

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.
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