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pptx, 8.04 MB
pptx, 8.04 MB

OCR Gateway Biology A – B5.2.2: Evidence for Evolution – Complete Lesson Resource

Bring the story of life on Earth to life with this engaging and fully resourced lesson on Evidence for Evolution, created to meet the requirements of the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A specification (Topic B5: Genes, inheritance and selection, Subtopic B5.2.2).

This digital resource explores how scientific evidence from fossils and genetics supports the theory of evolution, encouraging students to think critically about how science builds our understanding of the past.

What’s included:

  • A detailed and visually engaging PowerPoint presentation
  • Exam-style questions with answers and marking guidance
  • Retrieval and recap activities to reinforce prior knowledge
  • Keywords list and glossary support for key scientific terms
  • Suggested discussion tasks to develop evaluative thinking

Key learning outcomes:

  • Describe how fossils provide evidence for evolution
  • Explain how the fossil record supports evolutionary change over time
  • Understand how genetic analysis supports evolutionary relationships between organisms
  • Evaluate the strengths and limitations of different types of evidence

Ideal for use as a standalone lesson or as part of a full B5 scheme of work. All materials are fully editable to support differentiation and personalised learning.

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Natural Selection & Evolution – OCR Gateway A Biology (B5.2) Full Resource Bundle

**Natural Selection & Evolution – OCR Gateway A Biology (B5.2) Full Resource Bundle ** This comprehensive B5.2 Natural Selection and Evolution bundle is designed specifically for the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A specification. Packed with high-quality, ready-to-teach resources, this set covers all key content required for this topic and is ideal for teachers aiming to deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons with minimal preparation. Bundle includes: 🧬 Fully editable PowerPoints – clear, engaging slides covering every aspect of B5.2 📊 Assessment materials – exam-style questions with mark schemes to build exam technique 💬 Discussion prompts – to promote critical thinking and scientific literacy 🎯 Learning outcomes aligned directly with OCR Gateway A specification Covers all B5.2 key content: Darwin’s theory of natural selection The role of genetic variation, competition, and survival advantage How evolution occurs gradually through natural selection Evidence for evolution, including fossils and antibiotic resistance The importance of Charles Darwin, Alfred Wallace, and peer review in science Why choose this bundle? ✔ Designed by a specialist science teacher with OCR Gateway expertise ✔ Saves hours of planning time ✔ Suitable for high-ability and mixed-ability classes ✔ Ideal for classroom teaching, revision, or remote learning Perfect for: Teachers delivering OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology Revision sessions and intervention groups Students aiming to master the key principles of evolution and natural selection

£4.50

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