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Resources for A level and GCSE/iGCSE biology Teaching resources are designed for AQA A level and Edexcel iGCSE biology
Crossword and keyword definition list: Nitrogen cycle
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Nitrogen cycle

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
3.4.2 AQA Translation (2 lessons)
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3.4.2 AQA Translation (2 lessons)

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Materials for 2 x lessons on translation. An introductory lesson on mRNA, tRNA, ribosomes and the genetic code and a lesson on translation. PowerPoint includes videos, activities and tasks linked to the worksheets. Summary exam questions wiht mark scheme are included, these can be downloaded for free.
Forms quiz bundle: Biological molecules, AQA A level biology
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Forms quiz bundle: Biological molecules, AQA A level biology

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12 self marking Microsoft Forms quizzes for each part of AQA A level biology, topic 1, biological molecules. Make a brilliant starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including math. Here is a link to a free download of the 1.1. Monomer to polymer quiz: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927848 Here is a link to have a go at the 1.2 Carbohydrates quiz yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/d7Z7yUzPYm 12 Quizzes included: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
AQA topic tests: Gas exchange in humans, insects and fish and surface area to volume ratio
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AQA topic tests: Gas exchange in humans, insects and fish and surface area to volume ratio

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Four short topic tests on the 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 of the AQA biology syllabus: Surface area to volume ratio and gas exhchange. The pack includes short multiple choice, single word answer, fill in the blank, select from a list and math questions. The tests are simple to deliver and quick to mark. A quick teacher mark scheme and more detailed student mark scheme is included for each test. Tests included: Surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insect
Forms quiz: DNA and nucleic acid
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Forms quiz: DNA and nucleic acid

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Structure of DNA and RNA / nucleic acid. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: DNA replication
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Forms quiz: DNA replication

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: DNA replication. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. Here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Surface area to volume ratio
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Forms quiz: Surface area to volume ratio

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, surface area to volume ratio. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures in the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including math questions. Fully formatted PDFs of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included in the bundle. Just click the duplication link and you have a fully editable version of the quiz within your own Microsoft Forms area that you can set your classes through Teams or by sending them a link. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963031), this is the best value option and contains: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio
Forms quiz: Gas exchange in humans
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Forms quiz: Gas exchange in humans

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, gas exhange in humans. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures in the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including math. Fully formatted PDFs of the of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see the format: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store, this is the best value option and contains: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963031
Forms quiz: Gas exchange in fish
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Forms quiz: Gas exchange in fish

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, gas exchange in fish. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including the math. Fully formatted PDFs of the of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store, this is the best value option and contains the following: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio *https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963031
Forms quiz: Gas exchange in insects
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Forms quiz: Gas exchange in insects

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, gas exhange in insects. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures in the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including math questions. Fully formatted PDFs of the of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included. Just click the duplication link and you have a fully editable version of the quiz within your own Microsoft Forms area that you can set your classes through Teams or by sending them a link. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store, this is the best value option and contains: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio
Forms quiz bundle: Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
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Forms quiz bundle: Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins

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Three Microsoft Forms quizzes for quick assessment of AQA A level basic biochemistry. Includes quizzes on: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Questions use images from the syllabus and real exam questions including math problems. These Microsoft Forms quizzes work well as homework or quick assessments of prior learning and understanding. They are easily duplicated (duplication links and instructions provided in this resource) and can be easily set to classes. They self mark, providing immediate feedback to pupils and the data can be quickly analyzed to give whole class feedback.
Forms quiz bundle: ATP, water and inorganic ions
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Forms quiz bundle: ATP, water and inorganic ions

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Three forms quizzes for quick assessment on AQA A level biology. This resource includes quizzes on water, ATP and inorganic ions. These Microsoft Forms quizzes work well as homework or quick assessments of prior learning and understanding. They are easily duplicated (duplication links and instructions provided in this resource) and can be easily set to classes. They self mark, providing immediate feedback to pupils and the data can be quickly analysed to give whole class feedback.
Forms quiz: Inorganic ions
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Forms quiz: Inorganic ions

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Inorganic ions. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. Here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test as a sample of the style of the quizzes : https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Water
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Forms quiz: Water

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Water. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. Here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test as a sample of the style of the quizzes : https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: ATP
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Forms quiz: ATP

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: ATP. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. Here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test as a sample of the style of the quizzes : https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz bundle: Enzymes, rates and inhibitors
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Forms quiz bundle: Enzymes, rates and inhibitors

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Three forms quizzes for quick assessment on AQA A level enzymes. Includes quiz on the core theory, rates of reaction and practical 1 and enzyme inhibitors. These Microsoft Forms quizzes work well as homework or quick assessments of prior learning and understanding. They are easily duplicated (duplication links and instructions provided in this resource) and can be easily set to classes. They self mark, providing immediate feedback to pupils and the data can be quickly analysed to give whole class feedback.
Forms quiz: Enzyme theory
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Forms quiz: Enzyme theory

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Enzyme theory. A Forms quiz on practical 1 and enzyme inhibitors is also available. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Carbohydrates
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Forms quiz: Carbohydrates

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology topic 1: Cabohydrates. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Proteins
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Forms quiz: Proteins

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Lipids. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Lipids
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Forms quiz: Lipids

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Lipids. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions