This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 d of the OCR Biology specification- synapses. It covers the structure and function of a cholinergic synapse and how the movement of an action potential between neurones is triggered by an influx of calcium ions in the presynaptic membrane. The lesson then goes on to discuss convergent and divergent synapses as well as spatial and temporal summation. 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

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.2 c of the OCR Biology specification- nervous conduction by action potential. It goes through how the resting potential is maintained as well as the changes that occur during an action potential. It then goes on to cover how action potentials are propagated along the membrane as well as a reminder about saltatory conductions via nodes of Ranvier. The lesson closes by discussing action potentials as an all or nothing response and how the body interprets different size of stimuli. 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 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 complete lesson covering specification points 4.1.1h- antibodies. It covers the structure and function of antibodies, the various roles they play in the immune system, how antibodies contribute to allergies and the difference between the primary and secondary immune response. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of independent student learning activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

A complete lesson covering the diet and its link to disease from the AQA Biology organisation topic It includes: A retrieval starter covering previous lessons from organisation A recap of micro and macro nutrients with an information hunt activity (resource sheet included) Questions about dietary intake for different groups of people Deficiency diseases matching exercise Retrieval quiz Calculating BMI with practice questions Mortality statistics for CHD with associated questions Lifestyle factors affecting CHD- activity to complete Exam question based on risk factors for CHD Two longer answer exam questions with answers

Revision lesson where students complete one of a series of recall activities then a long answer exam question linked to that recall activity. Answers included in the PowerPoint Covers heart structure, leaf structure and the structure of villi and alveoli

A Powerpoint with accompanying resources regarding animal adaptations to hot and cold environments with long answer exam question as a plenary. Includes a suggestion for a practical as well as a sheet to identify physiological, structural and behavioral adaptations of penguins Includes a video file from you tube.

This is lesson two of the OCR exchange surfaces topic 3.1.1c A full lesson with activities included based round the mammalian respiratory system. Includes a starter, diagrams to label, review questions, activity round structures in the system and differentiated end of lesson questions Notes on some slides to aid teaching of concepts. Includes answers to all questions

This is the final lesson in OCR specification section 3.1.1- fish ventilation. It is a full lesson including starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. Included is an animation to help explain the difference between parallel and counter current flow. It includes a link to a video of a fish dissection along with accompanying questions in case the practical (PAG2) can’t be competed in these covid secure times. All answers provided Some slides have additional details to support delivery

This is the eighth and final lesson in OCR Biology module 3 section 2- Animal transport. It covers the transport of carbon dioxide, the Bohr effect, and the chloride shift. It is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various students activities, review opportunities and a fully differentiated summary activity at the end. Also available in a bundle of two lessons on gas transport https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-gas-transport-bundle-12393262 or as part of a complete module https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-animal-transport-bundle-12393269 All answers are provided.

This is the seventh lesson in OCR Biology Module 3 section 2- Animal transport. It covers oxygen transport, oxygen dissociation curves, adult haemoglobin and fetal haemoglobin. This is a complete lesson including a starter, full notes, various student activities, review opportunities and a differentiated summary activity at the end. Also available in a bundle of two lessons on gas transport https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-gas-transport-bundle-12393262 or as part of a complete module https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ocr-a-level-biology-animal-transport-bundle-12393269 All answers are provided.

A collection of three revision lessons covering content from topics AQA trilogy topics B1, B2 and B4 It includes: Cell structure and function Prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the differences between them Cell specialisation in animals and plants Photosynthesis Leaf structure Heart structure and circulation Blood structure and function and the structure blood vessels Various student activities, including starters, AFL, quizzes, exam questions, white board activities and picture puzzle plenaries It also includes loads of opportunities to check understanding and to support the teaching of exam technique All answers are included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 c and d of the OCR A level Biology specification- how to calculate and interpret the Simpson’s index of biodiversity. It introduces the index, provides worked examples and an opportunity for students to complete a full calculation. It also introduces the second part of PAG3.1 so students can calculate their own values of biodiversity based on the previous lessons practical work. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided.

A complete lesson covering OCR A level Biology section 3.1.3 a and bi- the need for a plant transport system and the structure and function of xylem and phloem. This is a free sample showing the structure and quality of my other resources. It includes full notes, various student activities, a starter and fully differentiated summary at the end. Resources are mainly included in the PowerPoint with one additional worksheet also included All answers are included Some slides have additional information to support delivery of the activities or content

A collection of resources designed to help teach practical skills in the current covid conditions. Each powerpoint introduces a practical and support students with the skills needed to plan an investigation. Also included is powerpoint that can be used to deliver whole class feedback on the practical work All lessons include a starter and various student activities. They are designed to be done in pairs with feedback given on the first lesson before delivering the second.

A full lesson covering section 4.1.1 of the OCR Biology specification- organisms that cause disease. It starts by looking at a definition of health and disease and covers the main types of pathogens as well as the difference between pathogens and parasites. It provides many animal and plant examples of pathogens and their effects. The lesson has a starter, full notes, various student activities, a research task (especially for online learning) and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included This is a free lesson to show the nature and quality of my others resources. Please see my shop for other available lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

This is a complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 a and b of the OCR A level Biology specification- biodiversity and sampling techniques. It covers what biodiversity is and how it can be considered at different levels. It also covers different sampling strategies including random and non- random sampling and techniques for sampling animals. It closes with capture recapture. The lesson includes a starter recalling previous topics, full notes, many student independent activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided This is a free lesson to show the nature and quality of my resources. Please see my shop for other resources available- https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/atdewar

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.4 a and b of the OCR A level Biology specification- the endocrine system. It starts with introducing the endocrine system as well as the various endocrine glands in the human body. It then moves on to discussing hormones including the different types of hormones and their actions. There is then a comparison of hormonal communication and neuronal. The lesson closes by looking at the adrenal gland including its structure and the different role it plays in both the endocrine system as well as the sympathetic nervous system. 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 most of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.