Digital worksheets covering biologyical molecules (protein, carbohydrates and lipids).
Each worksheet contains interactive elements, questions and research tasks.
Completed worksheets are also provided.
Revision booklet for the Biological Molecules topic from A Level Biology. Intended for OCR, however can be used for AQA and Edexcel.
Includes recall sections, exam questions and organises all the biological molecules separately.
Can be used for revision lessons or extended homeworks (I used to set my students to complete 1-2 pages per week for homework whilst teaching the topic in lessons) or can also be used as an interleaving project. (Especially if some Y13 pupils need some brushing up on Y12 content!)
I designed this 12-page A4 workbook of exam-style questions to help my students consolidate the Biological Molecules topic. Written with the AQA specification in mind, but suitable for other exam boards. Covers all the key content for Section 1 of the AQA A-level Biology specification.
I tend to give this to students to guide their revision, but it would also be a really useful activity for cover lessons.
A fully completed version of the workbook with model answers is included.
B3 ‘Biological Molecules’ topic from the Fundamentals of Science (F180) unit in the new OCR AAQ in Applied Science course.
Includes
3.1.1 Structure and function of carbohydrates
3.1.2 Structure and function of lipids
3.1.3 Structure and function of proteins (split into two lesson)
3.1.4 Structure and function of nucleic acids
New for the AAQ Pearson Applied Science BTEC - teaching starting from 2025
A bundle containing the full specification of content for the topic B: Structure and function of Biological Molecules in Unit 1: Principle and Application of Biology
The lesson order is as follows:
• Structure and Function of Water (21 slides)
• Structure and Function of Carbohydrates (25 slides)
• Protein Structure (20 slides)
• Protein Function (26 slides)
• Structure and Function of Nucleic acids (21 slides)
• Structure and Function of Lipids (23 slides)
• Biochemical Testing (16 slides)
A total of over 150 slides worth of content!
All lessons follow a similar structure and design with:
• Learning objectives and specification link
• Recall starter activity with answers based on previous lesson
• Explanation slides with clear concise diagrams - chunked in an easy to understand format
• Variety of practice activities including exam questions, gap fills, differentiated questions etc.
• Answers for all questions
• All easily editable to adapt to your teaching or to use in existing lessons although all lessons are ready to go
• Minimal printing - I understand how limited printing budgets are so printing is mostly restricted to small diagrams and reusable fact sheets.
• The occasional fun and interesting fact.
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This is a quiz for the AQA AS Level Biological Molecules unit.
This quiz was used as part of an observed lesson as a PGCE student and the lesson was thought to be outstanding.
There are 4 sections in this quiz, each with different question types:
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Proteins and Enzymes
DNA and RNA
When I used this with my class, I split the class into groups of 4, got them to create a biology based team name and made it into a competition.
Each slide moves automatically on a timer
If you have any questions please ask!
AS Biological Molecules Revision Mats - covering Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids
I get students to complete these for end of topic revision - usually print them out onto A3 paper
Chapter 3 unit from the OCR Biology A A-Level all about biological molecules.
*The unit was planned with the intention of carrying out flipped learning whereby students do pre-reading on the topic prior to the lesson so that we can consolidate that learning with activities/exam questions during the lesson.
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Including:
3.1 Biological elements
3.2 Water
3.3 Carbohydrates
3.4 Testing for carbohydrates
3.5 Lipids
3.6 Structure for proteins
3.7 Types of proteins
3.8 Nucleic acids
3.9 DNA replication and the genetic code
3.10 Protein synthesis
3.11 ATP
This power point includes all parts of 2.1.2 specification and is approximately 16 lessons depending upon pace. Each lesson finishes with summary and/or exam questions to check understanding:
Properties of water
Molecular bonding
Carbohydrates
Polysaccharides
Lipids
Phospholipids
Amino acids
Protein structure
Types of protein
Inorganic ions
Qualitative tests
Qualitative tests - colorimetry
Chromatography
Almost every exam question ever asked on the module 2 biological molecules topic for OCR A A level/AS biology (H420 from 2017). Complete mark scheme given at the end. 158 marks worth of questions on the topic of biological molecules, inlcuding sugars, lipids, proteins and water, monomers and polymers, bonding, chromatography and food tests. Includes 21 multiple choice questions, longer answer questions and calculation questions. Perfect to be used to select questions for an end of topic test or for students to use as revision of this topic. Suitable for both AS and A-level.
This resource contains all of the lessons for the first unit of AQA A-Level Biology - Biological Molecules.
Including:
1.1 Introduction to Biological Molecules
12 Carbohydrates & Monosaccharaides
1.3 Carbohydrates - Disaccharaides and Polysaccharides
1.4 Starch, Glycogen & Cellulose
1.5 Lipids
1.6 Proteins
1.7 Ezyme Action
1.8 Factors Affecting Enzyme Action
1.9 Enzyme Inhibition
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DESCRIPTION
Drawing on my experience as a teacher and extensive analysis of past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports, I’ve created ‘model answer’ notes that cover every point on the AQA specification (including required practicals).
These notes are presented in an easy-to-use Q&A format. Colour coding, diagrams and a simple layout makes learning easy.
After each sub-topic, you’ll find a list of common mistakes that will help you beat those specific mark schemes.
Having refined these over the last 3 years alongside working as a teacher, I’ve seen first-hand the results they can achieve. I’m confident that they will be an invaluable tool to you.
TOPICS INCLUDED (BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES)
Monomers and polymers
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Required practical 1
Nucleic acids
ATP
Water
Inorganic ions
A PowerPoint that covers organic molecules. Includes animations of the condensation reaction. It has been devised for OCR AS Biology Unit 2, but should be usable with other exam boards as well.
Made using the OCR A Level Biology specification
1. Properties of water
2. Molecular bonding
3. Carbohydrates
4. Polysaccharides
5. PAG 9 Tests for carbohydrates reducing and non-reducing sugars and Starch
6a. Lipids - triglycerides
6b. Phospholipids and steroids
7. Proteins - amino acids
8. Protein structure
9. Protein function
10. inorganic ions
11+12 Qualitative tests PAG 9 (Biuret and Emulsion)
13 + 14 Quantiative tests PAG 5 (Colorimetry and biosensors)
15 +16 Chromatography PAG 6
17+18 revision grids, podcasts, glossary and QR coddes to Study mind exam questions. lined paper for own work (enough for approx 6 hours of work)
All OCR Biology A Level topics available. Feedback really appreciated.
A complete set of 14 single-sided question sheets to cover all of the Biological Molecules section of the AQA A-level Biology specification. The questions are deliberately straightforward, to encourage students to revise and then to test their recall. They are useful across the ability range and would work well using a VLE. They don’t say ‘test’ on them and could be used as consolidation during a lesson.
(I started with the carbohydrate one which is why the second one has a bit of a recap of the first. Students needed a bit of a second chance once they realised what was required)
Each sheet is single-sided and has between about 22 and 30 marks
Every sheet has an accompanying answer sheet with the same format as the question sheet for use on a projector for peer/self marking.
A revision worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology. It covers carbohydrates. Teachers could use it as a quick revision and students would love the visually appealing layout of the questions.
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