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 first of three lessons covering section 5.1.2 of the OCR A level Biology specification. This particular lesson focuses on section Ci, ii and iii which covers the structure and histology of the kidney as well as the function of each of the parts of the nephron. The lesson includes instructions for a kidney dissection which can be used for PAG 01 and 02 or links to a video as an alternative. The lesson includes full notes, a starter, various student activities, and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

This is lesson two of the OCR exchange surfaces topic 3.1.1c A full lesson with activities included based round the mammalian respiratory system. Includes a starter, diagrams to label, review questions, activity round structures in the system and differentiated end of lesson questions Notes on some slides to aid teaching of concepts. Includes answers to all questions

This is the fifth lesson in OCR module 3 Exchange surfaces. It is a complete lesson covering section 3.1.1 f and g- Insect ventilation. This is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary. It also includes a worksheet and link to a you tube video covering insect dissection so you can still cover this topic even in Covid-secure times. All answers are included. The answers to the worksheet are in the PowerPoint. Some slides have additional guidance to support lesson delivery / delivery of the content covered.

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

This is the third lesson in a set of three covering the structure and function of the KIdney. This lesson specifically focuses on specification point 5.1.2 d- the role of the kidney is osmoregulation. It covers the kidney as an excretory organ as well as the role of ADH in controlling the water balance. It reinforces prior learning regarding negative feedback systems . It also includes how the pituitary gland and hypothalamus are involved. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student led activities, and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

This is the second of three lessons covering the structure and function of the mammalian kidney. It covers section 5.1.2 ci, ii and iii of the OCR Biology specification. It covers the ultrafiltration of blood in the bowman’s capsule, reabsorbtion in the PCT, the role of the loop of Henle and the reabsorbtion of water from the collecting duct. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student led activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering the specification points 5.1.2 e and f- kidney failure and its treatment and the use of urine testing both in medical diagnosis and in detecting drug use. The lesson includes a starter, full notes various student activities including exam questions and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided I always try to reduce photocopying so all resources are embedded in the PPT

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.5 l of the OCR Biology specification-muscles. It covers the structure and function of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle. It then goes into the ultra-structure of a skeletal muscle including myofibrils, actin and myosin and how they work together to bring about muscle movement through the sliding filament model. The lesson closes by looking at the neuromuscular junction and how action potentials are passed to the muscle to cause contraction. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

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 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 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

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

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

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1n the benefits and risks of the use of antibiotics. This includes the discovery of antibiotics by Fleming in 1928 as well the development of antibiotics as a treatment in WW2. It also covers the risks associated with the development of antibiotic resistance and ways in which this might be prevented The lesson includes a starter, full notes, multiple independent student learning activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. A homework is also included All answers included

A full lesson covering 3.1.3 c of the OCR specification- Transpiration. Covers transpiration, the factors affecting the rate of transpiration, the use of potometers and the content required for PAG5.3 including how to calculate the volume of water lost and the transpiration rate. The lesson includes a starter exam question, full notes, various student activities, information around the PAG including alternative methods and a differentiated summery activity 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

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 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 covering section 4.2.1a and b of the OCR Biology specification- sampling strategies and techniques. It covers the data collection part of PAG3.1 with the analysis covered in a future lesson. The lesson introduces quadrats and how they can be used to sample species. This includes the use of a point frame as well as other ways of estimating percentage cover. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided