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Biology A - H020, H420 (from 2015)

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Planning and teaching

  • A Level

  • AS Level

Changes for 2021

  • Practical activities support guide This guide provides support on how our Practical Activity Group (PAG) suggested activities can be adjusted by centres and revision support for Module 1 Practical Skills. PDF 697KB
  • Your guide to the changes for 2021 PDF 79KB

Planning

  • Support highlights A comprehensive collection of resources to help you quickly get up to speed in the classroom and support your students in preparing for exams. These materials will focus your teaching on individual abilities of students, help determine their capabilities and above all save you time. PDF 1MB
  • Co-teaching guide This guide gives advice on co-teaching AS and A Level and includes a suggested planner. PDF 559KB

Delivery guides

Delivery guides (PDF)

  • Cell structure 2.1.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach cell structure by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 580KB
  • Biological molecules 2.1.2 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach biological molecules by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 468KB
  • Nucleotides and nucleic acids 2.1.3 - This guide will help teachers plan for, and teach about, nucleotides and nucleic acids by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 1MB
  • Enzymes 2.1.4 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach enzymes by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 317KB
  • Biological membranes 2.1.5 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach biological membranes by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 2MB
  • Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation 2.1.6 - This guide will help teachers plan for, and teach about, cell division by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 340KB
  • Exchange surfaces 3.1.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach exchange surfaces by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 343KB
  • Transport in animals 3.1.2 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach transport in animals by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 330KB
  • Transport in plants 3.1.3 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach transport in plants giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 392KB
  • Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system 4.1.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach the topic of communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 1MB
  • Biodiversity 4.2.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach biodiversity by giving guidance on key concepts and suggested classroom activities. PDF 328KB
  • Classification and evolution 4.2.2 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach classification and evolution by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 336KB
  • Manipulating genomes 6.1.3 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach manipulating genomes by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 351KB

Delivery guides (online)

  • Module 2: Foundations in biology
  • Module 3: Exchange and transport
  • Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease
  • Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy
  • Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems

Schemes of work

  • Scheme of work This guide contains suggested timings for teaching the specification topics, links to relevant delivery guides, and other useful guidance to support scheme of work planning. DOC 606KB
  • Scheme of Work support Help for producing an A Level Biology Scheme of Work with learning outcomes, indicative teaching time and an example from OCR’s Scheme of Work Builder. DOC 633KB
  • Build scheme of work

Teaching activities

Multiple choice topic quizzes

  • Digital MCQ quiz - Instructions Instructions for using the digital versions of the multiple choice topic quizzes. PDF 297KB
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Biodiversity These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Cells These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Communicable diseases and the immune system These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Communication and homeostasis These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Ecosystems, population and sustainability These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Enzymes These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Homeostasis and excretion These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Neuronal communication These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Photosynthesis These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Transport in animals These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Transport in plants These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Biochemistry 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of biochemistry. DOC 655KB
  • Biochemistry continued A further 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of biochemistry. DOC 645KB
  • Biological membranes 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of biological membranes. DOC 881KB
  • Cardiovascular system 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of the cardiovascular system. DOC 908KB
  • Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation. DOCX 545KB
  • Cells 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of the cells. DOC 1MB
  • Classification and evolution 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of classification and evolution. DOCX 452KB 12 days ago
  • Cloning and biotechnology 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of cloning and biotechnology. DOCX 669KB
  • Communication and homeostasis 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of communication and homeostasis. DOCX 1011KB
  • Ecosystems 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of ecosystems. DOCX 869KB
  • Enzymes 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of enzymes. DOC 896KB
  • Exchange surfaces 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of exchange surfaces. DOC 620KB
  • Genetics and evolution 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of genetics and evolution. DOCX 895KB
  • Nucleic acids 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of the nucleic acids. DOC 2MB
  • Photosynthesis 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of photosynthesis. DOCX 992KB
  • Respiration 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of respiration. DOCX 1MB

Evolution

  • Bear island - The jelly bear evolution game This game helps students to understand the impacts of evolutionary pressures. PDF 6MB

Cell division

  • Cell division activity This teaching activity focuses on the topic of cell division. DOCX 327KB
  • Cell division activity teacher instructions  This document gives teachers additional background information for the cell division activity. PDF 301KB

Genomes

  • Genetically modified organisms dating game This teaching activity focuses on the topic of genetic modification. DOC 154KB
  • Genetically modified organisms dating game cards Game cards for the teaching activity on the topic of genetic modification. DOCX 6MB
  • Genetically modified organisms dating game teacher instructions This document gives teachers additional background information for the teaching activity on genetic modification. PDF 3MB

Ethics

  • Hoop jump activity 1 This teaching activity focuses on the topic of ethical implications of applications of biology. DOCX 153KB
  • Hoop jump activity 2 This teaching activity focuses on the topic of ethical implications of applications of biology. DOCX 147KB
  • Hoop jump activity 3 This teaching activity focuses on the topic of ethical implications of applications of biology. DOCX 151KB
  • Hoop jump teacher instructions This document gives teachers additional background information for the teaching activity on ethical implications of applications of biology. PDF 194KB

Biological molecules

  • Jelly mods activity - key terms for the bingo caller Definitions of key terms for the bingo caller to use as part of the jelly mods activities. DOC 287KB
  • Jelly mods activity - Molecules Molecular diagrams for use with the jelly mods activities. DOC 4MB
  • Jelly mods activity - Student information sheet Information sheet on carbohydrates to accompany the jelly mods activities. DOC 173KB
  • Jelly mods activity - Teacher instructions This document gives instructions for the jelly mods lesson element, which contains building biological molecules activities. DOC 775KB

Photosynthesis

  • The Hill Reaction This teaching activity focuses on the topic of photosynthesis. DOCX 263KB
  • The Hill Reaction teacher instructions This document gives teachers additional background information for the 'Hill reaction' activity. PDF 107KB
  • Language of measurement in context - Biology

    The purpose of this exemplar investigation is to illustrate the use of the language of measurement terms in the context. DOC 751KB

Topic exploration packs

  • Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange This pack provides teacher guidance about a range of potential approaches for delivery of the topic 'Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange in bony fish and insects'. PDF 885KB
  • Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange student sheets These student sheets accompany the topic exploration pack on 'Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange'. DOC 135KB
  • Oxygen dissociation curves This pack contains teacher guidance and engaging student activities on the topic of oxygen dissociation curves. DOC 3MB

Teacher guides

  • Skills guides

Transition guides

  • Cell division checkpoint task Designed to help teachers assess students' current knowledge level, this is designed to be used with the KS4-KS5 transition guide. DOCX 809KB
  • Cell division checkpoint teacher instructions This document gives teachers additional background information for the cell division checkpoint task. PDF 772KB
  • Cell division KS4-KS5 Focusing on the topic of cell division, this guide looks at the transition from KS4 to KS5 curriculum PDF 521KB

Practical activities

  • Practical activities support guide This guide provides support on how our Practical Activity Group (PAG) suggested activities can be adjusted by centres and revision support for Module 1 Practical Skills. PDF 697KB
  • Microscale gel electrophoresis A simple, low-cost practical activity to demonstrate gel electrophoresis. DOCX 169KB
  • PAG 01 - Microscopy ZIP 479KB
  • PAG 02 - Dissection ZIP 351KB 11 days ago
  • PAG 03 - Sampling techniques ZIP 242KB
  • PAG 03 - Sampling techniques (ZIP) interchange login required
  • PAG 04 - Rates of enzyme controlled reactions ZIP 440KB
  • PAG 05 - Colorimeter or potometer ZIP 463KB
  • PAG 06 - Chromatography or electrophoresis ZIP 566KB
  • PAG 06 - Chromatography or electrophoresis (ZIP) interchange login required
  • PAG 07 - Microbiological techniques ZIP 844KB
  • PAG 08 - Transport in and out of cells ZIP 336KB
  • PAG 09 - Qualitative testing ZIP 471KB
  • PAG 10 - Investigation using a data logger or computer modelling ZIP 294KB
  • PAG 11 - Investigation into the measurement of plant or animal responses ZIP 406KB
  • PAG 12 - Research skills ZIP 305KB

Handbooks

  • Biology drawing skills handbook This guide will support students in developing their biological drawing skills. PDF 2MB
  • Biology mathematical skills handbook This mathematical skills handbook is designed to accompany the OCR AS and A Level specifications in Biology A and Biology B (Advancing Biology) for teaching from September 2015. PDF 6MB
  • Biology practical skills handbook This practical skills handbook is designed to accompany the OCR AS and A Level specifications in Biology A and Biology B (Advancing Biology) for teaching from September 2015. PDF 1008KB
  • Graphs, tables and drawings: student checklists Checklists for students to track their own understanding of creating graphs, tables and drawings. DOC 209KB
  • Mathematical skills statistics booklet This booklet can be used to help develop statistical analysis skills as an integrated part of AS and A Level Biology. DOC 713KB

Promoting your subject

  • Biology A factsheet This fact sheet can be used at open/options evenings to give students and parents an insight to the qualification. PDF 542KB
  • Biology A poster A poster for your laboratory or classroom wall, emphasising key words from the learning outcomes in the specification. PDF 971KB
  • Women in science A3 posters and desktop wallpapers, presenting the work of prominent female scientists and how this work links to the content in our specifications. You and your students can relate the achievements of these scientists to the work you do in the classroom. ZIP 9MB

Changes for 2021

  • Your guide to the changes for 2021 PDF 76KB

Planning

  • Co-teaching guide This guide gives advice on co-teaching AS and A Level and includes a suggested planner. PDF 559KB

Delivery guides

Delivery guides (PDF)

  • Cell structure 2.1.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach cell structure by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 580KB
  • Biological molecules 2.1.2 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach biological molecules by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 468KB
  • Nucleotides and nucleic acids 2.1.3 - This guide will help teachers plan for, and teach about, nucleotides and nucleic acids by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 1MB
  • Enzymes 2.1.4 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach enzymes by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 317KB
  • Biological membranes 2.1.5 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach biological membranes by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 2MB
  • Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation 2.1.6 - This guide will help teachers plan for, and teach about, cell division by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 340KB
  • Exchange surfaces 3.1.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach exchange surfaces by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 343KB
  • Transport in animals 3.1.2 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach transport in animals by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 330KB
  • Transport in plants 3.1.3 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach transport in plants giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 392KB
  • Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system 4.1.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach the topic of communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 1MB
  • Biodiversity 4.2.1 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach biodiversity by giving guidance on key concepts and suggested classroom activities. PDF 328KB
  • Classification and evolution 4.2.2 - This guide will help teachers plan for and teach classification and evolution by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 336KB

Delivery guides (online)

  • Module 2: Foundations in biology
  • Module 3: Exchange and transport
  • Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease

Schemes of work

  • Scheme of work This guide contains suggested timings for teaching the specification topics, links to relevant delivery guides, and other useful guidance to support scheme of work planning. DOC 606KB
  • Build scheme of work

Teaching activities

Multiple choice topic quizzes

  • Digital MCQ quiz - Instructions Instructions for using the digital versions of the multiple choice topic quizzes. PDF 297KB
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Biodiversity These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Cells These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Communicable diseases and the immune system These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Communication and homeostasis These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Ecosystems, population and sustainability These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Enzymes These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Homeostasis and excretion These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Neuronal communication These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Photosynthesis These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Transport in animals These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Digital MCQ quiz - Transport in plants These are digital versions of our Multiple choice topic quizzes. They are self-marking and provide feedback on the different distractor options for both incorrect and correct answers. Please read our Multiple choice topic quizzes – Digital version instructions for details on how to use these most effectively.
  • Biochemistry 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of biochemistry. DOC 655KB
  • Biochemistry continued A further 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of biochemistry. DOC 645KB
  • Biological membranes 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of biological membranes. DOC 881KB
  • Cardiovascular system 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of the cardiovascular system. DOC 908KB
  • Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation. DOCX 545KB
  • Cells 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of the cells. DOC 1MB
  • Classification and evolution 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of classification and evolution. DOCX 452KB 12 days ago
  • Enzymes 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of enzymes. DOC 896KB
  • Exchange surfaces 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of exchange surfaces. DOC 620KB
  • Nucleic acids 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) on the theme of the nucleic acids. DOC 2MB

Evolution

  • Bear island - The jelly bear evolution game This game helps students to understand the impacts of evolutionary pressures. PDF 6MB

Cell division

  • Cell division activity This teaching activity focuses on the topic of cell division. DOCX 327KB
  • Cell division activity teacher instructions  This document gives teachers additional background information for the cell division activity. PDF 301KB

Ethics

  • Hoop jump activity 1 This teaching activity focuses on the topic of ethical implications of applications of biology. DOCX 153KB
  • Hoop jump activity 2 This teaching activity focuses on the topic of ethical implications of applications of biology. DOCX 147KB
  • Hoop jump activity 3 This teaching activity focuses on the topic of ethical implications of applications of biology. DOCX 151KB
  • Hoop jump teacher instructions This document gives teachers additional background information for the teaching activity on ethical implications of applications of biology. PDF 194KB

Biological molecules

  • Jelly mods activity - key terms for the bingo caller Definitions of key terms for the bingo caller to use as part of the jelly mods activities. DOC 287KB
  • Jelly mods activity - Molecules Molecular diagrams for use with the jelly mods activities. DOC 4MB
  • Jelly mods activity - Student information sheet Information sheet on carbohydrates to accompany the jelly mods activities. DOC 173KB
  • Jelly mods activity - Teacher instructions This document gives instructions for the jelly mods lesson element, which contains building biological molecules activities. DOC 775KB
  • Language of measurement in context - Biology

    The purpose of this exemplar investigation is to illustrate the use of the language of measurement terms in the context. DOC 751KB

Topic exploration packs

  • Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange This pack provides teacher guidance about a range of potential approaches for delivery of the topic 'Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange in bony fish and insects'. PDF 885KB
  • Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange student sheets These student sheets accompany the topic exploration pack on 'Mechanisms of ventilation and gaseous exchange'. DOC 135KB

Teacher guides

  • Skills guides

Practical activities

  • Microscale gel electrophoresis A simple, low-cost practical activity to demonstrate gel electrophoresis. DOCX 169KB
  • PAG 01 - Microscopy ZIP 479KB
  • PAG 02 - Dissection ZIP 351KB 11 days ago
  • PAG 03 - Sampling techniques ZIP 242KB
  • PAG 03 - Sampling techniques (ZIP) interchange login required
  • PAG 04 - Rates of enzyme controlled reactions ZIP 440KB
  • PAG 05 - Colorimeter or potometer ZIP 463KB
  • PAG 06 - Chromatography or electrophoresis ZIP 566KB
  • PAG 06 - Chromatography or electrophoresis (ZIP) interchange login required
  • PAG 07 - Microbiological techniques ZIP 844KB
  • PAG 08 - Transport in and out of cells ZIP 336KB
  • PAG 09 - Qualitative testing ZIP 471KB
  • PAG 10 - Investigation using a data logger or computer modelling ZIP 294KB
  • PAG 11 - Investigation into the measurement of plant or animal responses ZIP 406KB
  • PAG 12 - Research skills ZIP 305KB

Handbooks

  • Biology drawing skills handbook This guide will support students in developing their biological drawing skills. PDF 2MB
  • Biology mathematical skills handbook This mathematical skills handbook is designed to accompany the OCR AS and A Level specifications in Biology A and Biology B (Advancing Biology) for teaching from September 2015. PDF 6MB
  • Biology practical skills handbook This practical skills handbook is designed to accompany the OCR AS and A Level specifications in Biology A and Biology B (Advancing Biology) for teaching from September 2015. PDF 1008KB
  • Graphs, tables and drawings: student checklists Checklists for students to track their own understanding of creating graphs, tables and drawings. DOC 209KB
  • Mathematical skills statistics booklet This booklet can be used to help develop statistical analysis skills as an integrated part of AS and A Level Biology. DOC 713KB

Promoting your subject

  • Women in science A3 posters and desktop wallpapers, presenting the work of prominent female scientists and how this work links to the content in our specifications. You and your students can relate the achievements of these scientists to the work you do in the classroom. ZIP 9MB
  • Delivery guides

    Find guidance on key concepts and creative approaches to delivery with activities in our delivery guides.

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  • Scheme of work builder

    Create and export your own schemes of work based on specification statements and our new teaching and learning resources.

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