Focused questions for the article in June 2023 (unit 5). There are over 7 pages of questions which includes a mark scheme. Topic questions include: Bacterial growth Coordination of the nervous system Control of heart rate Protein synthesis and transport Transciption factors Immune Response Inflammation Brain function and scans Epigenetic Factors Microarray, PCR and Gel electrophoresis The questions help support revision of many topics found throughout the A level course.

14 longer response exam questions. This document can be modified and the order of questions can be changed or removed. The total time for this document is 130 minutes Mark scheme is included. I have used this document as a timed revision exercise but the document can be used as a summative exam. Exam questions focus on the following areas Describe the stages in the water cycle Describe the stages in the carbon cycle Describe the stages in the nitrogen cycle

A 360 panoramic escape room. A great way to introduce the topic of pathogenic microorganisms. Scenario: The World Health Organisation has released a warning about a new type of disease spreading rapidly over 3 continents. It is very contagious, and the death rate is rising. No one knows at this stage what type of pathogen is causing this illness. The first task is to return to where the illness was first reported and determine what is causing this new disease. The mission begins in a nearby woodland where the first victims had been staying. The escape room is designed to generate student interest in microbes. There are a range of resources to support learning including videos, puzzles, worksheets and mazes. The missions should be played in numerical order as the information in the activities provide the answers to the clues. The escape room itself contains a lot of information regarding: • Types of microorganisms • Lifecycles of microorganisms • TB, HIV and Candida auris information sheets. There are mini-quizzes and checkpoints along the way to check student understanding. The answers to these questions are found in videos and worksheets. At the end of each set of activities there is a key with a locked question. This is the only question students need to get correct in the activities as these lead to the next clue. This is a great introduction to A level Unit 4 Microorganisms unit.

Welcome to Hollow Grove, a small town surrounded by dense forests and whispered legends of the supernatural. As a group of students on a camping trip, you arrive at the mysterious old mansion rumored to be haunted. The wind howls through the trees as you approach the creaky gate. The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of cell structure to include: Organelles inside of the cell Microscope structure Calculating size of specimen The escape room is interactive. Students can move objects and click on them to reveal clues. No handouts are required but scrap paper is useful as some clues need to be written down and rearranged. There are gentle hints at the top of each page but students should click around the whole room to move or reveal clues. It is important clues are solved as they are required to pass to the next page. The escape room is a great end-of-topic task to check student´s understanding in a novel way. What is a digital escape room? Digital Escape rooms are an interactive activity that promote both individual learning and peer collaboration through problem-solving. Each escape room has a range of activities to challenge the students whilst also covering the specification. This means they are an excellent resource to use as a revision tool. All of the activities are online, eliminating the need for printing materials. How does the escape room work? Students will be given a link to access the digital escape room. You do not need to provide an email address or have a google account to access the material. Escape rooms can be completed on laptops, tablets and mobile phones, so they can be set as homework or used in cover lessons. Starting the Task • Give students the link to the escape room • Students can enjoy working through the challenges with a partner but they can be completed alone. • Students will need to look closely at the images. Some objects can be moved to reveal clues, other need to be clicked on.

Welcome aboard the Midnight Express, an opulent vintage train renowned for its luxurious journeys across picturesque landscapes. However, tonight’s journey takes an unexpected turn when Mrs. Boucheron, a wealthy socialite, is found murdered in her cabin. As the train hurtles through the night, suspicion falls on the eight eclectic passengers. You are the detective who must solve the mystery and identify the killer before the train reaches its final destination. The story runs alongside tasks to test students’ knowledge and understanding of the immune system (specific and non-specific responses) The escape room is interactive. Students can move objects and click on them to reveal clues. No handouts are required but scrap paper is useful as some clues need to be written down and rearranged. There are gentle hints at the top of each page but students should click around the whole room to move or reveal clues. It is important clues are solved as they are required to pass to the next page. The escape room is a great end-of-topic task to check student´s understanding in a novel way. What is a digital escape room? Digital Escape rooms are interactive activities that promote individual learning and peer collaboration through problem-solving. Each escape room has a range of activities to challenge the students while also covering the specification. This means they are an excellent resource to use as a revision tool. All of the activities are online, eliminating the need for printing materials. How does the escape room work? Students will be given a link to access the digital escape room. You do not need to provide an email address or a Google account to access the material. Escape rooms can be completed on laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, so they can be set as homework or used in cover lessons. Starting the Task • Give students the link to the escape room • Students can enjoy working through the challenges with a partner but they can be completed alone. • Students will need to look closely at the images. Some objects can be moved to reveal clues, other need to be clicked on. • There is a teacher answer sheet provided if you need to guide students.

A PDF worksheet for plant reproduction. Students watch the video of the procedure of plant fertilisation. I like this one as it is clear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5BRMCo-00&t=2s Students then add diagrams to show the process of fertilisation in plants.

Students can use their textbook or internet to complete the worksheet on different forms of treatments for CVD

The principles of a circulatory system. Objective: Know why many animals have a heart and circulation which act as a mass transport system to overcome the limits of diffusion A simple worksheet to generate a discussion amongst pairs/groups. Students use the analogy of a public transport system which makes it easier to understand an animal transport system.

A worksheet that allows students to become familiar with the appearance of organelles using an electron microscope. Students can label the organelles and calculate magnification using the given information.

An overview of the practical students should perform. We find it difficult to do the experiment so it is a theoretical lesson. I have provided students with results and there is a practice exam question.

I use this as a formative assessment in lessons but it can be used for homework. It helps check understanding of the topic and can be used as a revision tool. A peer assessment sheet is also included but can be used as a self assessment task.

I set these tasks in a cover lesson for my year 10 students. They were able to find the information in their books and using the internet.

A PDF worksheet focusing on the properties of water which make it important to biological organisms. Answer sheet included

Looking for a different way for students to revise/consolidate their knowledge of a topic? Try a digital escape room. No email or Google account needed, just the website and password (included in the download). All instructions included in the escape room. Great for examination practice. If you like my resource, please could you leave a positive review. Thank you

A power point full lesson allowing students to understand the role of photosynthesis in producing glucose for energy storage. Student should be able to understand the process of photosynthesis and its importance in the conversion of light energy to chemical energy Write a word and balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis Describe adaptations of a leaf for efficient photosynthesis There is a six mark exam question and mark scheme for self/peer assessment.

A power point to aid students understand how vaccination results in the manufacture of memory cells which enable future antibody production to the pathogen to occur sooner, faster and in greater quantity. I have used a range of resources throughout the PPT. There are 2 video which can prompt discussion. The first is a starter activity which reflects on the previous lesson, looking at the function of phagocytes and lymphocytes. Students are then introduced to the idea of vaccinations both by discussion and a video. There is a card sort activity to put the process in order and then a graph analysis task.

A series of questions focused on the scientific article for the IAL Edexcel exam - unit 5. There is a teacher answer sheet included. I have also included a copy of the Scientific Article from Edexcel Unit 5 Exam and definitions for vocabulary. I have focused on the following topics: • The nervous system – structure and function of each neurone • Action potentials and how an impulse is generated • Synapses • Structure and function of areas of the brain • FMRI scans • The eye • Brain injuries • Critical window • Respiration • PCR and Gel electrophoresis • Speciation This resource helps student´s to focus their revision in the appropriate areas and help develop their exam response.

Specification link: 1.2 (b) relate the structures of polysaccharides to their role in providing and storing energy A lesson designed to promote independent learning. There is a video students use the video to extract information about amylose and amylopectin and the difference in structure. Students find out independently how each molecule can be broken down to release energy. Exam circus of questions to work through with a partner. Check points provided after each task to ensure learning/correct information collected.

Specification link: 1.2 (a) know the differences between monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides including glycogen and starch In this lesson, students will learn the structures of common monosaccharides and how they combine in a condensation reaction to form disaccharides. Polysacchrides are mentioned briefly but they are studied in more detail next lesson (spec link 1.2 b) There are opportunities for independent learning as students determine the structure of monosaccharides and practice drawing the reaction between common monosaccharides labelling the bond and type of reaction. I have included an exam question for practice.

Specification link: 1.5 know how triglycerides are synthesised and describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated lipids A complete lesson promoting independent learning. I have provided 2 videos that students watch and extract relevant information to complete a worksheet. I suggest it is printed on A3 paper. Teacher - student discussion over main points ensures an understanding of the topic. A quiz of exam questions with a time limit.