This resource is an exemplar AQA A-level essay on the topic of 'The importance of nucleotides, molecules derived from nucleotides and nucleic acids in keeping organisms alive’. This essay was awarded ‘24±1’/25. To achieve full marks, slightly more above spec knowledge should have been used. Remember, to achieve 21-25 marks in the essay (band 5), it should contain at least 4 well developed, A-LEVEL QUALITY (no marks for GCSE-level knowledge) points relating to the IMPORTANCE of a specific biological cycle. Simply talking in depth about nucleotides does not relate to the essay title. YOU MUST be talking about the importance of that nucleotide/derivative. Also remember that topics should/could be LINKED to attain the highest marks. Please leave a review if you have used this resource :)

This resource is an exemplar AQA A-level essay on the topic of 'The importance of cycles in biology’. This essay was awarded 24/25. To achieve full marks, slightly more above spec knowledge should have been used. Remember, to achieve 21-25 marks in the essay (band 5), it should contain at least 4 well developed, A-LEVEL QUALITY (no marks for GCSE-level knowledge) points relating to the IMPORTANCE of a specific biological cycle. Simply talking in depth about a cycle does not relate to the essay title. YOU MUST be talking about the importance of that cycle. For example, the Calvin cycle is IMPORTANT as it allows plants to produce triose phosphate, from which other useful substances can be produced. TP can be converted into cellulose, glucose, amino acids etc which will aid plant growth. Also remember that topics should be LINKED to attain the highest marks. For example, one might mention the nitrogen cycle and how it allows for plant growth via NO3- uptake. This can be linked to another point- the Calvin cycle also allows for plant growth via the production of glucose and cellulose from TP. Please leave a review if you have used this resource :)

This resource is 10 PAGES OF NOTES for all the CASE STUDIES required for the Changing Spaces; Making Places topics of OCR A-Level Geography. These case studies are catered towards the OCR syllabus but are still relevant for AQA, Edexcel etc… The Case Studies included in this resource are: 1.1 Economic Change: The London Docklands 1.2 The London 2012 Olympics 1.21 Clay’s Lane Estate 1.22 Devon’s Estate 1.3 Cornwall 1.31 Croyde 1.32 The Eden Project 1.4 Measures to tackle social inequality: UK Government 1.5 Social Inequality in an AC: Manchester 1.6 Social Inequality in an EDC: South Africa The resource also contains a link to a QUIZLET set covering all of the above case studies. Remember that, to achieve an A*, you must be constantly referring to numerous case studies in your extended answers. Learning them all thoroughly is ESSENTIAL. *This document is intended for revision purposes. Information was correct at the time of writing

This resource is compilation of notes for all the CASE STUDIES required for the Glaciated Landscapes topics of OCR A-Level geography. These case studies are catered towards the OCR syllabus but are still relevant for AQA, Edexcel etc… The Case Studies included in this resource are: The Lake District, UK (valley glaciers) Minnesota, US (Ice Sheets) The Alyseka Oil Pipeline (periglacial landscapes, human impacts) The Grande Dixence Dam Scheme (fluvioglacial, human impacts) The resource also contains a link to a QUIZLET set covering all of the above case studies. Remember that, to achieve an A*, you must be constantly referring to numerous case studies in your extended answers. Learning them all thoroughly is ESSENTIAL. This document is intended for revision purposes. Information was correct at the time of writing

This resource is an essay on the title ‘International Directives are the most effective of the strategies for mitigating the climate crisis’? To what extent do you agree (33) Marked as 33/33. Comments: ‘Great AO1 and AO2- well focused throughout’. A01: 9/9 (L4) A02: 24/24 (L4). This resource is intended to show how to structure and approach a 33 Mark geography essay. A 33 Mark essay in OCR Geography should be heavily focused on the question and command word. It should feature nuanced points covering both sides of an argument. All points should be supported by relevant place-specific details. The marks for a 33 Mark essay are laid out as follows: A01 (knowledge and understanding): /9 A02 (evaluation): /24 Quality of written communication: /0 (although marks may be deducted generally for poor writing). The introduction should briefly introduce concepts and lay out key points. State your overall judgment. Aim for 4 or 5 main paragraphs. Evaluative conclusion summarizing points and asserting the final judgment. RELEVANT CASE STUDY NOTES CAN BE FOUND ON MY PAGE *information contained within was correct at the time of writing.

This resource is an exemplar AQA A-level biology essay on the title ‘the importance and function of ions in biology’. This essay was awarded 23/25. To achieve full marks, slightly more above-spec knowledge should have been added. This resource is intended as an example of how to structure and write an A-level biology essay. Remember that for a band 5 (21-25 marks) the essay should contain at least 4 well-developed, A-LEVEL QUALITY points relating both to function AND importance of a specific ion.

This resource is an essay on the title ‘The Impacts of tectonic hazards are mainly economic, rather than political or environmental’ Discuss (33) Marked as 32/33. Comments: ‘Exceptional A01, slightly more A02 for full marks’. A01: 9/9 (L4) A02: 23/24 (L4). This resource is intended to show how to structure and approach a 33 Mark geography essay. A 33 Mark essay in OCR Geography should be heavily focused on the question and command word. It should feature nuanced points covering both sides of an argument. All points should be supported by relevant place-specific details. The marks for a 33 Mark essay are laid out as follows: A01 (knowledge and understanding): /9 A02 (evaluation): /24 Quality of written communication: /0 (although marks may be deducted generally for poor writing). The introduction should briefly introduce concepts and lay out key points. State your overall judgment. Aim for 4 or 5 main paragraphs. Evaluative conclusion summarizing points and asserting the final judgment. RELEVANT CASE STUDY NOTES CAN BE FOUND ON MY PAGE *information contained within was correct at the time of writing.

This resource is a FREE SAMPLE containing excerpts from some of my resources. This is to allow you to get a feel for my style/quality. Full resources can be purchased/downloaded from my page. Excerpts cover aspects of OCR AS/A2 Geography: -Nepal ‘Gorkha’ Earthquake, 2015 (Notes) -Tohoku Earthquake worksheet (worksheet) -Global Migration Questions (worksheet) information in this sample was correct at the time of writing. Please consider reviewing if you found this sample useful

This resource is designed as a revision summary of the mechanisms by which glaciers move, as dictated by the OCR A-level Geography specification. This resource summarizes how both warm-based and cold-based glaciers move and why the mechanisms for each are different. Source of information: OCR A-level geography textbook (2nd edition) and www.antarcticglaciers.org *Please leave a review if you’ve found this resource helpful! Reviews help me to access more students/ teachers. Thank you. *information was correct at the time of writing.

Questions covering all of the key theory required for the Global Migration topic in OCR AS/A2 Geography (H481 specification) with answer spaces. This is intended as a revision document to help students check their knowledge. This resource contains: -Outline of the Global Migration spec and revision checklist. -Questions covering the theory set out in the specification/textbook with answer space. -Collection of 8 and 16 mark questions that could be asked in the exam This resource does NOT contain: -Revision notes on theory and/or case studies (can be purchased separately) -Questions covering the main case studies (can be purchased separately) this resource is intended to be used in conjunction with textbooks/notes/real specification. These questions may not cover all specification points

This resource is a revision summary designed to aid students learning about glaciation at A-level. This document contains a poster/notes detailing all of the weathering processes associated with glacial systems. Mechanical Weathering- Frost shattering, Freeze-thaw, Pressure release. Chemical- Oxidation, Carbonation, Hydrolysis, Hydration. Biological- Tree Roots, Organic Acids. This resource is FREE. Enjoy! *Please leave a review if you’ve found this resource helpful! Reviews help me to access more students/ teachers. Thank you. * Information was correct at the time of writing