I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content. I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do both sheets on one side of A3. Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box. The podcast is about 26 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour lesson time or homework This covers: The need for communication systems in multicellular organisms The communication btween cells by cell signalling The primciples of homeostasis Temperature control in endotherms and ectotherm More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.

I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the OCR A level Biology content. I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet. Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box. The podcast is about 46 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (88 pages)I give students for you to adapt if you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. It is suitable to print as an A4 booklet. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation Lessons include: Excretion - including lots of recap of previous topics The liver Ornithine cycle and deamination Detoxification The kidney The nephron osmoregulation Kidney dissection and histology Kidney failure Medical diagnosis revision - revision grid, specifically recorded podcast and revision activity sheet I study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 on the way

This resource is 2x A4 pages of revision activities for the 5.1.3 Neuronal communication topic. Top features include: QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR QR code to questions on Seneca checks key terminology Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer. Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards. Answers included All other topics available.

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (56 pages) I give to students as a printed A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation. Lessons include: Sensory receptors including the Pacinian corpuscle Types of neurone Generation of the resting potential Generating an action potential Refractory period Synapses Neurotransmitters and drugs Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 available and more on the way

This resource is 2 A4 pages of revision activities for the 5.1.4 Hormonal communication topic. Top features include: QR code for useful videos QR code to questions on Seneca checks key terminology Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer. Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards Answers included All other topics available.

I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the OCR A level Biology content. I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet. Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box. The podcast is about 32 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.

For the OCR A level biology specification. I have included the handout (52 pages) I give to students as a printed A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation. Lessons include: Hormonal communication The adrenal glands The pancreas Regulating blood sugar Diabetes Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes (enough for 2-3 hours) I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback - more module 5 available and more on the way