Miss Darcey's Study Resources
I'm a current, high-achieving medical student and academic tutor providing KS3, KS4 (GCSE) and KS5 (A level) resources that I wish had been available to me when I was studying.
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I'm a current, high-achieving medical student and academic tutor providing KS3, KS4 (GCSE) and KS5 (A level) resources that I wish had been available to me when I was studying.
Biology
AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes: Organisation
Topic 2 Organisation revision notes for AQA GCSE biology.
These notes contain all the content needed for both foundation and higher level of combined science.
They also contain all the content needed for separate science biology (biology only). This is clearly labelled so the notes can be catered depending on which GCSE course the student is studying.
It contains: all knowledge required, explanations, examples and the required practicals for each topic. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs.
Includes:
• Principals of organisation
• Animal tissues, organs and organ systems
• Plant tissues, organs and systems
• Required Practical activity 4 and 5
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes: Cell Biology
Topic 1 Cell biology revision notes for AQA GCSE biology.
These notes contain all the content needed for both foundation and higher level of combined science.
They also contain all the content needed for separate science biology (biology only). This is clearly labelled so the notes can be catered depending on which GCSE course the student is studying.
It contains: all knowledge required, explanations, examples and the required practicals for each topic. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs.
Includes:
• Cell structure
• Cell division
• Cell transport
• Required Practical activity 1, 2 and 3
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes: Homeostasis and Response
Topic 5 Homeostasis and Response revision notes for AQA GCSE biology.
These notes contain all the content needed for both foundation and higher level of combined science.
They also contain all the content needed for separate science biology (biology only). This is clearly labelled so the notes can be catered depending on which GCSE course the student is studying.
It contains: all knowledge required, explanations, examples and the required practicals for each topic. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs.
Includes:
• Homeostasis and Response
• Hormonal coordination in humans
• Plant hormones
• Required Practical activity 7 and 8
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes: Ecology
Topic 7 Homeostasis and Response revision notes for AQA GCSE biology.
These notes contain all the content needed for both foundation and higher level of combined science.
They also contain all the content needed for separate science biology (biology only). This is clearly labelled so the notes can be catered depending on which GCSE course the student is studying.
It contains: all knowledge required, explanations, examples and the required practicals for each topic. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs.
Includes:
• Adaptations, interdependence and competition
• Organisation of an ecosystem
• Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems
• Trophic levels in an ecosystem
• Food production
• Required Practical activity 9 and 10
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Biological Molecules Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Biological Molecules Topic 2.1.2 for AS-Level and Year 1 A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and required practicals for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. This resource contains 4 word documents containing a total of 12 pages of revision notes and 2 pdf mindmaps.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• Water
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Inorganic ions
• Required practical 5: Colorimeter
• Required practical 6: Chromatography
• Required practical 9: Qualitative testing
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Module 3 Complete Revision Notes
Complete revision notes for AS-Level and Year 1 A-Level OCR A Biology Module 3. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and required practicals for this module. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
This bundle includes:
• 3.1.1 Exchange Surfaces
• 3.1.2 Transport in Animals
• 3.1.3 Transport in Plants
• Required practical 5: Potometer
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Plant and Animal Responses Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Plant and Animal Responses Topic 5.1.5 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and required practicals for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 17 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• Plant responses to the environment
• Controlling plant growth
• Tropisms
• Experimental evidence for plant hormones
• Investigating plant hormones and tropisms
• Roles of plant hormones
• Commercial use of plant hormones
• The mammalian nervous system
• The brain
• Reflex actions
• Coordinating responses
• Controlling heart rate
• Muscle structure
• The action of neuromuscular junctions
• The sliding filament hypothesis
• Required Practical 11: Investigation into the Measurement of Plant or Animal Responses
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Required Practical Activities
Required practical revision notes for AQA GCSE biology. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs.
These notes include all the required practical activities (1 – 10) for both combined science and separate science biology (biology only). The separate science practical activities are clearly labelled so the notes can be catered depending on which GCSE course the student is studying.
These required practical notes are also included in the resources: ‘AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes’.
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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Transpiration and Translocation Information Sheet
A brief summary sheet outlining transpiration and translocation. This includes definitions, a short explanation of each process and why they are important, including examples.
For more detailed information on transpiration and translocation see my other resource: ‘AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes: Organisation’ which specifically covers more content for GCSE level.
Uses:
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Self-teaching for home education
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons or for students to make revision notes
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes: Infection and Response
Topic 3 Infection and Response revision notes for AQA GCSE biology.
These notes contain all the content needed for both foundation and higher level of combined science.
They also contain all the content needed for separate science biology (biology only). This is clearly labelled so the notes can be catered depending on which GCSE course the student is studying.
It contains: all knowledge required, explanations, examples and the required practicals for each topic. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs.
Includes:
• Communicable diseases
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Plant diseases
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Biology Notes: Bioenergetics
Topic 4 Bioenergetics revision notes for AQA GCSE biology.
These notes contain all the content needed for both foundation and higher level of combined science.
They also contain all the content needed for separate science biology (biology only). This is clearly labelled so the notes can be catered depending on which GCSE course the student is studying.
It contains: all knowledge required, explanations, examples and the required practicals for each topic. These are the notes I created and used to obtain a level 9 at GCSEs.
Includes:
• Photosynthesis
• Respiration
• Required Practical activity 6
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Respiration Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Respiration Topic 5.2.2 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and practical skills for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 9 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• The need for cellular respiration
• The structure of a mitochondrion
• Glycolysis
• The Link reaction
• The Krebs cycle
• Oxidative phosphorylation and the chemiosmotic theory
• Anaerobic respiration
• Respiratory substrates
• Practical investigations into aerobic and anaerobic respiration rates in yeast
• Practical investigations into factors affecting the rate of respiration using a respirometer
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Photosynthesis Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Photosynthesis Topic 5.2.1 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and required practicals for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 8 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• The interrelationship between the process of photosynthesis and respiration • The structure of a chloroplast
• Photosynthetic pigments and the light harvesting stage
• The light dependent stage (phosphorylation)
• The light independent stage (Calvin cycle)
• Factors of photosynthesis
• Practical investigations into the effect of factors on the rate of photosynthesis
• Required Practical 6: Chromatography
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Cellular Control Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Cellular Control Topic 6.1.1 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge and examples required for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 8 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• Gene mutations
• Control of gene expression: transcriptional control
• Control of gene expression: post-transcriptional control
• Control of gene expression: post-translational control
• Genetic control of the body plan
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Plant Responses Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Plant Responses Topic 5.1.5 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and required practicals for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 7 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• Plant responses to the environment
• Controlling plant growth
• Tropisms
• Experimental evidence for plant hormones
• Investigating plant hormones and tropisms
• Roles of plant hormones
• Commercial use of plant hormones
• Required Practical 11: Investigation into the Measurement of Plant or Animal Responses
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Populations and Sustainability Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Populations and Sustainability Topic 6.3.2 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge and examples required for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 9 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• Population size
• Interactions between populations
• Conservation and preservation
• Sustainable management of ecosystems
• Balance the conflict between conservation and human needs – including: Maasai Mara in Kenya, Terai region in Nepal and peat bogs in the UK.
• Controlling the effects of human activities – including: the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, Snowdonia National Park and the Lake District
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Cloning and Biotechnology Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Cloning and Biotechnology Topic 6.2.1 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and required practicals for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 11 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• Plant cloning
• Animal cloning
• Food production
• Drug production
• Immobilised enzymes
• Required practical 7: Microbial techniques
• Practical: Factors affecting microorganisms growth
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Ecosystems Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Ecosystems Topic 6.3.1 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge required, examples and practical skills for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 9 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• Ecosystems
• Transfer of biomass and biomass calculations
• Manipulating the transfer of biomass
• The nitrogen cycle
• The carbon cycle
• Succession
• Studying ecosystems
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Communication and Homeostasis Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Communication and Homeostasis Topic 5.1.1 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge and examples required for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 4 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• The need for communication systems
• The principles of homeostasis
• Control of body temperature – including: endotherms (e.g. mammals) and ectotherms.
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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OCR A-Level Biology Animal Responses Revision Notes
Revision notes for the Animal Responses Topic 5.1.5 for A-Level OCR A Biology. These notes contain all the specification knowledge and examples required for this topic. They allow a strong understanding of content to achieve a high grade. The word document contains 10 pages of revision notes.
These are the notes I created and used to obtain an A* at A Level.
These notes include:
• The mammalian nervous system
• The brain
• Reflex actions
• Coordinating responses
• Controlling heart rate
• Muscle structure
• The action of neuromuscular junctions
• The sliding filament hypothesis
Uses:
• Revision notes
• Hand out notes for pupils
• Content can be extracted by teachers to add to their lessons
• Self-teaching for home education
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