Lesson on the rock cycle, used in an observation for a middle ability year 8 class.

This lesson cover the heart in an engaging and interactive way. It includes: Starter tasks Worksheets Videos Extension into heart transplants

Great resources where students investigate cardiovascular disease. The lesson will take approximately 2 hours and has two parts. This includes: Starter tasks Student friendly information Research tasks Engaging videos

This resource contains 2 exams suitable for the new IB curriculum: A1.1 Water A1.2 Nucleic acids Exam exam can be used as an end of topic exam and consists of: 10 multiple choice questions State question Explain question Data based question Mark schemes included

FREE TASTER LESSON, please see my shop for high quality paid resources. This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A1.1 water in the new IB Biology specification for both HL and SL. This Powerpoint consists of 43 slides and contains the following: Starter task All information is clearly presented Student tasks with answers All key terms Notes for students Exam style questions with answers Student checklist (great for revision at the end of the unit) The following content is covered: A1.1: Water as a medium of life A1.2: Hydrogen bonds are a consequence of polar covalent bonds within a water molecule. A1.3: Cohesion of water molecules due to hydrogen bonds and the consequences for organisms A1.4: Adhesion of water molecules to polar or charged materials and the impact for organisms. A1.5: Solvent properties of water linked to its role as a medium for metabolism and transport in plants and animals A1.6: Physical properties of water and the consequences for animals in aquatic habitats. A1.7: Extraplanetary origins of water on Earth and reasons for it´s retention (HL ONLY) A1.8: Relationship between the search for extra-terrestrial life and the presence of water (HL ONLY)

This bundle contains 21 comprehensive checklist for the Cambridge iGCSE Biology syllabus. Each checklist contains a detailed breakdown of the content students are expected to know. The checklist use a RAG system (Red, Amber, Green) which students use to evaluate their understanding: Red: Students is not familiar with the objective and need to revise Amber: Student is somewhat familiar with the objective but still need to revise Green: Student is confident with the objective. These checklist are fantastic for supporting students with their revision for either end of year exams, end of topic revision or for their actual iGCSE.

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A2.3 Viruses in the new IB Biology specification for HL This Powerpoint consists of 34 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist The following content is included: A2.3.1: Structural features common to viruses A2.3.2: Diversity of structures in viruses. A2.3.3: Lytic cycle of a virus A2.3.4: Lysogenic cycle of a virus A2.3.5: Evidence for several origins of viruses from other organisms A2.3.6: Rapid evolution in viruses

Excellent resources which covers the blood and blood vessels. It includes: Starter tasks Components of the blood Sickle cell anemia Videos

This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the Introduction to memory in the cognitive approach unit IB Psychology specification. This Powerpoint consists of 40 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: Stages of memory (sensory, short-term and long-term) Short-term memory Memory processing (encoding, storage and retrieval) Introduction to schemas Types of long-term memory (implicit and explicit) Why we forget? Anterograde and retrograde amnesia Construction and reconstruction of memory

This lesson is perfect in teaching students to write effective 22 mark essays in IB psychology. It includes: Exam tips Marking criterias Marking criterias explained Essay template Exemplar essay

This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach map of the brain in biological apprach unit IB Psychology specification. This Powerpoint contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks **Student workbook which accompanies the lessons ** The following content is included: Gross structures of the brain Limbic system Case studies which furthered our understanding of the gross structure of the brain

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the B1.2 Proteins in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of 55 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: B1.2.1: Generalised structure of an amino acid. B1.2.2: Condensation reactions produce dipeptides and longer polypeptides. B1.2.3: Dietary requirements of amino acids B1.2.4: Infinite possible variety of polypeptide chains B1.2.5: Effects of pH and temperature on proteins structure. B1.2.6: chemical diversity in the R-groups of amino acids is the basis for the immense diversity in protein structures (HL only) B1.2.7: Impact of the primary structure on the conformation of proteins (HL only) B1.2.8: Pleating and coiling of secondary structure of proteins (HL only) B1.2.9: Dependence of tertiary structure on hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, disulphide covalent bonds and hydrophobic interactions (HL only) B1.2.10: Effects of polar and non-polar amino acids on the tertiary structure (HL only) B1.2.11: Quaternary structure of conjugated and non-conjugated proteins (HL only B1.2.12: Relationships of form and function for globular and fibrous proteins (HL only)

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A3.2 Classification and cladistics in the new IB Biology specification (HL only) This Powerpoint consists of 50 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: A3.2.1: Explain why a classification system is needed. (HL only) A3.2.2: Describe difficulties with the traditional hierarchy of taxa. (HL only) A3.2.3: Describe the advantages of basing classification on evolutionary relationships. (HL only) A3.2.4: Define a clade. (HL only) A3.2.5: Explain how the gradual accumulation of sequence changes can be used to determine the time since a common ancestor diverged into extant species (HL only) A3.2.6: Describe how base or amino acid sequences can be used in the construction of cladograms. (HL only) A3.2.7: Deduce evolutionary relationships from cladograms. (HL only) A3.2.8: Describe how cladistics can be used to assess whether classifications correspond to evolutionary relationships. (HL only) A3.2.9: Describe how the analysis of rRNA base sequences led to the introduction of the domain taxa. (HL only)

Excellent resource suitable for both iGCSE/GCSE Physics syllabus. The lesson includes a starter tasks, videos, student friendly content and questions with answers. Lesson will take 2-3 hours to teach. The content covered includes: Recap of refraction Converging/convex lens: Explanations and how to draw diagrams Step by step instructions on how to draw lens diagrams using convex lens Diverging/concave lens: Explanations and how to draw diagrams Step by step instructions on how to draw lens diagrams using concave lens Calculating magnification using lens diagrams. Refractive index: Snells law Internal reflection and Total internal reflection Calculating the critical angle

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A1.1 water in the new IB Biology specification for both HL and SL. This Powerpoint consists of 43 slides and contains the following: Starter task All information is clearly presented Student tasks with answers All key terms Notes for students Exam style questions with answers Student checklist (great for revision at the end of the unit) The following content is covered: A1.1: Water as a medium of life A1.2: Hydrogen bonds are a consequence of polar covalent bonds within a water molecule. A1.3: Cohesion of water molecules due to hydrogen bonds and the consequences for organisms A1.4: Adhesion of water molecules to polar or charged materials and the impact for organisms. A1.5: Solvent properties of water linked to its role as a medium for metabolism and transport in plants and animals A1.6: Physical properties of water and the consequences for animals in aquatic habitats. A1.7: Extraplanetary origins of water on Earth and reasons for it´s retention (HL ONLY) A1.8: Relationship between the search for extra-terrestrial life and the presence of water (HL ONLY)

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A2.1 Origins of cells in the new IB Biology specification for HL only. This Powerpoint consists of 40 slides and contains the followings: All the information (both SL and HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student questions with answers Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist The following content is included: • A2.1.1: Conditions on early Earth and the formation of prebiotic Carbon. •A2.1.2: Cells as the smallest units of self sustaining life •A2.1.3: Challenge explaining the spontaneous origin of cells. •A2.1.4: Evidence for the origin of carbon compounds •A2.1.5: Spontaneous formation of vesicles by the coalescences of fatty acids to form spherical bilayers •A2.1.6: RNA as a presumed first genetic material •A2.1.7: Evidence for a last common ancestor •A2.1.8: Approaches used to estimate the dates of first living cells under the last universal common ancestor. •A2.1.9: Evidence for the evolution of the last common ancestor in the vicinity of hydrothermal vents.

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach Theme/Unit B1.1 Carbohydrates and Lipids in the new IB Biology specification. This Powerpoint consists of 99 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: B1.1.1: Chemical properties of Carbon atoms allowing for the formation of diverse compounds upon which life is based. B1.1.2: Production of macromolecules by condensation reactions which link monomers to form polymers. B1.1.3: Digestion of polymers into monomers via hydrolysis reactions. B1.1.4: Form and function of monosaccharides. B1.1.5: Polysaccharides as a energy storage compound. B1.1.6: Structure of cellulose related to its function in plants. B1.1.7: Role of glycoproteins in cell recognition B1.1.8: Hydrophobic properties of water. B1.1.9: Formation of triglycerides and phospholipids by condensation reactions. B1.1.10: difference between saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. B1.1.11: Triglycerides in adipose tissue as a storage of energy and insulation. B1.1.12: Formation of the phospholipid bilayer due to the hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions of phospholipids B1.1.13: The ability of steroid hormones to pass through phospholipid bilayers.

This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the B2.1 Membranes and membrane transport in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of 62 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: B2.1: Describe the formation of sheet-like bilayers in water by amphipathic lipids. B2.2: Explain the reasons behind the selective permeability of the lipid bilayer. B2.3: Discuss the movement of molecules by diffusion across the lipid bilayer. B2.4: Identify integral and peripheral proteins. B2.5: Discuss the role of aquaporins in transporting water. B2.6: Describe the structure and role of channel proteins. B2.7: Explain the importance of pump proteins in active transport. B2.8: Explain the role of facilitated diffusion and active transport in the selective permeability of membranes. B2.9Describe glycoproteins and glycolipids with respect to their structure and function. B2.10: Draw the fluid mosaic model of membrane structure. B2.11:Describe the role of lipids in membrane fluidity. B2:12: Discuss the role of cholesterol in membrane fluidity. B2.13: Differentiate between exocytosis and endocytosis. B2.14: Describe the role of gated channels. B2.15: Explain the mechanisms of direct active and indirect active transport. B2.16: State the role of cell-adhesion molecules. B2.17:  Identify the different types of cell junctions.