A collection of extracurricular competitions, books and events for A-level biology students. These opportunities could all be used to enhance students UCAS personal statements and explore their passion for biology outside of the classroom. Available as a powerpoint and pdf to share with students. Feel free to comment anything you think should be added!

Worksheet for teaching planning experiments in Biology at A level and GCSE, designed to use with AQA.

Learning loop template for PowerPoint.

Whole lesson for AQA GCSE Chemistry/Combined Science on the evolution of the atmosphere. Includes a PowerPoint presentation with all the information, starter activity, timeline activity, past exam questions with answers and a plenary activity. You may wish to print the slides for the timeline, which can be completed as a scavenger hunt style activity. 5.9.1 The composition and evolution of the Earth’s atmosphere

Complete lesson covering the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for AQA A level Biology, unit 8: The principles of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as an in vitro method to amplify DNA fragments. Lesson assumes students have already covered in vivo methods (only relevant for final activity). Everything is included in the PowerPoint including all activities and questions to consolidate understanding. No need to print!