Hello! Welcome to my shop. Please take a moment to browse. You’ll find high quality biology resources that are fun, engaging and pupil-led. As a teacher I've implemented the things I've always wanted in my lessons, into my resources. That is, resources of excellent quality that truly impact learning. As we know, efficiency is paramount therefore my full-lessons incorporate mark-schemes too, all ready to go! Leaving you with more time to focus on being present for your students.
Hello! Welcome to my shop. Please take a moment to browse. You’ll find high quality biology resources that are fun, engaging and pupil-led. As a teacher I've implemented the things I've always wanted in my lessons, into my resources. That is, resources of excellent quality that truly impact learning. As we know, efficiency is paramount therefore my full-lessons incorporate mark-schemes too, all ready to go! Leaving you with more time to focus on being present for your students.
Lesson plan (presentation) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe cloning as being an example of asexual reproduction
2) Describe the stages of cloning
3) Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of cloning
Lesson plan and presentation with activities included to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe embryonic stem cells as undifferentiated cells - interactive mini-white board starter; definitions of totipotency and pluripotency
2) Identify the advantages, disadvantages and risks of cloning mammals - activity to use revision guide/textbook to identify applications of the technology, extension activity to describe the ethical issues involved for each
3) Evaluate the risks in adult and embryonic stem cell research - for versus against task where pupils must argue their reasoning
Plenary task is a gap fill (slide in powerpoint - just print!) with a word bank that encompasses all three learning objectives above. Answers are provided in the presentation.
Lesson plan (presentation) with activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe and carry out the test for proteins
2) Explain how amino acids are linked to form polypeptides
3) Summarise the four different levels of protein structure and link to bonding
Practical method for testing proteins, exam-style question pack with mark-scheme included.
Section 2. Transport across cell membranes. 4.1 Structure to the cell surface membrane.
Lesson plan (presentation) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the structure of the cell surface membrane
2) Describe the function of various components of the cell surface membrane
3) Explain the fluid mosaic model of the membrane
Lesson plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the events that take place during DNA replication
2) Describe the formation of a new polynucleotide strand
3) Explain the semi-conservative process of DNA replication
Lesson plan and presentation with activities included to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Outline the structure of triglycerides and phospholipids - drawing condensation and hydrolysis reactions
2) Link the structure of triglycerides and phospholipids to their functional properties - exam questions with answers included in the powerpoint for peer/self-assessment
3) Accurately plan and investigate the test for the presence of lipids - information on how to test for lipids in food
This lesson plan/presentation includes all the activities (including student worksheets/mark schemes/homework tasks and assessment guidance) required to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the nature of an oxygen dissociation curve - Activity 1: to complete key definitions using a link to a video resource that will support students to complete the definitions; Activity 2: competition to be completed in groups to collect as much information as possible within a 60 second period (resource provided in the PowerPoint for printing); Activity 3: annotation of the pupil worksheet (resource provided in the PowerPoint for printing) aims to consolidate the information from Activity 2; Exam Question with Mark Scheme (provided in the PowerPoint)
2) Explain the effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the curve and the reasons why - Activity 4: identifying the % saturation of oxygen in the tissues and in the lung on a graph (resource provided in the PowerPoint for printing); Exam Question with Mark Scheme (provided in the PowerPoint); an idea for a student homework activity looks to have students discuss the factors that affect the oxygen disassociation curve (pH, CO2 concentration, exercise and temperature) is outlined (information for assessing homework is provided in the PowerPoint).
3) Explain how the properties of the haemoglobins in different organisms relate to the environment and way of life of the organism concerned - Starter task: probes questions on the structure of haemoglobin in different species then puts this into context by considering the lugworm, the llama and small organisms (mice) with a higher metabolic rate.
Complete three lessons on respiration, response to exercise and anaerobic respiration. Each lesson has fully integrated practical activities for investigative learning.
This PowerPoint created for the NEW AQA Biology specification includes information slides and pupil activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Explain why large organisms move substances around their bodies and describe the features of their transport systems (C grade)
2) Explain the circulatory systems of insects, fish and mammals (B grade)
3) Explain the relative efficiency of different circulatory systems (A grade)
All activities and the answers are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.
This Powerpoint presentation is a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives:
Describe methods of sustainable management of an ecosystem
Explain the impact of unsustainable management of ecosystems
Evaluate the methods of capture fisheries and aquaculture
Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson.
Provided is a series of different student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. All questions have a corresponding mark scheme included.
This resource is sold as a single lesson and provides an example of the content and quality of my resources for GCSE and A Level biology, many of which are sold as a much larger series of lessons.
Your feedback is much appreciated.
B2.2 Inside bacteria Year 11 Edexcel GCSE Additional Science - Biology
This lesson includes a powerpoint with activities to deliver the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the function of components a bacterial cell including chromosomal DNA, plasmid DNA, flagella and cell wall
2) Demonstrate an understanding of how changes in microscope technology have enabled us to see cells with more clarity and detail than in the past, including simple magnification calculations
Activity list
1) An illustrative starter activity to label a microscope - the worksheet for this is included in the powerpoint as a hidden slide - just print! Choose whether you will include the word bank or not.
2) Magnification calculation exercise (table 1 in powerpoint) using objective and eyepiece lens magnifications
3) Calculations of the magnification of specimens under the microscope - differentiated task with more difficult calculations using different units that must be converted.
4) Series of questions with extension question included. All answers to questions provided in the powerpoint. All questions are also provided in the worksheet with space for pupils to write answers - just print! (B2.2 Inside Bacteria ws.doc)
5) Cloze activity (provided in the powerpoint) to explain the importance of the electron microscope.
This lesson provides a powerpoint style lesson plan for introducing Carbohydrates, Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides and the practical for testing reducing sugars (Benedict's test).
It covers the following lesson objectives:
Objectives:
1) Describe how carbohydrates are constructed - pupils make simple drawings of mono - one; di - two; tri - three
2) Describe the structure of monosaccharides - spot the difference activity; drawing molecular arrangements; writing chemical formula for alpha and beta glucose
3) Describe how to carry out the Benedict’s test for reducing and non-reducing sugars - the theory for the test is simply explained with diagrams; the method for the test is explained; a summary check is given in the form of a table (answers included in the powerpoint) to see that pupils can understand the colour changes from the Benedict's test; further detailed practical instructions are provided for pupils to perform the semi-quantitative test for reducing sugars using Benedict's Solution. This is accompanied by practical questions and a table for the recording of results.
Lesson plan complete with activities (e.g practise questions and exam style questions) to achieve the following objectives:
1) Describe how monosaccharide's are linked together to form disaccharides - starter: identify two disaccharides and what monomers they are made from; mono- di- poly-saccharide recap from previous lesson (1.2 Carbohydrates - monosaccharides); step-by-step visual outline of the condensation reaction; table of disaccharides to complete; condensation and hydrolysis practice questions (worksheet - hidden slide - just print!).
2) Outline how to test for non-reducing sugars & starch - discussion point and reference back to previous lesson (1.2 Carbohydrates - monosaccharides) where practical was conducted for testing reducing sugars then hydrolysis of non-reducing sugars.
3) Explain and illustrate how a-glucose is linked together to form starch in polymerisation reactions - exam style question; overview of starch, cellulose and glycogen, practise questions on amylose and amylopectin (worksheet - hidden slide - just print!).
The lesson finishes with a self-evaluation where pupils can reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding level.
Powerpoint prepared to the Year 11 GCSE Additional Science (Biology) specification on DNA to achieve the following objectives:
1) Define what a gene is - starter task: rearrange the order of keywords;
2) Describe the structure of DNA - cloze activity on the structure of DNA (lower and higher ability choices); activity making DNA from post-it notes; quick questions which apply understanding of the structure (answers provided in the powerpoint); extension work on the genetic code, codons; longer answer questions
3) Explain the ethical issues raised about the uses of DNA technology - exam style question with model answer (extended writing piece).
Lesson plan and activities to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells - starter: guess the organelle from a series of images that make up each syllable
2) Explain the structure and function of all the different organelles that form the eukaryotic cell ultrastructure - label ultracellular structures of an animal; table of structures and functions with core and extension questions where pupils read about one organelle then teach each other; making cells using plasticine; group essay/challenge with 10-mark QWC exam question - mark scheme included
3) Summarise the differences in ultrastructure between plant, animal, fungi and algae cells - homework task to create a table to compare the similarities and differences in the organelles and structures found in plant, animal, algae and fungi
Finishes with a pupil self evaluation task where they reflect on their learning objectives and identify their corresponding grade.
This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the structure and function of haemoglobins: Activity 1: What do you already know about haemoglobin? - opportunity for group discussion and linking previous Biological Molecules topic on Proteins, differentiation included as clues are provided to help stimulate discussion; recap of proteins; Activity 2: summarise the four structural levels of proteins (answers to the activity are provided in the PowerPoint); Activity 3: watch the video and answer the question "Why is haemoglobin particularly suited to the transport of oxygen?" (answers to the activity are provided).
2) Explain the differences between haemoglobins in different organisms and the reasons for these differences: Activity 2: summarise the four structural levels of proteins (answers to the activity are provided).
3) Explain what is meant by loading and unloading of oxygen: Activity 3: as above for this activity; Activity 4: Consider the concentrations of gases and the affinity for oxygen at different regions of the body to complete the table - this task can be differentiated by giving 50/50 options, removing these options, or partially completing the table (answers to the activity are provided)
Plenary activity - multiple choice quiz (AfL).
Lesson Plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieved the following learning objectives:
1) Investigate osmosis by collecting primary evidence
2) Use data to draw conclusions
3) Evaluate methods of data collection
Differentiated tasks included. Exam question included in word.doc however formatting may be preferred by printing the relevant PowerPoint slide - answers included in the PowerPoint.
This lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the nature of vaccines and the features of an effective vaccine programme: Starter activity to correct the spelling, punctuation and grammar of a paragraph outlining the key terms, active immunity, passive immunity, natural and artificial immunity; Activity 1: link the descriptors on immunity with the correct key terms (answers provided in the PowerPoint).
2) Explain why vaccination rarely eliminates a disease: Discussion of the immune response and Activity 2: use the graph to answer the questions; Activity 3: Use the information in the table to compare the use of different vaccines (differentiation included with a challenge task to discuss how an organisation funding research might influence the outcome of that research without dishonestly altering the findings (answers provided in the PowerPoint); Activity 4: Use the information in the diagram to explain how herd immunity protects us against disease; Activity 5:
define primary and secondary vaccination rings and explain how ring vaccination prevents the spread of disease.
3) Discuss the ethical issues associated with vaccination programmes with reference to the MMR vaccine programme - information slides on Should we vaccinate? The MMR controversy , The media's role in the MMR controversy, Activity 6: Independent learning task: nhs article and video - Vote: Would you give your child the MMR vaccine? Give reasoning for your answer; Activity 7: Exam style question - Evaluate the ethics of using vaccines [6 marks] (mark scheme included in the PowerPoint.
Plenary: short answer exam question - identify the four different types of immunity.
This PowerPoint includes all the activities (in one file) required to achieve the following learning objectives:
1) Describe the appearance of the heart and its associated blood vessels (C grade)
2) Explain why the heart is made up of two adjacent pumps (B grade)
3) Explain how the structure of the heart is related to its functions (A/A* grade)
All activities and the answers are included and fully integrated into the PowerPoint.
Bundle of six GCSE Biology lessons with fun, engaging and interactive activities including:
5.5 Preventing infections
5.6 Viral diseases
5.7 Bacterial diseases
5.8 Diseases caused by fungi and protists
5.10 More about plant disease (Biology only - aka Triple Science)
5.11 Plant disease responses (Biology only - aka Triple Science)
Complete set of crosswords for the whole chapter on communicable disease.