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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 - 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 - 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.
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.
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.
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.
New AQA Biology Separates : Unit 7 Non Communicable Diseases
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New AQA Biology Separates : Unit 7 Non Communicable Diseases

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This extensive power point covers all aspects of the new AQA Separates Biology Unit 7 Non communicable diseases. Covers causal and correlation, cancer, obesity, smoking, alcohol, liver damage and radiation. A work sheet is available for students to read and conclude their understanding about obesity and exercise. There are exam questions at the end of the power point. There is a worksheet for obesity and one for correlation and causal relationships. To help students there is a student check list which they can use at start and end of topic to show happiness with learning. Pack of exam questions and mark scheme for assessment at the end of unit.
GCSE AQA Core Biology - Pathogens, Fighting Diseases & Antibiotics ppt (17 slides) + w/sheets
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GCSE AQA Core Biology - Pathogens, Fighting Diseases & Antibiotics ppt (17 slides) + w/sheets

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This ppt covers the AQA CoreBiology syllabus for fighting disease. It covers pathogens (bacteria & viruses), antigens, immune response (antibodies / anti toxins), growing bacteria, antibiotic resistance, vaccinations and antiseptics (semmelweiss). Plus 3 w/sheets.- story board for semmelweis, gap fill in for fighting diseases, an extension sheet for higher ability students and finally a test which can be set as a test, a home work, revision or even class activity.
GCSE Biology - Variation & Variation Graphs
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GCSE Biology - Variation & Variation Graphs

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This 10 slide powerpoint explains what variation is , what is meant by continuous and discontinuous and examples of the factors involved, finishing with the type of graphs students are expected to recognise and be able to produce and explain.
New AQA GCSE Biology B4.1 to 4.4 Circulatory System (Separates)
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New AQA GCSE Biology B4.1 to 4.4 Circulatory System (Separates)

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This 27 slide power point covers the new AQA Separates specification B4.1 to 4.4. Covers the following aspects of the specification: What components make up our blood The functions of each of the components of blood Naming the main blood vessels in the body Explaining the importance of a double circulatory system and valves. Labelling the main structures of the heart Explaining the main functions of the heart and its structures. Discuss problems with the blood supply, the heart and valves Explains how the heart keeps it's natural rhythm Explains how artificial hearts can do and how artificial pacemakers work.
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.
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.
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.
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.
KS3 / GCSE Graph Rules & Rules for Drawing a Good Scientific Table & Helpsheets
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KS3 / GCSE Graph Rules & Rules for Drawing a Good Scientific Table & Helpsheets

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These power points were made for my KS3 students but I also used it with my GCSE foundation students to help them understand how to draw a correct scientific Table and when to use a bar graph and when to use a line graph. It also explains the difference between independent and dependent variables. These power points explains how to compose a Good Table (headings, columns, anomalies, averages) and how to plot the correct graph. It concentrates on bar graphs and line graphs, independent and dependent variables. Actual examples shown and finishes with a task for the students as a plenary. Also included are help sheets for table and graph drawing which can be stuck in the front of students books as a reminder. (I print both and print as A5 help sheets.
New OCR AS Biology - Haemoglobin & Oxygen Dissociation Curves
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New OCR AS Biology - Haemoglobin & Oxygen Dissociation Curves

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This 14 slide ppt covers the new syllabus for OCR AS Biology. It covers structure of Hb, affinity for oxygen, oxygen dissociation curves, the Bohr effect, carbon dioxide and the chloride shift (including carbonic anhydrase, haemoglobinic acid, etc) Includes a slide showing the specification for this part of the syllabus. Thank you for looking at my resource, if you like it please leave feedback.
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.