students when writing their answers to such questions in your lessons. Individually, resources are worth £12 as a bundle, SAVE 50% when purchasing as a bundle.
A complete lesson on Phagocytosis following the AQA A Level Biology specification. This contains a full lesson powerpoint, including: exam questions, retrieval practice of current/previous topics and other tasks to consolidate knowledge and check learning during the lesson (e.g. hinge questions and plenary etc.)
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.
A complete lesson on Vaccination from the AQA A level Biology specification. The lesson contains exam questions, retrieval practice from current and previous topics and opportunities for Q&A and other tasks to consolidate learning. The lessons goes into detail about how vaccines are produced and recaps the immune response that happens in the body. It also details the ethical issues surrounding vaccines and recaps antibodies.
A complete lesson following the AQA A Level Biology specification on Haemoglobin. Lesson contains retrieval practice of previous lessons/topics, exam questions and other tasks that teach/consolidate knowledge on haemoglobin.
A complete lesson on B Lymphocytes and Humoral Immunity following the AQA A Level Biology specification. Lesson contains retrieval practice, exam questions and other tasks to support consolidation of this knowledge.
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.
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 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.