This revision presentation includes all the major aspects of AQA GCE A level Biology 3.4.1 DNA,Genes and Chromosomes & 3.4.2 DNA and Protein Synthesis. It contains exam questions, card sorts, Venn diagrams and lots of resources to help students revise these topics. It also includes all the key ideas, with an emphasis towards exam responses.
If you tutor an A level Biology student then these are perfect for a one hour session. Please see my other Revision material on this site.
A full lesson including THREE cooperative structures, past paper questions and video link. This is a comprehensive resource including powerpoint slides, quiz quiz trade cards, diagram of greenhouse effect for student handout and 3 past paper questions. This covers all of the spec requirements for AQA GCSE Biology or AQA Combined Science - Biology, both HT and FT.
Contents include -
QQT or showdown for halfway through the Ecology section of work
Greenhouse effect - what is it?
Evidence and evaluation of where the evidence comes from
Causes, effect & consequences
Includes “Fact cards” that can be photocopied and shared with tables.
Rally Coach (with instructions - to review their understanding
Exam Past paper questions with answers
Extra if time - ordering of the greenhouse effect.
USED IN AN OFSTED OBSERVED LESSON - OUTSTANDING AT THE TIME!
After the first few Biology papers in GCSE Combined Science and Biology this year it is clear that students knowledge of Standard Form and use of common units will need to be firmly embedded in their minds. As a result I have produced a set of resources to help students learn this topic (part of 4.1 Cell Biology and as a Maths Skill requirement).This resource contains an interactive powerpoint including hyperlinks, questions, worked examples, learning tasks and answers. There are student sheets included.
This includes the equipment, method, mitotic index, risk assessment and exam questions to test students. This is AQA A level Biology Required Practical 2 - Observing Mitosis using root tip squashes.
AQA published the advance notice for AQA A level Biology listing the major focus topics in rank order. These Spec lists contain ALL the information from the spec in RANK ORDER, including lower tariff topics for Paper 1,2 & 3. Also included is a useful overview sheet showing all of the spec and where the emphasis is on for higher mark questions. I’ve also arranged a briefer overview sheet that is on one page, showing rank order - great for students to stick on their walls!!
These packs are designed for students to improve their exam technique. They could also be used for testing purposes. Contains two packs, one for Higher tier and the other for Foundation Tier.
This is a complete resource for the whole of AQA A level Biology 3.8.4.1 Recombinant DNA Technology. Includes a FULL ppt on all the stages of Making DNA fragments, In vivo amplification including insertion, and identifying transformed host cells. Comes with set of handouts, recall questions and exam questions on the topic.
Also includes an activity to manually find the correct restriction enzyme and to then insert a gene into a plasmid - develops concepts of sticky ends, palindromic sequence.
Useful for Teachers, tutors and students.
This resource includes a lesson presentation on calculation magnification and actual size of cells when viewed with a microscope. It includes activities for students to test their knowledge.
Revision powerpoint with ALL main knowledge required for AQA A level Biology 3.5.4 Nutrient Cycles. Includes questions to test students. Clear and concise with diagrams and keyword explanations. Also includes an Exam pack with 9 questions, total of 61 marks.
Complete set of exam packs for the GCSE Biology topic of Infection and Response. Can be used by students for extra exam practice or as tests for the end of topic.
Covers all aspects of the AQA A level Biology section on Meiosis and includes a pack of exam questions.
Perfect for revision, independent learning and lessons.
Advance material was recently published by AQA. These checklists/spec lists are tick sheets for students to check through that they are revising the correct content for the Summer 2022 exams. “Major focus” and “will be assessed” Required practicals are highlighted. All content that is NOT being examined has been removed. Useful for teacher as well to keep tabs on all the changes and ensure students are revising the correct content for the revised exams.
This covers the Biology section of AQA Combined Science (Trilogy) for both HT & FT
This covers the AQA A level topic of Mass transport in plants.
It includes diagrams, notes and exam questions - with those all important answers. Covers the Application skills required in this topic.
Used in my teaching and as an online tutor.
AQA A level Biology - Retina photoreceptors including rods and cones. Full powerpoint with answers and worksheets. Exam questions for self study/homework and all answers provided - a complete 2 lessons worth.
This covers AQA 3.6.4.3 control of blood water potential. It includes all the MAJOR things you need to know about ultrafiltration, selective reabsroption, maintianing sodium ion gradients, movement of water and the role of ADH in the permeability of the collecting duct.
Includes Exam questions for each section and at the end - a perfect revision resource. Could also be used as a lesson.
I’ve also included a set of Kidney Exam Q&A.
This is x2 lessons on AQA A level Biology - 3.6.1.3 The Control of Heart rate. Includes lesson content, DARTS activity, Exam Q’s and comprehensive notes to cover this section. Covers SAN/AVN, myogenic control and nervous control via parasympathetic and sympathetic neurones.