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TES Recommended GOLD AUTHOR with 23 years experience as a Secondary School science teacher specializing in Biology at an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ High School and as a private tutor. Fully qualified to teach KS3/4 Science, KS4 Triple Science, KS5 Biology & Applied Science and OCR accredited in A2/A level Applied Science and I am in the top 25 teachers of Applied Science in the country or the equivalent of the top 10% nationally at A and top 25% nationally at AS Level.

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TES Recommended GOLD AUTHOR with 23 years experience as a Secondary School science teacher specializing in Biology at an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ High School and as a private tutor. Fully qualified to teach KS3/4 Science, KS4 Triple Science, KS5 Biology & Applied Science and OCR accredited in A2/A level Applied Science and I am in the top 25 teachers of Applied Science in the country or the equivalent of the top 10% nationally at A and top 25% nationally at AS Level.
GCSE AQA Biology - Menstrual cycle, hormones & fertility ppt & w/sheets
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GCSE AQA Biology - Menstrual cycle, hormones & fertility ppt & w/sheets

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This power point covers the syllabus for the menstrual cycle and fertility. It covers, hormones, menstrual cycle stages (including the 4 main hormones) and slides covering how we can increase and decrease fertility. Includes worksheets to help consolidate information. Can be used as a starter, plenary or set as a home work or test. Can even use for revision
New GCSE AQA Biology 4.1.2 Cell division power point
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New GCSE AQA Biology 4.1.2 Cell division power point

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This is a 16 slide power point to cover the new AQA Biology syllabus (for 1018 exams). 4.1.2.1. Chromosomes (DNA, chromosomes, genes) 4.1.2.2. Mitosis and cell cycle (including stages and calculations) 4.1.2.3 Stem cells (adult , embryonic and plant) Covers the new syllabus for both combined and separates. Hope it will save some people some prep time. Hope you like it, pls leave feedback if you do.
BUNDLE OF 20 FUN QUIZZES
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BUNDLE OF 20 FUN QUIZZES

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Bundle of 20 quizzes which I used in Form time for team building and just for a fun activity. They do not have to be used in form time they can be used for end of term activities or just in class for fun. The topics range from random to space, geography, physics, biology, science , chocolate and cars. All questions are made up of weird facts they probably wont know but are really fun. My students loved them and we kept score all term and prizes at the end for the teams who got the highest marks.
OCR AS Biology - Organisms that cause Disease
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OCR AS Biology - Organisms that cause Disease

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A 12 slide presentation of AS Biology specification relating to Organisms that cause disease. Slides include differences in words (Health, disease and pathogens), parasites, transmission of disease, malaria, HIV(aids), TB and a task for the students to complete at the end of the presentation. It includes scientific words and diagrams which are easy to follow. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Size & Surface Area
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New AQA AS Biology - Size & Surface Area

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This is a ppt covering the New AQA AS Biology syllabus covering Size and surface area. It has easy to follow scientific text, diagrams and pictures to help students understand how to work out surface area to volume rations., examples using real animals, heat exchange and finishing with behavioural and physiological adaptations. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE Biology - Variation & Variation Graphs
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GCSE Biology - Variation & Variation Graphs

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This 10 slide powerpoint explains what variation is , what is meant by continuous and discontinuous and examples of the factors involved, finishing with the type of graphs students are expected to recognise and be able to produce and explain.
GCSE - Blood and Blood Vessels
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GCSE - Blood and Blood Vessels

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This is a power point and 4 accompanying work sheets which cover the GCSE Biology syllabus for Blood and Blood Vessels. It covers blood components (white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and plasma). then looks at arteries, veins and capillaries followed by heart structure, stents, coronary heart disease, cholesterol, artificial hearts and blood groups (antigens). Thank you for looking at my resources. Please leave feedback and follow me if you think other science resources I compile could be beneficial to you.
GCSE Biology - DNA, DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis
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GCSE Biology - DNA, DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis

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This is a 12 slide power point for the GCSE Biology syllabus. It was made for Higher tier and Triple Science students. The slides include: DNA structure, chromosomes, genes, bases, genes, alleles, ribosomes, DNA replication and protein synthesis. Thank you for looking at my resources. If you like them please leave feedback.
KS3/4 Smoking Powerpoint Presentation
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KS3/4 Smoking Powerpoint Presentation

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This power point is a nice introduction to the OCR Gateway Drugs unit about the effects of smoking on the body. It shows the carcinogens found in cigarettes and how they affect the body. Gruesome pictures will make the students think about the problems - beware squeamish students.
GCSE Cloning ppt
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GCSE Cloning ppt

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This is a 10 slide power point covering the basics about cloning and cloning methods. I have used it as a starting point with high ability groups and as a class presentation for foundation students. It covers: asexual reproduction, mitosis, plant cloning, animal cloning, dolly the sheep, advantages and disadvantages of different types of cloning. and finishes asking class to discuss the ethics of human cloning. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GSCE Respiration PPT
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GSCE Respiration PPT

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This is a 9 slide power point on Respiration. I use this with my Foundation & GCSE Double award class as a class presentation and as a starter for my Triple Group. With Triple groups you will only need to include the chemical equation for respiration and go into more detail with respect to ATP, which is not required for double award. It includes aerobic and anaerobic respiration, differences between the two, the word equations, release of energy (ATP), oxygen debt and RQ quotient. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
AS BIOLOGY - Nucleic Acids
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AS BIOLOGY - Nucleic Acids

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This is a 9 slide presentation for AS Biology on the differences between DNA and RNA, links needed for protein synthesis (transcription & translation) and finishing with DNA replication. and the experiments using N15. I made this for an overview for my students studying OCR AS Biology syllabus, but would be helpful for AQA. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE Biology - Intensive and Organic farming ppt (Foundation)
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GCSE Biology - Intensive and Organic farming ppt (Foundation)

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GCSE Biology farming power point specifically aimed at foundation students. Easy to read and understand text, colourful diagrams and pictures to cover all aspects of the farming part of the syllabus. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
KS3 or GCSE(SEN / Foundation) Biology - Food Tests ppt & Worksheets
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KS3 or GCSE(SEN / Foundation) Biology - Food Tests ppt & Worksheets

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This ppt covers the main food groups, and the tests required to test for proteins, fats, starch and sugars. There are excellent sheets especially for KS3 students or GCSE SEN/Foundation students. They are fill in the gaps, draw diagrams and enter results. The sheets follow the ppt and can be used with or without the presentation. I have used them with KS3 classes and with GCSE SEN/Foundation classes, as easy to follow, understand and complete. Sheets can be stuck into their books at the end of the lesson.
GCSE Foundation / BTEC / SEN)  - 3 ppts, practicals,tasks (atomic structure, alkali metals, exo & en
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GCSE Foundation / BTEC / SEN) - 3 ppts, practicals,tasks (atomic structure, alkali metals, exo & en

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These 3 ppts covering atomic structure, alkali metals, end and exothermic reactions, which can be used with a good KS3 class or with a GCSE Chemistry BTEC/ SEN or Foundation chemistry group. PPT 1 covers atomic structure, atoms, neutrons, protons, electrons, atomic number, periodic table, and isotopes. There are tasks for students as you go through the ppt. PPT2 covers Group 1 - alkali metals. It covers the group features, and how they react with water, etc There are tasks for the students as you go through the ppt, or you can print the slides to use in class. PPT3 covers exothermic and endothermic reactions. - covers the main key points, a practical for the students to attempt, work sheets to help them draw conclusions from the practical, activation energy and catalysts. These ppts are designed for KS3 students who have never seen these key ideas before or for lower ability GCSE / BTEC / SEN students who need bold key points and easy to follow instructions and plenaries.
New AQA AS Biology - Classification
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New AQA AS Biology - Classification

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This 13 slide ppt covers the new syllabus for AQA AS Biology. It covers; classification, how it has changed, phylogeny, hierarchy, evolutionary trees, domains, binomial system, genome sequencing, data interpretation, etc Thank you for looking at my resource, if you like it pls leave feedback.
GCSE AQA Biology - Drug testing story (thalidamide, drug testing & drug trials)
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GCSE AQA Biology - Drug testing story (thalidamide, drug testing & drug trials)

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This power point was made for my double award/foundation students to try and explain as concisely as possible about drug testing procedures and why they are important. It starts by telling the story of thalidomide and then goes into why it led to better testing conditions, what they are and the procedures for human testing, using placebos and blind trials. Worksheets for consolidation. Hope it is helpful to other teachers.
New AQA GCSE Biology Separates B1.1 to 1.10 Cells ppt and checklists
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New AQA GCSE Biology Separates B1.1 to 1.10 Cells ppt and checklists

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New AQA Separates Syllabus (exams 2017) - includes 3 extensive power points covering B1.1 to 1.10. Also a teacher check list for the syllabus and a student check list which can be stuck into their books to show completion and progression. B1,1 Microscopes B1.2 Animal and plant cells B1.3 Eukaryotes and prokaryotes B1.4 Specialisation in animal cells B1.5 Specialisation in plant cells B1.6 Diffusion B1.7 Osmosis B1.8 Osmosis in plants B1.9 Active transport B1.10 Exchanging materials Includes links to exam practice with student questions for participation throughout ppt. Also, links into practical skills showing types of practical skills required for the syllabus
New AQA GCSE Biology B4.1 to 4.4 Circulatory System (Separates)
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New AQA GCSE Biology B4.1 to 4.4 Circulatory System (Separates)

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This 27 slide power point covers the new AQA Separates specification B4.1 to 4.4. Covers the following aspects of the specification: What components make up our blood The functions of each of the components of blood Naming the main blood vessels in the body Explaining the importance of a double circulatory system and valves. Labelling the main structures of the heart Explaining the main functions of the heart and its structures. Discuss problems with the blood supply, the heart and valves Explains how the heart keeps it's natural rhythm Explains how artificial hearts can do and how artificial pacemakers work.