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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A powerpoint for the second lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells arise from other cells.
Includes two worksheets, one for a starter card sort and a worksheet with exam questions. The card sort is already matched up. Answers for the exam questions are on the sheet as well as on the powerpoint.
Powerpoint goes through the stages of mitosis and what happens at each stage to result in genetically identical cells. It also includes information on the importance of spindle fibres and centromeres.
7 lessons for unit 2 (Cells) part 1 (Cell structure).
All come with worksheets with answers to the worksheets either on the presentation or on the worksheet.
Lesson 1 - Eukaryotic cells
Lesson 2 - Adaptations to functions
Lesson 3 - Prokaryotic cells
Lesson 4 - Viruses
Lesson 5 - Comparisons of microscopes
Lesson 6 - Using microscopes to calculate magnification
Lesson 7 - Cell fractionation and ultracentrifugation
A powerpoint for the fourth lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells.
Includes two worksheets, one for an example question walkthrough and a worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the worksheets are on the powerpoint for both and on the worksheet for the exam questions.
Powerpoint goes through viral structure including capsids, attachment proteins and genetic material. The exam questions involved are a recap of the previous three lessons as there are not many questions for this topic.
A powerpoint for the sixth lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells.
Includes two worksheets, one for an example question walkthrough and a worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the worksheets are on the powerpoint for both and on the worksheet for the exam questions.
Powerpoint goes through how to use a graticule as well as how to use an equation to calculate magnification. This also explains briefly how to prepare a temporary mount.
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.
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.
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.
A powerpoint for AQA AS level unit 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms (3.4.5 Species and taxonomy). Starter is getting students to think about how we classify organisms by getting them to sort cards into categories. No wrong answers!
Gives an explanation on phylogenetics, taxonomy and hierarchy.
There is a mini question sheet with easier questions to get the students used to the content before moving onto exam questions. Answers are on the powerpoint.
There are also exam questions based on the lesson including definitions and using knowledge of taxonomic ranks to fill in tables and diagrams. Exam question worksheet comes with answers at the bottom.
A powerpoint for AQA AS level unit 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms (3.4.5 Species and taxonomy). Starter is getting students to think about differences and similarities between similar organisms, attempting to get them to think what defines a species.
Gives an explanation on the binomial system, defining a species and how courtship behaviour is important for the survival of a species. Includes definitions of key words throughout.
Mini research task to get students to find the binomial names from common names of organisms (Internet is required for this)
There are also exam questions based on the lesson including definitions, explaining why courtship behaviour is necessary and using knowledge to explain how you can find out if two organisms are of the same species. Both worksheets come with answers at the bottom.
Subject specific language taken from the AQA website for A level Biology. I give this to my year 12/13 students to help them with their required practicals.
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.
A powerpoint for the fifth lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells.
Includes two worksheets, one for labeling a microscope for the starter and a worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the worksheets are on the powerpoint for the microscope and on the worksheet for the exam questions.
Comparison plenary at the end of the powerpoint to assess knowledge of light, TEM and SEM microscope differences.
A powerpoint for the third lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells.
Includes three worksheets, one for labeling a prokaryotic cell, one for comparing prokaryotic cells to eukaryotic cells and the third is an exam question.
Includes a slide for a game of splat! for all the organelles for a bit of competition and to keep them recapping the new vocabulary.
A powerpoint for AQA AS level unit 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms (3.4.6 Biodiversity within a community). Starter is assessing prior knowledge/previous learning of key words (biodiversity, species, ecosystem and habitat).
Gives an explanation and walkthrough on how to calculate index of diversity and why it is necessary. Includes definitions of key words throughout.
Main task is a worksheet for the students to practice calculating index of diversity. The worksheet comes with answers at the bottom.
There are also exam questions based on the lesson including definitions, explaining why the index of diversity is necessary and describing what is needed to calculate the index of diversity. The worksheet comes with answers at the bottom.
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.
*The image preview for the word version is not working correctly, however opening it the document appears normal, but I have also added a PDF version for ease of mind*
A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW. This makes a concise revision sheet for the heart and blood. It includes questions on heart structure, blood vessels, blood components, CHD, pacemakers and artificial valves. 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.