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.
This resource is 1 A4 page of revision activities for the 5.1.1 OCR homeostasis topic
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
checks key terminology
*Checks ability to draw key diagrams
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards
All other topics available. Please note, answers not yet available but are in the pipeline!!
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast.
Students spend 10 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
There are 2 parts to 2.1.2 as it is such a large topic about 25 mins long each.
More podcasts added regularly
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all PAGs across the specification
PAG 1 Microscopy - preparing a slide
PAG 2 Testing for biological molecules sugar, starch, protein, lipids
PAG 3 Sampling using quadrats and transects
PAG 4 Enzymes starch and amylase as well as the decaying of milk practical (B)
PAG 5 Photosynthesis - the effect of light
PAG 6 Physiology responses - ruler drop reaction times and also seedlings (B)
PAG 7 microbial techniques - antibiotic discs (B)
PAG 8 transport in and out of cells - osmosis using potatoes
Biology only indicated by green (B)
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 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 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Community level systems:
4.1 Ecosystems
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes (none in this topic) Biology only content 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.
Made using the AQA Synergy specification.
Contains 1 slide of activities to complete for the Periodic table topic
I give these out at the end of each topic and also before holidays for exam preparation.
I have made the boxes equal sizes so that they can be blown up onto A3 card to create revision cards for intervention/ starters/ plenaries
More of these available for all AQA units Synergy, Trilogy and Triple, RPAs and maths skills.
Please note there are no answers, this is intended to do as an independent activity along with notes/ revision guide.
Made using the AQA Trilogy specification.
Contains 1 slide of activities to complete for the P3 particle model topic - lots of tricky calculations to get to grips with and a good way of identifying which need to be revised.
I give these out at the end of each topic and also before holidays for exam preparation.
I have made the boxes equal sizes so that they can be blown up onto A3 card to create revision cards for intervention/ starters/ plenaries or just handed out as an A4 sheet
Maths skills and RPAs are incorporated
More of these on the way for all AQA units, RPAs and maths skills. Feedback welcome
Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains 1 slide 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 Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains 1 slide 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 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 B5 Genes, Inheritance and Selection:
5.1 Inheritance x 2
5.2 Natural selection and evolution x1
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes, Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical (none in this topic) 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.
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.
This resource is 4 A4 pages of revision activities for the 2.1.2 OCR Biological molecules topic
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
QR code for useful videos
maths elements
PAG elements
checks key terminology
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards
All other topics available. Answers included.
Made using the AQA Synergy specification
Contains 1 slide of activities to complete for the States of matter topic (4.1.1) at Foundation level
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
I have made the boxes equal sizes so that they can be blown up onto A3 card to create revision cards for intervention/ starters/ plenaries
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.
Maths skills and RPAs are incorporated when appropriate
Available for all AQA units, RPAs and maths skills. Feedback welcome
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.
This lesson was deisnged for A level Biology but would also be useful for GCSE Biology
The lesson includes:
Recap of prior expected knowledge
Structure of tRNA recap
Transcription recap
Process of translation using morph transitions and hand drawn illustrations.
Summary questions
Exam questions
Your feedback is always appreciated!
Created for A level, suitable for all exam boards as well as Biology GCSE
There are 5 A4 sheets for students to use that include diagrams and exam questions.
This lesson covers the following:
Recap structure of DNA
difference between mRNA, DNA and tRNA
Process of transcription - created using morph transitions
Starting and stopping the process
Using codons to decipher amino acid sequence
Exam Questions
Suitable for A level Biology, all specifications.
Lesson includes power point and student handout.
Lesson content
Why does DNA need to replicate?
The process of semi conservative replication using morph transition and my own hand drawn digital diagrams
recap of enzymes
Evidence for semi conservative model using nitrogen isotopes
Apply to Exam Questions
Lots of other resources available, feedback really appreciated.