Students arrange the cards on the template (print on A3) - there are some extras to make it a bit harder.

A worksheet for A level biology which summarises the processes of transcription, post-transcription modification, translation and the nature of the genetic code. Examples are given for the students to illustrate the role of the coding strand, template strand, mRNA and tRNA. Answers are provided on a separate sheet.

I couldn't find a decent summary anywhere so I made this worksheet. I don&'t think students need to know too many details for AQA Unit 1 so hopefully this will be useful. Please let me know if I&';ve missed anything or made any mistakes.

This is suitable for end-of-year revision for weaker students. Instructions: BEFORE LESSON 1. Print out the posters on A3 2. Print out the worksheets 1 per pupil 3. Print out the cards, cut out and put them on desks along with the corresponding poster DURING LESSON 1. Give out worksheets, students move to different posters/cards 2. They arrange the cards on the poster. When it has been checked, they copy this onto their own worksheets.

This is an ICT based investigation using Multimedia Science School (http://mss.lgfl.org.uk/BL612/ls.html) - ignore the comment below, you don't need a username. Students record results on the Word document and can do data analysis on the Excel document.

Starter or plenary comparing different methods of transport. Answers included on separate sheet

The first page is a worksheet for students. The other pages are for research - print out a few copies which students can pass round and complete the relevant rows on their table.

This scheme of work is designed to prepare students for the new science GCSE courses (first exams 2018). It will bridge the gap between key stages 3 and 4 by introducing some of the fundamental concepts in the biology course. The emphasis is on developing numeracy, literacy and practical skills through engaging activities rather than focusing on content which they will learn at GCSE. There are eight lessons, although each one includes a practical activity and can be taught over two lessons. The topics are: 1. Size and scale 2. Surface area and volume 3. Diffusion 4. Respiration 5. Food energy 6. Nervous system 8. Natural Selection The resources include - a scheme of work outlining each lesson and practical activity - PowerPoint presentations for each lesson - editable worksheets to support student learning - technician requirements

A self-contained activity for students to research the causes and treatments for heart disease.

A presentation and worksheet to support the food tests required practical. Includes student instructions and results tables.

A collection of resources for a lesson on disease risk factors. Students begin by completing the health questionnaire. Then the term 'risk factor' is defined. Students then independently look at several pieces of data which link risk factors and disease. This is a good lesson for dealing with data.

A (double) lesson for year 7 on the skeleton and joints. The powerpoint takes you through the activities, including the worksheet and a practical activity on building a model joint. The research page has all the info for students to complete the worksheet.

A ready-made lesson resource where students use the information on one sheet to complete the table on the other. This can be differentiated to include adaptation as well as functions for more able students

A lesson presentation and accompanying worksheet covering cancer for AQA GCSE science.

A self-contained lesson covering structure of the lungs. Includes a presentation which takes students through the tasks on the worksheet.

Worksheet and presentation covering structure of red blood cells, components of blood and structure/function of blood vessels

Suitable for the Cells topic at GCSE. This covers the functions of light mnicroscope and compares them with electron microscopes. Can be used as cover - there is a literacy activity included. NB textbook pages refer to OUP AQA Biology ISBN: 978-0-19-835937-1

This resources covers the basic structure and function of plant and animal cells. Suitable for KS3 or KS4.

A revision worksheet for the Cells topic, covering cell structure (eukaryotic/prokaryotic/plant), organelle function and magnification. Answers included.

A worksheet and presentation covering enzymes and temperature. Includes a graphing activitiy to calculate the optimum temperature of an enzyme.