This PowerPoint presentation includes background on Bread and Cheese production and the enzymes involved. It provides ideas for students to take out to investigate factors which may affect bread production and looks at the role of Vitamin C and enzymes in bread production and the difference between white and wholemeal bread. This PowerPoint also looks at the role of rennet in cheese production.

This PowerPoint presentation covers the following diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Aim: To name different diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Blood Cell Count Blood Smear Red Blood Cell Count Reticulocyte Count Mean Corpuscular Volume Platelet Count

This PowerPoint contains 14 PowerPoint slides with the aim: 'To formulate a method of extracting DNA from the cells of plants or animals and to review cellular structure'. This PowerPoint contains background information on the cell membrane, phospholipids, DNA and histone proteins. It also covers the role of soap, papain and alcohol in the role of DNA extraction.

This revision handout for A Level Biology Respiration includes 23 pages which cover the following: Objectives ● To recall the stages of respiration and where each stage occurs within the cell. ● To describe the purpose of each stage of respiration and give the products of each stage. ● To explain the difference in the number of ATP molecules produced in aerobic and anaerobic respiration. 7 pages of revision on each of the stages of respiration suitable for A level. 3 pages of allocated group questions (Group 1 to focus on glycolysis, group 2 to focus on a general summary of respiration and group 3 to focus on the Electron Transport Chain ) Answers for group questions included. 6 pages of Past Paper Questions, followed by answers

Genetics and Inheritance Booklet suitable for A Level Biology and similar courses. Contains 50 pages pf student activities including: The Structure of DNA and RNA Practical: Modelling of DNA Semi-conservative Replication of DNA Practical: DNA extraction from strawberries Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation Meiosis and Mendel’s laws of inheritance Monohybrid Inheritance and punnet squares Dihybrid Inheritance and punnet squares Interpreting patterns of inheritance using Chi squared Co-dominance Sex linked inheritance

This PowerPoint presentation includes 40 slides covering the anatomy of neurones and synapses as well as the differences between the CNS and PNS, the Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System, as well as the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System. There is a detailed look at the three types of nerve cells as well as cross sectional diagrams of the neurone and myelin sheath, as well as details on the reflex arc. The hormone section includes the three major groups of hormones and target organs. Detailed diagrams are provided for amine and peptide hormones as well as steroids.

A detailed presentation suitable for A Level Biology - Osmoregulation. Contains 19 slides which cover: The role of ADH The structure of ADH A diagram of a cross section of the brain. A detailed diagram of the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary. Details of aquaporin channels of the kidneys. Control of ADH secretion Urine production Osmoreceptors.

A work booklet of ten pages suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology which includes: Transcription and translation fill in the blank activities. Inheritance - Key word list to complete Monohybrid inheritance crosses to complete including: Mendel's peas (colour and shape), co-dominance (blood groups), sex determination, haemophilia and colour blindness, as well as additional extension questions.

Includes essential points needed on enzymes for A Level Biology. Includes 24 slides crammed with information which covers: Key terms and concepts and labelling of main stages of an enzymatic reaction An example of an enzyme reaction involving catalase. Two models of enzyme action. Enzyme technology: The use of enzymes in manufacturing sweets. Using enzymes from bacteria and fungi. Immmobilised enzymes. Examples of Industrial enzymes and their roles in industry. Pectinases. Proteases. Lactase.

Taxonomy for GCSE and A Level Biology. PowerPoint Presentation with activities This resource gives an introduction to taxonomy including naming rules, and examples. It also provides a slide which includes examples of kingdoms, phylums, classes and orders. Includes mammal, bird and reptile orders to facilitate the completion of 9 fill in the blank taxonomy tasks for students.

Fungi and Viruses: Presentation and activities for GCSE, A Level and BTEC Biology. This resource contains 31 slides and gives definitions and examples of many different types of fungi and viruses. It provides structures of each, including structures of different types of viruses and a diagram of fungal hyphae for students to label, with answers. Also looks at different types of mycoses caused by fungi and includes video links and questions.

Dietary deficiency diseases: Presentation and activities for GCSE, A Level & similar Biology courses. This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet. There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking. 14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered. Also covers eating disorders and BMI.

Parasites and pathogenic bacteria suitable for A Level and BTEC Biology; Presentation and activities. This presentation contains 49 slides covering the following: Definitions of parasitism, macroparasites and microparasites. Many slides of images and information on different pathogenic bacteria and parasites which can be used as card sorts or brainstorming for to fit the questions in the PowerPoint. Pictures of pathogens to be matched up to the diseases which they cause. Categorising helminth worms into cestodes, nematodes and trematodes. Ideas for microscope observation. Video links and questions for: Lyme disease and toxoplasmosis, Lifecycle diagrams and questions for tapeworm and other infections.

Homeostasis: Presentation with activities for GCSE Biology and A Level Biology. This resource contains 63 slides which cover the following: Key terms and definitions. Thermoregulation Glucoregulation Osmoregulation. Negative feedback loops for each of the above. Details of receptors, the processing centre and effectors. Diagrams to illustrate the role of vasodilation and vasoconstriction. The role of ADH in osmoregulation. Feedback diagrams for students to complete.

This Powerpoint presentation with activities includes 26 slides which cover: Labelling a plant cell, The photosynthesis equation Limiting factors Essential minerals for plants The importance of water for plants Ideas for possible experiments A quick quiz

GCSE Cell Biology, diffusion and osmosis: Presentation with quizzes. This PowerPoint contains 29 slides which cover: Cell organelles. A quiz of 18 questions on specialised cells. Definitions ad fill in the blank activities for diffusion and osmosis

GCSE- Microbiology -Keeping healthy & defence against disease. This is a PowerPoint Presentation with activities with 60 slides. This resource contains a vocabulary quiz, key terms for students to complete in 1 . Types of pathogens. A Case Study of Semmelweis Practical – The effect of hand washing 2. Vaccines and White Blood Cells Mutations of bacteria and viruses in terms of epidemics and pandemics. The role of white blood cells. 3. Antibiotics definition and story of Alexander Fleming. Practical – Effect of antimicrobials 4. Practical – Effect of antibiotics MRSA and natural selection

Plants, photosynthesis, tropisms and plant hormones. Suitable for KS3 and GCSE students. Contains: Labelling of a plant cell Photosynthesis Various types of tropisms found in plants Plant hormones Plant responses Rooting powder Weed Killers

Evolution and speciation: Presentation with activities. Suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology students and similar courses. Contains 84 PowerPoint slides which cover: Biodiversity: Species richness, species abundance and species diversity. Definition of a species with examples Evolution and natural selection with many examples and fill in the blanks tasks. Geographic and reproductive isolation with examples. Speciation of species of the Galapagos Islands. Alfred Wallace and the theory of Biogeography. Homologous and Analogous Structures. Evidence for evolution Effects of climate change on living organisms.

A PowerPoint presentation and activities suitable for KS3 and GCSE Biology. This PowerPoint includes 27 slides which cover: Famous Microbiologists: Ignaz Semmelweis Alexander Fleming Edward Jenner Louis Pasteur Also contains: Brainstorming activities, key word tables for students to fill in, video links and questions, a summary of fermentation in yeast, instructions on how to make bread using yeast, a leaflet task, a summary of pathogens and, antibodies and antigens and immunisations and ideas for practical microbiology experiments for the classroom.