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Topic 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms Chapter 9: Genetic diversity and adaption AQA A-Level Biology Lesson (9.1) Describe gene mutations Explain how deletion and substitution of bases result in different amino acid sequences in polypeptides. Explain why some mutations do not result in a changed amino acid sequence. Describe what chromosome mutations are. Specification reference:3.4.3

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Specification reference: 3.4.6 This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to support the delivery of Lesson 10.3: Species diversity and human activity from the AQA A-Level Biology specification. It includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation with 20 informative slides, perfect for guiding your students through key concepts such as: Describe the impact of agriculture on species diversity. Explain the balance between conservation and farming The resource also features a student exercise sheet to reinforce learning, encouraging independent thought and application of the topic. The exercises cover a range of question types to support different learning styles and ensure full comprehension of the content. Key features of this resource include: Detailed engaging PowerPoint slides that break down complex concepts with clarity and visual support. Designed to pick up and teach! An exercise sheet with targeted questions and activities to deepen students’ understanding. Relevant content aligned to the AQA A-Level Biology curriculum. This resource is perfect for both classroom teaching and revision, and is designed to engage and challenge your students as they explore the diversity within biological communities.

Specification reference: 3.4.7 This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to support the delivery of Lesson 10.4: “Investigating diversity” from the AQA A-Level Biology specification. It includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation with 27 informative slides, perfect for guiding your students through key concepts such as: Explain the use of techniques to compare genetic diversity within and between species:observable characteristics, base sequence of DNA, base sequence of mRNA, amino acid sequence of proteins Explain how immunological comparisons can be used to investigate variations in proteins Key features of this resource include: Detailed engaging PowerPoint slides that break down complex concepts with clarity and visual support. Designed to pick up and teach! An exercise sheet following lesson content with targeted questions and activities to deepen students’ understanding. Relevant content aligned to the AQA A-Level Biology curriculum. This resource is perfect for both classroom teaching and revision, and is designed to engage and challenge your students as they explore the diversity within biological communities.

**AQA A-Level Biology – Section 4, Chapter 10, Lesson 10.2: Diversity within a Community. Specification reference: 3.4.6 This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to support the delivery of Lesson 10.2: Diversity within a Community from the AQA A-Level Biology specification. It includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation with 20 informative slides, perfect for guiding your students through key concepts such as: Define the term ‘biodiversity’ Describe what we understand about species diversity. Explain how Simpson’s Diversity Index is used as a measure of species diversity. The resource also features a student exercise sheet to reinforce learning, encouraging independent thought and application of the topic. The exercises cover a range of question types to support different learning styles and ensure full comprehension of the content. Key features of this resource include: Detailed engaging PowerPoint slides that break down complex concepts with clarity and visual support. Designed to pick up and teach! An exercise sheet with targeted questions and activities to deepen students’ understanding. Relevant content aligned to the AQA A-Level Biology curriculum. This resource is perfect for both classroom teaching and revision, and is designed to engage and challenge your students as they explore the diversity within biological communities.

Specification reference: 3.4.5 This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to support the delivery of Lesson 10.1: “species and taxonomy” from the AQA A-Level Biology specification. It includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation with 34 informative slides, perfect for guiding your students through key concepts such as: Explain the concept of a species Outline how species are named. Explain how courtship is a precursor to mating. Explain the principles of classification. Explain how classification is related to evolution Detailed engaging PowerPoint slides that break down complex concepts with clarity and visual support. Designed to pick up and teach! An exercise sheet following lesson content with targeted questions and activities to deepen students’ understanding. Relevant content aligned to the AQA A-Level Biology curriculum. This resource is perfect for both classroom teaching and revision, and is designed to engage and challenge your students as they explore the diversity within biological communities.

**AQA A-Level Biology – Section 4, Chapter 10, Lesson 10.2: Diversity within a Community. Specification reference: 3.4.7 This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to support the delivery of Lesson 10.5: quantitative investigations of diversity from the AQA A-Level Biology specification. It includes an engaging PowerPoint presentation with 29 informative slides, perfect for guiding your students through key concepts such as: Describe how variation is measured.​ Explain what sampling is and why it is used.​ Describe the types of variation and their causes.​ Explain what is meant by the mean and standard deviation. Key features of this resource include: Detailed engaging PowerPoint slides that break down complex concepts with clarity and visual support. Designed to pick up and teach! An exercise sheet with targeted questions and activities to deepen students’ understanding. Relevant content aligned to the AQA A-Level Biology curriculum. This resource is perfect for both classroom teaching and revision, and is designed to engage and challenge your students as they explore the diversity within biological communities.

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.

OCR Gateway Biology A – B5.2.1: Natural Selection – Complete Lesson Resource Help your students master one of the most fundamental concepts in biology with this fully resourced lesson on Natural Selection, designed specifically for the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A specification (Topic B5: Genes, inheritance and selection, Subtopic B5.2.1). This comprehensive digital resource introduces students to how natural selection works, the role of genetic variation, and how advantageous traits become more common in a population over time. What’s included: A high-quality, student-friendly PowerPoint presentation aligned with OCR outcomes Visual explanations and diagrams to support understanding of key processes Exam-style questions with mark schemes for targeted practice Starter, plenary and retrieval activities to embed learning Key terminology support and recap tools Key learning outcomes: Describe how variation, competition, and survival contribute to natural selection Explain how advantageous alleles become more common in future generations Apply understanding to real-world examples of natural selection in action Develop skills in interpreting data and explaining evolutionary processes Perfect for first-time teaching, revision, or independent learning. All resources are editable, allowing you to tailor them to your students’ needs and ability levels.

OCR Gateway Biology A – B5.2.3: The Theory of Evolution – Complete Lesson Resource Engage your students with this fully resourced lesson on The Theory of Evolution, designed specifically for the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology A specification (Topic B5: Genes, inheritance and selection, Subtopic B5.2.3). This digital resource includes everything you need to teach the key ideas behind evolution by natural selection, as outlined by Charles Darwin and supported by modern evidence. Perfect for both foundation and higher-tier students. What’s included: A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation aligned with OCR learning outcomes Student worksheets and extension tasks to reinforce key concepts Exam-style questions with mark schemes for targeted assessment practice Engaging discussion prompts and retrieval activities Visual aids and keyword glossaries to support understanding and literacy Key learning outcomes: Describe how natural selection leads to evolution Explain the role of mutations and variation in evolution Understand the development and impact of Darwin’s theory Evaluate evidence supporting the theory of evolution, including fossils and DNA analysis This resource is ideal for lesson delivery, revision, or flipped learning and is fully editable to suit the needs of your students.

Classification Systems – OCR Gateway GCSE Biology PowerPoint (A Version) This high-quality, fully editable PowerPoint is designed to support the teaching of classification systems as part of the OCR Gateway A GCSE Biology curriculum. It provides a clear, engaging introduction to key concepts, ideal for both classroom delivery and student revision. What’s included: Covers key OCR A specification points, including: The importance of classification in understanding relationships and evolution The Linnaean system of classification The use of evolutionary trees to show relationships Binomial nomenclature and why scientific names are used Clear, student-friendly explanations with high-quality visuals Real-life examples to contextualise learning Built-in progress checks and discussion questions Ready to teach with no additional prep needed Perfect for: GCSE Biology teachers following the OCR Gateway A specification Cover lessons, revision sessions, or flipped learning Students aiming to strengthen their understanding of biological classification Bonus: All slides are editable so you can tailor content to suit your teaching style or class needs.

This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.5 Anaerobic Respiration (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson. Learning Objectives: Compare the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration.​ State the words equation for anaerobic respiration.​ State the word equation for fermentation. What’s Included: Fully editable PowerPoint presentation Starter and plenary tasks Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks Opportunities for formative assessment throughout This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.

This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.2 Leaves(Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson. Learning Objectives: Describe how leaves are adapted for photosynthesis Describe the role of stomata. Describe how water is transported through a plant. What’s Included: Fully editable PowerPoint presentation Starter and plenary tasks Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks Opportunities for formative assessment throughout This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.

This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.4 Aerobic Respiration (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson. Learning Objectives: Describe the process of aerobic respiration State the word equation for aerobic respiration Explain how the reactants and products of respiration are transported to and from cells What’s Included: Fully editable PowerPoint presentation Starter and plenary tasks Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks Opportunities for formative assessment throughout This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.

This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.1 PHOTOSYNTHESIS (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson. Learning Objectives: Describe the process of photosynthesis. State the word equation for photosynthesis. Describe how to test a leaf for the presence of starch What’s Included: Fully editable PowerPoint presentation Starter and plenary tasks Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks Opportunities for formative assessment throughout This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.

This comprehensive lesson pack for B2.3 Plant minerals (Smart Activate 2, KS3 Biology) is designed to support high-quality, engaging science teaching while reinforcing long-term knowledge retention. Ideal for classroom or remote delivery, the resource includes everything you need for a structured and effective lesson. Learning Objectives: Describe how a plant uses minerals for healthy growth. Describe the symptoms for plant mineral deficiencies. Explain why farmer use fertilisers What’s Included: Fully editable PowerPoint presentation Starter and plenary tasks Low-stakes retrieval tasks to reinforce prior knowledge Confidence checks (including self-assessment/reflection slides) to track student progress Differentiated questioning and scaffolded tasks Opportunities for formative assessment throughout This lesson is aligned with the Smart Activate 2 scheme and ideal for KS3 students. It supports the development of core biological knowledge while promoting metacognitive skills through regular recall and reflection.