OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Dissection and Histology of Bony Fish Gills. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) and (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall how the gaseous exchange system of a fish works.
• Know how to dissect the gaseous exchange system of a bony fish safely.
• Demonstrate how to dissect, examine and draw the gaseous exchange system of a bony fish.
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Here is a workbook and answers for the whole of 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
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OCR A Level Biology A lessons on Pathogens & Modes of Transmission. This is two of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (a, b)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the different types of pathogen.
• Describe the means of transmission of pathogens in both plant and animals.
• Evaluate how living conditions can influence the transmission rates of pathogens.
First lesson is covering the theory and setting the homework task of creating a presentation on one of the pathogens ready to present in the second lesson. During presentation in the second lesson, students can complete notes on the required information.
BONUS content: I have also included a marking rubric that can be used to provide feedback. All you need to go is fill in the student name and marks for each area on the Marking sheet and then print off the Print spreadsheet, I usually print these 2 per page.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.2 Biological Molecules.
It is a 62 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson. There is also answer books included.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Transcription and Translation. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.3 Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids.
Objectives for this lesson:
Describe the roles of mRNA, tRNA and rRNA.
Describe the processes of transcription and translation.
Explain how polypeptides are synthesised through transcription and translation of genes.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Factors affecting Biodiversity. This is one of nine lessons to meet the specification points for 4.2.1 Biodiversity.
Specification points: 4.2.1 (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
State the factors that affect biodiversity.
Describe how each factor can affect biodiversity.
Calculate percentage loss of habitat.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Prokaryotic Cell Differences. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (k)
Objectives for this lesson:
Recall the cellular components in eukaryotic cells.
Identify and give the function of the cellular components of prokaryotic cells.
Compare and contrast the structure and ultrastructure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Organelles Working Together. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (i & j)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the cellular components involved in protein synthesis.
• Describe the importance of the cytoskeleton.
• Explain the interrelationship between the organelles involved in the production and secretion of proteins.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Eukaryotic Cell Ultrastructure. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (g & h)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Recall the main parts of a plant and animal cell.
• Label the ultrastructure of eukaryotic cells and give the functions of the different components
• Identify cellular components from photomicrographs.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on New Medicines. This is one of thirteen lessons to meet the specification points for 4.1.1 Communicable Diseases, disease prevention and the immune system.
Specification points: 4.1.1 (m)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe possible sources of medicines.
• Explain the connection between maintaining biodiversity and sources of medicines.
• Understand the potential for personalised medicines and synthetic biology.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 4.2.1 Biodiversity SLOP Booklet and Answers.
It is a 42-page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Additional Factors in Enzyme Action. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes.
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the difference between a cofactor and coenzyme.
• Explain the role of prosthetic groups in some enzyme-controlled reactions.
• Explain the need for coenzymes, cofactors and prosthetic groups in some enzyme-controlled reactions using named examples.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Cardiac Cycle. This is one of ten lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.2 Transport in Animals.
Specification points: 3.1.2 (f)
Objectives for this lesson:
• State the formula for calculating cardiac output.
• Describe what happens during the cardiac cycle.
• Calculate the cardiac output.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Microscopy. This is one of seven lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.1 Cell Structure.
Specification points: 2.1.1 (a & f)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Name and describe the function of the main components of the light microscope.
• Explain the difference between magnification and resolution.
• Compare the functional capabilities and specimen suitability for the electron microscope (scanning and transmission) and the scanning confocal microscope.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 2.1.1 Cell Structure SLOP Booklet and Answers.
It is a 51-page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson.
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BONUS CONTENT: I have also included a Topic Checklist with web links to other resources and activities for to support student independent learning.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on The Effect of Substrate and Enzyme concentrations on Rate of Reaction. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 2.1.4 Enzymes.
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the effect of enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on enzyme activity.
• Draw and interpret graphs for rates of reaction.
• Estimate the initial rate of reaction from a graph.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Spirometry and Calculations. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (e)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Define the key terms; vital capacity, tidal volume, breathing rate and oxygen uptake.
• Explain the relationship between vital capacity, tidal volume, breathing rate and oxygen uptake.
• Analyse and interpret data of primary and secondary data.
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OCR A Level Biology A lesson on Structure and Function of Gas Exchange System in Insects. This is one of eight lessons to meet the specification points for 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces.
Specification points: 3.1.1 (f) and (g)
Objectives for this lesson:
• Describe the structure of gas exchange system in an insect.
• Explain how ventilation works in insects.
• Demonstrate how the gaseous exchange system of an insect works through the use of modelling/dissection.
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This is designed for the OCR A Level Biology A Module 3.1.2 Transport in Animals SLOP Booklet and Answers.
It is a 43 page workbook for students to fill in and also has exam questions for each lesson.
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