Knowledge Organiser for both Combined and Triple (with triple content clearly set out in purple boxes). This is for the Edexcel Biology Topic 4 Natural Selection.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Classification. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution. . Specification points: 4.2.2 (a) and (b) Objectives for this lesson: Define the term classification. Describe the biological classification of species. Explain the advantages of using a binomial naming system. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

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. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

KS3 lesson on Genetic modification, looking at what it is, some examples and then discussion on what the problems could potentially be with GMOs. Lesson includes video, discussion, questions and activity where students need to create a cartoon strip on how GMO are created. If you would like to use an alternative activity, you could get students researching and writing a newspaper article on GM crops and the advantages and disadvantages. This would however, require a second lesson with access to computers/GM research. Please leave a review and check out my other resources. Thanks

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on ECG Traces. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals. Specification points: 3.1.2 (h) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe how ECGs can be used. • Calculate heart rate using an ECG trace. • Interpret ECG traces of both normal and abnormal heart activity. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Magnification and Calibration. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure. Specification points: 2.1.1 (d & e) Objectives for this lesson: • State the formula for calculating magnification. • Describe how to calibrate a microscope using an eyepiece graticule and stage micrometer. • Calculate magnification using the formula. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.2 Classification and Evolution SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 50 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

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. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

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. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

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. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

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. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

KS3 Biotechnology lesson with focus on yeast and how bread and alcoholic drinks are made. Designed for a mid to low ability group.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.2 Biological Molecules. It is a 62 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on New Medicines. 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 (m) Objectives for this lesson: • Describe possible sources of medicines. • Explain the connection between maintaining biodiversity and sources of medicines. • Understand the potential for personalised medicines and synthetic biology. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Primary Defences and Phagocytes. 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 (d) Objectives for this lesson: • Define primary defence. • Describe the primary non-specific defences against pathogens in animals. • Explain the methods of secondary defence against pathogens in animals. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on 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 (j) Objectives for this lesson: • Give examples of natural and artificial immunity. • Describe how the different types of immunity work. • Compare active and passive immunity. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.4 Enzymes SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 47 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Primary And Secondary Infection. 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 (g) Objectives for this lesson: • State the role of T memory cells and B memory cells in the immune response. • Describe the primary and secondary immune responses. • Compare and contrast the primary and secondary immune response. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.

This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids. SLOP Booklet and Answers. It is a 37 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included. This workbook was designed with my lessons, so please check them out as well. Please leave a review.

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. Check out my other lessons and the accompanying workbook with exam questions (and answer booklet included). Please leave a review.