Learning outcomes:​ Describe the main features of sensory reception​ Describe the structure of a Pacinian corpuscle and explain how it works​ Explain how receptors work together in the eye 2016 onwards, out of the box lesson

Learning outcomes: Explain how hormones work​ Explain the roles of the pancreas and liver in regulating blood glucose​ Explain the factors which influence blood glucose concentrations​ Explain the roles of insulin, glucagon and adrenalin in regulating blood glucose.

Learning outcomes: Describe the nature of homeostasis​ Explain the importance of homeostasis​ Explain how control mechanisms work​ Explain how control mechanisms are coordinated​

Learning outcomes: Explain what negative feedback is​ Explain how negative feedback helps to control homeostatic processes​ Distinguish between negative and positive feedback

Biological molecules unit This comprehensive 1-hour lesson covers the key factors affecting enzyme action, including temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration. Designed to engage students of all abilities, the lesson includes a range of tasks, graphs, and exam-style questions. With clear teacher notes and suggested images, this resource ensures that every concept is fully covered according to the AQA specification. Learning Objectives: Measure the rate of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Explain how temperature affects enzyme activity, including the concepts of optimum temperature and denaturation. Describe the impact of pH on enzyme activity and the importance of optimum pH. Understand how substrate concentration affects reaction rates, including the idea of active site saturation. Analyze how enzyme concentration influences reaction rates, considering the saturation point. This resource includes PowerPoint slides with differentiated tasks, clear explanations, and engaging plenary activities to reinforce learning. Perfect for A-level biology teachers looking for a ready-to-use lesson aligned with the AQA specification.

Learning objectives​ Distinguish between benign and malignant tumours. ​ Explain the role of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes in the development of tumours. ​ Explain the effects of abnormal methylation of tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes. ​ Explain how increased oestrogen levels can cause breast cancer​

This 1-hour practical lesson investigates the effect of temperature on enzyme activity using trypsin to break down casein. It includes knowledge recall, practical setup, data collection, graphing, and methodology write-up. The lesson provides clear instructions on variables, CPAC standards, and safety guidance. Ideal for students starting their A-level practical work. Learning Objectives: Investigate how temperature affects enzyme activity. Record and analyze experimental data. Write up the methodology for a practical investigation. This resource is perfect for AQA teachers, offering structured guidance and essential practical skills development.

Learning outcomes: Describe the gross and microscopic structure of a skeletal muscle​ Describe the ultrastructure of a myofibril​ Explain how actin and myosin are arranged within a myofibril.

Describe​ what a mole is, and what is meant by a molar solution ​ Explain​ bonding and the formation of molecules ​ Describe​ polymerization and state what macromolecules are ​ Describe​ condensation and hydrolysis ​ Describe​ metabolism​

Learning outcomes:​ Explain how a simple reflex arc works​ Explain the roles sensory, intermediate and motor neurones play in the reflex arc​ Outline the importance of reflex arc This is a print free resource.

Learning outcomes: Explain what is meant by antagonistic muscles and how they operate ​ Summarise the evidence that supports the sliding filament mechanism of muscle contraction ​ Explain how the sliding filament mechanism causes a muscle to contract and relax ​ State where the energy for muscle contraction comes from​

Learning objective: Explain how terrestrial plants and insects balance the need for gas exchange and the need to conserve water Includes summary questions, quiz and exam questions w/ MS.

Learning outcomes: -Explain how monosaccharides are linked together to form -disaccharides -Describe how alpha glucose molecules are linked to form starch -Describe the test for non-reducing sugars -Describe the test for starch Worksheets within the PPT .

Learning outcomes:​ Describe the autonomic nervous system​ Explain how the autonomic nervous system controls heart rate​ Explain the role chemical and pressure receptors play in the processes controlling the heart rate​ 2016 onwards - out of the box lesson

This lesson is modelled after the AQA A-level Biology syllabus. Learning objectives: -Describe the nature of resting potential Explain how the resting potential is established in a neuron Explain what an action potential is

Learning objectives:​ Describe the stimuli that plants respond to​ Describe plant growth factors such as IAA​ Explain phototropism in flowering plants​ Explain gravitropism in flowering plants Only exam questions need to be printed, rest is print free.

Full lesson for ELC AQA spec. for EAL GCSE learners. component 1: The human body Outcomes​ Respiration releases the energy needed for living processes and is represented by the equation:​ glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water (+ energy)​ Students should know the word equation for respiration.​ Students should know that glucose is derived from the diet and that carbon dioxide and oxygen gases are exchanged through the lungs.​ Lifestyle can have an effect on people’s health eg diet and exercise are linked to obesity; smoking to cancer; alcohol to liver and brain function.​ A healthy diet contains the right balance of the different food groups you need and the right amount of energy.​ People who exercise regularly are usually fitter than people who take little exercise.

Full lesson, ready to use. Learning outcomes:​ Define a stimulus and response​ Examine the advantage of being able to respond to stimuli​ Describe taxes, kinesis and tropisms​ Explain how each type of response increases an organisms chances of survival

Learning outcomes: -Explain how oestrogen affects transcriptase -State what small interfering RNA is -Explain how small interfering RNA affects gene expressions