Practical activity - Investigating the changes in the population of a plant species along an environmental gradient. Transect samples are taken systematically in a linear pattern. In this investigation, you will use an interrupted belt transect to investigate the effect of the increase in height (altitude on a hill). Students record their results in the table and plot a scatter graph. A conclusion can then be drawn using their results.

2 worksheets focusing on the role of carbohydrates in biological organisms including how they are formed and the different structures they form. Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. Exam-style questions and answers included.

A PDF worksheet focusing on the experiment which investigates which factors a growing seeds requires. Students need to determine which conditions would allow seed growth and explain their answer. Typical GCSE question. Markscheme included. This resource is great for: In-class worksheet Pre/post-test Homework assignment Support work Tes paid licence

Help students prepare their revision for the topic of nutrition. The questions cover both plants and animal nutrition including core practicals (Edexcel). I print the document on A3 paper and it takes around 45 - 50 minutes for able students to complete. I allow the task to be an open book activity in preparation for an exam.

A pdf worksheet focusing on the experiment with water plants with and without light. Also contains respiring organisms. The experiment uses bicarbonate indicator which changes colour in the presence of low and high concentrations of carbon dioxide. The experiment is explained and there are exam-style questions to promote understanding. Answer sheet included. Suggested uses: in class activity; homework task; revision task

PDF worksheets which covers both the light dependent and independent reactions. Students refer to a diagram of both processes to answer exam style questions. Suitable for revision, retrieval activities and homework. Answer sheet included.

2 X A3 PDF worksheets covering the A level content of DNA structure and DNA replication. The worksheets have focused activities and exam-style questions to check understanding. Useful to complement a lesson or for a revision activity. Answer sheet included.

Overview of aerobic respiration which focuses on Glycolysis, Link, Krebs, and Oxidative phosphorylation. The diagrams are accompanied by application questions to check students’ understanding of the stages. I suggest printing on A3 There is an answer sheet included.

A PDF worksheet with exam-style questions to check students understanding of the wave of depolarisation which spreads across the heart. Students link this to the stages of the cardiac cycle. Answer sheet included.

A PDF worksheet which focuses on the 3 types of neurones and Schwann cell structure. Students label the cells and complete a cloze exercise. There is also a vocabulary enhancer for students to define keywords. Answer sheet included.

A formative assessment which can be completed in class or as homework. This is an independent task where students can use their own knowledge and resources for guidance, to complete an assessment which focuses on part of the GCSE specification for transport in humans. The assessment focuses on: Blood vessel structure and function Heart disease and effect. Students can peer assess the work and there is a worksheet to help them complete this task.

A level Biology topic focusing on gene technology. This unit includes: the principles of genetic technology the tools and techniques available to the genetic engineer explaining the use of microarrays outline the use of bioinformatics in sequencing genomes describe examples of the uses of genetic technology in medicine and agriculture Pros and Cons of GMO In this unit includes powerpoint lessons, worksheets, videos and discussion/debate tasks. The unit contains 4 lessons but this can be increased if you would like more time on a particular aspect e.g. debate.

60 flash cards with exam-style questions for students to prepare. The questions cover all of the topics in unit 5 and give students a chance to prepare model answers for each of these in preparation for the A level exam. Once completed, my students check their responses with the model answers and then laminate and use as a revision tool.

38 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 8 hours. Mark scheme is included. I have used this document as a timed revision exercise but the document can be used as a summative exam. Topics included: Alkanes and Alkenes Cycloalkanes Alkanes: homologous series, isomerism and reactions Alkanes: formulae, isomers and reactions Analyse the properties of ethane, polymers and biodegradation Comparing methods for making ethanol Compounds from oil and fractional distillation Demonstrate understanding of molecular formula Experiment for the cracking of hydrocarbons Hydrocarbons: formulae, reactions and isomers Producing ethanol and methanol The questions test both knowledge and application of knowledge.

18 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 155 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. Topics included: Heart structure and function Blood vessels Circulatory system Blood components including the role of the blood cells The questions test both knowledge and application of knowledge.

A PowerPoint which explains the difference between bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal antibiotics. It includes simple activities of students collecting information from cards around the room. There is also an exam question to check knowledge. Brief video explaining the difference and then students collect information from cards and internet

A PPT presentation which explains how pharmacogenomics is being developed as a new tool in treating disease. It links directly to A2 Biology Edexcel specification “discuss how the outcomes of the human genome project are being used to develop new drugs and the social, moral and ethical issues this raises”. I have also included scenarios that students can discuss, developing an absolutist and relativist point of view for both.

Power point focuses on: Recalling the way in which muscles, tendons, the skeleton and ligaments interact to enable movement. Explain the effects of no exercise and too much exercise on the body. There is an edexcel exam question focusing on the effects of exercise.

AS Biology lesson on the process of fertilisation in flowering plants from pollen tube formation to fusion of nuclei. Contains a useful video I found on youtube which explains the process. I have also included a starter activity of labelling the plant parts (IGCSE) and an exam question with mark scheme for self assessment activity.

This is a whole lesson on a power point slide. I have included a recap of the root hair cell. Students will then watch the video on transpiration to give an overall idea of how water and minerals are transported to the leaves. I have set a mini research task for students to find out how water and mineral ions enters the root hair cell and passes to the xylem. Finally - 2 exam questions (grade 5 - 8)