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Topic 6: Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Revision Questions and Answer Sheets
Six sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
Keywords
Sexual reproduction; Asexual reproduction; Meiosis; DNA and the genome; Genetic inheritance; Genotype; Phenotype; Homozygous; Heterozygous; Allele; Sex determination; Variation; Evolution; Selective breeding; Genetic engineering; GM; Evidence for evolution; Fossils; Extinction; Resistant bacteria; Classification
Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10
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14 Biological Molecules Recall Tests
A complete set of 14 single-sided question sheets to cover all of the Biological Molecules section of the AQA A-level Biology specification. The questions are deliberately straightforward, to encourage students to revise and then to test their recall. They are useful across the ability range and would work well using a VLE. They don’t say ‘test’ on them and could be used as consolidation during a lesson.
(I started with the carbohydrate one which is why the second one has a bit of a recap of the first. Students needed a bit of a second chance once they realised what was required)
Each sheet is single-sided and has between about 22 and 30 marks
Every sheet has an accompanying answer sheet with the same format as the question sheet for use on a projector for peer/self marking.

Topic 4: Bioenergetics Revision Questions and Answer Sheets
Three sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
Keywords
Photosynthesis; Rate of photosynthesis; Limiting factors; Uses of glucose; Respiration; Aerobic respiration; Anaerobic respiration; Lactic acid; Exercise; Metabolism;
Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Topic 3: Infection and Response Revision Questions and Answer Sheets
Two sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
Keywords
Communicable diseases; viruses; Bacteria; Fungi; Protists; Human defence systems; Immunity; Vaccination; Antibiotics
Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Topic 7: Ecology Revision Questions and Answer Sheets
Three sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
Keywords
*Adaptations; Competition; Community; Habitat; Abiotic factors; Biotic factors; Ecosystem; Transects; Quadrats; Cycles;Biodiversity; Maintaining biodiversity; *
Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Topic 4: Chemical Changes Revision Questions and Answer Sheets (inc. Triple)
Four sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus - Chemical Changes. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
Keywords
Reactions of acids with metals; Salts; Neutralisation; Soluble salts; pH scale; Titrations; Electrolysis; Metal extraction; Half equations

Topic 2: Organisation Revision Questions and Answer Sheets
Four sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
Keywords
Digestion; Enzymes; Lock and key; Heart; Blood vessels; Lungs; Blood; Coronary heart disease; Health and disease; Non-communicable diseases; Cancer; Plant tissues; Leaf structure; Xylem; Transpiration; Phloem
Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Resistance worksheet (Foundation)
A very basic worksheet on resistance. Made because my group struggled with worksheets that packed a lot in!
It concentrates on V = IR but checks that they remember voltage and current in a parallel circuit. It covers ‘the triangle’, units and uses the term ‘potential difference’.
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26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science)
A complete set of 26 question sheets to cover all of the Biology units of the AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science syllabus. The questions are deliberately straightforward, to encourage students to revise and then to test their recall. They are useful across the ability range and would work well using a VLE.
Each sheet is single-sided and has between about 25 and 35 marks
Every sheet has an accompanying answer sheet with the same format as the question sheet for use on a projector for peer/self marking.

Topic 1: Energy Revision Questions and Answer Sheets
Eight sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE Physics syllabus - Energy. Answer sheets are included. Each would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
***Key words: *** Low Stakes Recall Tests, Energy Change, Energy Store, Systems, Kinetic energy, Elastic energy, Gravitational Potential Energy, GPE, Equation practice, Specific Heat Capacity, Energy Transfer, Power, Work Done, Watts, Joules, Units, Conservation Of Energy, Dissipation, Efficiency, Energy Resources, Environmental Issues, Renewable, Non-renewable

Biological Molecules - DNA/RNA/ATP/Water/Ions Recall Tests
Five single-sided sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA A-level Biology specification. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE. Doesn’t say ‘test’ on it so that it can be used for consolidation within the lesson.
Key words
DNA ~ RNA ~ polymer ~ monomer ~ nucleotide ~ hydrogen bonds ~ base pairing ~ heat capacity ~ heat of vaporisation ~ inorganic ions ~ organic ~ ribose ~ nitrogen containing base ~ deoxyribose ~ surface tension ~ cohesion ~ adhesion ~ DNA polymerase ~ DNA helicase ~ meselson and stahl ~ polar ~ non-polar

3 Natural Selection worksheets (Snails, Giraffes, Moths) GCSE
Pond snails:
Worksheet in which students are led through the idea of natural selection - reproduction, inheritance and survival - using pond snails and leeches as an example. 2 pages, accompanied by an answer sheet.
Giraffes:
Students put a variety of facts about giraffes into categories. The categories relate to Darwin’s observations. Students then write a paragraph to explain how longer giraffes’ necks have been selected. Designed to provoke discussion about inheritance, evolution and natural selection. 2 pages with answer sheet.
Peppered moths:
Students put pictures and statements in the correct order to tell the story of natural selection in peppered moths before and after the industrial revolution. Supports learning about genetics, inheritance, predation, camouflage and survival. with answer sheet.

Topic 5: Homeostasis and Response Revision Questions and Answer Sheets
Five sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
Keywords
Homeostasis; Glucose; Control systems; Nerves; Reflexes; Reproduction; Menstrual cycle; Thermoregulation; IVF; Contraception; Negative feedback
Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Topic 9: Chemistry of The Atmosphere Revision Questions and Answer Sheets (inc Triple)
Three sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus - Chemistry of The Atmosphere. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
***Key words: *** Early Atmosphere, Volcanoes, Evolution of atmosphere, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide, Methane, Greenhouse effect, Global warming, Climate change, Carbon footprint, Pollutants

Topic 10: Using Resources Revision Questions and Answer Sheets (inc Triple)
Seven sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus - Using Resources. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE.
***Key words: *** Renewable resources, Finite resources, Sustainable development, Potable water, Waste water treatment, Extracting metals, Life cycle assessment, LCA, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Corrosion, Rusting, Alloys, Ceramics, Polymers, Composites, Haber process, NPK fertilisers,
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45 Chemistry Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Separate/Combined Science)
A complete set of 45 question sheets to cover all of the Chemistry units of the AQA 9-1 GCSE Separate/Combined Science syllabus. The questions are deliberately straightforward, to encourage students to revise and then to test their recall. They are useful across the ability range and would work well using a VLE.
Each sheet is single-sided and has between about 25 and 35 marks
Every sheet has an accompanying answer sheet with the same format as the question sheet for use on a projector for peer/self marking.
I use them both as we finish a topic and later on as revision
(either as tests or revision activities)

Gas Exchange in Fish and Insects
Animated, interactive powerpoint which guides students through the countercurrent system of fish gills and the tracheal system of insects (28 slides). It is hyperlinked so that you can choose which bits to show. The accompanying document comprises three worksheets and answer sheets. They use a variety of cloze / colouring / short answer questions

Dihybrid crosses, Chi-squared and Mendel
Interactive presentation which takes students through using the chi-squared test to check the significance of results from a dihybrid genetic cross. Uses examples from Mendel’s pea plant experiments. Can be used on a smartboard to reveal each stage after quizzing the students. 6 slides. Written for A-level.
Key words
Dihybrid cross, Inheritance, Sweet peas, Mendel, Chi squared, Genetics

Classification - A-level (Powerpoint and two worksheets)
Fully hyperlinked 30-slide powerpoint and two worksheets. Used with A-level students.
Written in frustration at the lack of material available to stretch bright students on this subject; classification and phylogeny. The concepts can be difficult for students from 14-16 yrs but they do engage with them. Designed to generate discussion about some of the more contentious issues involved in classification. Two double-sided worksheets with answer sheets.

GCSE Circulation test (/20 easy to mark)
A 20 mark test on circulation for more able students. Straightforward and easy to mark. First image is from from ‘Biodidac’ - so it must remain a free resource. Answer sheet provided.