OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 6 - Chromatography. This is one of the lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules.
Objectives for this lesson:
Describe the principles and uses of paper and thin layer chromatography to separate biological molecules/compounds.
Analyse the paper chromatography and calculate the Rf value for each amino acid.
Interpret the results to identify the amino acids present in the solution.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution SLOP Booklet and Answers.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Factors affecting Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
State the factors that affect biodiversity.
Describe how each factor can affect biodiversity.
Calculate percentage loss of habitat.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Antibiotics. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (n)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the history of penicillin.
• Describe how antibiotics work to manage bacterial infection.
• Evaluate the benefits and risks of using antibiotics to manage bacterial infections.
This lesson includes some articles for students to read and draw information from so students can develop their research and interpretation skills. You will need to download the articles yourself due to copyright. I found them easily on a basic google search.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.1 Biodiversity SLOP Booklet and Answers.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Calculating Genetic Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (e) and (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the definition for genetic diversity.
Describe how genetic diversity may be assessed.
Calculate the proportion of polymorphic gene loci.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Microscopy. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (a & f)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Name and describe the function of the main components of the light microscope.
• Explain the difference between magnification and resolution.
• Compare the functional capabilities and specimen suitability for the electron microscope (scanning and transmission) and the scanning confocal microscope.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Prokaryotic Cell Differences. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (k)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the cellular components in eukaryotic cells.
Identify and give the function of the cellular components of prokaryotic cells.
Compare and contrast the structure and ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Vaccinations & Herd Immunity. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (l)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the principles of vaccination.
• Explain the role of vaccination programmes in the prevention of epidemics.
• Evaluate the issues with vaccines.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.1 Cell Structure SLOP Booklet and Answers.
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BONUS CONTENT: I have also included a Topic Checklist with web links to other resources and activities for to support student independent learning.
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This is the a complete excel workbook with all learning objectives for the OCR A Level Biology A Specification. Each topic has its own tab, the first spreadsheet hyperlinks to each topic as needed (and hyperlink back to table of contents (TOC) and the layout has been set ready for printing, with some topics that take up two pages having the headings ready to go on both.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Phylogeny. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution.
Specification points: 4.2.2 (d)
Objectives for this lesson:
Define phylogeny and the phylogenetic definition of species.
Describe how classification is linked to phylogeny.
Interpret phylogenetic trees.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Organelles Working Together. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (i & j)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the cellular components involved in protein synthesis.
• Describe the importance of the cytoskeleton.
• Explain the interrelationship between the organelles involved in the production and secretion of proteins.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastructure. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (g & h)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the main parts of a plant and animal cell.
• Label the ultrastructure of eukaryotic cells and give the functions of the different components
• Identify cellular components from photomicrographs.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Non-Specific Immune Response & Blood Smear PAG. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (e (i), e(ii))
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall how to use the light microscope and prepare samples.
• Describe the mode of action of phagocytes.
• Examine cells from a prepared blood smear and draw cells observed.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 1 Microscopy. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (b, c & d)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe how to use the light microscope to view a sample.
• Produce scientific drawings of samples using the light microscope.
• Create a microscope slide of a sample using the correct techniques.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on PAG 3.2 Belt Transect. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (b)(ii)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall sampling techniques.
Investigate the abundance of plants in a line transect.
Analyse the distribution and abundance of plants in a named habitat.
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