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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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Comparing Protein Structure and Function. This is one of three lessons on proteins to meet the specification points for 2.1.2 Biological Molecules.
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the levels of protein structure.
Describe the structure and function of globular proteins, including a conjugated protein, using examples.
Describe the properties and functions of fibrous proteins, including collagen, keratin and elastin.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Effect of pH & Temperature on Enzyme Action. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes.
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the effect of pH on enzyme activity.
• Explain the effect of temperature on enzyme activity.
• Calculate the temperature coefficient (Q10)
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on DNA Structure and Modelling. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids.
Objectives for this lesson:
Describe the structure of DNA.
Understand the synthesis and breakdown of polynucleotides.
Explain why DNA has a ‘double helix’ shape.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Additional Factors in Enzyme Action. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes.
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the difference between a cofactor and coenzyme.
• Explain the role of prosthetic groups in some enzyme-controlled reactions.
• Explain the need for coenzymes, cofactors and prosthetic groups in some enzyme-controlled reactions using named examples.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Role & Molecular Structure of Enzymes. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes.
Objectives for this lesson:
• State the role of enzymes on both a cellular and whole organism level.
• Describe how enzymes affect both structure and function.
• Explain the role of enzymes in catalysing both intracellular and extracellular reactions.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Theories of Enzyme Action. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes.
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the role of enzymes.
• Explain the mechanism of enzyme action.
• Evaluate the use of different models of enzyme action.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Genetic Code. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids.
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the structure of an amino acid and polymerisation.
Describe how a gene determines the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide.
Explain the nature of the genetic code.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Spirometry and Calculations. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (e)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Define the key terms; vital capacity, tidal volume, breathing rate and oxygen uptake.
• Explain the relationship between vital capacity, tidal volume, breathing rate and oxygen uptake.
• Analyse and interpret data of primary and secondary data.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Dissection and Histology of Bony Fish Gills. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) and (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall how the gaseous exchange system of a fish works.
• Know how to dissect the gaseous exchange system of a bony fish safely.
• Demonstrate how to dissect, examine and draw the gaseous exchange system of a bony fish.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.1 Biodiversity SLOP Booklet and Answers.
It is a 42-page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson.
There is also answer books included.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Structure & Function of Gas Exchange System in a Bony Fish. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the structure of gas exchange system in a bony fish.
• Explain how ventilation works in fish.
• Compare and contrast the human and fish respiratory system.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Structure and Function of Gas Exchange System in Insects. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) and (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the structure of gas exchange system in an insect.
• Explain how ventilation works in insects.
• Demonstrate how the gaseous exchange system of an insect works through the use of modelling/dissection.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Requirements for Specialised Exchange Surfaces and their features. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (a) and (b)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the features of an efficient exchange surface.
• Calculate the surface area to volume ratio.
• Explain the need for specialised exchange surfaces in both unicellular and multicellular organisms.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Ventilation. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (d)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Name the components of the mammalian ventilation system.
• Describe the mechanism for ventilation in mammals.
• Explain the function of key components of the mammalian ventilation system.
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KS3 Lesson on Genetics, with a focus on recessive and dominant alleles and how to draw a Punnett square.
Talks students through completing a Punnett Square step by step. Great to discuss what characteristics they inherit off their parents.
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Knowledge Organiser with all the key information for both Combined and Triple Science (with Triple clearly labelled in purple boxes).
This is for Topic 3 Biology Genetics.
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Lesson on Health and the effects of Risk Factors such as alcohol, smoking, diet and exercise on Non Communicable diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Includes activities and discussions for students.