Ecology Revision Placemat
Ecology Revision Placemat
An A3 revision mat for the Ecology chapter in AQA GCSE 1-9 Combined Science and Biology. Includes combined Science content only and no separate Biology content.
Includes answer
Quick ViewGCSE Revision: B7 Ecology
This revision resource is designed for AQA GCSE Biology Revision 9-1 but would suit other specifications too. Covers the whole of the Ecology topic. Two versions of the powerpoint - one for triple, one for combined.
Covers content for all of triple and combined higher + foundation.
Includes:
teacher slides (covers the whole of the specification - information, lots of activities and independent practice - answers to every task)
20 review MCQs that covers a broad range of the topic (I use as a google form)
Quick ViewBiology: Ecology Revision Mat
Revision mat that can be used to support Ecology at KS3 (or support at KS4), covering aspects of Ecosystem Processes from the Activate scheme
Quick ViewAQA GCSE Biology: Ecology Revision Lessons
Introducing the perfect solution for students to ace their AQA GCSE Science exams! Our set of 8 revision lessons covering section 7 Ecology of the Biology specification has been carefully planned to ensure that students get a comprehensive and easy-to-understand learning experience. Each lesson comes with a PowerPoint presentation that introduces the content gradually, along with plenty of opportunities to check their understanding and apply their knowledge in exam questions. Lessons within this set include:
• Classification
• Communities
• Abiotic and Biotic Factors
• Adaptations
• Organisation of an Ecosystem
• Cycles
• Biodiversity
• Humans and the Environment
The lessons provided are appropriate for the following specifications:
• Trilogy
• Synergy
• Separate Science Biology
Note that lesson on decomposition, trophic levels and food security covered within the Separate Science specification can be found in the Separate Science Revision Lesson Pack which can be purchased separately.
Our revision lessons cover everything students need to know, from classification to humans and their effect on the environment. And the best part? You can access them now at an early bird discounted rate! Please note that at this time, the download includes a lesson PowerPoint to use, but not a worksheet. However, we will be adding worksheets to the download at no additional charge in the near future.
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Quick ViewAQA GCSE Systematic sampling using transects (ECOLOGY)
A full 1 hour lesson designed for a low ability year 10 class studying the AQA GCSE Combined Science syllabus.
This is a theory lesson, so suitable for teaching random sampling with quadrats in the winter months!
This lesson focuses on the method of systematic sampling using transect lines.
This resource includes:
A ‘5 in 5’ retrieval-style starter
A retrieval practice (recalling method for random sampling)
Teacher input slides with dual coding and reduced cognitive load
Teacher model slides (examples)
An animated teacher model, helping students to visualise the method
Guided class discussions
Multiple choice hand signals quiz
‘Fill in the blanks’ closed task with answer slide
Exam questions, with optional scaffolds, and answer slides
Written plenary
Quick ViewGCSE Biology - Intro to Ecology
Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Intro to Ecology (Communities, Competition and Biotic & Abiotic Factors)
A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint.
Includes
Ecology Key Terms
Ecosystems, Communities and Competition
What is interdependence?
Stable communities
Abiotic and Biotic Factors
Food webs
Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below:
Save with the Unit 7 Lessons BUNDLE
1 - Intro to Ecology
2 - Adaptations
3 - Food Chains & Predator Prey Cycles
4 - Trophic Levels & Pyramids of Biomass
5 - Quadrats & Transects
6 - The Carbon & Water Cycles
7 - Decay
8 - Biodiveristy & Waste Management
9 - Land Use & Deforestation
10 - Global Warming & Maintaining Biodiveristy
11 - Food Security, Farming & Fishing
12 - Biotechnology
Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below:
Unit 1 - Cell Biology
Unit 2 - Organization
Unit 3 - Infection & Response
Unit 4 - Bioenergetics
Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response
Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution
Unit 7 - Ecology
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Quick ViewB7 Ecology AQA GCSE Science Biology Revision 9-1
This revision resource is designed for AQA GCSE Science Biology & Combined Science Biology revision 9-1 for the topic B7 – Ecology.
This resource contains links to over 15 videos tutorials for all topics covered in the Ecology unit of the AQA specification to help your students revise.
This resource also contains the key specification points that your students will need to know when revising for Ecology as well as exam style practice questions with answers.
Topics include:
Adaptations, Interdependence & Competition
• Communities
• Abiotic Factors
• Biotic Factors
• Adaptations
Organisation of an Ecosystem
• Levels of Organisation
• How Materials are Cycled
• Decomposition (Biology Only)
• Impact of Environmental Change
Biodiversity & the Effect of Human Interaction on Ecosystems
• Biodiversity
• Waste Management
• Land Use
• Deforestation
• Global Warming
• Maintaining Biodiversity
Trophic Levels in an Ecosystem (Biology only)
• Trophic Levels
• Pyramids of Biomass
• Transfer of Biomass
Food Production (Biology only)
• Factors Affecting Food Security
• Farming Techniques
• Sustainable Fisheries
• Role of Biotechnology
There are 5 long answer exam style practice questions with mark schemes, for each unit as well as short answer questions within the PowerPoint document.
Exam style paper questions can also be printed from the Word documents included.
Includes:
• 5 Long exam style paper questions with mark schemes.
• 50 short answer question.
• Over 15 selected video tutorials to help with revision
• Over 100 slides of content.
• Videos sources from Cognito, FUSE school, Ted Ed, Freesciencelessons and more.
All YouTube links are included within the document under the photograph of the video thumbnail.
Videos have not been embedded due to copyright.
Click on the tabs to take you to the topic of your choice and use the home icon to take you back to the home page.
The round arrow will take you to the main topic menu and the video icon will take you to the video links for each topic.
B1 - Cell Biology, B2 - Organisation, B3 - Infection & Response, B4 – Bioenergetics and B5 – Homeostasis & Response and B6 – Inheritance, Variation & Evolution are available for purchase individually or as part of a bundle.
If you have any issues or would like to get in touch, please email me at: MsM.Hanson@gmail.com
Thank you.
Ms Hanson
Quick ViewAQA B7 Ecology Trilogy Biology GCSE lessons (10 lessons)
This resource was made for the AQA scheme of work for Trilogy science biology
Included are 10-11 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units.
There is a student booklet included with space for notes, diagrams, exam questions and lined paper in the back for flexibility (44 pages)
1.Communities
2.Adaptations
3.Organisation of an ecosystem
4-5. RPA 9 Quadrtats and transects
6.How materials are cycled
7.Biodiversity
8.Global warming
9.Maintaining biodiversity
10. Summary
All other biology lessons available. Please also see revision resources for ALL AQA units if you are interested that I use for mock and exam preparation.
A huge amount of work has gone into these resources and feedback always really appreciated
Quick ViewAQA B7 Ecology Biology Triple (approx 16 lessons)
This resource was made for the new AQA scheme of work for Triple science biology
Included are 16 lessons with full objectives and spec references (based on 1 hour lessons.) I have changed the order of teaching from the specification to help it flow a little better as well as including recap elements from earlier units.
There is a student booklet included with space for notes, diagrams, exam questions and lined paper in the back for flexibility (64 pages)
Communities
Adaptations
Organisation of an ecosystem
4-5. RPA 9 Quadrtats and transects
How materials are cycled
Decomposition
8-9. RPA 10 decay of milk
Biodiversity
Global warming
Maintaining biodiversity
Food production
Biotechnoogy
Summary
All other biology lessons available. Please also see revision resources for ALL AQA units if you are interested.
Feedback always really appreciated
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Quick ViewAQA GCSE (9-1) Biology Topic 7 Ecology
Perfect if you teach AQA GCSE Biology Single Science or Combined Science, this fully differentiated and resourced topic supports your students in learning about Topic 7 -Ecology. Designed to be taught over a unit of lessons, this resource has been created to cover all the specification points from topic 7 and can also be easily adapted to cover other exam boards.
The resource includes detailed and engaging PowerPoint Presentations with key points, worked examples, differentiated activities, knowledge questions and answers, exam style questions and progress check questions/quizzes for students to complete. Differentiated worksheets with answers are included.
*INCLUDED IN BUNDLE:
PowerPoint Presentations with key points, progress checks and quizzes.
Differentiated worksheets with answers included. *
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Quick ViewB7 Ecology AQA GCSE Revision & Retrieval Booklet
Printable GCSE Biology ecology topic workbook with retrieval tasks and exam-style questions. Perfect for independent revision or homework.
This AQA GCSE Ecology revision booklet is designed to help students master every part of the B7 Ecology topic in the GCSE Biology ecosystems unit.
It’s an easy-to-use, printable workbook that supports independent revision, classwork, or GCSE science homework — ideal for teachers who want a ready-to-use, low-prep resource.
What’s Inside?
This comprehensive GCSE ecology printable workbook includes short information summaries, retrieval practice questions, and application-style activities on all key subtopics:
Interdependence and competition
Abiotic and biotic factors
Animal and plant adaptations (including extremophiles)
Organisation in ecosystems and predator–prey relationships
Measuring population size (Required Practical)
The carbon and water cycles
Human population growth and waste management
Deforestation and peat bogs GCSE content
Global warming and climate impacts
Why Teachers Love This Resource?
Reduces workload: A true print-and-go GCSE science homework pack ecology teachers can use for homework, revision, or cover lessons.
Boosts confidence: Supports retrieval practice and helps students apply ecological concepts to exam-style questions.
Spec aligned: Fully matched to the AQA GCSE Biology and Combined Science (Trilogy) specification – Topic B7 Ecology.
Flexible use: Great for independent study, revision sessions, or as a class workbook.
Quick ViewMedia Ecology Media Studies CIE
C4 - Section B Media Ecology - Cambridge International (CIE) (Full Unit)
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This SoW has been meticulously crafted, offering a differentiated and engaging approach that enables efficient progression through content.
Built to the highest standards and grounded in current research, the unit incorporates dual coding and retrieval practices at its core. A consistent color scheme is also utilized to enhance both your delivery and students’ comprehension.
C4 - Section B Media Ecology - Cambridge International (CIE) (Full Unit)
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Ecology Card Sort
Ecology Card Sort! - A great activity for students to learn vocabulary associated with the Ecology Unit!
Great for Centers!: Each Vocabulary Term Card has a matching Definition Card!
Print, Cut, Enjoy!
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Quick ViewNEW AQA GCSE Biology - 'Ecology' lessons '
This bundle of resources contains whole lessons which meet all learning outcomes for the Ecology unit of the Trilogy AQA specification.
Lessons included:
Adaptations
Air pollution
Carbon cycle
Classification
Competition
Deforestation & peat destruction
Distribution of organisms
Feeding relationships
Maintaining biodiversity
New systems of classification
Recycling of materials
The human population explosion
The importance of communities
Water pollution
The lessons contain a mix of differentiated activities, progress checks, extra challenge questions and exam questions plus more than one opportunity, per lesson, for self/peer red-pen assessment of tasks.
Quick ViewESS Ecology – Unit 2 Test (Paper One) First Teaching 2024
A PAPER ONE style case study paper to assess the knowledge from ESS Unit 2 - Ecology
Created by an IB curriculum developer, examiner & workshop facilitator, this HL/SL unit contains five subtopics that are assessed with the unit test.
This unit test is developed to assess knowledge from the topics:
• 2.1– Individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems
• 2.2 – Energy and biomass in systems
• 2.3 – Biogeochemical cycles
• 2.4 – Climate and biomes
• 2.5 – Zonation, succession and change in ecosystems
The test is in the style of a paper 1 case study exam and is a great way to assess the knowledge from the ecology topic for both HL/SL students.
• Focus of the case study Galapagos Islands
• Resource booklet to provide stimulus material
• 1 hour question paper with a total of 35 marks
• Full mark scheme for the exam
Features:
• Resource booklet contains data, diagrams, fact files and visual material
• Question styles cover a wide range of syllabus material
• Command terms designed to meet the ESS assessment objectives
• A range of 1,2,3 & 4 mark style questions
• Final holistic 6 mark question
• Mark scheme to provide easy marking for teachers.
• Flexibility to adapt the test if needed to become a 70 mark HL exam
The resource is provided in both PDF and editable word format
The resource is completely developed by me as an author with no use of Artificial Intelligence tools.
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Quick View*iGCSE Edexcel Biology - Complete Ecology Unit**
Unlock Engaging Biology Lessons with Comprehensive Resources!
Are you a busy teacher looking for high-quality, ready-to-use resources to save precious planning time and elevate your classroom experience? Look no further! Our “Unit 2: Ecology” teaching package is meticulously designed to align with GCSE curriculum standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of key topics in biology.
What’s Included in Unit 2: Ecology?
Ecology Definitions: Grasp the foundational concepts of ecology with clear and concise definitions.
Feeding Relationships: Explore the intricate web of feeding relationships within ecosystems.
Pyramids of Numbers & Biomass: Understand the visual representations of ecosystem structures.
Energy Transfer in a Food Chain: Learn how energy flows through an ecosystem.
Introducing Quadrats : Get hands-on with sampling techniques using quadrats.
Transect Sampling: Dive deeper into ecological sampling methods.
The Carbon Cycle & Deforestation: Discuss the critical role of the carbon cycle and the impact of deforestation.
The Nitrogen Cycle: Unravel the complexities of nitrogen cycling in nature.
The Greenhouse Effect: Understand the science behind the greenhouse effect and climate change.
Air Pollution: Explore the causes and effects of air pollution on the environment.
Water Pollution & Eutrophication: Learn about the impacts of water pollution and eutrophication on aquatic ecosystems.
Comprehensive Teaching Materials:
Lesson Plans: Detailed plans useful for both new and experienced teachers.
Engaging PowerPoints: Easy-to-follow slides with lesson objectives, discussion questions, and engaging content.
Complete Summary Notes: Comprehensive notes for students, including common misconceptions.
Differentiated Questions: At least 10 mixed/differentiated questions to challenge all abilities in the class.
Relevant Worksheets: Printable worksheets tailored to each lesson.
Why Choose Our Resources?
Time-Saving: Ready-to-use resources that reduce your planning time.
High-Quality Content: Ensures students grasp key concepts effectively.
Engaging and Interactive: Keeps students interested and motivated to learn.
Comprehensive Coverage: Aligned with GCSE standards to cover all necessary topics thoroughly.
This complete off-the-shelf package is designed to make your life easier while providing your students with the best possible learning experience. Don’t miss out on this hassle-free, time-saving group of resources that will enhance your teaching and their learning.
Get your copy of “Unit 2: Ecology” today and transform your biology lessons!
Quick ViewAQA GCSE Biology Topic 7 - Ecology. Communities, biotic and abiotic factors.
AQA GCSE Biology or Combined Science Specification
Fully differentiated into three lessons (Higher, Foundation and Lower Ability).
First lesson in the ecology topic.
Starter - Literacy skills comprehension task. Awe and wonder.
Key terminology for topic.
Introduction to biotic and abiotic factors.
Plenary -Definition Bingo
Ecology Investigations
A set of ideas for in-field ecology investigations into biodiversity, abiotic effects, populations distributions etc. The ideas focus on heathlands, but many could be used in different habitats.