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Resources for A level and GCSE/iGCSE biology Teaching resources are designed for AQA A level and Edexcel iGCSE biology

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Resources for A level and GCSE/iGCSE biology Teaching resources are designed for AQA A level and Edexcel iGCSE biology
GCSE Forms quiz: Cell division, mitosis and meiosis
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GCSE Forms quiz: Cell division, mitosis and meiosis

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Please review this free resource, the feedback can be really helpful! A self marking, fully editable, Microsoft Forms quizzes. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course, but would work for any GCSE course. Makes a solid starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. Provided here is a duplication link for the quiz, click the link and duplicate the quiz. It can then be set for students to complete as an assignment in Teams or by sending them a link. The quizzes will automatically mark itself. You can buy any of my quizzes in small bundles or the full bundle of 47 quizzes which cover the entirety of the course here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927851. List of quizzes available: Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation (stem cells triple) and b. cell structure Carbs, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzymes practicals (pH practical = triple) Diffusion: Osmosis and active transport: Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestion Burning food experiment (triple) Respiration Gas exchange in plants (triple only) Gas exchange in humans Heart, cardiac cycle, coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immune system (mostly triple) Excretion Kidney (triple only) Plant coordination Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye Accommodation Plant reproduction: Part of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Germination Reproduction humans (Reproductive systems) Reproduction human (puberty and menstrual cycle) DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance – key terms and punnet squares Inheritance – Sex determination and family trees Cell division - Variation and mutations (Triple only) - Natural selection The organism in the environment and b. Feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle (triple only) – two quizzes Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control Microorganisms Fish farming (triple) Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning (triple) cloning – animals micropropagation – plants
46 Forms quizzes: entire IGCSE course
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46 Forms quizzes: entire IGCSE course

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46 Self marking Microsoft Forms quizzes for the entirety of the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course. These make solid starters, end of lesson reviews or homework activities. The questions have been designed using the syllabus and real exam questions. Here is a sample for the enzymes quiz so you can see what the quiz looks like for students and complete it yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/vwBbUfxLKA Provided here are the duplication links to all quizzes. Follow the link and press the duplicate button. You can then set these quizzes for your classes via Teams, by sending a link or showing a QR code on the board. A few free quizzes, individual and various different packs of quizzes are also available in my store, but the full bundle is the cheapest option. List of Quizzes included in the pack: Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation, stem cells and cell structure Biological molecules: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzyme practicals Diffusion Osmosis and active transport Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestive system and digestion Burning food experiment Respiration FREE Gas exchange in plants Gas exchange in humans Heart structure, cardiac cycle and coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immunity, the immune system and vaccination Excretion Kidney and the urinary system Plant coordination and response Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye The eye: Accommodation Plant reproduction: parts of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Plant reproduction: germination Human reproduction: Reproductive systems Human reproduction: puberty and menstrual cycle DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance: key terms and punnet squares Inheritance: Sex determination and family trees Cell division Variation and mutations Natural selection Food chains and feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle, quiz 1 Nitrogen cycle, quiz 2 Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control (food production) Microorganisms in food production Fish farming Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning in animals Micropropagation (cloning plants)
3.4.2 AQA DNA, genes and chromosomes FLIPPED
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3.4.2 AQA DNA, genes and chromosomes FLIPPED

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Flip learning independent task with linked videos which serves as an introduction to topic 4 from the AQA biology syllabus. PowerPoint serves as a quick picture based intro to the task to help the teacher introduce the task. The teacher can explain how each picture can be used as a guide to the knowledge required in this part of the course. The task then includes clear instructions on short stuctured tasks which students can complete to ‘flip learn’ this small introductory portion of topic 4. Ideally students will use textbooks/online notes alongside the videos provided to help their research.
Cloning crossword, IGCSE biology
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Cloning crossword, IGCSE biology

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A detailed crossword, 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.
GCSE / IGCSE Biology keyword lists bundle, 32 lists
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GCSE / IGCSE Biology keyword lists bundle, 32 lists

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32 keyword and definitions lists covering the entirety of the IGCSE biology syllabus. Keyword lists have seperate sections for double vs triple science and are in Word documents so fully editable. An excellent revision resource for students but also great to give these out to students whenever covering a new topic.
Hardy Weinberg Lesson Pack: PPT, structured notes, practice questions, extension work
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Hardy Weinberg Lesson Pack: PPT, structured notes, practice questions, extension work

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A detailed pack containing PPT, worked examples, worksheet pack, answers and optional extension work for gifted students. Plus optional class practical if you have access to PTC and other tasting papers. The PPT containts links to summary videos, links to practice problems, worked examples and problems for the whole class to complete and links to a couple of Quizizzs class quizzes (just like Kahoot) that can be used as a whole class quiz or set as a homework task. The PPT and main worksheets are fully editable.
Gas exchange in humans lesson pack: PPT, structured notes, exam questions, diagrams, extension task
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Gas exchange in humans lesson pack: PPT, structured notes, exam questions, diagrams, extension task

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A comprehensive lesson pack on human gas exchange. The PPT contains a structured lesson and activities to complete in the structured notes and task booklet. There is also a pack of past AQA exam questions a diagram of the structures for students to annotate and an extension/creative writing task (called Olaf the oxygen molecule) for prep or for more capable students to have a go at with a guide mark scheme. When giving the ‘Olaf’ task I have had students do amazing creative writing, make board games or story boards. It’s a great chance to get them thinking outside of the box. Some students choose to create a flow diagram which is a simple way to show they have the knowledge needed.
GCSE Crossword bundle: 46 crosswords, all topics including keyword definition lists
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GCSE Crossword bundle: 46 crosswords, all topics including keyword definition lists

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Assessment for learning! Crosswords, answers and keyword definition lists for the entirety of the Edexcel Biology IGCSE course. 46 crosswords differentiated for double and triple science on each topic from the syllabus. Word documents so fully editable. All of the crosswords are a good size and contain lots of questions (see previews); so they make good end of topic review or homework task. Answers on the back of each worksheet. Some free samples here: Cell structure and organisation: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927360 Human reproduction: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12926962 Assessment for learning! Crosswords, answers and keyword definition lists for every GCSE biology topic. 46 crosswords and keyword definition lists to go with each one. Word documents so fully editable. All of the crosswords are a good size and contain lots of questions (see previews); so they make good end of topic review or homework task. Answers are on the back of each worksheet. Crosswords included: Analysing and evaluating data Command terms Designing experiments Drawing and analysing graphs Variety of life and features of living organisms Cell structure and organisation Biological molecules / biomolecules Enzymes Diffusion Osmosis and active transport Photosynthesis Structure of a leaf and plant nutrition Healthy diet Digestion Respiration Gas exchange in plants Gas exchange in humans Plant transport (easier / double science) Plant transport (harder / triple science) Plant transport (core content) Blood and circulation Structure of the heart and the cardiac cycle Immunity (harder / triple science) Immunity (easier / double science) Excretion and the kidney (harder / triple science) Structure of the eye and accommodation Human nervous system: reflexes, neurones and synapses The endocrine system (easier / double science) The endocrine system (harder / triple science) Plant reproduction: parts of a flower Plant reproduction: pollination and germination Human reproduction: reproductive structure, puberty and the menstrual cycle Inheritance Cell division Natural selection and evolution Mutations Ecology: Organisms in the environment Ecology: Feeding relationships The carbon cycle The nitrogen cycle (triple science) Human influences in the environment Farming and fish farming (harder / triple science) Farming (easier / double science) Farming and the use of microorganisms to produce food Genetically modified organisms / GMOs Cloning (triple science) Some free samples here: Cell structure and organisation: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927360 Human reproduction: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12926962
GCSE Crossword bundle, 46 crosswords and keyword definition lists
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GCSE Crossword bundle, 46 crosswords and keyword definition lists

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Assessment for learning! Crosswords, answers and keyword definition lists for every GCSE biology topic. 46 crosswords and keyword definition lists to go with each one. Word documents so fully editable. All of the crosswords are a good size and contain lots of questions (see previews); so they make good end of topic review or homework task. Answers are on the back of each worksheet. Crosswords included: Analysing and evaluating data Command terms Designing experiments Drawing and analysing graphs Variety of life and features of living organisms Cell structure and organisation Biological molecules / biomolecules Enzymes Diffusion Osmosis and active transport Photosynthesis Structure of a leaf and plant nutrition Healthy diet Digestion Respiration Gas exchange in plants Gas exchange in humans Plant transport (easier / double science) Plant transport (harder / triple science) Plant transport (core content) Blood and circulation Structure of the heart and the cardiac cycle Immunity (harder / triple science) Immunity (easier / double science) Excretion and the kidney (harder / triple science) Structure of the eye and accommodation Human nervous system: reflexes, neurones and synapses The endocrine system (easier / double science) The endocrine system (harder / triple science) Plant reproduction: parts of a flower Plant reproduction: pollination and germination Human reproduction: reproductive structure, puberty and the menstrual cycle Inheritance Cell division Natural selection and evolution Mutations Ecology: Organisms in the environment Ecology: Feeding relationships The carbon cycle The nitrogen cycle (triple science) Human influences in the environment Farming and fish farming (harder / triple science) Farming (easier / double science) Farming and the use of microorganisms to produce food Genetically modified organisms / GMOs Cloning (triple science) Some free samples here: Cell structure and organisation: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927360 Human reproduction: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12926962
Natural selection, speciation and types of selection: Three lessons, practical and activities
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Natural selection, speciation and types of selection: Three lessons, practical and activities

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A comprehensive lesson pack incluiding a lesson to recap natural selection (which will have been covered in year 1) in addition to a lesson on speciation and types of selection. This pack includes: 3 x structured lesson PPTS with activities and videos embedded Structured notes pack to complete BBC article on an example of speciation as a starter with structured questions Practical instructions for modelling genetic drift using coloured beads to represent a gene pool and structured questions for students A range of past exam question Link to Kahoot Optional extension presentation task to promote independent group work
Crossword plus keywords & definitions: Cell structure and organisation
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Crossword plus keywords & definitions: Cell structure and organisation

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Please review my resource, the feedback is really helpful! A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and defintions for the levels of organisation and cell structure topics. 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. I have made crosswords for the entirety of the biology course, see my store for individual ones or here for a bundle of all 46 crosswords and definitions lists: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12964947
Keyword and definitions list:  cell structure and transport
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Keyword and definitions list: cell structure and transport

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Please do review this free resource! Keyword and definitions covering cell structure and cell transport for GCSE biology (Edexcel IGCSE syllabus). Keyword lists have seperate sections for double vs triple science and are in editable Word format. An excellent revision resource for students but also great to give these out to students whenever covering a new topic. See my full list of 32 keyword lists and 46 crosswords covering the entire course here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12964940
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Nervous system
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Nervous system

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Includes: reflexes, neurons and synapses. 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.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Eye structure and accommodation
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Eye structure and accommodation

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Includes structure and function of parts of the eye, accomodation and adjusting for light and dark, 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.
Crossword and keyword definition list: Coordination in plants
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Coordination in plants

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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.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Endocrine system DOUBLE
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Endocrine system DOUBLE

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Endocrine system for the double science course (no triple content/bold statements included). 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.
Crossword and keyword definition list: Mutations
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Mutations

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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.