An end of topic test and mark scheme for OCR 2.1.1 Cell structure which includes microscopy. Uploaded in August 2015 so hasn't been tested out on the students yet. Let me know if you spot any errors or problems.

Pupils must arrange the ‘slides’ in the correct order, then they can staple them together to make a flip-book. They should also write a sentence to explain the main events. Also comes with answer sheet.

Here are 35, mostly short answer questions that can be used for various quiz formats or as a written task. I use them with the buzzer powerpoint which is basically a slide with 2 pictures of a buzzer on that when tapped make a funny noise (it's not amazing so suggested improvements are welcome!). 2 pupils come to the IWB and a quiz master reads a question from the list. Whoever buzzes first correctly gets to stay at the board, and the other one has to sit down and someone else takes their place (winner stays on). The questions are probably more suitable for higher students.

A guide to give to students at the start of AS to help explain the expectations of the course and the level of work and organisation required from them. It's only 4 pages as we're tight on photocopying budgets! I also wanted to include more info about the course, practical tips, standard units, latin roots of scientific words etc.

** UPDATED 03/03/20 ** A starting point for talking about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus outbreak including facts, pictures and ideas for questions and discussions. Could be used when discussing infectious diseases, viral structure, vaccines, clinical trials, PCR etc. Up to date as of 03-03-20 Made in google slides but hopefully has been translated into Powerpoint ok.

Useful for revision

An end of topic test for OCR 2.1.5 Biological membranes. Uploaded August 2015 so hasn't been tested out on students yet. Let me know if you see any errors or problems.

Includes ecology, evolution, variation, grouping organisms etc. Watch out for the (un)funny joke!

Here's an idea from uni I've played with. A colourful powerpoint slide that can be printed off on to A4 to be given to pupils at the start of the new KS3 Year 7 Cells topic. There's a list of keywords, an overview of the topic and diagram they can have a go at labelling plus a space to put their target level. Feedback and ideas welcome. I've got a few more to upload too.

A worksheet of keywords and possible questions for the Additional Science Ideas in Context exam (hypothermia). Sorry no answers yet.

Powerpoint for teaching about the principles and uses of gel electrophoresis in gene technologies.

Powerpoint and handout for lesson about sensory receptors. The handout is passive to reduce the amount of writing that the students had to do and try and engage more discussion. The textbook goes into quite a lot of detail about pigments and having read some examiner comments it doesn’t look like this is necessary (you’ll see a comment over 2 of the slides). Feel free to use as is or edit to your requirements. BSR refers to the Biological Sciences Review magazines which have some useful articles to read.

Lots of maths questions to use for Year 13 biology exam preparation. I searched the AQA database and pulled out 34 questions for practicing maths skills ranging from simple mean calculations, to percentage change, magnification and rates. Still useful for OCR Biology A. I have removed almost all the content-based questions so just the question stem and maths bits of the questions remain. Despite this, it is probably best used with Year 13 who are familiar with the contexts in A2. There are no statistics questions.

Dominoes activity. Good for revision.

Relates to specification points : "The factors affecting biodiversity" and "the ecological, economic and aesthetic reasons for maintaining biodiversity" Print off the statements and stick onto centre of large piece of paper. Students move between each piece of paper, adding their comments or questions about each statement - in silence. After a certain amount of time they are then allowed to comment on each other's comments. The teacher could get involved too. For more details search internet for 'silent debate'.

Activity / revision mat about haemoglobin based on AQA past paper questions. Also links in a little bit with protein structure and touches on phylogeny. Answers included.

Picture round as part of an end of term quiz. If you want a kahoot here is the link (this is a slightly modified version from another user on kahoot). https://create.kahoot.it/share/duplicate-of-aqa-as-biology/7ff7365b-946a-4f6a-b636-c375dba94349

Wordsearch activity designed for Y9 iGCSE (edexcel) ecology, but could could also be used for KS3 and other exam boards. It’s easy to adapt if you want to tweak the definitions. Comes with answers. Students can either find words first and write them in the box, then match up with definitions. Or do the other way around, or maybe a combination of both.

Powerpoint and hand out for students to fill in about the components of the blood, functions and a bit about blood donation for extension. Originally produced for teaching edexcel iGCSE but fully editable for use with all exam boards. Includes a link to a kahoot quiz.

Revision mat template for skeleton movement and joints. You may want to edit the ‘5 functions’ of the skeleton depending on what you’ve taught previously. We include: movement, making blood cells, protection, shape and support, and storage of minerals.