A 14 Page booklet including potential questions and answers for the Scientific Article for question 8 for Biology International Advanced Level WBI15/01 ,June 7th 2024. I have also included retrieval practice activities to help students prepare their revision of topics. Activities include keywords, cloze activities and a list of topics students should know in depth. Exam questions have a markscheme that can be shared with students. This document makes an excellent revision tool for students.

6 exam questions which focuses on the CORMS mark scheme. I have included a scaffold for students to refer to as they answer the question so they become familiar with each of the points in CORMS. Mark scheme included

A pdf file focusing on skeletal muscles. Students label the parts of the sarcomere. There is a basic diagram of the sliding filament theory that will help students describe the process of muscle contraction. Answer sheet included.

A series of complete lessons covering the syllabus content for the IAL Biology topic 8B. This includes the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system. The structure of the spinal cord and brain. The peripheral nervous system How we investigate the structure and functions of the brain The effect of drugs on synapses Chemical control in plants Phytochrome and seed germination/flowering I have tried to include various methods for both independent and group learning. There are also short assessment questions to check understanding.

A PDF worksheet designed to summarise the process of protein synthesis to IGCSE students. The task is a word fill exercise but my students added comments to the diagrams to consolidate their understanding.

A level lesson focusing on the following objectives: Understand that changes in allele frequency come about as a result of mutation and natural selection Understand how the Hardy-Weinberg equation can be used to see whether a change in allele frequency is occurring in a population over time I have included many tasks which can be performed individually or in pairs. Students have 2 exam style questions to attempt using the Hardy Weinberg equation

This PPT links to the Edexcel A2 course - describe how drugs can be produced using genetically modified organisms. It also links to risks and benefits associated with the use of genetically modified organisms. The PPT is a complete lesson with short tasks which generate discussions regarding this ethical issue. I have included the uses of the enzymes they need to know. There are A level past paper questions to test knowledge plus a fun quick quiz at end of PPT.

This resource focuses on Edexcel specification link 6.11 It introduces the different types of immunity. There is a video resource and questions to check understanding. The information cards can be printed and put around room for students to collect information to make it more interactive. I was short on time so I went through them on the board as students made their own notes.

6 PDF worksheets with exam questions focusing on sexual reproduction. There is an answer sheet to go with this resource. The worksheets focus on gametogenesis fertilization pregnancy and hormones gamete structure

A formative assessment task which can take 2 lessons or be set as a homework. I set this before the end of topic test to allow students time to clarify the ideas behind the unit. Students can use their text books and tablets but the work must be explained in their own words. I have included the criteria to include in the poster and the mark scheme which would be used to grade the work. This works well as a peer assessment as well as a teacher assessed task.

A lesson which introduces the idea of electrical activity in the heart, including the roles of SAN; AVN and bundles of His. It also includes how to interpret an ECG. This a complete lesson - possibly could take 2 lessons. It contains worksheets, video clips and exam questions. All answers provided in PPT so students can self assess their own work.

A PDF worksheet focusing on the DNA replication experiment devised by Meselson and Stahl. Students answer exam-style questions. Use activity for retrieval practice, revision or to check understanding. Can be used in class or as a homework activity. Answer sheet included.

60 common exam questions found in the paper 1 examination. Print the pages back to back so the students write the answer on the back of the cards. Bullet point the main points. Students can use this resource to learn the key points for each topic area.

Edexcel Spec Link - 6.16 and 6.20 Three lessons which focus on the forensic science element of the topic. The first lesson looks at the role of microorganisms in decomposition. This is a recap session, looking at the carbon cycle. Lesson 2 introduces the idea of using body temperature and rigor mortis to determine time of death. lesson 3 finishes the topic looking at the role of bacteria and insects in decomposition. This links to succession which had been studied previously. There are many different student activities including questions and answers on the topic.

2 lessons focusing on the process of fertilisation in mammals including the acrosome and cortical reaction. In plants, formation of the pollen tube and then double fertilisation. Activities include video, diagrams and exam style questions.

PSHE lesson I am doing with my year 10 class. There is a quick quiz for career ideas included.

Edexcel Specification Point: 5.20; 5.21; 5.22 covered. A complete lesson discussing the implications in a global change of climate. There are opportunities for group/pair discussion plus exam style questions and answers to check understanding.

A power point lesson which guides students through data in the form of carbon dioxide levels; global temperature; rising sea levels and glacial melting. Students gain practice in data analysis which is vital in this module. There are also a series of exam questions with answers to support their understanding. This lesson links with Edexcel IAL Unit 4

Lesson 1 Introduction to SI units and converting units from one form to another.

Students investigate Hooke´s Law with a simple practical. They use text books and their results to form their own conclusion as to what Hooke´s Law is.