The third lesson in OCR module three topic Animal Transport sections 3.1.2d the formation of tissue fluid, properties of blood and lymph. This a full lesson including starter, full notes, various student activities, AFL opportunities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included. Some slides contain additional guidance information to support delivery / understanding of the activities

This is the seventh lesson in OCR Biology Module 3 section 2- Animal transport. It covers oxygen transport, oxygen dissociation curves, adult haemoglobin and fetal haemoglobin. This is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various student activities, review opportunities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. Also available in a bundle of two lessons on gas transport https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-gas-transport-bundle-12393262 or as part of a complete module https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-animal-transport-bundle-12393269 All answers are provided.

A full lesson covering section 3.1.3f of the OCR Biology specification- Translocation. It includes details of how assimilates are transported in the phloem including active loading, the role of hydrogen ions, how fluid is transfered by mass flow powered by hydrostatic pressure as well as the evidence for translocation and the difference between sinks and sources. It also encourages students to make comparisons between the mechanisms for translocation and transpiration The PowerPoint includes a starter, full notes with diagrams, a variety of student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included Updated 08/01/21

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1c of the OCR Biology specification - Plant defences against disease. This includes both passive and active defences, physical defences and the release of various chemicals to both prevent and remove infections. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1b of the OCR Specification- disease transmission. It covers both direct and indirect transmission in plants and animals as well as the role of vectors and the effect of climate on disease transmission The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities with lots of opportunities for independent working and fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering specification point 4.1.1e- the structure and function of phagocytes. It also includes instructions for PAG1 using a microscope to observe a blood smear. The lesson covers the structure of neutrophils and macrophages as well as the function they play in both the secondary immune response and the specific immune response . It also includes an image of a blood smear to allow students to practice biological drawings if working online and not able to complete the practical. The lesson includes an exam question starter, full notes, a variety of independent student activities, instructions for the PAG and a differentiated summary at the end.

A full lesson covering points 4.1.1 f and k of the OCR A level Biology specification- the specific immune response and autoimmune diseases. It covers B and T cells, clonal selection, clonal expansion and differentiation, and the types and roles of B and T cells . It also covers autoimmune diseases including the likely cause and two specific diseases as examples (arthritis and lupus). The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, various independent student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering specification points 4.1.1h- antibodies. It covers the structure and function of antibodies, the various roles they play in the immune system, how antibodies contribute to allergies and the difference between the primary and secondary immune response. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of independent student learning activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering points 4.1.1 j and l of the OCR A Level Biology specification-vaccination and types of immunity. It covers what a vaccination is, how it was developed, the use of vaccines to tackle epidemics and the difference between active and passive immunity and natural and artificial immunity. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of individual student activities, and a fully differentiated summary at the end. It also includes a homework based on Jenner and his vaccine for small pox. All answers included

A complete lesson revising content from AQA trilogy topic B6- Genetics and reproduction. The lesson has been updated to reflect the return to normal exam oprocedures. The old version is inclduded. the lesson covers : Gender determination Genes and DNA Genetic crosses Asexual reproduction Meiosis Vs mitosis Cystic fibrosis Evolution Selective breeding and GM

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 f of the OCR Biology specification the factors affecting biodiversity. It covers the impacts of human growth, the effects of agriculture and mono-culture, climate change and extinction. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A Powerpoint with accompanying resources regarding animal adaptations to hot and cold environments with long answer exam question as a plenary. Includes a suggestion for a practical as well as a sheet to identify physiological, structural and behavioral adaptations of penguins Includes a video file from you tube.

The fourth lesson in OCR specification module 3 section 3.1.1- measuring lung capacity. It is a complete lesson covering objective e the use of spirometers to measure lung volume. It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities, a worksheet and a differentiated summary. Includes work deigned to support the delivery of PAG10- investigation using data logger All answers are provided. The answers to the worksheet are in the PowerPoint. Some slides include extra information as to the delivery of content / activities and to support teaching

This is the fifth lesson in OCR A level Biology module section section 3.2.1 The cardiac cycle and its control including the role of valves. This is a full lesson with starter, full notes, student activities and a fully differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers provided Some slides have additional information to support delivery / understanding of the topic covered

The second lesson in OCR A level Biology topic 3.1.2 Animal transport covering objective c- structure and function of blood vessels. This is a complete lesson with a starter, a variety of student led activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. The main activity is an information hunt where students complete a two page summary of the three main types of blood vessels using provided information sheets. However in these Covid-19 led times the PowerPoint has been set up to automatically move on and to loop round allowing it to be displayed at the front and students to use it to complete the sheet. In the main lesson PowerPoint all ansewrs are provided. Some slides have additional information on them to support delivery / understanding of the topics covered

This is the final lesson in OCR specification section 3.1.1- fish ventilation. It is a full lesson including starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. Included is an animation to help explain the difference between parallel and counter current flow. It includes a link to a video of a fish dissection along with accompanying questions in case the practical (PAG2) can’t be competed in these covid secure times. All answers provided Some slides have additional details to support delivery

This is the eighth and final lesson in OCR Biology module 3 section 2- Animal transport. It covers the transport of carbon dioxide, the Bohr effect, and the chloride shift. It is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various students activities, review opportunities and a fully differentiated summary activity at the end. Also available in a bundle of two lessons on gas transport https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-gas-transport-bundle-12393262 or as part of a complete module https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-animal-transport-bundle-12393269 All answers are provided.