Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 11 slides of activities, tailored to the specification for paper 1
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
PAGs 1-4
PAGs 5-8
Also included a copy of all resources in one long ppt with a front cover suitable for printing as an A4 booklet. perfect fr exam prep and sudy leave.
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 3 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Organism level systems:
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes, Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the AQA GCSE Biology content. Suitable for Trilogy and also Biology as a single science (Triple).
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 3 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 17 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework
All other units available as podcasts and working on creating the activity sheets to go with them.
A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Scaling up:
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes (none in this topic) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 4 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Cell level systems:
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 32 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do both sheets on one side of A3.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 26 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour lesson time or homework
This covers:
The need for communication systems in multicellular organisms
The communication btween cells by cell signalling
The primciples of homeostasis
Temperature control in endotherms and ectotherm
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
For the OCR A level biology specification. As part of this topic I also teach the heart rate PAG 11 and use this to teach student’s t-test.
I have included the handout I give students for you to adapt if you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions, revision activities and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility. It is suitable to print as an A4 booklet.
Lessons include:
The need for communication - recapping relevant parts of the spec 3.1.4, 2.1.6, 3.1.2
Principles of homeostasis
Controlling temperature in endotherms
Controlling temperature in ectotherms
Student’s t-test including past paper questions linked to PAGs 4,8 and 10 and recap of standard deviation.
PAG 11 (3 lessons) Investigate the effect of exercise on HR using student’s t-test
Revision - podcast revision activity, revision grid sheet and QR code to exam questions
I hope you find this useful and I really value your feedback.
This resource is based on the book that I have written called ‘What is… reptile?’ Using factual information and photographs of real animals rather than cartoons!
Included in this resource:
A lesson power point in the style of a book and has page turn transitions. It also includes useful additions for teachers to prompt students during lessons.
a series of 11 worksheets with answers within the power point where relevant.
the ‘What is…a reptile?’ ebook pdf
I have written a series of books called ‘Little Biologist Books’ aimed at young children you can find out more on instagram @littlebiologistbooks
I would absolutely love to hear your feedback and plan to develop more resources like this.
This resource is based on the book that I have written called ‘What is… a mammal?’ Using factual information and photographs of real animals rather than cartoons!
Included in this resource:
A lesson power point in the style of a book and has page turn transitions. It also includes useful additions for teachers to prompt students during lessons.
a series of 16 worksheets with answers within the power point where relevant.
the ‘What is…a mammal?’ ebook pdf
I have written a series of books called ‘Little Biologist Books’ aimed at young children you can find out more on instagram @littlebiologistbooks
I would absolutely love to hear your feedback and plan to develop more resources like this.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do both sheets on one side of A3.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 16 minutes long and this activity would fill approx 45-50 mins
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
Suitable for A level Biology, all specifications. I also use this with my Triple Biology students at GCSE.
Uses 3D model and morph transtions where apropriate to give a slick presentation feel
The student work sheet is 4 pages designed to be a single sheet booklet with space for notes, diagrams and exam questions included.
Lesson objectives:
Recap double circulation and the role of blood
Describe the external structure of the heart
Fully label the internal structure of the heart
Apply to unfamiliar diagrams from exam papers
Link double circulation and the structure of the heart
Lots of other resources available, I am working hard to create quality resources and your feedback is really appreciated.
Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology GCSE specification for paper 2
This resource contains 7 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology GCSE specification.
This resource contains 15 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology GCSE specification.
This resource contains 8 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology GCSE specification.
This resource contains 1 slide of activities, tailored to the specification. ( Better value as part of a bundle)
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology GCSE specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology GCSE specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
