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.
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.
Revision mat for KS3 science topic “Atoms, elements and compounds”. Includes two pages of revision on the differences between atoms, elements and compounds, using the periodic table and naming compounds. Includes answers and a PDF copy.
A powerpoint for AQA A level unit 8.2 “Regulation of transcription and translation”
Includes three worksheets; two 10 minutes of exam questions, and one worksheet that has been made from the AQA CGP revision guide. The answers for all worksheets are on the worksheets.
Powerpoint goes through the descriptions of transcription factors, promoter regions, oestrogen as a transcription factor and how siRNA inhibits gene expression.
Revision mat for KS3 science topic “Separating mixtures”. Includes revision the purity, chromatography, filtration, evaporation, dissolving and distillation. Includes completed revision mat and PDF copy.
*The image preview for the word version is not working correctly, however opening it the document appears normal, but I have also added a PDF version for ease of mind*
A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW. This makes a concise revision sheet for the heart and blood. It includes questions on heart structure, blood vessels, blood components, CHD, pacemakers and artificial valves. 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.
Revision mat for KS3 science topics "acids and alkalis". Includes revision the pH scale, neutralisation experiments, neutralisation salt equations and indicators. Includes completed revision mat.
For unit 6 of AQA's Triology scheme of work (2018 exam). This makes a concise revision sheet for the important aspects of reproduction, meiosis, DNA, genetic inheritance, genetic engineering, selective breeding, evolution and extinction. The revision mat is three pages of A4 that can be printed back to pack and comes with an additional revision mat with the answers completed.
Revision mat for unit 2 AS level biology "Cell Structure". Includes questions on centrifugation, cell organelles, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, adaptations to functions, microscopes and viruses. This is a two page revision mat that can be printed double sided. Includes answers to all questions in the same document.
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.
A powerpoint for the first lesson of the AQA AS level unit 2 Cells. Includes slides for an information hunt for the functions of the GCSE level organelles and the AS level organelles. All treasure hunt slides have a microscopic image of the organelle and a diagram. There is a worksheet for the treasure hunt with different microscopic images so the students can try to figure out the images themselves. Theres a worksheet for labelling a eukaryotic cell and a worksheet for an exam question. Answers for both worksheets are on the powerpoint.
A revision mat for AQA Biology 2018 SOW. This makes a concise revision sheet for the digestive system and the enzymes in the digestive system. It includes questions on digestive system anatomy, the functions of organs, food tests, bile and enzymes of the digestive system. 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.
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.
Includes all KS3 Biology revision mats listed individually in my shop. All revision mats include a completed version. Revision mats included are:
Unit 1 ( Cells and respiration)
- Cells and respiration
Unit 2 (Humans as organisms)
- Nutrition and digestion
- Skeletal and muscle system
- Gas exchange
- Reproduction system and menstrual cycle
- Embryo development, health and drugs
Unit 3 (Plants and ecosystems)
- Photosynthesis and plant reproduction
-Plant fertilisation, seed formation and seed dispersal
- Food chains, food webs and dependence on other organisms
Unit 4 (Inheritance, variation and survival)
- DNA, continuous and discontinuous variation
- Natural selection, extinction and preserving species
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.
Revision mat for unit 2.3 AS level biology “Transport across cell membranes”. Includes questions on diffusion, facilitative diffusion, osmosis, active transport, co-transport and the plasma membrane. This is a single side A3 page revision mat that includes answers to all questions in the same document.
A powerpoint for the first lesson of the AQA A level unit 8.1 Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins.
Includes five worksheets; one starter based on AS level knowledge, codons and mutations questions, exam questions, and two worksheets that have been made from the AQA textbook summary questions. The answers for all worksheets are on the worksheets.
Powerpoint goes through the definitions for all types of mutations, explanations of how the mutations effect proteins and mutagenic agents.
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.
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.
Lesson for sex determination containing a Powerpoint and a worksheet that is half a side of A4. Another copy of the worksheet is provided with scaffolding for lower ability students. The lesson includes instructions on how to use a Punnet square. The worksheet is for applying the knowledge using an alien scenario using different letters for sex chromosomes. Also included is a mini book which makes a good revision tool once completed.
AQA Science Trilogy exam starting 2018 - B6 4.6.1.6
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.
Revision mat for unit 2.3 AS level biology “Cell recognition and the immune system". Includes questions HIV, T and B lmyphocytes, phagocytosis, antigens, antibodies, ELISA and vaccination. This is a single side A3 page revision mat that includes answers to all questions in the same document.