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

This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.3.1 e and f of the OCR Physics specification- magnetic fields. It goes through how to calculate magnetic flux density both with current perpendicular to the magnetic field as well as at an angle (sin θ). It also shows how to measure magnetic flux density as well as taking students through a worked example of the practical results. 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

This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.3.2 a, b and c of the OCR Physics specification- the effect of magnetic fields on moving charged particles. It goes through how to calculate the force on a moving particle as well as an explanation of why the path is likely to be curved. It also covers how to calculate the curvature of the pathway as well as some application questions asking students to predict the effect of changes on the curvature. The lesson finished with introducing velocity selectors and how they work including the necessary calculations. This links magnetic and electric fields 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

This is a complete lesson covering sections 6.3.3 e and f of the OCR A level Physics specification- uses of electromagnetic induction. It opens by considering a simple alternator as a means of generating electricity. It then goes on to discuss transformers and the transformer equation including how to derive the transformer equation from Faraday’s law and the power equation. It discusses ways of investigating transformers and can act as an introduction to Physics PAG 11.1. The lesson closes by considering transformers in the national grid and at home. 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.

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

This is lesson 2 in the OCR topic Electron structure and Bonding. It is a complete lesson delivering section 2.2.2 a and b of the OCR Chemistry A level on Ionic bonding Covers the science behind ionic bonding as well as completing and cross diagrams. Includes various activities both recapping forming Ions and balancing chemical compounds from previous teaching as well as animations to teach how to complete dot and cross diagrams. Includes summary questions and differentiated questions at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering the OCR Chemistry Specification section 2.2.2 g and h- the shapes of molecules Includes a starter, full notes, all activities and a set of differentiated summary at the end. Also includes a worksheet for the students to complete during the lesson. All answers Some slides have additional notes on them to support delivery understanding of the activities

The tenth lesson in the OCR topic Electrons and Bonding. It is a full lesson covering section 2.2.2 l and m of the OCR A level chemistry specification. It covers Hydrogen bonding and the properties of water. It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included Some slides have additional notes to support delivery / explain the activities

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 2.2.2 d, e and of the OCR A level specification. This lesson focuses on dative covalent bonding and examples of covalent bonds that break the octet rule. Includes a starter, recap activity on uncommon covalent compound, full notes, student practice and a set of differentiated questions at the end. All answers are given Some slides include notes to support delivery as well as suggestions on how to cover the concepts.