A full 60 minute lesson on Mutations, covering the following LOs… Describe the different types of gene (point) mutations. Explain how deletion, insertion and substitution of bases result in different amino acid sequences in polypeptides. Explain why some mutations do not result in a changed amino acid sequence. Describe what chromosome mutations are. Lesson includes starter task, summary questions (and answers), plenary, and also a homelearning task with practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full 60 minute lesson on Classification, covering the following LOs… Explain the hierarchical taxonomic ranks used in the classification of species. Interpret phylogenetic trees. Apply knowledge to identify different taxonomic ranks from information provided. Appreciate the difficulties in constructing valid phylogenetic classifications. Lesson includes starter task, links to GCSE biology, summary questions (and answers), recap questions (and answers), and also practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full 60 minute lesson on Species (Courtship Displays/Behaviour), covering the following LOs… Explain what a species is. Appreciate the difficulties in defining the term species. Explain the role of courtship and why it is necessary. Interpret information and data relating to courtship displays. Lesson includes starter task, class discussion, and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Chloroplast Structure, covering the following LOs… Describe the structure of chloroplasts. Explain how the structure of a chloroplast is linked to it’s function. Lesson includes starter task and practice exam questions (with mark scheme).

A full lesson on Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), covering the following LOs… Describe the structure of a HIV particle. Explain how the structure of a HIV particle enables it to replicate within a helper T-cell. Explain how HIV causes the symptoms of AIDs. Lesson includes starter task, practice exam questions (with mark scheme), and plenary.

A full lesson on Transcription (Protein Synthesis), covering the following LOs… Explain what the terms genome and proteome mean. Describe the structure of mRNA and how it is related to its function (link to biological molecules topic). Explain the process of transcription in prokaryotes. Explain the process of transcription and splicing in eukaryotes, linking this to knowledge of introns. Interpret data from experimental work investigating the role of nucleic acids. Lesson includes starter task and summary questions (and answers).

A full lesson on Light dependent reaction of photosynthesis, covering the following LOs… Explain where, specifically, the light-dependent reaction occurs. Explain the role of light in photolysis and photoionisation. Explain how photoexcited electrons move along the electron transfer chain, and how ATP and reduced NADP are produced. Explain chemiosmosis and the role of ATP synthase in producing ATP. Lesson includes starter task and practice exam questions (with mark scheme).

A full lesson on Lipids, covering the following LOs… Describe the structure of a triglyceride. Recognise saturated or unsaturated fatty acids. Describe the formation of a triglyceride. Explain how the structures of triglycerides are related to their function. Describe the structure of a phospholipid. Explain how the structures of phospholipids are related to their function. Describe the test for lipids. Lesson includes starter task, quick check questions, plenary (do now task), and also an emulsion test student practical worksheet.

A full lesson on Translation (Protein Synthesis), covering the following LOs… Explain the process of translation. Explain the specific roles of ribosomes, ATP and tRNA in translation. Describe the structure of tRNA and how it is related to its function. Relate the base sequence of nucleic acids to the amino acid sequence of polypeptides, when provided with suitable data about the genetic code. Lesson includes starter task, summary questions (and answers), and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Antigens and Immunity, covering the following LOs… Define the term antigen. Explain why antigen recognition is important for the immune system. Explain why the surface molecules of some cells act as antigens. Lesson includes starter task (prior knowledge check questions and answers), and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Active and Passive Immunity (Vaccination), covering the following LOs… Describe how antigens can be used to produce a vaccine. Discuss ethical issues associated with the use of vaccines. Explain what is meant by herd immunity, and why it is able to protect unvaccinated people. Compare and contrast active and passive, natural and artificial immunity. Lesson includes starter task, recall questions (and answers), practice exam questions (with mark scheme), and plenary.

A full lesson on Advances in Classification Technologies, covering the following LOs… Explain how the results of genetic sequencing and immunological analysis can help us to update our understanding of evolutionary relationships. Interpret results from genetic and immunological analysis, to draw valid conclusions as to evolutionary relationships between organisms. Lesson includes starter task, and practice exam questions (and mark scheme).

A full lesson on Carbohydrates, covering the following LOs… Describe the structures of monosaccharides, such as glucose and ribose. Explain the condensation and hydrolysis of disaccharides and polysaccharides. Analyse the structure and properties of polysaccharides, such as Starch, Glycogen, and Cellulose. Lesson includes starter task, practice exam questions (with mark scheme), and plenary.

AQA GCSE Biology “Lesson 1 - DNA and The Genome” (Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Topic) A full lesson with worksheets (and answers) all about DNA and the Genome. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Exam questions Plenary activity Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

AQA GCSE Biology "Lesson 5 - Sexual and Asexual Reproduction (Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Topic) A full lesson (with answers) all about sexual and asexual reproduction. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Quick Check Questions Plenary activity Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

AQA GCSE Biology “Lesson 3-Protein Synthesis” BIO HT ONLY (Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Topic) A full lesson with worksheets (and answers) all about the protein synthesis. The lesson contains… Starter activity Application tasks Quick check questions Plenary activity Please note that this lesson is for Triple Higher Tier Biology students only. Please check out my other resources for this topic :)

A full lesson on Testing for Carbohydrates, covering the following LOs… Describe the test for reducing and non-reducing sugars. Explain when the Benedict’s test can be described as both qualitative, semi-quantitative and quantitative. Analyse results obtained from the Benedict’s test. Lesson includes starter task, summary questions (with answers), and practice questions (with mark scheme).

Full lesson on voluntary vs involuntary reactions, 3 different types of neurones (sensory, relay and motor), and reflex arcs.