For the new OCR specification 12-14 lessons depending on pace. A tricky unit of work to navigate through - I have chosen to do it in the order below, you may wish to teach in a different order! I have also included the hand out that I print for students to annotate during lessons 1. Development of DNA sequencing - timeline with Ted talks James Watson 1b. ( optional 2 hr documentary BBC horizon The race for the double helix 2. Gel electrophoresis and Sanger method 3. PCR, advantages and applications 4. DNA profiling and its uses including DNA probes 5a. Human Genome Project - comparing the DNA of individuals of the same species and different species link to 4.2.2 5b. Predicting amino acid sequences and epidemiology link to 2.1.3 6. Synthetic biology uses and examples. incl. Tedx ' The dark side of the double helix' 7. Principles of genetic engineering 8. Techniques of Genetic engineering 9. Genetic modification and ethics 10. Gene therapy (somatic and germ line)

For the new OCR A level biology specificaiton. I have included the handout I give students for you to adapt if you wish. It is not necessary to do all of the PAGs depending on what you have already done throughout the course. 1a. Natural clones 1b. PAG 4 Stem dissection 2. micropropagation 3. Cauliflower cloning (SAPS) 4.Cloning in animals 5. Biotechnological processes (includes the info cards) 6.Aseptic technique 7. PAG 7.1 – The effect of antibiotics on microbial growth (OCR worksheets) 8.PAG 7.2  Dilution plating to determine microbial density in liquid culture (OCR worksheets) 9. Growth curves 10.immobilised enzymes 11. Industrial uses of immobilised enzymes The PAGS used are available for free on the OCR website or SAPS (link given).

New OCR A level biology course. A power point with 11 -13 lessons depending on pace A separate power point has a hand out that I print as an A4 booklet and give my students to annotate diagrams and complete summary questions as we go. This is the order that I taught the content. 1. Types of pathogen 2. Transmission between animals 3. Primary defence (optional PAG1 for an extra lesson here) 4. T Lymphocytes 5. B lymphocytes 6. Primary and secondary response 7. Antibodies 8. Passive and active immunity 9. Antibiotics 10. Transmission between plants and plant defence (could be 2 lessons) 11 Revision

These can either be pinned up around the room for students to find the information from or used by individual groups as a starting point for research or modelling specialised cells

For the new OCR specification 6.1.1 Cellular control lessons Also included is a hand out that I give to students to annotate diagrams and write notes in. I also have a revision grid made using the spec for this topic with QR codes with additional MCQs, Seneca, YouTube and activities My teaching order is: 1. Mutations 2. Review of transcription and Transcription factors 3. The Lac operon, introns and exons 4. Review of translation and cAMP 5. Body Plans 6. Apoptosis 7. Recap of mitosis and the cell cycle 8. Revision Questions refer to the Oxford textbook recommended by OCR edited by Anne Fullick some CGP diagrams and pearson Qs used.

A factual presentation about cancer. This lesson was actually given to a year 12 BTEC class but would be suitable for KS4

there are 2 different types of diagram to choose from for students to label. Have used with both KS3 and A level

For the new OCR A level biology specification Includes the workbook I print for students 1. Biotic and abiotic factors 2. Biomass transfer through ecosystems 3. Nitrogen cycle 4. Carbon cycle 5. Primary succession 6. Recap sampling methods, species evenness and richness and Simpson’s index 7. PAG - Sampling

Made for the new OCR A level Biology specification. I have included my hand out and the activity sheets for the student presentations. 1. Factors affecting population size 2. interactions between populations 3. Conservation, preservation and sustainability 4. Management of environmental resources (students prepare 20 minute lessons) 5. 3 x 20 minute lessons 6. 3 x 20 minute lessons 7. 1 x 20 minute lessons and consolidation

In an effort to reduce marking I have put together these checkpoints for the B1-4 Trilogy topics. (can also be used for triple Biology.) I use them as starters or plenaries. B1 Cell biology B2 Organisation B3 Infection and response B4 Bioenergetics Students complete TG, an effort grade, a student comment for how they are getting on or any questions and a 'science specific target'. I usually get these printed on coloured paper to make them stand out, in the power point, they are clear to allow you to do this.

Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification. This resource contains 1 slide of activities, tailored to the specification. Top ways to use this resource: • Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching • Set as homework • Revision lessons for tests and exams • Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning. All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.

Introducing cell parts and cheek cells practical

This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple Science Biology Included are 18 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units. Student booklet included with space for notes and exam questions this is 60 pages with 2 lined pages in the back for flexibility. 1. DNA and the genome 2. DNA structure 3. Reproduction and meiosis 4. Sexual and asexual reproduction 5. Genetic inheritance 6. Inherited disorders 7. Mendel and the understanding of genetics 8. Variation 9. Evolution and extinction 10. The Theory of Evolution and fossils 11. Speciation 12. Selective breeding 13. Genetic engineering 14. Cloning 15. Resistant bacteria 16. Classification 17. Summary lesson 18. Podcast activity Feedback really appreciated :-)

Here is a lesson ppt and a load of fact sheets that I have found or made. These along with the adverts were laminated and used during a revision session

powerpoint, sort cards and a body changes table as an optional hand out

Lesson and revision aids the picture cards were printed and laminated for students to match the disease with the transition method and compliment the word cards. these were made for the edexcel syllabus