A complete lesson covering section 4.5.4.1 of the AQA GCSE biology specification- Plant hormones control and coordination The lesson starts by introducing plant hormones using notes and a video. It then moves onto tropisms. This is assessed using review questions The lesson then looks at an experiment, with review questions. The next step is to review gibberellins and ethene with an exam question to sumarise There is then a worksheet looking at another experiment with review questions and answers The lesson closes with two exam questions All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.3.3. of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- the understanding of genetics. the lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering points from Biology paper 1. The lesson then moves on to look at Mendel and how he discovered his theory. This is followed by a question about why his ideas were not accepted immediately and then an application activity requiring a genetic diagram. The next stage of the lesson looks in more detail at the impact of Mendel’s work and how it came to be accepted.This includes a quick check activity for understanding and summary questions at the end. The lesson closes with a series of exam questions applying Mendel’s ideas

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.1.5 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- DNA structure. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter followed by a quick reminder of DNA and a quick check activity. There are then some notes and a video (link provided to You Tube) on DNA structure followed by some knowledge questions and an exam questions looking at the DNA molecule. The lesson then looks at protein synthesis, the genetic code and mutations again followed by review questions. The lesson ends with two more exam questions All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.3.2 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- Speciation. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering different aspects of the specification. It then has a quick check activity on fossils of archaeopteryx. The lesson then looks at the process of speciation and the impact of the work of Wallace and Darwin. It is interspersed with a quick check for understanding.At the end are some summary questions. There are then some questions where students apply what they have learned. The lesson closes with some exam questions All answers provided.

A complete lesson covering section 4.6.3.1 of the AQA Biology specification- The theory of evolution. This lesson focuses on the content that is in the Biology only section. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter followed by a quick review short answer question regarding the structure of the brain. It then looks at Darwin’s background and how he came to make the observations that he did. This includes and opportunity to revise classification. This is followed by an application question. The lesson then moves to look at the impact of his theory, why it was so slow to be adopted and the role played by Lamarck and the theory of acquired characteristics. This is followed by some summary questions. The lesson then has an application question followed by a conclusion and reflection. The lesson finishes with some exam questions All answers included.

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.

A complete lesson covering OCR A level Biology section 3.1.3 a and bi- the need for a plant transport system and the structure and function of xylem and phloem. This is a free sample showing the structure and quality of my other resources. It includes full notes, various student activities, a starter and fully differentiated summary at the end. Resources are mainly included in the PowerPoint with one additional worksheet also included All answers are included Some slides have additional information to support delivery of the activities or content

A collection of resources designed to help teach practical skills in the current covid conditions. Each powerpoint introduces a practical and support students with the skills needed to plan an investigation. Also included is powerpoint that can be used to deliver whole class feedback on the practical work All lessons include a starter and various student activities. They are designed to be done in pairs with feedback given on the first lesson before delivering the second.

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1 of the OCR Biology specification- organisms that cause disease. It starts by looking at a definition of health and disease and covers the main types of pathogens as well as the difference between pathogens and parasites. It provides many animal and plant examples of pathogens and their effects. The lesson has a starter, full notes, various student activities, a research task (especially for online learning) and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included This is a free lesson to show the nature and quality of my others resources. Please see my shop for other available lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

This is a complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 a and b of the OCR A level Biology specification- biodiversity and sampling techniques. It covers what biodiversity is and how it can be considered at different levels. It also covers different sampling strategies including random and non- random sampling and techniques for sampling animals. It closes with capture recapture. The lesson includes a starter recalling previous topics, full notes, many student independent activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided This is a free lesson to show the nature and quality of my resources. Please see my shop for other resources available- https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

A revision lesson covering both adaptation and competition. It reminds students what animals and plants compete for and how they are adapted. It focuses on the importance of understanding why the adaptation is helpful. The lesson includes lot of students activities and exam practice All answers included

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.4 a and b of the OCR A level Biology specification- the endocrine system. It starts with introducing the endocrine system as well as the various endocrine glands in the human body. It then moves on to discussing hormones including the different types of hormones and their actions. There is then a comparison of hormonal communication and neuronal. The lesson closes by looking at the adrenal gland including its structure and the different role it plays in both the endocrine system as well as the sympathetic nervous system. 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 most of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A complete lesson covering AQA Biology required practical 8- plant growth responses (tropisms). The lesson the uses a video and various information slides to introduce different methods for the practical depending upon the hypothesis chosen. This includes a variety of review activities The reminder of the lesson focuses on analysing the outcomes of the experiment including a worksheet and various exam questions All answers provided

A complete lessons covering section 4.6.1.3 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter follows by a pair of review activities covering cell structure and cell division. It then reminds what sexual and asexual reproduction are and the benefits and costs of them. There is then a table to complete summing up the two types of reproduction followed by an application question. The lesson then looks at at organisms that can use both again with an application question The next activity is a review activity of the content covered The lesson closes with a series of exam questions