These concise and focused notes are designed to help students master the practical skills required for Paper 3 in CIE AS Biology (9700). The resource is highly adaptable, featuring:
An editable version for customisation to suit other syllabi or educational levels.
A ready-to-print PDF version for seamless use in classrooms.
The revision guide is organised into clear, student-friendly sections:
Microscopy
Plan Diagrams
Testing for Biological Molecules
Types of Data and Improvements
Dilutions
Enzyme Investigations
Osmosis
Data Recording and Presentation
Data Analysis
Key Definitions
Examiner Tips
Equip your students with the tools they need to excel in practical examinations!
Comprehensive, concise notes designed to help students thoroughly revise the ‘Cell Membranes and transport’ unit for CIE AS Biology (9700). Aligned with the updated Cambridge syllabus (2025-27), editable version included so also easily adaptable for other syllabi or levels. PDF version ready to print also included.
The unit is organised into clear sections:
Structure of membranes.
Roles of molecules in the membranes.
Cell signalling.
Movement of substances across the membranes: diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, endocytosis and exocytosis.
Comprehensive, concise notes designed to help students thoroughly revise the ‘Enzymes’ unit for CIE AS Biology (9700). Aligned with the updated Cambridge syllabus (2025-27), editable version so also easily adaptable for other syllabi or levels. PDF version ready to print also included.
The unit is organised into clear sections:
Features of enzymes.
Mode of action.
Investigating the progress of an enzyme-catalysed reaction.
Factors that affect enzyme action.
Comparing enzyme affinities.
Enzyme inhibitors.
Immobilised enzymes.
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Dynamic Quiz-Quiz-Swap activity that not only challenges students but also promotes collaborative learning and topic revision.
Developed with 9 questions taken from past papers from 9700 CIE Biology relevant to selection and evolution.
What’s Included:
A power point with: clear instructions for easy implementation and notes with suggestions for conducting the activity and the 9 quiz questions
A pdf with the questions+answers ready to print and cut
A word document with the questions in case you want to change the format.
This activity will help you to reinforce key concepts covered in class, foster peer learning and collaboration and provide an enjoyable and educational experience for students.
I hope you enjoy it!
Comprehensive, concise notes designed to help students thoroughly revise the ‘Biological Molecules’ unit for CIE AS Biology (9700). Aligned with the updated Cambridge syllabus (2025-27), editable version so also easily adaptable for other syllabi or levels. PDF version ready to print also included.
The unit is organised into clear sections:
The building blocks of life
Monomers, polymers and macromolecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Water
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Comprehensive, concise notes designed to help students thoroughly revise the ‘Structure of Cells and Microscopes’ unit for CIE AS Biology (9700). Aligned with the updated Cambridge syllabus (2025-27), editable version so also easily adaptable for other syllabi or levels. PDF version ready to print also included.
The unit is organized into clear sections:
Introduction to Cell Theory
Cell Biology and Microscopy
Plant and Animal Cells under Light Microscopy
Magnification and Calculations
Electron Microscopy
Plant and Animal Cells under Electron Microscopy
Bacteria
Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
Viruses
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Complete “Energy and Respiration” Unit for A-Level Biology.
Save time with this comprehensive power point presentation designed to cover the entire “Energy and Respiration” unit. Perfectly aligned with the Cambridge International (9700) syllabus, this resource is also easily adaptable to other A-Level Biology curricula.
What’s Included: detailed power point presentation covering every aspect of the topic.
* The Need for Energy.
* Aerobic Respiration.
* Mitochondrial Structure.
* Respiration Without Oxygen.
* Respiratory Substrates.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information. I welcome and appreciate constructive feedback to continually improve this resource.
Other AL Biology resources for full units can be found below:
Meiosis and genetics (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/meiosis-and-genetics-al-unit-resources-12391932)
Natural selection and evolution (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/natural-selection-and-evolution-al-bio-12427319)
Gene Technology (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/al-biology-gene-technology-lesson-slides-12443552)
And revision resources:
Gene technology revision (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/a-level-biology-gene-technology-revision-12822624)
Planning investigations in paper 5 (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/planning-investigations-al-biology-12779084)
Cellular respiration diagram (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/cellular-respiration-12447401)
Past paper practice (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/al-biology-past-paper-practice-revision-12838609)
Equip your students with all the tools they need to master line graphs and bar charts this easy-to-use power point presentation designed specifically for Science KS3 students.
What’s Included:
Tips for creating the perfect graph.
WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like): step by step
Activities: Hands-on exercises to reinforce learning and build confidence.
Reflective Questions: Thought-provoking questions to deepen understanding and promote metacognition.
I am currently using these resources with my year 8s during a lesson and half. I hope it helps.
Boost your students’ memory and understanding of key concepts with this set of flashcards designed for the Biology Core Syllabus 0973/0654.
These flashcards include essential terms, functions, and descriptions to support effective learning and exam preparation.
Features:
Cut, Fold, and Laminate: Easy-to-use format for durability and repeated use.
Comprehensive Coverage: all crucial topics in the Biology Core Syllabus.
Effective Revision Tool: Ideal for reinforcing knowledge and improving recall for official exams.
Power point slides I currently use to deliver fully the unit “Immunity” for AS Biology. The slides follow Cambridge syllabus (9700) but they are easily adaptable to others. The topic is divided in:
Defence against disease: external and internal defence system described.
Cells of the immune system: B-cells, T-cells and phagocytes described.
Active and passive immunity: includes vaccines and mabs.
Some activities to check student’s understanding also included at the end with some past paper multiple choice questions
Notes in word document and cornell notes example.
If you buy these resources and you find them useful, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. In return, I can offer you a free resource of your choice or a compilation of end of unit exams. Just contact me in my Instagram account. Thanks a million!
Unlock the potential of your students with this comprehensive teacher resource tailored for the CIE Biology Core syllabus (0654/0973).
You will find a power point presentation, dynamic an easy-to-navigate with 148 slides:
It covers every essential topic outlined in the Biology Core syllabus. From cellular biology to ecological systems.
Past paper Practice: multiple-choice questions and structured exercises. Ample opportunities to solidify students understanding and sharpen their skills in preparation for assessments.
Focused Learning Objectives: Stay on track and keep your students motivated with clearly outlined learning objectives at the end of each topic. Use them as a roadmap for revision or as a handy checklist to ensure no concept is left unexplored.
I have included a booklet (word doc) with blanks for students to fill in as they follow along.
**Teacher-Tested: I am currently using these slides and booklet in my lessons to help my students with their official exams.
If you buy these resources and you find them useful, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. In return, I can offer you a free resource of your choice or a compilation of end of unit exams. Just contact me in my Instagram account. Thanks a million!
Dynamic Quiz-Quiz-Swap activity that not only challenges students but also promotes collaborative learning and topic revision.
Developed with 10 questions taken from past papers from 9700 CIE Biology relevant to infectious diseases.
What’s Included:
A power point with
Clear and concise instructions for easy implementation
Notes with suggestions for conducting the activity
10 quiz questions
A word document with the questions+answers ready to print and cut
This activity will help you to:
Reinforce key concepts covered in class.
Foster peer learning and collaboration.
Provide an enjoyable and educational experience for students.
Power point slides I currently use to deliver fully the unit “Gas exchange” for AS Biology. The slides follow Cambridge syllabus (9700) but they are easily adaptable to others. The topic is divided in:
Intro: starter activity
Gas exchange: adaptations outline.
The lungs: structure
Warming and cleaning the air
The alveoli: adaptations
Some activities to check student’s understanding also included at the end with some past paper multiple choice questions
Notes in word document and the slides with blanks for students added as token.
If you buy these resources and you find them useful, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. In return, I can offer you a free resource of your choice or a compilation of end of unit exams. Just contact me in my Instagram account. Thanks a million!
This resource is designed to enhance Biology students skills in simple and serial dilutions.
Mastering dilution techniques is fundamental for paper 3, practical exam for CIE and these slides provide several examples for students to practice the most common ones.
They also gain hands-on experience through these slides as I provide them with the material needed to prepare the dilutions after working out the numbers.
I use this presentation in combination with “Practical skills booklet” so that they can also practice past paper questions and other required skills such as graphs and planning investigations.
I hope you find it helpful.
Booklet that combines the most important skills required for AS Biology students. Three crucial areas included:
Serial and simple dilutions
Graphs practice
The theory behind the practicals
You will find a compilation of activities for students to fill that also includes some math skills and planning investigations so that they have in this booklet everything they need for their official exams (except plan diagrams).
I use this booklet in combination with the “Dilutions for AS Biology” power point so that I can explain the method before they complete the activities.
Power point slides I currently use to deliver fully the unit “Transport in mammals” for AS Biology. The slides follow Cambridge syllabus (9700) but they are easily adaptable to others. The topic is divided in:
Intro: starter activity
Transport system in animals: outlines the need for a transport system
The mammalian circulatory system: describes the main features of the circulatory system
Blood vessels: function and wall structures of arteries, veins and capillaries. With a summary table.
Tissue fluid: composition and formation. It includes past paper questions and answers
Blood: components and function. It includes Hb, dissociation curve, Bohr shift and carbon dioxide transport.
The heart: external and internal structure.
Some activities to check student’s understanding also included at the end with some past paper multiple choice questions
Notes in word document and the slides with blanks for students added as token.
If you buy these resources and you find them useful, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. In return, I can offer you a free resource of your choice or a compilation of end of unit exams. Just contact me in my Instagram account. Thanks a million!
This bundle includes concise notes to summarise all the 20 units for Biology GCSE following the CIE 0970/0973/0654 syllabus but adaptable to other boards.
Check the cover photos to find the units included.
My students use them as revision guide for the official exams.
You will find an editable power point and the printable version in pdf.
Concise notes to summarise the last 10 units for Biology GCSE following the CIE 0970/0973/0654 syllabus but adaptable to others.
Check the cover photo to find the units included.
My students use them as revision guide for the official exams.
You will find an editable power point and the printable version in pdf.
These slides can be used to teach fully the unit of “Organisms and their environment” following the CIE Cambridge syllabus for 0610/0970/0654/0973 Biology for 2023-2025 and Cambridge IGCSE endorsed book by Jones and Jones, but it is easily adaptable to others. I usually teach the content to my students in 2 hours.
Key Features:
Syllabus and Checklist slide
Energy flows and food chains
Nutrient cycles for carbon and nitrogen
Population growth including the sigmoid curve
Also included: Student version with half-blank slides for students to fill it in and flashcards templates.
If you buy this presentation and you find it useful, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. In return, I can offer you a free resource of your choice or a compilation of end of unit exams. Just contact me in my Instagram account. Thanks a million!