AQA GCSE Combined Science 8464 / Biology 8461 All required practical activities (1-10) Microscopy Microbiology Osmosis Enzymes Food tests Photosynthesis Reaction time Plant responses Field investigations Decay

AQA GCSE Combined Science 8464 / Biology 8461 Starter: Mind map of what things affect photosynthesis. Ask students to consider what would happen to a plant if we: put it in the fridge; removed CO2; put it in a cupboard; removed chlorophyll from the leaves. Main activity: Show students the equipment and how this works. Set a hypothesis for temperature and light intensity. Get pupils to identify the variables and write a method (design in groups, and experiment to investigate one of these factors. Carry out the investigation into light intensity for at least one temperature (practice). Plenary: Discuss how the rate of photosynthesis could be measured and consider different methods.

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H020/H420. 4.1.1 Transport in Animals b) Transmission of animal and plant communicable pathogens Includes: - Powerpoint lesson - Exam-style questions - Exam-style mark scheme

AQA GCSE Combined Science 8464 / Biology 8461 4.5.3.3 Hormones in human reproduction (Includes alternative resources if needed) Starter: Students could annotate bodies of girl and a boy with the changes that occur during puberty Main: Watch BBC video clip about puberty. Describe the changes that occur in boys and girls during puberty and discuss what causes these changes. Watch BBC video clips of ovulation and the menstrual cycle. Discuss how hormones control the changes seen. Use a month calendar page to colour code days according to hormone levels (make a flickbook to show changes) Use a model, eg diagram, chart, animation etc to show the names, sites of production and effects of FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle. HT will require more detail.

AQA GCSE Biology 4.5 Homeostasis and Response 4.5.3 Hormonal Coordination in Humans 4.5.3.2 Diabetes Powerpoint, worksheets, answers, activities and assessments Differentiation by task, outcome and resource. 2 hour lesson, student use of device recommended.

AQA GCSE Chemistry 4.1 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 4.1.2 The Periodic Table 4.1.2.3 Metals and Non-metals, 4.1.2.4 Group 0 and 4.1.2.5 Group 1 Includes: Powerpoint, worksheets, answers, activities and assessments Differentiation by task, outcome and resource. 2 hour lesson, student use of device recommended.

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H020/H420. 3.1.2 Transport in Animals Assessment for the whole unit Includes: - Two practice assessments - Two corresponding mark schemes

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H420. 5.1.5 Plant and Animal Responses Includes: -Animal responses test with mark scheme -Plant responses test with mark scheme

Follows the new OCR (2015) A-level Biology A Specification 5.1.5 Plant and Animal Responses l) Muscles and movement (i) the structure of mammalian muscle and the mechanism of muscular contraction (ii) the examination of stained sections or photomicrographs of skeletal muscle This resource should be taught over 3 lessons. Includes: Powerpoint, animations to ease understanding, timed questions, hand outs and worksheets.

AQA GCSE Biology 4.3 Infection and Response 4.3.1 Communicable Diseases 4.3.1.7 Vaccination and 4.3.1.8 Antibiotics and Painkillers Includes: Powerpoint, worksheets, answers, activities and assessments Differentiation by task, outcome and resource. 2 hour lesson, student use of device recommended.

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H020/H420. 3.1.3 Transport in Animals b) ii) the examination and drawing of stained sections of plant tissue to show the distribution of xylem and phloem (iii) the dissection of stems, both longitudinally and transversely, and their examination to demonstrate the position and structure of xylem vessels Includes: - Microscopes images activity - Structures of xylem and phloem

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H420. 5.1.5 Plant and Animal Responses d) the experimental evidence for the role of gibberellin in the control of stem elongation and seed germination Includes: - ONE worksheet with answers (Set this as homework as you teach plant hormones) - No powerpoint

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H020/H420. 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces b) the features of an efficient exchange surface c) the structures and functions of the components of the mammalian gaseous exchange system Includes: - One powerpoint - One exam questions and answers worksheet

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H420. 5.2.1 Photosynthesis g) i) factors affecting photosynthesis  ii) practical investigations into factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis. Includes: -One PowerPoint *Exam style questions at the end with answers -One practical investigation with questions and answers (for homework)

Follows the new OCR GCE A-level Biology A Specification H420. 5.2.2 Respiration i) i) the process of anaerobic respiration in eukaryotes ii) practical investigations into respiration rates in yeast, under aerobic and anaerobic conditions Includes: -One fully animated PowerPoint *AfL activities *Exam-style questions and answers - Practical investigation homework with answers

AQA GCSE Biology 4.1 Cell Biology 4.1.2 Cell Division *4.1.2.1 Cell Chromosomes *4.1.2.2 Mitosis and the Cell Cycle Includes: Powerpoint, worksheets and activities 2 hour lesson, student use of device recommended.