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BUNDLE!! - B1.1 CELL LEVEL SYSTEMS - OCR GCSE BIOLOGY
OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A - B1.1 Cell Structures | Full 4-Lesson PowerPoint Bundle
This high-quality lesson bundle includes four fully resourced PowerPoints covering the entire B1.1 Cell Structures section of the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A (J250) specification. Ideal for teachers looking to save time and confidently deliver the full sequence of lessons with minimal planning.
🧬 Included Lessons:
B1.1.1 Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
Structure and function of animal, plant, and bacterial cells
Differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
Retrieval tasks and exam-style questions
B1.1.2 Bacterial Cells
Structure of bacterial cells in more detail
Function of plasmids, flagella, and chromosomal DNA
Comparing bacterial cells to other cell types
Visual activities and knowledge check questions
B1.1.3 Light Microscopes
How light microscopes work
Slide preparation, magnification formula, interpreting scale bars
Worked examples and application questions
B1.1.4 Electron Microscopes
Comparing light vs electron microscopes
Advantages and limitations of TEM and SEM
Image analysis and retrieval questions
âś… Each PowerPoint includes:
Fully editable, visually engaging slides
Specification-linked learning objectives
Retrieval and application tasks throughout
Model answers and teacher guidance
Suitable for mixed or high ability students
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Teaching OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A (J250)
Combined or Separate Science routes
Whole-class teaching, revision, or online learning
This complete bundle will save you hours of preparation while ensuring full curriculum coverage. Ideal for classroom delivery, cover lessons, or independent revision.
Light Microscope - OCR GCSE Biology - B1.1.3
OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway) - B1.1.3 Light Microscopes | Lesson 3 PowerPoint
This ready-to-teach PowerPoint has been created specifically for OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A - B1.1.3 Light Microscopes, as part of the B1: Cell Level Systems unit. Perfect for Lesson 3 in the sequence, this resource is ideal for teachers seeking to save time and deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons.
What’s Included:
Fully editable and visually engaging PowerPoint presentation
Clear learning objectives aligned to the OCR Gateway specification
Step-by-step explanation of how light microscopes work
Visual aids to support understanding of magnification and resolution
Calculations using the magnification formula (with modelled examples)
Exam-style questions to assess understanding
Retrieval questions to recap prior learning
Answers and teacher guidance included throughout
** Designed For:**
OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A (J250)
Combined Science or Separate Science pathways
Suitable for high and mixed ability groups
Topics Covered:
Function and use of light microscopes
Preparation of microscope slides
Magnification calculations
This resource is ideal for classroom delivery, online teaching or independent revision. It can also be printed and used as a workbook or booklet.
Bacterial Cells - OCR GCSE Biology - B1.1.2
OCR Gateway Science A (Biology) – B1.1.2 Bacterial Cells | B1 Biology Lesson (B1.1a)
GCSE Science - B1 Topic
This engaging and fully resourced PowerPoint lesson is tailored to teach B1.1.2 Bacterial Cells, aligned with the OCR Gateway Science A specification (point B1.1a). It builds on students’ understanding of eukaryotic cells by introducing the structure and function of prokaryotic cells, specifically bacteria.
Lesson Objectives:
Identify the structures found in bacterial cells
Describe the function of key components such as plasmids and flagella
Compare the features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Understand how bacterial cells differ in size, structure, and complexity
What’s included:
Clear diagrams of bacterial cell structure
Labelling and comparison tasks
Retrieval questions and starter activities
Think-pair-share discussion prompts
Differentiated tasks to stretch and support learners
Plenary quiz and exam-style questions with model answers
Visual aids and keyword focus to support literacy
This lesson is ideal for KS4 biology students studying OCR Gateway, but can be easily adapted for AQA or Edexcel specifications. A great resource for both specialists and non-specialists looking to teach with confidence.
Plant and Animal Cells - OCR GCSE Biology - B1.1.1
OCR Gateway Science A (Biology) – B1.1.1 Cells | B1 Biology Lesson (B1.1a)
GCSE Science - B1 Topic
This fully resourced and student-friendly PowerPoint lesson covers B1.1.1 Cells, perfectly aligned with the OCR Gateway Science A specification (point B1.1a). An ideal starting point for the GCSE Biology course, this lesson introduces students to the structure and function of key cell types, building foundational knowledge for future topics.
Lesson Objectives:
Identify the structures found in animal and plant cells
Describe the functions of key organelles
Compare eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
Understand the roles of specialised cells in multicellular organisms
What’s included:
Clear diagrams of animal, plant, and bacterial cells
Retrieval and recap tasks to consolidate prior knowledge
Labelling activities and key terminology definitions
Comparison tables for eukaryotic vs prokaryotic cells
Differentiated tasks and mini whiteboard checks
Exam-style questions with model answers
Links to real-life contexts and applications
Perfect for introducing students to cell biology, this lesson is ideal for OCR Gateway Science A but can also be adapted for other GCSE exam boards (AQA, Edexcel). Great for lesson observations or confident independent teaching.
Electron microscopes - OCR GCSE Biology - B1.1.4
OCR Gateway Science A (Biology) – B1.1.4 Electron Microscopes | B1 Biology Lesson (B1.1c)
GCSE Science - B1 Topic
This ready-to-use PowerPoint lesson is designed to support OCR Gateway Science A students in mastering B1.1.4 Electron Microscopes, aligned with specification point B1.1c. Ideal for KS4 biology, this engaging lesson is fully resourced and includes clear explanations, retrieval practice, and assessment opportunities.
Lesson Objectives:
Describe how a transmission electron microscope (TEM) works
State the advantages of using electron microscopes
Explain how electron microscopy has advanced our understanding of subcellular structures
What’s included:
Clear and student-friendly slides explaining resolution, magnification, TEM and SEM
Think-Pair-Share activities and retrieval questions
Mnemonics to support memory retention
Comparison of light, SEM, and TEM images
Career link to Nanotechnology
Embedded assessment and exam-style questions (with model answers)
Differentiated challenge tasks and discussion prompts
This lesson is perfect for teachers delivering the OCR Gateway Biology curriculum but is also suitable for AQA and Edexcel as an adaptable resource for teaching electron microscopy.
Factors affecting transpiration - OCR GCSE Biology - B2.2.6
Factors affecting transpiration – OCR Gateway B2.2.6 (Challenges of Size) – PowerPoint Lesson
This fully editable PowerPoint is designed to support the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology B (9–1) specification, specifically B2.2.6 – Challenges of Size, focusing on the transpiration stream in plants and Factors affecting transpiration.
Perfect for classroom delivery or remote teaching, this resource clearly explains the key processes involved in water transport in plants and the role of transpiration in the movement of water through the xylem.
Learning Objectives:
State the factors which affect transpiration.
Describe how to use a potometer.​
Explain how environmental factors affect the rate of transpiration.
What’s included:
Visually engaging and easy-to-follow PowerPoint slides
Diagrams and animations to support understanding
Key definitions and keywords for literacy support
Quick AfL questions and plenary quiz to check understanding
Discussion prompts and stretch/challenge questions for higher-tier students
Suitable for:
Year 10/11 students studying OCR Gateway GCSE Biology B
Ideal for whole-class teaching, revision, or independent learning
Transpiration Stream - OCR GCSE Biology - B2.2.5
Transpiration Stream – OCR Gateway B2.2.5 (Challenges of Size) – PowerPoint Lesson
This fully editable PowerPoint is designed to support the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology B (9–1) specification, specifically B2.2.5 – Challenges of Size, focusing on the transpiration stream in plants.
Perfect for classroom delivery or remote teaching, this resource clearly explains the key processes involved in water transport in plants and the role of transpiration in the movement of water through the xylem.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of xylem tissue.
Explain how water moves through a plant via the transpiration stream.
Identify the factors that affect the rate of transpiration.
Interpret data from experiments investigating transpiration.
What’s included:
Visually engaging and easy-to-follow PowerPoint slides
Diagrams and animations to support understanding of xylem transport and transpiration
Key definitions and keywords for literacy support
Quick AfL questions and plenary quiz to check understanding
Discussion prompts and stretch/challenge questions for higher-tier students
Suitable for:
Year 10/11 students studying OCR Gateway GCSE Biology B
Ideal for whole-class teaching, revision, or independent learning
The Heart and Blood - OCR GCSE Biology - B2.2.3
OCR GCSE Biology B2.2.3 The Heart and Blood | Complete PPT Lesson (Gateway Science) | TWO powerpoints for the price of one!
This fully editable PowerPoint lesson (2 included) supports the delivery of B2.2.3 â€The heart and blood’, tailored to the OCR GCSE Biology (Gateway Science A J250 and J427 ) specification. Perfect for teaching the structure and function of the heart and blood components, this engaging lesson includes everything you need to teach this vital topic with clarity and confidence.
Learning Objective:
Identify the main structures in the heart.
Describe the flow of blood through the heart.
State the function of blood components.
What’s included:
A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation aligned with the OCR Gateway
Clear diagrams o
Explanation of the blood components (red and white blood cells, plasma, platelets) AND the heart
Exam-style questions with model answers
Checkpoints for understanding and summary tasks
Fully editable format for easy customisation
Ideal for:
Teaching the B2.2 Challenge of Size OCR unit in the classroom
GCSE Biology revision or intervention sessions
Homework or independent learning
Teachers delivering the OCR Gateway Science Biology curriculum
Why this resource?
This lesson provides a solid foundation in the human circulatory system, helping students understand one of the most critical systems in the body. With visually rich slides and clearly structured explanations, it’s perfect for boosting exam readiness while saving you valuable prep time.
Circulatory system - OCR GCSE Biology - B2.2.2
OCR GCSE Biology B2.2.2 Circulatory System | Complete PPT Lesson (Gateway Science)
This fully editable PowerPoint lesson supports the delivery of B2.2.2 Circulatory System, tailored to the OCR GCSE Biology (Gateway Science B) specification. Perfect for teaching the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, and blood components, this engaging lesson includes everything you need to teach this vital topic with clarity and confidence.
Learning Objective:
To describe the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, and to explain how the circulatory system is adapted to transport substances efficiently around the body.
What’s included:
A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation aligned with the OCR Gateway B2.2.2 unit
Clear diagrams of the heart and double circulatory system
Explanation of the roles of arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood components (red and white blood cells, plasma, platelets)
Exam-style questions with model answers
Checkpoints for understanding and summary tasks
Fully editable format for easy customisation
Ideal for:
Teaching the B2.2.2 unit in the classroom
GCSE Biology revision or intervention sessions
Homework or independent learning
Teachers delivering the OCR Gateway Science Biology B curriculum
Why this resource?
This lesson provides a solid foundation in the human circulatory system, helping students understand one of the most critical systems in the body. With visually rich slides and clearly structured explanations, it’s perfect for boosting exam readiness while saving you valuable prep time.
Exchange and Transport - OCR GCSE Biology - B2.2.1
OCR GCSE Biology B2.2.1 Exchange and Transport | Complete PPT Lesson (Gateway Science)
This fully editable PowerPoint lesson is designed for B2.2.1 Exchange and Transport, following the OCR GCSE Biology (Gateway Science) specification. Perfect for teachers delivering the OCR Biology B course, this resource supports students in mastering essential concepts like diffusion, osmosis, active transport, and the adaptations of exchange surfaces.
Learning Objective:
To describe how substances are transported into and out of cells by diffusion, osmosis, and active transport, and to explain how the structure of exchange surfaces in living organisms relates to their function.
What’s included:
A 30+ slide PowerPoint presentation mapped to the OCR Gateway B2.2.1 specification
Clear, student-friendly explanations of diffusion, osmosis, and active transport
High-quality diagrams and animations to aid understanding
Exam-style questions to develop assessment skills
Engaging recap activities and quick checks for understanding
Fully editable for differentiation and customisation
Ideal for:
Classroom delivery of the B2.2.1 topic
GCSE Biology revision lessons
Remote learning and student self-study
Teachers following the OCR Gateway Science Biology B course
Why choose this resource?
Save planning time with this complete, visually engaging lesson that builds confidence in key biological processes. Aligned exactly to the OCR specification, it’s a reliable and effective resource for student success in GCSE Biology.
Adaptation - Adapting to Change - KS3 Science - B3.5 Activate 2
KS3 Adapting to Change PowerPoint | Adapted for Smart Activate 2
This engaging PowerPoint resource is designed to support the Adaptation of organisms in Year 8 science, perfectly aligned with the Smart Activate 2 textbook (Oxford). It helps students build a solid understanding of Ecosystems and adaptations of animals during seasonal/climate change.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how organisms are adapted to their environment
Describe how organisms adapt to environmental changes.
What’s included:
Clear and accessible slides for direct teaching
Visual examples of food chains and webs
Keywords and definitions explained
Interactive tasks and questions for student participation
A structure that mirrors Smart Activate 2, B3.5 “Adapting to change”
Ideal for whole-class teaching, cover lessons, or remote learning support. Fully editable to suit your learners’ needs.
Competition - KS3 Science - B3.4 Activate 2
KS3 Competition PowerPoint | Adapted for Smart Activate 2
This engaging PowerPoint resource is designed to support the teaching of food chains and food webs in Year 8 science, perfectly aligned with the Smart Activate 2 textbook (Oxford). It helps students build a solid understanding of energy flow and feeding relationships within ecosystems.
Learning Objectives:
Explain the resources that plants and animals compete for.
Describe the interaction between predator and prey populations.
What’s included:
Clear and accessible slides for direct teaching
Visual examples of food chains and webs
Keywords and definitions explained
Interactive tasks and questions for student participation
A structure that mirrors Smart Activate 2, B3.4 “Competition”
Ideal for whole-class teaching, cover lessons, or remote learning support. Fully editable to suit your learners’ needs.
Ecosystems - KS3 Science - B3.3 Activate 2
KS3 Ecosystems PowerPoint | Adapted for Smart Activate 2
This engaging PowerPoint resource is designed to support the teaching of food chains and food webs in Year 8 science, perfectly aligned with the Smart Activate 2 textbook (Oxford). It helps students build a solid understanding of energy flow and feeding relationships within ecosystems.
Learning Objectives:
Use relevant information to construct a food chain
Describe the feeding relationships between organisms in a food chain
Describe the feeding relationships between organisms within a food web
What’s included:
Clear and accessible slides for direct teaching
Visual examples of food chains and webs
Keywords and definitions explained
Interactive tasks and questions for student participation
A structure that mirrors Smart Activate 2, B3.3 “Ecosystems”
Ideal for whole-class teaching, cover lessons, or remote learning support. Fully editable to suit your learners’ needs.
Disruption to Food Chains - KS3 Science - B3.2 Activate 2
KS3 Science ’ Disruption to Food Chains & Webs’ PowerPoint | Adapted for Smart Activate 2
This engaging PowerPoint resource is designed to support the teaching of disruptions to food chains and food webs in Year 8 science, perfectly aligned with the Smart Activate 2 textbook (Oxford). It helps students build a solid understanding of energy flow and feeding relationships within ecosystems.
Learning Objectives:
Describe what is meant by the interdependence of organisms.
Suggest and justify how the change in a population of one organism affects the population of another within a food web
Describe how toxic materials can accumulate in a food chain.
What’s included:
Clear and accessible slides for direct teaching
Visual examples of food chains and webs
Keywords and definitions explained
Interactive tasks and questions for student participation
A structure that mirrors Smart Activate 2, B3.2 “ Disruption to Food Chains and Webs”
Ideal for whole-class teaching, cover lessons, or remote learning support. Fully editable to suit your learners’ needs.
Food Chains & Webs - KS3 Science - B3.1 Activate 2
KS3 Science Food Chains & Webs PowerPoint | Adapted for Smart Activate 2
This engaging PowerPoint resource is designed to support the teaching of food chains and food webs in Year 8 science, perfectly aligned with the Smart Activate 2 textbook (Oxford). It helps students build a solid understanding of energy flow and feeding relationships within ecosystems.
Learning Objectives:
Use relevant information to construct a food chain
Describe the feeding relationships between organisms in a food chain
Describe the feeding relationships between organisms within a food web
What’s included:
Clear and accessible slides for direct teaching
Visual examples of food chains and webs
Keywords and definitions explained
Interactive tasks and questions for student participation
A structure that mirrors Smart Activate 2, B3.1 “Food Chains and Webs”
Ideal for whole-class teaching, cover lessons, or remote learning support. Fully editable to suit your learners’ needs.
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Biological processes - Activate KS3 Biology - BUNDLE!!!
This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.4 Aerobic Respiration (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson.
Lessons included:
Photosynthesis
Leaves
Plant minerals
Aerobic respiration
Anaerobic respiration
What’s Included:
Fully editable PowerPoint presentation
Starter and plenary tasks
Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge
Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress
Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks
Opportunities for formative assessment throughout
This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.
Photosynthesis - Activate 2 - Lesson B2.1 - KS3 Science
This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.1 PHOTOSYNTHESIS (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the process of photosynthesis.
State the word equation for photosynthesis.
Describe how to test a leaf for the presence of starch
What’s Included:
Fully editable PowerPoint presentation
Starter and plenary tasks
Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge
Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress
Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks
Opportunities for formative assessment throughout
This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.
Leaves - Activate 2 - Lesson B2.2 - KS3 Science
This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.2 Leaves(Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how leaves are adapted for photosynthesis
Describe the role of stomata.
Describe how water is transported through a plant.
What’s Included:
Fully editable PowerPoint presentation
Starter and plenary tasks
Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge
Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress
Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks
Opportunities for formative assessment throughout
This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.
Plant minerals - Activate 2 - Lesson B2.4 - KS3 Science
This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.3 Plant minerals (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how a plant uses minerals for healthy growth.
Describe the symptoms for plant mineral deficiencies.
Explain why farmer use fertilisers
What’s Included:
Fully editable PowerPoint presentation
Starter and plenary tasks
Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge
Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress
Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks
Opportunities for formative assessment throughout
This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.
Anaerobic Respiration - Activate 2 - Lesson B2.5 - KS3 Science
This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.5 Anaerobic Respiration (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson.
Learning Objectives:
Compare the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration.​
State the words equation for anaerobic respiration.​
State the word equation for fermentation.
What’s Included:
Fully editable PowerPoint presentation
Starter and plenary tasks
Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge
Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress
Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks
Opportunities for formative assessment throughout
This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.