Popular resources for Biology students of GCSE, AS, A Level, BTEC and Access to Science courses.
From cell biology to genetics, the resources include PPT quizzes and comprehensive whole unit booklets.
Popular resources for Biology students of GCSE, AS, A Level, BTEC and Access to Science courses.
From cell biology to genetics, the resources include PPT quizzes and comprehensive whole unit booklets.
2 PPT presentations:
1. 22 PowerPoint slides covering plant transport, suitable for A Level Biology and similar courses:
• A Recap of the function of the xylem and phloem
• Identifying the sources and sinks of plants
• Describing the process of translocation
• Explaining why translocation is an energy requiring process
• The pressure flow hypothesis
2. Presentation 2 with quizzes/Questions:
- A recap of photosynthesis, a cross section of the leaf
- Transpiration
- Transport in plants
- Adaptations of xerophytes
- Translocation
- Quiz
- Illustration of plasmodesmata
- Apoplast and Symplast routes of water movement through roots.
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Environmental Science Presentations and worksheets covering:
Biomes
Biodiversity
Nutrient Cycles
Climate Change
The importance of bees
Palm Oil
Sustainable Development
Animal adaptations
Quiz
Suitable for GCSE - A level Students of Biology, Geography and Environmental Science.
Physiology presentations covering animal adaptations
20 resources including;
Thermoregulation
The nervous system
The endocrine system
Adaptations to polar environments
Adaptations to desert environments
Adaptations of aquatic animals
Adaptations for feeding, reproduction, diving animals
Adaptations of the circulatory system
The kidneys and Osmoregulation
Adaptation via epigenetics
The Nervous System: The neurone, synapses, the effect of drugs and action potentials, 2 RESOURCES.
For A level Biology and similar courses.
PPT One:
Focuses on labelling a neurone and reflex arc and an introduction to the effects of drugs at the synapse.
Contains 70 slides including quizzes.
PPT Two:
53 PPT Slides to cover the effect of drugs on synapses and action potentials.
Contains 74 pages for students to fill in covering:
The Neurone,
The reflex arc
The Action Potential
Synapses,
The effect of drugs on the synapse
Practice exam questions.
Starts off with a recap of GCSE Level Biology, progressing onto detailed A Level resources.
Evolution and speciation: Presentation with activities.
Suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology students and similar courses.
Contains 84 PowerPoint slides which cover:
Biodiversity: Species richness, species abundance and species diversity.
Definition of a species with examples
Evolution and natural selection with many examples and fill in the blanks tasks.
Geographic and reproductive isolation with examples.
Speciation of species of the Galapagos Islands.
Alfred Wallace and the theory of Biogeography.
Homologous and Analogous Structures.
Evidence for evolution
Effects of climate change on living organisms.
Homeostasis: Presentation with activities for GCSE Biology and A Level Biology.
This resource contains 63 slides which cover the following:
Key terms and definitions.
Thermoregulation
Glucoregulation
Osmoregulation.
Negative feedback loops for each of the above.
Details of receptors, the processing centre and effectors.
Diagrams to illustrate the role of vasodilation and vasoconstriction.
The role of ADH in osmoregulation.
Feedback diagrams for students to complete.
Dietary deficiency diseases: Presentation and activities for GCSE, A Level & similar Biology courses.
This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet.
There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking.
14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered.
Also covers eating disorders and BMI.
A work booklet of ten pages suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology which includes:
Transcription and translation fill in the blank activities.
Inheritance - Key word list to complete
Monohybrid inheritance crosses to complete including:
Mendel's peas (colour and shape), co-dominance (blood groups), sex determination, haemophilia and colour blindness, as well as additional extension questions.
This PowerPoint presentation covers the following diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used:
Aim: To name different diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used:
Blood Cell Count
Blood Smear
Red Blood Cell Count
Reticulocyte Count
Mean Corpuscular Volume
Platelet Count
This resource contains a blank classification page for students to fill in the classification options with options and statements.
Includes; mammals fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, echinoderms, true worms, molluscs, flatworms, jellyfish, arthropods, crustaceans, arachnids, insects, centipedes and millipedes.
Best printed out on A3
Two other resources are also attached: Pictures of animals for creating a dichotomous key and pictures of British tree leaves for creating a dichotomous key.
The Nervous System and Homeostasis for A Level (and high level GCSE) - BUNDLE OF 7 RESOURCES
Includes:
1. Homeostasis: Presentation with activities for GCSE Biology and A Level Biology.
63 slides which cover the following:
Key terms and definitions.
Thermoregulation
Glucoregulation
Osmoregulation.
Negative feedback loops for each of the above.
Details of receptors, the processing centre and effectors.
Diagrams to illustrate the role of vasodilation and vasoconstriction.
The role of ADH in osmoregulation.
Feedback diagrams for students to complete.
2. Glucoregulation and Osmoregulation: Contains 3 pages of negative feedback loops for students to fill in, video links and questions and other activities on glucoregulation and osmoregulation.
Suitable for GCSE, A Level and related courses.
3. Osmoregulation - A detailed presentation suitable for A Level Biology -
Contains 19 slides which cover:
The role of ADH
The structure of ADH
A diagram of a cross section of the brain.
A detailed diagram of the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary.
Details of aquaporin channels of the kidneys.
Control of ADH secretion
Urine production
Osmoreceptors.
4. The Nervous System: Activity booklet for A Level Biology and related courses. Contains 74 pages for students to fill in covering:
The Neurone,
The reflex arc
The Action Potential
Synapses,
The effect of drugs on the synapse
Practice exam questions.
Starts off with a recap of GCSE Level Biology, progressing onto detailed A Level resources.
5. The Nervous System PowerPoint: The neurone, reflex arc and an introduction to the effects of drugs on synapses.
Focuses on labelling a neurone and reflex arc and an introduction to the effects of drugs at the synapse.
Contains 70 slides including quizzes.
6. The role of drugs at synapses and the process of an action potential
This resource contains 53 slides which provide questions and answers on the role of drugs at synapses and the process of an action potential.
This PPT provides match up activities and links to online resources as well as colourful illustrations and graphs.
7. The Nervous System and Hormones - PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation includes 40 slides covering the anatomy of neurones and synapses as well as the differences between the CNS and PNS, the Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System, as well as the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System.
There is a detailed look at the three types of nerve cells as well as cross sectional diagrams of the neurone and myelin sheath, as well as details on the reflex arc.
The hormone section includes the three major groups of hormones and target organs.
A PowerPoint and booklet for GCSE, A Level, BTEC and similar Biology courses. In word and PPT format to enable editing. Contains:
1. The Digestive System Booklet:
This booklet contains 35 pages for students to complete including labelling of the digestive system, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, calorie intake task, enzymes, food tests and flame tests.
This booklet is in word format to enable editing.
2. A PowerPoint of 98 slides which cover labelling of the digestive system, deficiency diseases, enzymes and enzyme technology for A Level Biology and similar courses.
Includes 98 slides crammed with information which cover:
Labelling of the digestive system
Deficiency diseases:
This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet.
There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking.
14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered.
Also covers eating disorders and BMI.
Enzymes:
A summary of different types of enzymes.
Key terms and concepts and labelling of main stages of an enzymatic reaction
An example of an enzyme reaction involving catalase.
Two models of enzyme action.
Enzyme technology:
The use of enzymes in manufacturing sweets.
Using enzymes from bacteria and fungi.
Immmobilised enzymes.
Examples of Industrial enzymes and their roles in industry.
Pectinases.
Proteases.
Lactase.
The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells; PPT and Booklet. 2 RESOURCES
These are suitable for GCSE, A Level, BTEC and similar Biology courses.
Both a PPT and student booklet are included which may be edited, which cover:
1. A PowerPoint presentation; The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells
Contains:
A starter quiz on questions about blood.
The heart and the cardiac cycle
A comparison table and answers for different blood cells and their functions.
A comparison table and answers for blood vessels and their adaptations.
2. The Circulatory System Booklet:
This booklet includes 36 pages for students to complete including labelling of the heart, the circulatory system, composition of the blood, structure and function of different blood cells, transport of substances, measuring of the heart rate and blood pressure, fitness tests, the role of the AVN and SAN in controlling the heart.
This booklet is in word format to enable editing.
This resource contains 5 booklets and 7 PowerPoints, suitable for GCSE, A Level, BTEC and similar courses. All booklets in word format to enable editing and cover the following:
- Cells
This booklet contains 37 pages for students to complete including organelles, specialised cells, cell micrographs, specialised tissues, and stem cells, including tasks and activities.
3 PowerPoints to cover cells are also attached: Cells and organelles, specialised cells and cell membranes and cell transport.
- The Digestive System Booklet:
This booklet contains 35 pages for students to complete including labelling of the digestive system, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, calorie intake task, enzymes, food tests and flame tests.
A PowerPoint of 98 slides which cover labelling of the digestive system, deficiency diseases, enzymes and enzyme technology for A Level Biology and similar courses.
Includes 98 slides on:
Labelling of the digestive system
Deficiency diseases:
This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet.
There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking.
14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered.
Also covers eating disorders and BMI.
Enzymes:
A summary of different types of enzymes.
Key terms and concepts and labelling of main stages of an enzymatic reaction
An example of an enzyme reaction involving catalase.
Two models of enzyme action.
Enzyme technology:
The use of enzymes in manufacturing sweets.
Using enzymes from bacteria and fungi.
Immmobilised enzymes.
Examples of Industrial enzymes and their roles in industry.
Pectinases.
Proteases.
Lactase.
- The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells; PPT and Booklet.
A PowerPoint presentation; The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells:
Contains:
A starter quiz on questions about blood.
The heart and the cardiac cycle
A comparison table and answers for different blood cells and their functions.
A comparison table and answers for blood vessels and their adaptations.
The Circulatory System Booklet:
This booklet includes 36 pages for students to complete including labelling of the heart, the circulatory system, composition of the blood, structure and function of different blood cells, transport of substances, measuring of the heart rate and blood pressure, fitness tests, the role of the AVN and SAN in controlling the heart.
The Respiratory System: PPT and booklet on breathing, gas exchange and Fick's Law.
The lymphatic System: PPT and booklet on functions of the lymphatic system and tissue fluid formation.
Inherited diseases and gene therapy: PPT of 43 slides, covering the following:
Objectives:
1: Identify and describe two examples of inherited conditions and diseases
2: Identify the mechanisms by which these conditions and diseases are inherited
3: Investigate and describe the effectiveness of gene therapy to prevent inherited conditions and diseases
Example of inherited diseases
Haemophilia – X-linked inheritance
Huntington’s Disease (HD) – dominant autosomal inheritance
Cystic fibrosis (CF) – recessive autosomal inheritance
Sickle cell anaemia - recessive autosomal inheritance
2. Sex determination and Inherited diseases
21 slides covering sex determination and inheritance of diseases.