UK Curriculum · Year 12 Biology · AS-Level (AQA)

Year 12 Biology Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 12 AS-Level Biology scheme of work following the AQA specification. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week, covering biological molecules, cells, organisms exchange substances with their environment, genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms.

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Year 12 Biology learning map

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1 day/week · steady pace2–3 days/week · guided practice
September · Biological Molecules

Year 12 Biology — September Lesson Plan

AS-Level Biology (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 1: Monomers and polymersBiological Molecules 1: Monomers and polymersBiological Molecules 1: Monomers and polymers 2: Carbohydrates
September 2nd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 2: CarbohydratesBiological Molecules 2: CarbohydratesBiological Molecules 3: Lipids
September 3rd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 3: LipidsBiological Molecules 3: LipidsBiological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & Quiz
September 4th week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules Applied Practice Task
October · Biological Molecules

Year 12 Biology — October Lesson Plan

AS-Level Biology (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 1: Proteins: general propertiesBiological Molecules 1: Proteins: general propertiesBiological Molecules 1: Proteins: general properties 2: Enzymes
October 2nd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 2: EnzymesBiological Molecules 2: EnzymesBiological Molecules 3: Structure of DNA and RNA
October 3rd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 3: Structure of DNA and RNABiological Molecules 3: Structure of DNA and RNABiological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & Quiz
October 4th week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules Applied Practice Task
November · Biological Molecules

Year 12 Biology — November Lesson Plan

AS-Level Biology (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 1: DNA replicationBiological Molecules 1: DNA replicationBiological Molecules 1: DNA replication 2: ATP
November 2nd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 2: ATPBiological Molecules 2: ATPBiological Molecules 3: Water
November 3rd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 3: WaterBiological Molecules 3: WaterBiological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & Quiz
November 4th week
(Science)		Biological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules Applied Practice Task
December · Biological Molecules & Cells

Year 12 Biology — December Lesson Plan

AS-Level Biology (AQA)
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Science)		Biological Molecules & Cells 1: Inorganic ionsBiological Molecules & Cells 1: Inorganic ionsBiological Molecules & Cells 1: Inorganic ions 2: Structure of eukaryotic cells
December 2nd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules & Cells 2: Structure of eukaryotic cellsBiological Molecules & Cells 2: Structure of eukaryotic cellsBiological Molecules & Cells 3: Structure of prokaryotic cells and of viruses
December 3rd week
(Science)		Biological Molecules & Cells 3: Structure of prokaryotic cells and of virusesBiological Molecules & Cells 3: Structure of prokaryotic cells and of virusesBiological Molecules & Cells 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & Quiz
December 4th week
(Science)		Biological Molecules & Cells 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules & Cells 4: Concept Review 5: Lab Activity & QuizBiological Molecules & Cells Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Recall and connect

Open with prerequisite questions that connect the week’s topic to earlier AS and A-Level content.

25 minutes

Explain and apply

Develop the theory, then apply it to data analysis, calculations and extended-response questions.

10 minutes

Check for mastery

Finish with an exam-style question that shows progress towards top-grade answers.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 12 Biology

Concept lessons

Focused lessons on each AS and A-Level specification topic.

Exam practice

A-Level style questions, timed tasks and past-paper practice matched to the plan.

Practical skills

Required practical activities, data handling and practical endorsement skills.

Progress notes

Detailed feedback on answers and exam technique, with clear next steps.

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