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This is a complete lesson covering section 4.2.2 f of the OCR A level Biology specification- variation as statistical analysis. It covers the meaning of variation, the different types of variation and its causes. The lesson finishes by explaining how to calculate Spearman rank correlation and providing both a worked example and an opportunity for students to attempt their own. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, student activities and a differentiated summary at the end, All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.1 d, e and f of the OCR Biology specification- the light dependent and light independent reactions (Calvin cycle). It starts by looking at photophosphorylation in general before the specifics of cyclic and non-cyclic versions and photolysis of water. It goes through a diagram offering students the chance to construct a Z scheme. There are then some summary questions before the light independent stage. It the covers the Calvin cycle including the number of turns required to make a sugar. The lesson closes by looking at how other products are made by the plant and finished with a couple of exam questions. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A complete lesson covering section 3.1.3e of the OCR Biology specification- the adaptations to plants living in low and high water areas. It covers the adaptations of xerophytes and hydrophytes using lots of examples and visual support. The lesson includes an exam question starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included

A full lesson covering section 3.1.3d the transport of water through plants including the apoplast, symplast and vacuolar pathways and the transpiration stream. It also covers the casparian strip and the role of water potential in loading water into the xylem The lesson contains a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities including revision of previous content and a differentiated summary activity All answers included

A full lesson covering points 4.1.1 f and k of the OCR A level Biology specification- the specific immune response and autoimmune diseases. It covers B and T cells, clonal selection, clonal expansion and differentiation, and the types and roles of B and T cells . It also covers autoimmune diseases including the likely cause and two specific diseases as examples (arthritis and lupus). The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, various independent student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A full lesson covering section 4.2.2 F of of the OCR Biology Specification- adaptations. It covers physiological, behavioural and structural adapations in both animals and plants. It also covers the example of convergent evolution displayed by moles and marsupial moles. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

The fourth lesson in OCR specification module 3 section 3.1.1- measuring lung capacity. It is a complete lesson covering objective e the use of spirometers to measure lung volume. It includes a starter, full notes, various student activities, a worksheet and a differentiated summary. Includes work deigned to support the delivery of PAG10- investigation using data logger All answers are provided. The answers to the worksheet are in the PowerPoint. Some slides include extra information as to the delivery of content / activities and to support teaching

The third lesson in OCR module three topic Animal Transport sections 3.1.2d the formation of tissue fluid, properties of blood and lymph. This a full lesson including starter, full notes, various student activities, AFL opportunities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are included. Some slides contain additional guidance information to support delivery / understanding of the activities

A full lesson covering section 4.2.1h the conservation of species both in situ and ex situ. It covers the difference between the two types of conservation as well as an in-depth look at the advantages and disadvantages of both. It covers various examples of both including wildlife parks, zoos, botanic gardens and seed banks. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, lots of student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

A Powerpoint revising the structure and function of the eye as well as the reflex arc. Includes a variety of revision activities as well as an exam question pitched at the higher end of the spectrum Ray diagrams are included as individual sheets as well as a combined worksheet

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1m of the OCR A level Biology specification- sources of disease. It covers the use of plants as a source of medicine, some examples of plant based medicines, the importance of maintaining biodiversity and synthetic biology and personalised medicines. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of individual student learning activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1a and b of the OCR Biology specification- sampling strategies and techniques. It covers the data collection part of PAG3.1 with the analysis covered in a future lesson. The lesson introduces quadrats and how they can be used to sample species. This includes the use of a point frame as well as other ways of estimating percentage cover. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson revising section 4.1.3 of the AQA trilogy science course- cell transport. It covers diffusion, active transport and osmosis as well as the osmosis required practical Also includes some retrieval activities on cell structure and function Includes lots of retrieval type activities as well as exam questions All answers included and all resources are in the PPT

A complete lesson covering the objectives from AQA Biology and trilogy on translocation in plants. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering topics from B1 and B2 It then looks at the transport of sugars using aphids as a hook. It then links this to photosynthesis. This is summed using using some knowledge checking questions and an exam question The lesson then moves on to phloem and their structure comparing them to xylem. There are some questions and a Venn diagram activity. There are then some quick AfL questions followed by an exam question. the lesson closes with an application activity looking at the damage done to trees by herbivores eating their bark All resources and answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering section 4.5.4.2 of the AQA Biology GCSE specification- industrial uses of plant hormones The lesson starts with a retrieval starter covering earlier content from the GCSE. The lesson then covers the uses of auxins, gibberellins and ethene including a series of quick quizzes. This section also revises the main roles of the three hormones. There is then a summary activity. The lesson then moves onto a quiz followed by experimental uses of the hormones. The lesson closes with a series of review activities including exam questions All answers included

A complete lessons covering section 4.6.1.3 of the AQA GCSE Biology specification- the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. The lesson starts with a retrieval starter follows by a pair of review activities covering cell structure and cell division. It then reminds what sexual and asexual reproduction are and the benefits and costs of them. There is then a table to complete summing up the two types of reproduction followed by an application question. The lesson then looks at at organisms that can use both again with an application question The next activity is a review activity of the content covered The lesson closes with a series of exam questions

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 a and b of the OCR Biology specification- receptors and neurones in the nervous system. It goes through the structure and function of neurones along with the difference between myelinated and unmyelinated neurones. It also covers multiple sclerosis as an example of an autoimmune disease. The lesson then moves onto the difference types of receptors and then uses the Pacinian corpuscle as an example of how receptors function. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets

The first lesson in OCR A level Biology Module 3 Animal Transport section 3.1.2 a and b- types of circulatory system. It is a free sample to show the structure of the other lessons in the topic. It includes a starter, full notes with supporting animations, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. All answers are provided Some slides have additional information for teachers to support delivery / understanding of the set task.