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TES Recommended GOLD AUTHOR with 23 years experience as a Secondary School science teacher specializing in Biology at an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ High School and as a private tutor. Fully qualified to teach KS3/4 Science, KS4 Triple Science, KS5 Biology & Applied Science and OCR accredited in A2/A level Applied Science and I am in the top 25 teachers of Applied Science in the country or the equivalent of the top 10% nationally at A and top 25% nationally at AS Level.

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TES Recommended GOLD AUTHOR with 23 years experience as a Secondary School science teacher specializing in Biology at an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ High School and as a private tutor. Fully qualified to teach KS3/4 Science, KS4 Triple Science, KS5 Biology & Applied Science and OCR accredited in A2/A level Applied Science and I am in the top 25 teachers of Applied Science in the country or the equivalent of the top 10% nationally at A and top 25% nationally at AS Level.
A2 Biology - Gene Technology
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A2 Biology - Gene Technology

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This is a 30 slide power point presentation covering every aspect of Gene Technology for A2 Biology (OCR or AQA specifications). This is extensive, contains easy to follow notes and diagrams. Will cover at number of A2 lessons and will help with continuity of learning. It covers the following Reverse transcriptase, Restriction endonucleases, in vivo and in vitro techniques, In vivo - vectors, plasmids, transformation and identification using antibiotic resistance markers. In vitro - PCR, primers, DNA polymerase, locating genes using DNA probes, DNA sequencing , Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction Mapping. It then features DNA probes used in medicine, advantages and disadvantages of in vivo and in vitro techniques, uses of gene technology. Gene technology - genetic counselling, gene therapy and genetic fingerprinting. (Cystic Fibrosis) Finishes with advantages and disadvantages and ethical issues. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Haemoglobin
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New AQA AS Biology - Haemoglobin

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This is a 10 slide ppt covering the new AQA AS Biology syllabus. It has easy to follow scientific text, diagrams and graphs. The following items are covered: structure of Hb, oxyhaemoglobin, Hb saturation, Partial pressure of oxygen, partial pressure of carbon dioxide, dissociation curves, Bohr effect, Hb in different animals, finishing with differences in human Hb (foetal, adult and myoglobin. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Meiosis & Genetic Variation
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New AQA AS Biology - Meiosis & Genetic Variation

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This resource contains 3 ppts (tried to upload as one but system could not cope?) - all in all 29 slides covering the new AQA syllabus. The ppts follow on from each other. They start with gametes, zygotes, ovum, sperm, fertilisation, homologous chromosomes, haploid and diploid numbers. Second ppt covers meiosis (stages, key terms, chiasmata, bivalents, crossing over, independent segregation, first and second division, etc. It finishes with different life cycles with diploid and haploid numbers. Third part ppt covers chromosome mutation (substitution & deletions). Hope you like my resource, pls leave feedback if you do.
AQA GCSE Biology - Diet, Lifestyle and Health ppt & W/sheet
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AQA GCSE Biology - Diet, Lifestyle and Health ppt & W/sheet

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This 14 slide ppt covers the syllabus for the AQA GCSE Biology specification. It includes food groups, food tests, diet, balanced diet, lifestyle, exercise,, health, inherited factors, etc. Throughout the ppt their are specific tasks set for the students to carry out. Nice w/sheets based on food groups which can be used as a plenary or as a homework sheet.
GCSE Chemistry - Crude oil and hydrocarbons (Foundation / SEN)
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GCSE Chemistry - Crude oil and hydrocarbons (Foundation / SEN)

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These 5 worksheets were developed for low ability / SEN students to understand crude oil formation and hydrocarbons. There are story boards (formation of crude oil), and easy worksheets with "fill in the gaps" . These worked brilliantly with my low ability BTec group, but I also used them as starters and plenarys for my Foundation GCSE Chemistry group. Fun and easy to follow and complete. Many thanks for looking at my resources. Please leave feedback or follow me if you like them
New AQA AS Biology - Immunity Revision Work Sheet  (10 sheets)
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New AQA AS Biology - Immunity Revision Work Sheet (10 sheets)

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This 10 page work sheet will help all AS students struggling with consolidation of the key facts . It covers all of the main parts of the syllabus : antigens, antibodies, immune system, t cells, b cells, monoclonal antibodies, Elisa, pregnancy testing, primary and secondary responses, vaccines and passive and active immunity. Can be used as revision cards, help with consolidation, help sheets before a test, or as a starting point for revision of more able students. I made these sheets specifically for my struggling students, but are comprehensive for any student who may find them helpful.
AS Biology - Cardiovacular Disease ppt
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AS Biology - Cardiovacular Disease ppt

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This is a 12 slide power point covering the new AQA AS Biology syllabus for cardiovascular disease. It contains easy to follow text, diagrams and colourful pictures to aid understanding. The power point covers CHD, explaining risk factors, atheromas, blood clots, plaques, aneurysms, thrombosis and myocardial infarctions. It finishes with explaining risks and looking at graph work interpretation. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE AQA Chemistry Core - Reactivity series, Reduction, Electrolysis,environment  ppt & 2 W/sheets
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GCSE AQA Chemistry Core - Reactivity series, Reduction, Electrolysis,environment ppt & 2 W/sheets

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This 14 slide ppt covers the AQA chemistry syllabus on metal ores and their extraction. The slides cover ores, reduction, electrolysis, copper, aluminium, blast furnace, displacement reactions, environment problems, recyclying, phytomining and bioleaching W/sheet to help consolidate the information in the ppts, based on the theory and a w/sheet which could be used as a paired activity, starter, plenary or homework. Also, good for revision before an exam.
New AQA AS Biology - Immunity, Vaccines, Antibodies & HIV
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New AQA AS Biology - Immunity, Vaccines, Antibodies & HIV

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This is a 33 slide presentation covering the syllabus for the New 2015/16 AQA AS Biology syllabus. It includes: pathogens, viruses, HIV, AIDS, immune system, phagocytes, phagocytosis, T-Cells, B-Cells, Antibodies. Antibody structure, primary and secondary response, vaccines, antigenic variation, Flu, active and passive immunity, antibodies in medicine, cancer drugs, pregnancy testing, ELISA test, interpretation of vaccine and antibody data, including MMR and Herceptin, finishing with ethical issues. Very comprehensive, covers all of the syllabus, using easy to read text, scientific knowledge and wording, diagrams and colourful pictures. Also, includes a task for the students to complete. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Lung Diseases
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New AQA AS Biology - Lung Diseases

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Powerpoint covering the new syllabus for AQA AS Biology. It covers lung diseases and spirometry. Lung diseases covered are : TB, Fibrosis, Asthma and Emphysema. Easy to follow text, diagrams and a task at the end for students to consolidate the information. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
AQA A Level Biology - Nitrogen Cycle ppt, worksheet, practical & helpsheet
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AQA A Level Biology - Nitrogen Cycle ppt, worksheet, practical & helpsheet

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This ppt covers all aspects of the AQA syllabus for the Nitrogen Cycle. It covers decomposition, ammonification, nitrogen fixation, nitrification, differences in normal soil and water logged soil, finishing with leaching and eutrophication. The 3 pages of nitrogen cycle questions can be used as a starter, plenary or a homework. I have used as quick revision. (Answers are included) The help sheet shows a typical revision card for students which you can show and either use, or get them to make one of their own.
BUNDLE of Pearson Edexcel AS Level Biology Unit 1: Molecules, Transport & Health
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BUNDLE of Pearson Edexcel AS Level Biology Unit 1: Molecules, Transport & Health

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BUNDLE These power points and worksheets cover the specification for the Topic 1 units for the AS Edexcel Biology course. It includes power points to cover all of the teaching for Topics 1A (Chemistry for Biologists, 1B (Mammalian Transport Systems and 1C (Cardiovascular Health and Risk. There are also some work sheets to aid the teaching included.
New AQA AS Biology - Gaseous Exchange  & Dissections
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New AQA AS Biology - Gaseous Exchange & Dissections

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This is a 18 slide ppt covering the syllabus for the New AQA AS Biology scheme covering gaseous exchange in humans, insects, fish and plants. It covers full scientific theory behind how gaseous exchange systems work and why they are so efficient. There are colourful pictures, diagrams and text is easy to understand and contains all scientific knowledge. Dissections - pictures of actual dissections of fish, insect and lungs with an explanation of what is required for the specification and how students can carry out the dissection. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
AQA A  Level Biology - Photosynthesis ppt & Workbook
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AQA A Level Biology - Photosynthesis ppt & Workbook

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This is an 13 slide power point covering the aspects of photosynthesis. Slides cover chloroplast structure, pigments, light absorption, Light dependent, phosphorylation/chemiosmosis, light independent cycles and finishes with carbon numbers of the calvin cycle. The workbook can be used with the ppt or used as a homework task, plenary, starter or as a revision tool. Thank you for looking at my resource, if you like it please leave feedback, or follow me on twitter so you can get notification of othernew resources I produce.
New AQA AS Biology - Circulatory System
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New AQA AS Biology - Circulatory System

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This is a 19 slide power point covering the new AQA AS Biology syllabus. The slides include: heart structure, blood vessels structure & adaptations, tissue fluid formation, double circulatory system, major parts of the heart and what they do, cardiac cycle and finishing with cardiac cycle graph interpretation. Thank you for looking at my resource. If you like it please leave me feedback and follow me so you do not miss out on other biology resources.
AS Biology Worksheet - The circulatory system (4 sheets)
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AS Biology Worksheet - The circulatory system (4 sheets)

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These quick revision sheets can be used as class activities, revision tools, home works, starters or as a plenary. The sheets include describing blood vessels, labelling the heart, explaining the cardiac cycle and the pressure/ volume graph. Hope it is helpful to give students a starting base for revision or test practice.
AS Biology - Immune System Revision Sheet
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AS Biology - Immune System Revision Sheet

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This worksheet can be printed as a revision card or as A3 and used as a class activity. Students have to add as much information they can about the immune system onto the diagram. It is for quick recall and could be extended further.