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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.
Classification and taxonomy AS level
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Classification and taxonomy 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 how we classify organisms by getting them to sort cards into categories. No wrong answers! Gives an explanation on phylogenetics, taxonomy and hierarchy. There is a mini question sheet with easier questions to get the students used to the content before moving onto exam questions. Answers are on the powerpoint. There are also exam questions based on the lesson including definitions and using knowledge of taxonomic ranks to fill in tables and diagrams. Exam question worksheet comes with answers at the bottom.
Mitosis AS level
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Mitosis AS level

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A powerpoint for the second lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells arise from other cells. Includes two worksheets, one for a starter card sort and a worksheet with exam questions. The card sort is already matched up. Answers for the exam questions are on the sheet as well as on the powerpoint. Powerpoint goes through the stages of mitosis and what happens at each stage to result in genetically identical cells. It also includes information on the importance of spindle fibres and centromeres.
Index of diversity AS level
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Index of diversity AS level

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A powerpoint for AQA AS level unit 4 Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms (3.4.6 Biodiversity within a community). Starter is assessing prior knowledge/previous learning of key words (biodiversity, species, ecosystem and habitat). Gives an explanation and walkthrough on how to calculate index of diversity and why it is necessary. Includes definitions of key words throughout. Main task is a worksheet for the students to practice calculating index of diversity. The worksheet comes with answers at the bottom. There are also exam questions based on the lesson including definitions, explaining why the index of diversity is necessary and describing what is needed to calculate the index of diversity. The worksheet comes with answers at the bottom.
3.2.1 Cell structure 7 lessons
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3.2.1 Cell structure 7 lessons

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7 lessons for unit 2 (Cells) part 1 (Cell structure). All come with worksheets with answers to the worksheets either on the presentation or on the worksheet. Lesson 1 - Eukaryotic cells Lesson 2 - Adaptations to functions Lesson 3 - Prokaryotic cells Lesson 4 - Viruses Lesson 5 - Comparisons of microscopes Lesson 6 - Using microscopes to calculate magnification Lesson 7 - Cell fractionation and ultracentrifugation
Monomers and polymers AS level
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Monomers and polymers AS level

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A powerpoint for the first lesson of the AQA AS level unit 1 Biological molecules. Includes one worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the exam questions are on the sheet as well as on the powerpoint. Also includes a sheet needed for a questioning task on the powerpoint. Powerpoint goes through the definitions for monomers and polymers, examples of polymers and their monomers, and condensation and hydrolysis reactions.
Using microscopes to calculate magnification AS level
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Using microscopes to calculate magnification AS level

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A powerpoint for the sixth lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Includes two worksheets, one for an example question walkthrough and a worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the worksheets are on the powerpoint for both and on the worksheet for the exam questions. Powerpoint goes through how to use a graticule as well as how to use an equation to calculate magnification. This also explains briefly how to prepare a temporary mount.
Viruses AS level
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Viruses AS level

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A powerpoint for the fourth lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Includes two worksheets, one for an example question walkthrough and a worksheet with exam questions. Answers for the worksheets are on the powerpoint for both and on the worksheet for the exam questions. Powerpoint goes through viral structure including capsids, attachment proteins and genetic material. The exam questions involved are a recap of the previous three lessons as there are not many questions for this topic.
Homeostasis and response revision mat
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Homeostasis and response revision mat

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For unit 5 of AQA’s Triology scheme of work (2018 exam). This makes a concise revision sheet for the important aspects of the menstrual cycle, the nervous system, the endocrine system and control of blood glucose. 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.