I am a biology teacher who has many years’ experience working in the social care sector including managing care homes and home care services. I have been teaching health and social care and science since 2015, mostly to level 3 students. I believe learning is an active process helped by visualization of the processes. I create visual resources for both health and social care and science including BTEC and Cambridge Technicals in health and social care, BTEC applied science and GCSE biology.
I am a biology teacher who has many years’ experience working in the social care sector including managing care homes and home care services. I have been teaching health and social care and science since 2015, mostly to level 3 students. I believe learning is an active process helped by visualization of the processes. I create visual resources for both health and social care and science including BTEC and Cambridge Technicals in health and social care, BTEC applied science and GCSE biology.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 6-page illustrated notebook on human genetics is available in both printable and editable PDF to allow for choice and comes with a completed version.
Research has proven that students learn best when notes are written in their own words. This is partly because students have to think more clearly about the topic when they have to put it into words whichthey would not do if they copy from a PowerPoint. It is also because they are more likely to understand it later if it is in their own words. This notebook encourages students to write their own notes whilst guiding them on what to write the notes about.
It is designed to be used alongside other learning activities about the topic. It can also be used as a revision aid where students can try to complete the pages from memory.
Biology is a subject that benefits from a good imagination in order to visualise the structures and processes involved. The high quality illustrations used in this notebook enable students to develop good visualisations to help them learn.
The genetics notebook includes:
Principles of Mendelian inheritance
Glossary of terms
How to complete a Punnett square with examples
Genetic variation
Genetic and chromosomal disorders
Details of how some genetic disorders are tested for
Test your knowledge page at the end
For BTEC Applied Science Unit 1: Principles and Applications 1 (Biology) covering B1 of the specification. The resource consists of four games so your students can have fun while they revise. They will also provide you will valuable information on how much they know, understand and remember. The resource includes:
CELL STRUCTURE QUIZ
The quiz, which can be printed or completed on editable PDF, includes an answer sheet to save you valuable time. There are four rounds –
• Picture round where students must identify 8 pictures which are organelles or other parts of cells.
• Eukaryote round which consists of 10 short answer questions on the structure of eukaryotic cells.
• Magnification round which consists of 10 questions on how to covert from one measurement to another and how to calculate magnification, image or actual size.
• Prokaryote round which consists of 6 questions on the structure of prokaryotes.
CELLS CATCHPHRASE
Includes 20 questions (answer sheet included). Give your students points if they answer the questions correctly. Gradually reveal the picture beneath the tiles for bonus points. The picture is relevant to the topic of cell structure.
GUESS WHO
This game can be played in teams using the PowerPoint or can be printed for students to play in smaller groups. Each team/student will be given one of the organelles on the pictures and the other team/student must ask questions to eliminate option. They are not allowed to specifically ask if it is a particular picture. Instead, they must ask questions based on the features of the object.
For example, asking if it is a cell will distinguish between the four organelles and the four types of cell.
CELLS MATCHING PAIRS
This game can be done with the whole class in teams using the PowerPoint. There are 12 pictures with 12 matching descriptions, all randomly placed on the grid. Students must reveal two tiles, decide if they match or not. If not, they must remember their positions so that they can match them later. Recover the tiles by clicking on them. Points can be awarded when students correctly match pairs.
Answer sheet included.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER GAMES IN THIS SERIES?
There are also games available on cell specialisation, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
If you are not sure if the games are right for you, you can try the muscle tissue games for free – available in my shop.
If you like the games, you can save money by buying the games bundle.
Designed for core science concepts B1.10 - B1.12 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
Struggling to help your students understand cell membrane structure and function?
This 11-page illustrated notebook should help them understand this very abstract topic. It is packed with relevant illustrations and examples.
Get the best out of your students by getting them to use the notebooks to write their own notes rather than mechanically copying your notes. Test their revision strategies by using this as an end of topic test or for revision later in the year. However you use it, be the talk of the school with your excellent exam results.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
The booklet covers surface area to volume ratio, factors which affect absorption into a cell and why size might require there to be a specialist exchange surface. Examples of specialist exchange surfaces are included as well as detailed structure of the cell membrane and how it is designed to control what substances can enter and leave the cell.
HOW IS IT SET OUT?
The notebook comes as an editable PDF which can easily be printed out for use in the classroom or students can type directly into the text boxes. Ask your students to label diagrams and fill in text boxes about a particular aspect of the topic. Get them to test their understanding with a end of booklet quiz.
ARE THERE ANY ANSWERS INCLUDED?
A booklet including suggested answers is included with the resource to save you time. However, it is up to you how much detail you want from each of your students allowing you to differentiate with ease.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOOKLETS IN THE SERIES?
Separate booklets are available for Cells and Tissues, Proteins, Carbohydrates and lipids; Genetics; Microbiology and Immunology. The full 6-book set can be purchased as a bundle to save you money. If you are not sure whether it is the right resource for you, the Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids booklet is available for free.
Revision game bundle for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Students learn best when they are enjoying themselves and revision games help them to do that. However, variety is also important. This bundle includes a good variety of different games to keep the students interested and engaged.
Games included:
Specialist subject quizzes covering all of the organ systems
Reproductive system bingo
Nervous system catchphrase
Lymphatic and immune system Wheel of Fortune
Body organ dominoes
Cell biology catchphrase
Tissue Guess Who
Energy Find the Lie
Genetics matching pairs
Homeostasis bingo
Cardiovascular system blockbusters
Respiratory system Wheel of Fortune
Skeletal system matching pairs
Muscular system matching pairs
Digestive system dominoes
Enzyme sorting game
Endocrine quiz
Renal system mastery game
Reproductive system maze
Disorders revision game
If you are not sure whether these resources are right for you, why not try the following for free:
Anatomy and physiology specialist subject quiz 1 [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527721]
Reproductive bingo [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527730]
Nervous system catchphrase [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527732]
Lymphatic and immune system wheel of fortune [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527734]
Body organ dominoes [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527736]
Resources come with answers and instructions where appropriate.
Help your students achieve excellent exam results with this 18-page illustrated revision workbook for L05 of unit 4 (Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care) Cambridge Technicals level 3 Health and Social Care – Control and regulation, malfunctions and their impact on individuals.
The notebook includes carefully selected pictures and diagrams enabling your students to visualise the concepts aiding their understanding and ability to revise sufficiently. It covers all the requirements of the specification giving you confidence that they will have all the notes they need.
The notebook comes as an editable PDF so you can print it out for use or have them fill it in online even if they are not in a classroom with you. You can also choose what to use it for. It can be used to enable your students to write detailed notes in their own words while they are learning the topic or it can be used after the content has been taught as a revision aid.
The test your knowledge section at the end enables you to check and quickly correct any misconceptions that students may have developed ensuring a more thorough understanding of the topic.
A completed version of the notebook is included allowing you access to the answers allowing you time to spend on more important aspects of your work.
Other revision notebooks currently available for this unit:
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
Designed for Further Science Concepts for T-level Health (B2.3) but would also suit T level Healthcare Science.
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 12 pages of detail about the nervous system as required by the course specification. It includes high quality illustrations and diagrams to help students visualise the structures and processes involved. The resource includes an editable PDF for students to write their own notes either as part of their revision or when learning the topic for the first time. Suggested answers (possibly in more detail than is needed) are also included.
The nervous system revision notebook is completely aligned to the requirements of B2.3 in the T level Health course specification and includes the reflex arc which is required in the T level Healthcare Science specification.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
Structure and functional organisation of the nervous system; structures and functions of motor neurons, sensory neurons and synapses; how nerve impulses are initiated and transmitted along a neuron and how many sensory receptors work.
HOW IS IT SET OUT?
The notebook comes as an editable PDF which can easily be printed out for use in the classroom or students can type directly into the text boxes. Ask your students to label diagrams and fill in text boxes about a particular aspect of the topic. Get them to test their understanding with an end of booklet quiz.
ARE THERE ANY ANSWERS INCLUDED?
A booklet including suggested answers is included with the resource to save you time. However, it is up to you how much detail you want from each of your students allowing you to differentiate with ease.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOOKLETS AVAILABLE?
There are currently notebooks available for the Core Science Concepts Biology component of the course – available separately or as a bundle. Currently the illustrated revision notebook for B2.1 the endocrine system, and B2.2 the respiratory system are available from my shop
Presentation and accompanying worksheet on nerve impulses. Aimed at BTEC level 3 Applied Science units 1 and 9 but would suit A level biology. Emphasis on the movement of sodium and potassium ions and the role of ion gates and sodium potassium pump.
BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles &Applications 1). Topic test for cells and cell specialisation. Exam-style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 30, like the exam, for easy comparison.
Powerpoint and 5 activities on nervous system structure and nerve impulses for level 3 students. The lesson is designed for a 3 hour lesson. The lesson was devised for BTEC level 3 applied science unit 9 Human Regulation and Reproduction but would be useful for other units and awards such as A level biology.
Homeostasis bingo for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Bingo is a firm favourite of students and is ideal for topics which include a lot of key terms to learn like homeostasis. For this game, students must understand the definition for a key term before they can decide whether they have that word on their bingo card or not. The 3x3 bingo cards cover 20 key terms between them and there are 30 bingo cards in total giving the option of having one bingo card per student. Alternatively, students can play in groups so they can discuss the answers to the clues and decide whether they have that key term on their card. To add challenge, some students could have more than one card to monitor. In order to succeed at this game, students need to solve all the clues given. Students can play for a line and then a full house to ensure the maximum number of key terms are covered during the game.
This resource consists of a PDF document containing the clues to the key terms with a check box to tick them off when you have given the clue and 30 individual bingo cards organized two to a page.
Bingo is an ideal revision game and can be played more than once to revisit the topic after several weeks.
If you would like to try a similar bingo game for free, why not try the reproductive system bingo game.
If you would like more revision games for this unit, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Renal system mastery game for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Make learning appear effortless with this mastery game for the renal system which focuses on structure and function of the renal system. There are several ways to play the game including both individual and team games.
Students can play individually by laying the 16 cards face down in 4 rows of 4. They must start from the top right and define and locate the key term on the card. If they get the answer correct, they can leave the card face up, if not they must turn it back over again. They will not be able to revisit that card until they have finished going though all the cards. How quickly can they learn all the key terms?
The game can also be played in small teams using a game board and counters. The group has a set of cards in a pile face down. Students will take it in turns for other students to ask them to define one of the key terms. If they get it right, they can move their counter one place up the mountain. If they get the answer wrong, they must make a note of the card and can study the card during the game. When all students get to base camp, they must have a last attempt to answer all the cards they could not manage earlier. The object of the game is for all students to reach the top of the mountain at the same time, so they need to help each other out.
This resource includes:
• A PDF document including 16 cards relating to the renal system. These should be printed double-sided so the key term will be on the back.
• A PDF mountain climbing board.
If you would like more questions on the renal system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 3 which includes the renal system and 4 other topics.
If you would like more revision games for this unit, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Energy and genetics revision games for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Get two games in one in this learning game resource. Students learn best when learning is fun but variety is also important. The two games are different from each other and help to test the knowledge and understanding of energy in the body and genetics.
Energy Find the Lie can be played by students individually or in pairs to encourage discussion. Each of the eight PowerPoint slides includes three related statements about energy in body. Two of the statements are true and one is a lie. Students must find the lie. The answers can be revealed as you go or you can go through all the slides first before going back over the answers. Click on the statement to reveal whether it is the lie or true.
Genetics matching pairs includes 20 squares to be cut off. Each square contains either a key term or a definition relating to genetics and students must match the key terms to the definitions. This quick activity is an ideal plenary or starter revision activity.
The resource includes:
• Energy Find the Lie PowerPoint which includes answers.
• PDF sheet containing genetics key term or definition squares to cut out.
• Genetics matching pairs answer sheet.
For more revision on these topics, why not try the specialist subject quiz 1 which is available for free.
If you would like more revision games, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Cell biology catchphrase for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Make revision fun with a game that students will be familiar with. This PowerPoint game includes 20 questions on the ultrastructure of cells and the function of cell organelles. If the student gets the question wrong the number tile can be rest for another student to answer later. If they do get the answer correct, the number tile can be removed to reveal a section of a picture and the student will get an opportunity to guess what the picture is showing (in this case, cilia). To ensure that all questions are answered even if the picture has been guessed correctly, teams can be awarded one point for a correct answer and three points for guessing the picture – the team with the greatest number of points wins the game.
The resource includes:
• PowerPoint catchphrase game including 20 questions about cell structure.
• A PDF answer sheet.
A similar catchphrase game for the nervous system is available for free if you would like to try it out before you buy.
If you would like more revision games to cover the whole of the unit why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 12-page illustrated notebook on the reproductive system is available in both printable and editable PDF to allow for choice and comes with a completed version.
Research has proven that students learn best when notes are written in their own words. This is partly because students have to think more clearly about the topic when they have to put it into words whichthey would not do if they copy from a PowerPoint. It is also because they are more likely to understand it later if it is in their own words. This notebook encourages students to write their own notes whilst guiding them on what to write the notes about.
It is designed to be used alongside other learning activities about the topic. It can also be used as a revision aid where students can try to complete the pages from memory.
Biology is a subject that benefits from a good imagination in order to visualise the structures and processes involved. The high quality illustrations used in this notebook enable students to develop good visualisations to help them learn.
The reproductive system notebook includes:
A diagram of the female reproductive system to label
A diagram of the male reproductive system to label
Details of functions of the different components of the reproductive systems
Disorders of the male reproductive system
Disorders of the female reproductive system
Cell division both mitosis and meiosis
Spermatogenesis
Oogenesis
Foetal growth through the trimesters
Stages of birth
Factors that affect development of the foetus
Effects of teratogens
A test your knowledge page at the end.
Topic tests for BTEC level 3 Applied Science Principles and Applications 2 - Biology.
Includes tests for:
Cell transport systems
Cardiovascular system
Ventilation system
Urinary system
These tests are available separately but you get a 20% discount by buying together.
Help students understand and remember the topic with this illustrated revision notebook. Students have to understand a topic in order to put it in their own words but often struggle to know what to focus on. This notebook combines the two with spaces for students to write their own notes about specific aspects of the topic. This notebook could also be used for revision.
This resource includes:
A 15 page editable PDF for double science biology which can also be printed if needed.
A 21 page editable PDF for triple science including the original pages and 6 extra for monoclonal antibodies and plant diseases.
Both booklets are also available as a self-test booklets with both the blank pages to complete and completed pages at the back with link buttons between the two.
Are you frustrated when students blindly copy notes of the board without taking any of it?
When you ask them even the simplest of questions about it they can’t answer. Weeks later they don’t even remember having covered the topic at all. Or, just as bad, they have focused on something that is not important. Frustrating isn’t it!
This 12-page notebook forces them to think as they have to write their own notes but at the same time gives structure to ensure their notes are focused and relevant to the specification.
Buy this musculoskeletal system notebook today so your class can answer questions like a pro.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
12 page booklet filled with illustrations on all aspects of the musculoskeletal system and its disorders which aligns to the CTEC specification. Includes a sample completed notebook to save you the time of working out what needs to be where.
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
Can be used as part of the lesson to make notes that the students understand. Or can be used as part of structured revision lessons. Can be printed out as a handy booklet for the topic or used online as an editable PDF.
Nervous system catchphrase for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Make learning fun by using this revision game incorporating 20 questions on nervous system structure and function. Students enjoy playing catchphrase and are familiar with the rules of the game. Students can work in teams to earn points by answering questions correctly. You can allocate one point per correct answer and three points for guessing what the picture is showing. This will ensure students answer all the questions rather than the game being over as soon as the picture has been guessed correctly. Teams can win on points even if they do not guess the picture. The picture also ensures that students can identify structures from pictures which is a key skill in the exam. The game allows number tile to be reset if a student does not answer a question correctly. The same question can then be answered by other students later.
This resource includes:
• A PowerPoint including the picture slide which will be gradually uncovered as students answer questions correctly. Each number tile is a link to a specific question.
• A PDF answer sheet
The game is designed to be played at the end of the topic and will take about 15 minutes to complete.
If you like this game, why not try the Anatomy and Physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each main topic of the unit.
Exit ticket to allow students to summarise their learning on prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Aimed at GCSE biology AQA. This resource could easily be adapted for other lessons on cells.
If you like this resource, why not try my lesson on prokaryotes and eukaryotes available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12497254
8 question quiz to activate prior knowledge of cells and their components before a lesson on prokaryote and eukaryote structure. This resources is aimed at GCSE (AQA) Biology.
If you like this resource, why not try my prokaryote and eukaryote lesson with visual PowerPoint and a range of activities available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12497254