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pptx, 4.35 MB
pptx, 4.35 MB

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.

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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 ✅ 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 📚 Perfect for: 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.

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