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Ey up! I'm a Biology teacher from West Yorkshire. I teach all three sciences at KS3 and teach Biology to KS4 & KS5. I enjoy making revision resources that are concise and detailed to allow for effective knowledge recall of key facts.

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Ey up! I'm a Biology teacher from West Yorkshire. I teach all three sciences at KS3 and teach Biology to KS4 & KS5. I enjoy making revision resources that are concise and detailed to allow for effective knowledge recall of key facts.
Adaptations to functions AS level
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Adaptations to functions AS level

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A powerpoint for the second lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Starter is identifying electron micrograph images.Includes three slides recapping GCSE level specialised cells (red blood cell, root hair cell and palisade cell). Main task is a research task for the students on their phones/laptops but students have to use their knowledge to link functions to adaptations. There are questions for the groups after they have presented with the answers in the notes of the slide. There are slides to guide students through an exam question for adaptations. Theres a worksheet for an exam question. Answers for the worksheet are on the powerpoint.
Osmosis and water potential AS level
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Osmosis and water potential AS level

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A powerpoint for the second lesson (not including required practicals) of the AQA AS level unit 2.3 Transport across cell membranes. Includes three worksheets; one starter, one for lighter practice questions and one with exam questions. Answers for the exam questions are on the sheet as well as on the powerpoint. The answers for the starter are on the powerpoint and the answers for the lighter questions are on the worksheet… Powerpoint goes through the definition for osmosis, water potential, explains the movement of water due to osmosis and how osmosis affects plant and animal cells.
2.3.1 Cell-surface membrane AS level
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2.3.1 Cell-surface membrane AS level

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A powerpoint for the first lesson of the AQA A level unit 2.3 Transport across cell membranes. Includes three worksheets; one worksheet to label and sumarise the functions of the cell-surface membrane, exam questions, and a worksheet that has been made from the AQA textbook summary questions. The answers for all worksheets are on the worksheets. Powerpoint goes through the structure of the cell-surface membrane, the roles of the constituent parts of the cell-surface membrane and why it is referred to as “fluid mosaic”.
AQA Unit 6 Biology only topics  (separates)
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AQA Unit 6 Biology only topics (separates)

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A two page revision mat with answers for AQA Biology separate science. Contains the unit 6 topics that appear on the Biology ONLY paper. **Does not include everything from unit 6 and this material will not appear on the trilogy or synergy papers. ** Topics include DNA structure, theories of evolution, speciation, advantages/disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction, cloning and Mendelian genetics.
GCSE Biology 9-1 (1.1) Cell structure revision mat
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GCSE Biology 9-1 (1.1) Cell structure revision mat

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A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW Comes as a powerpoint file as well as PDF copies. This makes a concise revision sheet for unit 1.1 cell structure including questions cell structure, specialised cells and microscopy. There is an additional worksheet containing the Biology only required practical of culturing microorganisms. The revision mat is three/four pages of A4 that can be printed back to back and has an additional revision mat with the answers completed. Also comes with a PDF copy. 3 worksheets are for combined science and the additional worksheet is a Biology only topic.
GCSE Biology 9-1 (1.3) Cell transport revision mat
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GCSE Biology 9-1 (1.3) Cell transport revision mat

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A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW Comes as a powerpoint file as well as PDF copies. This makes a concise revision sheet for cell transport including questions on diffusion, osmosis, active transport and the required practical. The revision mat is two pages of A4 that can be printed back to back and has an additional revision mat with the answers completed. Also comes with a PDF copy.
GCSE Biology 9-1 Photosynthesis revision mat
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GCSE Biology 9-1 Photosynthesis revision mat

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A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW Comes as a powerpoint file as well as PDF copies. This makes a concise revision sheet for photosynthesis including questions on the required practical, limiting factors, inverse square law, etc. The revision mat is three pages of A4 that can be printed back to back and has an additional revision mat with the answers completed. Also comes with a PDF copy.
Structure of DNA
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Structure of DNA

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Lesson for structure of DNA containing a Powerpoint and two worksheets that are half a side of A4 each. The lesson includes instructions for making sweetie DNA and DNA extraction of fruit. The two worksheets are to be used with the activities. The lesson also includes advantages and disadvantages of the human genome project. AQA Science Trilogy exam starting 2018 - B6 4.6.1.3
Types of bonding comparison
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Types of bonding comparison

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A comparison between the three types of bonding; ionic, covalent and metallic. Covalent is split into the two branches of simple covalent and giant covalent. Compares heat conductivity, electric conductivity, melting point, description and diagram for all types of bonding.
Cell biology revision mat
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Cell biology revision mat

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For unit 1 of AQA’s Triology scheme of work (2018 exam). This makes a concise revision sheet for the important aspects of cell organelles, different types of cells, stem cells, mitosis, diffusion, active transport and osmosis. The revision mat is two pages of A4 that can be printed back to pack and comes with an additional revision mat with the answers completed.
Comparison of microscopes AS level
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Comparison of microscopes AS level

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A powerpoint for the fifth lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Includes two worksheets, one for labeling a microscope for the starter and a worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the worksheets are on the powerpoint for the microscope and on the worksheet for the exam questions. Comparison plenary at the end of the powerpoint to assess knowledge of light, TEM and SEM microscope differences.
Prokaryotic cells AS level
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Prokaryotic cells AS level

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A powerpoint for the third lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Includes three worksheets, one for labeling a prokaryotic cell, one for comparing prokaryotic cells to eukaryotic cells and the third is an exam question. Includes a slide for a game of splat! for all the organelles for a bit of competition and to keep them recapping the new vocabulary.
Infection and response revision mat
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Infection and response revision mat

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For unit 3 of AQA’s Triology scheme of work (2018 exam). This makes a concise revision sheet for the important aspects of body defense, diseases and their pathogens, drug development and vaccination. The revision mat is two pages of A4 that can be printed back to pack and has an additional revision mat with the answers completed. It also includes a third page with answers that is Biology only content (monoclonal antibodies and plant disease).
Species and courtship behaviour AS level
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Species and courtship behaviour AS level

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A powerpoint for AQA AS level unit 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms (3.4.5 Species and taxonomy). Starter is getting students to think about differences and similarities between similar organisms, attempting to get them to think what defines a species. Gives an explanation on the binomial system, defining a species and how courtship behaviour is important for the survival of a species. Includes definitions of key words throughout. Mini research task to get students to find the binomial names from common names of organisms (Internet is required for this) There are also exam questions based on the lesson including definitions, explaining why courtship behaviour is necessary and using knowledge to explain how you can find out if two organisms are of the same species. Both worksheets come with answers at the bottom.
The eye taboo cards
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The eye taboo cards

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Can be put onto a powerpoint or printed for a game of taboo, great for revision! The idea being the student needs to describe the word at the top of the card without using the words on the bullet points.
Cells and organelles taboo cards
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Cells and organelles taboo cards

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Can be put onto a powerpoint or printed for a game of taboo, great for revision! The idea being the student needs to describe the word at the top of the card without using the words on the bullet points.