For the new OCR A level biology specification Includes the workbook I print for students 1. Biotic and abiotic factors 2. Biomass transfer through ecosystems 3. Nitrogen cycle 4. Carbon cycle 5. Primary succession 6. Recap sampling methods, species evenness and richness and Simpson’s index 7. PAG - Sampling

For the new OCR specification 12-14 lessons depending on pace. A tricky unit of work to navigate through - I have chosen to do it in the order below, you may wish to teach in a different order! I have also included the hand out that I print for students to annotate during lessons 1. Development of DNA sequencing - timeline with Ted talks James Watson 1b. ( optional 2 hr documentary BBC horizon The race for the double helix 2. Gel electrophoresis and Sanger method 3. PCR, advantages and applications 4. DNA profiling and its uses including DNA probes 5a. Human Genome Project - comparing the DNA of individuals of the same species and different species link to 4.2.2 5b. Predicting amino acid sequences and epidemiology link to 2.1.3 6. Synthetic biology uses and examples. incl. Tedx ' The dark side of the double helix' 7. Principles of genetic engineering 8. Techniques of Genetic engineering 9. Genetic modification and ethics 10. Gene therapy (somatic and germ line)

For the new OCR A level biology specificaiton. I have included the handout I give students for you to adapt if you wish. It is not necessary to do all of the PAGs depending on what you have already done throughout the course. 1a. Natural clones 1b. PAG 4 Stem dissection 2. micropropagation 3. Cauliflower cloning (SAPS) 4.Cloning in animals 5. Biotechnological processes (includes the info cards) 6.Aseptic technique 7. PAG 7.1 – The effect of antibiotics on microbial growth (OCR worksheets) 8.PAG 7.2  Dilution plating to determine microbial density in liquid culture (OCR worksheets) 9. Growth curves 10.immobilised enzymes 11. Industrial uses of immobilised enzymes The PAGS used are available for free on the OCR website or SAPS (link given).

This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple Science Biology Included are 18 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units. Student booklet included with space for notes and exam questions this is 60 pages with 2 lined pages in the back for flexibility. 1. DNA and the genome 2. DNA structure 3. Reproduction and meiosis 4. Sexual and asexual reproduction 5. Genetic inheritance 6. Inherited disorders 7. Mendel and the understanding of genetics 8. Variation 9. Evolution and extinction 10. The Theory of Evolution and fossils 11. Speciation 12. Selective breeding 13. Genetic engineering 14. Cloning 15. Resistant bacteria 16. Classification 17. Summary lesson 18. Podcast activity Feedback really appreciated :-)

Made using the new OCR specification. Lessons are spec referenced and include objectives. Working booklet included Lessons included: 1. Transport systems in plants 2. Structure and function of the vascular system (PAG 2 could be separate lesson here) 3. Transpiration 4. Measuring transpiration rates 5. Movement of water through a plant 1 6. Movement of water through a plant 2 7. Xerophytes and Hydrophytes 8. Translocation

Made for the OCR A level Biology course including some hand drawn diagrams, custom animations using morph transitions. There are specification links scattered throughout. PAG instructions taken from the OCR website for the practical lessons PAG group 4 - please note you do not have to complete all of these. I like to do two of them during this topic My resources are kept within one long power point, split into sections for lessons. This is to allow for flexibility in teaching but also means you can flip back and forth to link parts of the topic together with ease during the lessons - 2.1.4 is 175 slides! Includes a 48 page handout that can be printed as a booklet with diagrams, questions, glossary and a few spare pages to allow for flexibility 1a The role of enzymes 1b Mechanisms of enzyme action 2. Factors affecting enzyme activity pH, Temperature and Q10 3. Factors affecting enzyme activity enzyme and substrate concentration 4a,b+c Enzyme investigation PAG 4.1 key skills serial dilution and standard deviation 5a+b Enzyme investigation PAG 4.2 key skills serial dilution 6a,b+c Enzyme investigation PAG 4.3 key skills planning 7 PAG style questions 8. Coenzymes, cofactors and prosthetic groups 9. The effects of inhibitors 10. the effect of drugs and poisons 11. Revision - exam questions and podcast activity I huge amount of work has gone into my resources with some hand drawn and custom animations. Your feedback is really valued.

This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple science biology Included are 16 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units. There is a student booklet included with space for notes, diagrams, exam questions and lined paper in the back for flexibility (64 pages) Communities Adaptations Organisation of an ecosystem 4-5. RPA 9 Quadrtats and transects How materials are cycled Decomposition 8-9. RPA 10 decay of milk Biodiversity Global warming Maintaining biodiversity Food production Biotechnoogy Summary All other biology lessons available. Please also see revision resources for ALL AQA units if you are interested. Feedback always really appreciated

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (88 pages)I give students for you to adapt if you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. It is suitable to print as an A4 booklet. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation Lessons include: Excretion - including lots of recap of previous topics The liver Ornithine cycle and deamination Detoxification The kidney The nephron osmoregulation Kidney dissection and histology Kidney failure Medical diagnosis revision - revision grid, specifically recorded podcast and revision activity sheet I study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 on the way

Module 2 Foundations in Biology Revision grids. 16 A4 pages in total, I recommend an hour per page to my students Made based on the specification with revision activities to complete, calculation tasks, PAG tasks, QR codes to Seneca tasks, QR codes for OCR Mutliple Choice Questions and QR codes to recommended YouTube clips. 2.1.1 x4 2.1.2 x4 2.1.3 x2 2.1.4 x2 2.1.5 x2 2.1.6 x2 Top features include: QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR QR code for useful videos QR code to questions on Seneca maths elements PAG elements checks key terminology *Checks ability to draw key diagrams Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate Please note this does not yet have answers available but they are inthe pipeline! It has been set up as an independent study task.

Made using the OCR A Level Biology specification Cell cycle Mitosis PAG 1 Mitosis - preparing slides to view mitosis and scientific drawing skills Meiosis Specialised cells Tissues and organs Stem cells Stem cells and medicine Revision using QR codes to access exam Qs via Study mind Lots of other lessons, revision and bundles available!

Approximately 11 lessons depending on ability and time constraints. All referenced to the OCR A level specification and with objectives and summary questions for each lesson. Plant responses to the environment Controlling plant growth Investigating tropisms Commercial uses of plant hormones Mammalian nervous system The brain Reflex actions Coordinating responses Controlling heart rate Muscles Muscle contraction

For the new OCR A level Biology course The power point contains the content for 9 lessons depending on your pace and there is a hand out to go along with it with diagrams to annotate and questions to complete. My teaching order is: 1. Classification 2. Evidence for classification 3. Phylogeny 4. Theory of Evolution 5. Types of variation 6. Spearman’s Rank 6. Standard deviation 7. Adaptations 8. Natural selection 9. Revision using study mind questions - QR codes

Made using the new OCR Biology A specification. Roughly 6-7 lessons depending on your pace and practical activities you include All referenced to the spec Features of an exchange surface Mammalian Gas Exchange Ventilation Spirometers Fish Gills Insects

I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content. I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do both sheets on one side of A3. Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box. The podcast is about 16 minutes long and this activity would fill approx 45-50 mins More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.

A factual presentation about cancer. This lesson was actually given to a year 12 BTEC class but would be suitable for KS4

Made to use as a poster, print on card and use as revision cards and also as a learning mat to help when answering exam questions