14.1 lesson from the OCR Biology A A Level all about hormonal communication. *The lesson was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. *

The Edexcel CB3 'genetics' topic summarised on a (double sided) page. Intended for use in helping students revise for the end of topic test. Includes: - CB3a Meiosis - CB3b DNA - CB3c Alleles - CB3d Inheritance - CB3e Gene Mutation - CB3f Variation I've included the PDF version so that the formatting/layout is the same on any computer and the word version if you want to adapt it and change anything.

A series of worksheets designed for a use on/after a sampling fieldtrip. Originally designed for sixth form Biology but several aspects could be used for a GCSE fieldtrip. Worksheet 1: Ecological concepts- Explains populations, communities, abiotic and biotic factors and asks them to comment on different factors at the sample site. Worksheet 2: Comparing plant communities in two different areas- Explains how to determine how many quadrats to use, how to randomly place quadrats, how to estimate percentage cover and recording tables for two different sites. Worksheet 3: Taking a transect- Explains the different types of transect and asks them to comment on a transect they have taken. Worksheet 4: Data analysis- Includes Simpson's diversity index and the chi-square tests, with worked examples and space to work out their own for each of them.

CB2f lesson from the new Edexcel science GCSE (9-1) looking at neurotransmission speeds. The lesson includes what motor and relay neurons are, comparing impulse speeds of neurones, synapses and the reflex arc.

Case Study template sheets for students to fill in with information from 24.6-24.9 on the OCR A Level Biology- on the reverse of each sheet is a series of exam style questions (most of which were taken from the student book due to lack of past paper questions). I have attached the word version as well as the PDF for easy editing.

Revision lesson for the 8A topic in the new Exploring Science scheme of work looking at food and nutrition. Designed to be carried out as a carousel of activities with students moving between each of them throughout the lesson. The activities include: Pictionary using keywords Matching pairs game matching the nutrient groups to their roles in the body Interpreting a food diary and analyzing to see if it is a balanced diet Digestive system question and answer triangle game Resources needed can be found as hidden slides within the PowerPoint ready to be printed

Revision worksheet for the new Exploring Science 7B unit all about sexual reproduction in animals. Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against

SB7g lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about thermoregulation. The lesson includes what homeostasis is, average human body temperature, enzymes, the role of the hypothalamus, shivering, hairs standing on end, vasoconstriction, sweating, vasodilation and negative feedback. One ten minute task towards the end of the lesson requires the ActiveLearn worksheets but could easily be substituted for other worksheets

Revision worksheet for the new Exploring Science 8A unit all about food and nutrition. Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against

SB8b lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about factors affecting diffusion. The lesson includes how to calculate concentration, diffusion recap, concentration gradient, surface area, thickness of membrane and fick’s law. There is 1 task which references the use of a worksheet from the ActiveTeach but could easily be replaced by other worksheets you have available.

SB9b lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about energy transfer. The lesson includes plants getting energy from the sun, energy transfers through food chains, biomass calculations and pyramids of biomass. One task does involve the use of a worksheet from the ActiveTeach but could easily be swapped out for other available worksheets

Chapter 2 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about basic components of living systems. The unit was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. Including: 2.1 Microscopy (split into two lesson due to half of lesson one being used to introduce the course to new year 12 students. Could easily be grouped together as one though). 2.2 Magnification and Calibration (tasks involve the use of a maths skills in biology text book but could be swapped out for other textbooks/worksheets you have available). 2.3 More Microscopy 2.4 Eukaryotic Cell Structure 2.5 The Ultrastructure of Plant Cells 2.6 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Lessons from the 7D unit in the new Exploring Science scheme of work all about ecosystems. Including lessons for: 7Da Variation 7Db Adaptations 7Dc Effects of the Environment 7Dd Effects on the Environment 7De Transfers in Food Chains Some of the lesson require the use of videos / worksheets from the ActiveTeach but easily be replaced by other videos or available worksheets

SB9e lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about assessing pollution. The lesson includes what indicator species are, indicator species for air pollution and indicator species for water pollution.

The entire Edexcel combined science (9-1) biology course. Contains all 56 lessons in the biology portion of the combined science scheme of work. Including: CB1 Key concepts in biology CB2 Cells and control CB3 Genetics CB4 Natural selection and genetic modification CB5 Health, disease and the development of medicines CB6 Plant structure and functions CB7 Animal coordination, control and homeostasis CB8 Exchange and transport in animals CB8 Ecosystems and material cycles

Revision worksheet for the new Exploring Science 7C unit all about muscles and bones. Intended to be printed as an A3 double sided worksheet - has learning outcomes on reverse side to check learning against

Chapter 6 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about cell division. The unit was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson. Including: 6.1 The Cell Cycle 6.2 Mitosis 6.3 Meiosis 6.4 The Organisation and Specialisation of Cells 6.5 Stem Cells

SB7i lesson from the new Edexcel Biology GCSE (9-1) all about the kidneys. The lesson includes the structure of the nephron, how the blood is filtered in the nephron, adaptations of the nephron and the role of ADH in controlling water content.