A collection of 9 posters that cover the entire specification in terms of biology for the Pearson edexcel combined science international GCSE (9-1) double award.
All sections 1-9 are included
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the structure of amino acids and how these form proteins from primary to quaternary structure… This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate the use of side groups in forming protein structure.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify where proteins are found and how they are used in the body.
I can describe the different structures of protein
I can explain why a lack of proteins in the body can lead to disorders.
Powerpoint contains 20 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the structure of a nucleotide and how these form DNA and RNA. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To construct models of DNA and RNA with reference to the nucleotide structure and 5’ to 3’ prime anti parallel strand.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the components of a nucleotide.
I can describe the structure of DNA and RNA.
I can compare DNA and RNA.
Powerpoint contains 14 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about biological molecules - carbohydrates. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level Biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To understand the structure and function of Carbohydrates
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify where carbohyrates are found and their structure.
I can describe how some carbohydrates are different to each other.
I can Explain why carbohydrates are needed by the body.
Powerpoint contains 19 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students biological molecules - lipids. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate the uses of triglycerides and phospholipids in the body
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the components of lipids.
I can create a model to show the structure of triglycerides…
I can justify how the structure of phospholipids allows for it to complete its function.
Powerpoint contains 12 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about DNA replication, the enzymes responsible and how the semi-conservative hypothesis supports this. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Evaluate the roles of enzymes in DNA replication
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the enzymes and proteins present during DNA replication.
I can describe the process of DNA replication.
I can explain what is meant by the semi conservative hypothesis.
Powerpoint contains 10 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the induced fit model for enzymes and how temperature, pH, substrate concentration and enzyme concentration affect the activity. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate how temperature, pH and inhibitors affect the activity of the induced fit model of enzymes.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
SC1: To describe the induced fit model for enzymes.
SC2: To explain why temperature and pH affect enzyme action.
SC3: To compare the effect of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme action.
Powerpoint contains 15 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the role of ATP in the body. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To investigate the mechanism of ATP as a mode of energy delivery.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
SC1: I can describe the structure of ATP.
SC2: I can explain the use of ATP as an energy source.
SC3: I can justify the need for ATP in the body.
Powerpoint contains 16 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the properties of water which make it essential for life. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Explore the properties of water and the role of inorganic ions in biology.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success Criteria:
Explain water’s role as a solvent.
Describe hydrogen bonding in water.
Explain the functions of inorganic ions.
Powerpoint contains 26 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify amino acid structure and the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins.
Describe the arrangement of amino acids and proteins.
Explain the importance of these structures.
Includes past paper questions targeted towards the content delivered in lesson - correct answers are included.
24 slides in total. Answer key included for all questions.
Resource prepared for BTEC Applied science Level 3 - Unit 3.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify factors that influence plant distribution and growth.
Describe how to sample plant distribution.
Explain the drawbacks of different types of sampling.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify independent, dependent and control variables.
Describe what makes a good method.
Evaluate data from tables.
A collection of lessons to teach the unit 1, biological molecules section of a-level biology AQA specification.
Each lesson includes past paper question practice.
A complete collection of resources to teach the Pearsons BTEC Applied science Level 3 qualification Unit 3
Students will be ready to attempt past papers following this.