A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about DNA replication, the enzymes responsible and how the semi-conservative hypothesis supports this. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: Evaluate the roles of enzymes in DNA replication
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the enzymes and proteins present during DNA replication.
I can describe the process of DNA replication.
I can explain what is meant by the semi conservative hypothesis.
Powerpoint contains 10 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the induced fit model for enzymes and how temperature, pH, substrate concentration and enzyme concentration affect the activity. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate how temperature, pH and inhibitors affect the activity of the induced fit model of enzymes.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
SC1: To describe the induced fit model for enzymes.
SC2: To explain why temperature and pH affect enzyme action.
SC3: To compare the effect of competitive and non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme action.
Powerpoint contains 15 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the structure of a nucleotide and how these form DNA and RNA. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To construct models of DNA and RNA with reference to the nucleotide structure and 5’ to 3’ prime anti parallel strand.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the components of a nucleotide.
I can describe the structure of DNA and RNA.
I can compare DNA and RNA.
Powerpoint contains 14 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the structure of amino acids and how these form proteins from primary to quaternary structure… This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate the use of side groups in forming protein structure.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify where proteins are found and how they are used in the body.
I can describe the different structures of protein
I can explain why a lack of proteins in the body can lead to disorders.
Powerpoint contains 20 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students biological molecules - lipids. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To evaluate the uses of triglycerides and phospholipids in the body
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify the components of lipids.
I can create a model to show the structure of triglycerides…
I can justify how the structure of phospholipids allows for it to complete its function.
Powerpoint contains 12 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about biological molecules - carbohydrates. This lesson was designed to fit needs of the AQA a-level Biology course
Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner.
Learning objective: To understand the structure and function of Carbohydrates
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
I can identify where carbohyrates are found and their structure.
I can describe how some carbohydrates are different to each other.
I can Explain why carbohydrates are needed by the body.
Powerpoint contains 19 slides.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
A comprehensive lesson which teaches students the ultrastructure of animal and plant cells, and the internal structure of these organelles. This resource was designed for A-level biology unit 2 - cells, however, has been used effectively with BTEC applied science level 3.
Learning objective: To evaluate the internal structure of eukaryotic cells.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Success criteria:
Identify the organelles within the ultrastructure of plant and animal cells.
Describe the function of these organelles.
Compare and contrast both cells.
Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.
Powerpoint contains 36 slides and 7 past paper questions.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify amino acid structure and the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins.
Describe the arrangement of amino acids and proteins.
Explain the importance of these structures.
Includes past paper questions targeted towards the content delivered in lesson - correct answers are included.
24 slides in total. Answer key included for all questions.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Basic DNA techniques and genetic engineering technology
Learning aim D: Explore basic DNA techniques and the use of genetic engineering technologies.
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Slides included: 108
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14A: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Structure and function of nucleic acids
Learning aim A: Understand the structure and function of nucleic acids in order to describe gene expression and the process of protein synthesis
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Human inheritance and predicting genetic traits
Learning aim C: Explore the principles of inheritance and their application in predicting genetic traits
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Slides included: 100
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 14B: Genetics and Genetic engineering
Cell division
Learning Aim B: Explore how the process of cell division in eukaryotic cells contributes to genetic variation
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Contains 77 slides.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science Level 3:
Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II
C: Examine the development of innovative and future types of treatment for physiological and psychological diseases and disorders.
Includes a writing frame which mirrors the content in the slides for the learner’s convenience.
Fibromyalgia and Huntington’s disease are used as examples.
Number of slides: 25
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 1 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 1 - The nature and variety of organisms
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 3 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 3 - Plant nutrition and transport.
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 2 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 2 - Human nutrition
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 8 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 8 - Ecology and the environment
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 7 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 7 - Reproduction and inheritance
There are two separate posters attached here. The first of which covers:
Punnett squares,
Mitosis,
meiosis,
Plant pollination,
Germination,
Practical investigating germination,
Flowering plants,
Family trees.
The second poster contains more sensitive material which you might want to consider setting as homework instead of covering in class. The poster contains:
Human reproductive systems,
Menstrual cycle,
Foetal development,
Secondary sexual characterstics,
The role of Oestrogen and progesterone,
Variation,
Natural selection and evolution.
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 6 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 6 - The Nervous system and responding to Stimuli.
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.
A revision poster that includes material needed for section 5 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 5 - blood and organs
A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge.
I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached.
Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.