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Hello! Welcome to my shop. Please take a moment to browse. You’ll find high quality biology resources that are fun, engaging and pupil-led. As a teacher I've implemented the things I've always wanted in my lessons, into my resources. That is, resources of excellent quality that truly impact learning. As we know, efficiency is paramount therefore my full-lessons incorporate mark-schemes too, all ready to go! Leaving you with more time to focus on being present for your students.

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Hello! Welcome to my shop. Please take a moment to browse. You’ll find high quality biology resources that are fun, engaging and pupil-led. As a teacher I've implemented the things I've always wanted in my lessons, into my resources. That is, resources of excellent quality that truly impact learning. As we know, efficiency is paramount therefore my full-lessons incorporate mark-schemes too, all ready to go! Leaving you with more time to focus on being present for your students.
Populations & sustainability: What determines population size? A-level biology
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Populations & sustainability: What determines population size? A-level biology

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This Powerpoint presentation provides a student activities interspersed by information slides to keep learning active. It provides a complete lesson for the delivery of the following graded lesson objectives: Describe the factors that determine population size Explain the impact of limiting factors on carrying capacity and final population size Compare how r- and k-Strategists are adapted to reach carrying capacity Students are then able to use the the graded lesson objectives provided to reflect on their learning at the end of the lesson. This resource is sold as a single lesson and provides an example of the content and quality of my resources for GCSE and A Level biology, many of which are sold as a much larger series of lessons.
30 fun Biology crosswords NEW GCSE specification Unit 2 Disease and Bioenergetics
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30 fun Biology crosswords NEW GCSE specification Unit 2 Disease and Bioenergetics

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This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. It includes Chapters: B5 Communicable Diseases; B6 Preventing and Treating Disease; B7 Non-communicable Diseases; B8 Photosynthesis; B9 Respiration These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap the previous lesson. There a 30 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment).
GSCE Biology crosswords NEW specification Chapter 8 Photosynthesis
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GSCE Biology crosswords NEW specification Chapter 8 Photosynthesis

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This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There are 4 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) Photosynthesis 2) The rate of photosynthesis 3) How plants use glucose 4) Making the most of photosynthesis
Hormonal coordination: Principles of Hormonal Control; Control of Blood Glucose; Treating Diabetes; Role of Negative Feedback; Human Reproduction and Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle; Artificial Control of Fertility; Infertility Treatments; Plant Hormones and Using Plant Hormones
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Hormonal coordination: Principles of Hormonal Control; Control of Blood Glucose; Treating Diabetes; Role of Negative Feedback; Human Reproduction and Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle; Artificial Control of Fertility; Infertility Treatments; Plant Hormones and Using Plant Hormones

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A complete set of 10 lessons for the entire chapter on Hormonal Coordination including Higher Tier content: 11.1 Principles of Hormonal Control 11.2 Control of Blood Glucose 11.3 Treating Diabetes 11.4 Role of Negative Feedback 11.5 Human Reproduction 11.6 Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle 11.7 Artificial Control of Fertility 11.8 Infertility Treatments 11.9 Plant Hormones 11.10 Using Plant Hormones Includes a variety of activities for different learning styles.
13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis GCSE Grade 1-9 triple biology content
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13.5 DNA structure and protein synthesis GCSE Grade 1-9 triple biology content

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This resource is designed for the new AQA GCSE (Grade 1-9) TRIPLE Biology ONLY* specification. Everything you need is within the PowerPoint - just print the activities from there, but I have also included the exam questions as a separate file in case you prefer to print from individual files. The complete lesson includes multiple lesson activities, mini-plenaries and exam practice built into high quality PowerPoint slides. The following learning objectives are covered within this lesson: Recall the base paired structure of DNA (Grade 4) - video, recap questions Explain steps in the process of protein synthesis (Grade 6) - information slides, summary, practice exam questions Link the mutations in the DNA code to the proteins made (Grade 8) - information slides, practice exam question (longer answer - 5 marker). Both the slides and the word document contain the mark scheme and can be used for peer/self-assessment. I have now included the mini-plenary task as a separate file so that you can print straight from pdf rather than printing slides from the PowerPoint. *Biology ONLY content is the triple GCSE award in science
B2.17 Anaerobic Respiration GCSE Biology
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B2.17 Anaerobic Respiration GCSE Biology

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Lesson plan (PowerPoint) and activities to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Recall that the process of anaerobic respiration releases less energy than aerobic respiration 2) Recall the word equation for anaerobic respiration 3) Explain why heart rate and breathing rate increase with exercise 4) Define excess post-exercise oxygen consumption or EPOC 5) Calculate heart rate, stroke volume and cardiac output, using the equation 6) Explain why, during vigorous exercise, muscle cells start to respire anaerobically 7) Explain why heart rate and breathing rate remain high after exercise Exam questions - answers included in the PowerPoint. Differentiated exercises included with challenge questions.
GCSE Biology 5.10 and 5.11 More about plant diseases and responses NEW specification
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GCSE Biology 5.10 and 5.11 More about plant diseases and responses NEW specification

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Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation containing all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) List a variety of plant pathogens and how to detect plant diseases - match the picture with the correct plant disease 2) State how mineral deficiencies can cause non-communicable diseases in plants - independent learning task where pupils use information cards (there are 7 different cards - ready for printing in the PowerPoint) to complete each row in their table (answers are included in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment). 3) Explain that plants have evolved a variety of mechanisms to defend themselves - sorting activity to identify if plant defences are physical, mechanical or chemical (answers included). Options for plenary task: true or false (answers included); gap fill exercise (answers included) or match the symptom to the likely cause (answers included).
7.1 and 7.3 Non-communicable diseases and smoking NEW GCSE Biology specification
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7.1 and 7.3 Non-communicable diseases and smoking NEW GCSE Biology specification

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Content is for the NEW AQA GCSE biology specification. GCSE Biology lesson plan/PowerPoint presentation that includes all the activities and resources (in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives. Activities are differentiated with challenge questions to complete. Answers are provided in the PowerPoint for peer or self-assessment. Data interpretation and mathematical calculations are included to develop How Science Works skills. 1) what a lifestyle factor is 2) how scientists consider risks by evaluating the human and financial costs involved 3) what a causal mechanism is 4) how smoking affects the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, lung disease and lung cancer 5) the effect of smoking on unborn babies
GCSE biology crosswords NEW specification - Lessons 6 to 10 of Chapter 1 Cell Structure & Transport
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GCSE biology crosswords NEW specification - Lessons 6 to 10 of Chapter 1 Cell Structure & Transport

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This compilation of crosswords are created for the new GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There a 5 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in. The lessons included are: 6) Diffusion 7) Osmosis 8) Osmosis in plants 9) Active transport 10) Exchanging materials
GCSE biology crosswords NEW specification Chapter 4 Organising animals and plants - Lessons 5-9
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GCSE biology crosswords NEW specification Chapter 4 Organising animals and plants - Lessons 5-9

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This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There a 5 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) Breathing and gas exchange 2) Tissues and organs in plants 3) Transport systems in plants 4) Evaporation and transpiration 5) Factors affecting transpiration
GCSE Biology Pathogens and Disease end-of-topic test and mark scheme NEW specification
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GCSE Biology Pathogens and Disease end-of-topic test and mark scheme NEW specification

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GCSE biology end-of-topic test on pathogens and disease. There are a total of 45 marks available in this end of topic test that ideally suits bottom to middle set classes in GCSE biology. The topics covered in the pathogens and disease chapter include human diseases (gonorrhoea, HIV, malaria, measles and salmonella); how they are spread; how the body can protect against disease; and finally plant diseases and defences. There are some extension/challenge longer answer questions in explaining how the body seals a cut to prevent against disease and suggesting what problems may arise when using insecticides and performing some data interpretation and calculations of percentage decrease.
11.1 and 11.2 Principles of Hormonal Control & The Control of Blood Glucose Levels (GCSE Grade 1-9)
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11.1 and 11.2 Principles of Hormonal Control & The Control of Blood Glucose Levels (GCSE Grade 1-9)

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Thirty five slides of fun (two complete lessons) and interactive activities (with integrated answers) to achieve the following learning objectives: What a hormone is The main organs of the endocrine system The role of the pituitary gland The role of the pancreas in monitoring and controlling blood glucose concentration How insulin controls blood glucose levels in the body How glucagon and insulin interact to control blood glucose levels (Higher only)
9.4 Metabolism and the liver NEW GCSE Biology specification
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9.4 Metabolism and the liver NEW GCSE Biology specification

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This PowerPoint contains all the interactive activities for a complete lesson on metabolism and the liver. It includes: a starter decoder puzzle; information slides on metabolic reactions; True/false mini-plenary; information slides on the role of the liver and its removal of lactic acid; mini-plenary on which reactions happen inside the body; metabolism and the liver word search; differentiated worksheet on metabolism and the liver with scaffolded and challenge questions. All answers to the activities are included in the PowerPoint. The following learning objectives are met: 1)That metabolism is the sum of all the reactions in a cell or the body of an organism 2) How the liver is involved in repaying the oxygen debt (higher)
GCSE Biology crosswords NEW specification Chapter 11: Hormonal coordination. Lessons 1-5
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GCSE Biology crosswords NEW specification Chapter 11: Hormonal coordination. Lessons 1-5

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This compilation of crosswords are for the new AQA GCSE specification in biology. These can be used as a plenary, a short revision task or as a starter to recap at the previous lesson. There are 5 crosswords in total. There are 3 files for each crossword: 1) the crossword and clues at the bottom of the page; 2) the crossword with the corresponding word bank included (for differentiation); 3) the crossword completed with the answers filled in (for self/peer assessment). The topics included are: 1) Principles of hormonal control 2) The control of blood glucose levels 3) Treating diabetes 4) The role of negative feedback 5) Human reproduction
Hormonal Coordination including The Role of Negative Feedback GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology
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Hormonal Coordination including The Role of Negative Feedback GCSE (Grade 1-9) Biology

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6x lesson series compiled for the NEW AQA/OCR GCSE Biology specification. Includes interactive and engaging activities with mark schemes for the following lessons: 11.1 Principles of Hormonal Control 11.2 The Control of Blood Glucose Levels 11.3 Treating Diabetes 11.4 The role of Negative Feedback 11.5 Human Reproduction 11.6 Hormones in the Menstrual Cycle 11.7 The Artificial Control of Fertility 11.8 Infertility Treatments
Populations and Sustainability: Conservation and Preservation A-level Biology
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Populations and Sustainability: Conservation and Preservation A-level Biology

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A-level Y13 Biology whole lesson on Conservation and Preservation of Ecosystems as part of the Populations and Sustainability topic for OCR specification. Student focused tasks are listed alongside the corresponding learning objectives: LO1 Describe the differences between conservation and preservation - Key definitions (answers provided); plenary activity of examples where students must decide whether it is an example of conservation or preservation (answers provided) LO2 Explain the reasons for conservation and preservation - Are the reasons for Conservation social, economic or ethical activity where students list examples under correct heading (answers provided); Case study activity on the Galapagos Islands where students watch a video link and list all the human activities that have impacted the islands (answers provided) LO3 Compare direct and indirect benefits of conservation - Quick recap questions touch on benefits for conserving an ecosystem and can also be used to consolidate LO1 and LO2 (answers provided). Powerpoint of activities for teacher use in the classroom complete with suggested answers / mark scheme / model answers to share with students so they can use these to compare against their own responses. Activities and Answers also provided in pdf version.
Populations and sustainability: What determines population size; Interactions between populations; Conservation and preservation; Sustainable management; Balancing the conflict between conservation and human needs; Controlling the effects of human activities
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Populations and sustainability: What determines population size; Interactions between populations; Conservation and preservation; Sustainable management; Balancing the conflict between conservation and human needs; Controlling the effects of human activities

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This is an entire lesson series for the Chapter: Populations and Sustainability for the NEW OCR A-level specification. There are a total of 111 PowerPoint presentation slides partitioned into individual lessons with identifiable lesson objectives. This scheme of work has been developed to engage your students through an array of different learning activities and will form the basis for the entire lesson series. It comes complete with answers to activities and questions so you don’t need to spend the time hunting for answers. It includes accurate and high quality information slides interspersed with pupil activities for the following topics within the Chapter Populations and Sustainability: What determines population size? Interactions between populations Conservation and preservation Sustainable management Balancing the conflict between conservation and human needs Controlling the effects of human activities
Transport of oxygen by Haemoglobin A-Level worksheet, exam qs & answers
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Transport of oxygen by Haemoglobin A-Level worksheet, exam qs & answers

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This revision resource is designed for OCR A-level Biology but is equally suitable for other boards. This resource contains: a worksheet for the topic on Transport in Animals and Haemoglobin model answers for the worksheet information cards exam questions mark scheme. This resource is easily differentiated by students choosing to use the information cards or completing the worksheet independently. The model answer sheet/key is included for either peer/self assessment. Students that finish early can be looking to extend their understanding by completing the exam questions with mark schemes. The worksheet and information slides are very detailed therefore it is recommended that they be printed in A3 for use. I have included pdf versions in addition to the powerpoint files as powerpoint, opened in different versions, can cause some formatting issues. The powerpoint files are there so that you can edit the resources, if you wish to do so. Topics include: Protein Structure; Haemoglobin is a globular protein; Haemoglobin’s Affinity for Oxygen; Changes in Partial Pressure of Oxygen; The Need for a Transport System; Features of a Good Transport System; Single versus Double Circulatory Systems; Open versus Closed Circulatory Systems Other individual worksheets and exam questions are available to complete this series of lessons on Mass Transport. There is also a Bundle that includes all 5 worksheets with corresponding information sheets and exam questions. Please leave a review if you find my resources helpful. Leave three reviews and I will send you a fourth resource of similar value free via email. If you have any issues please contact me at MEstEstEst@gmail.com Thank you.
Biological Molecules Year 12 A-level Carbohydrates, monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides
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Biological Molecules Year 12 A-level Carbohydrates, monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides

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This resource is designed for OCR exam board with much overlap with AQA exam board. It contains a worksheet of short answer questions illustrated with diagrams of the different carbohydrate molecules students must be familiar with. Questions have students practicing their recognition and drawing of biological molecules, including condensation and hydrolysis reactions. There are summary activites to complete on simple sugars (glucose, fructose, galactose, maltose, sucrose and lactose) and then a further summary activity on all the important polysaccharides (amylose, amylopectin, glycogen, cellulose). There is a mark scheme included for all summary activities. The resource ends with a selection of exam questions including multiple choice, short and long answer questions. Mark scheme included. pdf files have been included for ease of printing. Word documents included for ease of editing.
8.1 Genes and the genetic code NEW Year 12 Biology specification
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8.1 Genes and the genetic code NEW Year 12 Biology specification

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Content is for the NEW AQA A-level biology specification. This lesson plan and PowerPoint presentation includes all the activities (all in one file!) to achieve the following learning objectives: 1) Describe the nature of a gene 2) Explain how genes code for polypeptides 3) Explain the degenerate, non-overlapping nature of the genetic code The contents of the file contains a variety of student focused learning activities including: labelling task; verbal tasks; hunt the answers; exam questions.