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Ey up! I'm a Biology teacher from West Yorkshire. I teach all three sciences at KS3 and teach Biology to KS4 & KS5. I enjoy making revision resources that are concise and detailed to allow for effective knowledge recall of key facts.

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Ey up! I'm a Biology teacher from West Yorkshire. I teach all three sciences at KS3 and teach Biology to KS4 & KS5. I enjoy making revision resources that are concise and detailed to allow for effective knowledge recall of key facts.
Sex Determination
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Sex Determination

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Lesson for sex determination containing a Powerpoint and a worksheet that is half a side of A4. Another copy of the worksheet is provided with scaffolding for lower ability students. The lesson includes instructions on how to use a Punnet square. The worksheet is for applying the knowledge using an alien scenario using different letters for sex chromosomes. Also included is a mini book which makes a good revision tool once completed. AQA Science Trilogy exam starting 2018 - B6 4.6.1.6
8.1.1 Mutations A level
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8.1.1 Mutations A level

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A powerpoint for the first lesson of the AQA A level unit 8.1 Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins. Includes five worksheets; one starter based on AS level knowledge, codons and mutations questions, exam questions, and two worksheets that have been made from the AQA textbook summary questions. The answers for all worksheets are on the worksheets. Powerpoint goes through the definitions for all types of mutations, explanations of how the mutations effect proteins and mutagenic agents.
Eukaryotic cells AS level
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Eukaryotic cells AS level

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A powerpoint for the first lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Includes slides for an information hunt for the functions of the GCSE level organelles and the AS level organelles. All treasure hunt slides have a microscopic image of the organelle and a diagram. There is a worksheet for the treasure hunt with different microscopic images so the students can try to figure out the images themselves. Theres a worksheet for labelling a eukaryotic cell and a worksheet for an exam question. Answers for both worksheets are on the powerpoint.
A level revision mat - Transport across cell membranes
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A level revision mat - Transport across cell membranes

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Revision mat for unit 2.3 AS level biology “Transport across cell membranes”. Includes questions on diffusion, facilitative diffusion, osmosis, active transport, co-transport and the plasma membrane. This is a single side A3 page revision mat that includes answers to all questions in the same document.
A level revision mat - Cells arise from other cells
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A level revision mat - Cells arise from other cells

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Revision mat for unit 2.2 AS level biology “Cell arise from other cells”. Includes questions on mitosis, the cell cycle, cancer, binary fission, viral replication and identifying the cell cycle from microscope images. This is a single side A3 page revision mat that includes answers to all questions in the same document.
KS3 DNA, continuous and discontinuous variation revision mat
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KS3 DNA, continuous and discontinuous variation revision mat

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Revision mat for KS3 science topics "DNA" and "Continuous and discontinuous variation". Includes revision on DNA, continuous variation, discontinuous variation, environmental and genetic characteristics, and number of chromosomes. Includes completed revision mat.
KS3 Separating mixtures revision mat
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KS3 Separating mixtures revision mat

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Revision mat for KS3 science topic “Separating mixtures”. Includes revision the purity, chromatography, filtration, evaporation, dissolving and distillation. Includes completed revision mat and PDF copy.
GCSE Biology revision mat - Hormones
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GCSE Biology revision mat - Hormones

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A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW. This revision mat DOES NOT contain any questions on higher or Biology only material. This makes a concise revision sheet for hormones including questions on the endocrine system, locations and functions of different hormones, menstrual cycle hormones, puberty, diabetes and contraception. The revision mat is two pages of A4 that can be printed back to back and has an additional revision mat with the answers completed. Also comes with a PDF copy.
Cell fractionation and ultracentrifugation AS level
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Cell fractionation and ultracentrifugation AS level

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A powerpoint for the seventh lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Includes two worksheets, one for creating a storyboard for cell fractionation and a worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the exam question worksheet are on the powerpoint and on the worksheet itself. Goes through the steps of cell fractionation, including the specificity of buffers and the order of the organelles when being spun faster.
A level revision mat - Cell recognition and the immune system
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A level revision mat - Cell recognition and the immune system

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Revision mat for unit 2.3 AS level biology “Cell recognition and the immune system". Includes questions HIV, T and B lmyphocytes, phagocytosis, antigens, antibodies, ELISA and vaccination. This is a single side A3 page revision mat that includes answers to all questions in the same document.
8.2.2 Regulation of transcription and translation A level
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8.2.2 Regulation of transcription and translation A level

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A powerpoint for AQA A level unit 8.2 “Regulation of transcription and translation” Includes three worksheets; two 10 minutes of exam questions, and one worksheet that has been made from the AQA CGP revision guide. The answers for all worksheets are on the worksheets. Powerpoint goes through the descriptions of transcription factors, promoter regions, oestrogen as a transcription factor and how siRNA inhibits gene expression.
GCSE Biology revision mat - The digestive system
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GCSE Biology revision mat - The digestive system

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A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW. This makes a concise revision sheet for the digestive system and the enzymes in the digestive system. It includes questions on digestive system anatomy, the functions of organs, food tests, bile and enzymes of the digestive system. The revision mat is two pages of A4 that can be printed back to back and has an additional revision mat with the answers completed. Also comes with a PDF copy.
KS3 Gravity revision mat
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KS3 Gravity revision mat

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Revision mat for KS3 science topic “Gravity”. Includes two pages of revision on the difference between mass and weight and using the formula to calculate weight. Includes answers and a PDF copy.
KS3 Biology revision mats
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KS3 Biology revision mats

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Includes all KS3 Biology revision mats listed individually in my shop. All revision mats include a completed version. Revision mats included are: Unit 1 ( Cells and respiration) - Cells and respiration Unit 2 (Humans as organisms) - Nutrition and digestion - Skeletal and muscle system - Gas exchange - Reproduction system and menstrual cycle - Embryo development, health and drugs Unit 3 (Plants and ecosystems) - Photosynthesis and plant reproduction -Plant fertilisation, seed formation and seed dispersal - Food chains, food webs and dependence on other organisms Unit 4 (Inheritance, variation and survival) - DNA, continuous and discontinuous variation - Natural selection, extinction and preserving species
Inheritance
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Inheritance

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Lesson for inheritance containing a powerpoint, a worksheet, worksheet answers and celebrity genetics cards. The powerpoint allows students to discuss the different genetic traits they have as well as instructions on how to draw Punnet squares. The celebrity genetics cards allow students to pick a pair of celebrities to hypothetically have a baby and to predict their traits. AQA Science Trilogy exam starting 2018 - B6 4.6.1.4-5
KS3 Acids and alkalis revision mat
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KS3 Acids and alkalis revision mat

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Revision mat for KS3 science topics "acids and alkalis". Includes revision the pH scale, neutralisation experiments, neutralisation salt equations and indicators. Includes completed revision mat.
Hormones consolidation match up
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Hormones consolidation match up

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I made this as a revision sheet for my year 10s. They preferred using colours to colour coordinate the glands and hormones as all the lines can get pretty messy. The more able students were capable of doing the majority whereas the lesser able used their books and a textbook to complete it.
Cell division taboo cards
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Cell division taboo cards

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Can be put onto a powerpoint or printed for a game of taboo, great for revision! The idea being the student needs to describe the word at the top of the card without using the words on the bullet points.
AQA Biology command words A level
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AQA Biology command words A level

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Command words for answering exam questions in AQA Biology A level. Taken from the AQA website and put into a table to condense it. I give this to my year 12/13 students to help them to understand what the question is fully asking and to get more marks.