A full lesson to deliver sections 3.1.1 a and b of OCR Biology- exchange surfaces. Includes a starter, various activities, full notes and differentiated final questions with answers. Helps to deliver some of the maths skills that may be required for the final exam including how to calculate surface area to volume ratio. Includes examples to help support student understanding Also has a homework activity, with answers, to extend the learning from the lesson.

Revision lesson where students complete one of a series of recall activities then a long answer exam question linked to that recall activity. Answers included in the PowerPoint Covers heart structure, leaf structure and the structure of villi and alveoli

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.

A complete revision lesson covering objectives 3.1-3.5 of module 3 of Edexcel Salters Biology- the vice of the Genome. However it would be suitable for any A level course. It covers eukatyote and prokaryote cell structure as well as the functions of the organelles and the functional links between them. It also includes electronmicrographs to ensure students can identify organelles. It includes lots of student activities as well as plenty of exam practice to cover both recall and understanding. All answers included

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 a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 d of the OCR Biology specification- synapses. It covers the structure and function of a cholinergic synapse and how the movement of an action potential between neurones is triggered by an influx of calcium ions in the presynaptic membrane. The lesson then goes on to discuss convergent and divergent synapses as well as spatial and temporal summation. 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 complete lesson revising the specification points 4.7.3 of the AQA Trilogy biology specification- ecosystems. The lesson covers: Communities Levels of organisation Human impacts on the environment There are a variety of activities including lot of exam questions All answers provided Updated 2023 to reflect the return to normal exam arrangements

A collection of three revision lessons covering content from topics AQA trilogy topics B1, B2 and B4 It includes: Cell structure and function Prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the differences between them Cell specialisation in animals and plants Photosynthesis Leaf structure Heart structure and circulation Blood structure and function and the structure blood vessels Various student activities, including starters, AFL, quizzes, exam questions, white board activities and picture puzzle plenaries It also includes loads of opportunities to check understanding and to support the teaching of exam technique All answers are 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 section 4.2.1 c and d of the OCR A level Biology specification- how to calculate and interpret the Simpson’s index of biodiversity. It introduces the index, provides worked examples and an opportunity for students to complete a full calculation. It also introduces the second part of PAG3.1 so students can calculate their own values of biodiversity based on the previous lessons practical work. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided.