Popular resources for Biology students of GCSE, AS, A Level, BTEC and Access to Science courses.
From cell biology to genetics, the resources include PPT quizzes and comprehensive whole unit booklets.
Popular resources for Biology students of GCSE, AS, A Level, BTEC and Access to Science courses.
From cell biology to genetics, the resources include PPT quizzes and comprehensive whole unit booklets.
GCSE- Microbiology -Keeping healthy & defence against disease.
This is a PowerPoint Presentation with activities with 60 slides.
This resource contains a vocabulary quiz, key terms for students to complete in
1 . Types of pathogens.
A Case Study of Semmelweis
Practical – The effect of hand washing
2. Vaccines and White Blood Cells
Mutations of bacteria and viruses in terms of epidemics and pandemics.
The role of white blood cells.
3. Antibiotics definition and story of Alexander Fleming.
Practical – Effect of antimicrobials
4. Practical – Effect of antibiotics
MRSA and natural selection
This Powerpoint presentation with activities includes 26 slides which cover:
Labelling a plant cell,
The photosynthesis equation
Limiting factors
Essential minerals for plants
The importance of water for plants
Ideas for possible experiments
A quick quiz
Parasites and pathogenic bacteria suitable for A Level and BTEC Biology; Presentation and activities.
This presentation contains 49 slides covering the following:
Definitions of parasitism, macroparasites and microparasites.
Many slides of images and information on different pathogenic bacteria and parasites which can be used as card sorts or brainstorming for to fit the questions in the PowerPoint.
Pictures of pathogens to be matched up to the diseases which they cause.
Categorising helminth worms into cestodes, nematodes and trematodes.
Ideas for microscope observation.
Video links and questions for: Lyme disease and toxoplasmosis,
Lifecycle diagrams and questions for tapeworm and other infections.
Taxonomy for GCSE and A Level Biology. PowerPoint Presentation with activities
This resource gives an introduction to taxonomy including naming rules, and examples.
It also provides a slide which includes examples of kingdoms, phylums, classes and orders. Includes mammal, bird and reptile orders to facilitate the completion of 9 fill in the blank taxonomy tasks for students.
Fungi and Viruses: Presentation and activities for GCSE, A Level and BTEC Biology.
This resource contains 31 slides and gives definitions and examples of many different types of fungi and viruses.
It provides structures of each, including structures of different types of viruses and a diagram of fungal hyphae for students to label, with answers.
Also looks at different types of mycoses caused by fungi and includes video links and questions.
Includes essential points needed on enzymes for A Level Biology.
Includes 24 slides crammed with information which covers:
Key terms and concepts and labelling of main stages of an enzymatic reaction
An example of an enzyme reaction involving catalase.
Two models of enzyme action.
Enzyme technology:
The use of enzymes in manufacturing sweets.
Using enzymes from bacteria and fungi.
Immmobilised enzymes.
Examples of Industrial enzymes and their roles in industry.
Pectinases.
Proteases.
Lactase.
A detailed presentation suitable for A Level Biology - Osmoregulation.
Contains 19 slides which cover:
The role of ADH
The structure of ADH
A diagram of a cross section of the brain.
A detailed diagram of the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary.
Details of aquaporin channels of the kidneys.
Control of ADH secretion
Urine production
Osmoreceptors.
This PowerPoint presentation includes 40 slides covering the anatomy of neurones and synapses as well as the differences between the CNS and PNS, the Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System, as well as the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System.
There is a detailed look at the three types of nerve cells as well as cross sectional diagrams of the neurone and myelin sheath, as well as details on the reflex arc.
The hormone section includes the three major groups of hormones and target organs. Detailed diagrams are provided for amine and peptide hormones as well as steroids.
Genetics and Inheritance Booklet suitable for A Level Biology and similar courses.
Contains 50 pages pf student activities including:
The Structure of DNA and RNA
Practical: Modelling of DNA
Semi-conservative Replication of DNA
Practical: DNA extraction from strawberries
Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation
Meiosis and Mendel’s laws of inheritance
Monohybrid Inheritance and punnet squares
Dihybrid Inheritance and punnet squares
Interpreting patterns of inheritance using Chi squared
Co-dominance
Sex linked inheritance
This PowerPoint contains 14 PowerPoint slides with the aim:
'To formulate a method of extracting DNA from the cells of plants or animals and to review cellular structure'.
This PowerPoint contains background information on the cell membrane, phospholipids, DNA and histone proteins.
It also covers the role of soap, papain and alcohol in the role of DNA extraction.
This PowerPoint presentation includes background on Bread and Cheese production and the enzymes involved.
It provides ideas for students to take out to investigate factors which may affect bread production and looks at the role of Vitamin C and enzymes in bread production and the difference between white and wholemeal bread.
This PowerPoint also looks at the role of rennet in cheese production.
This presentation includes 16 slides which cover:
- The 5 biological kingdoms,
- Classification
- The adaptations of invertebrates, fish, amphibians and bees as pollinators,
This PowerPoint presentation includes 35 slides which cover:
Defining key terms
Designing your own food chain
Understanding the concept of food web
Producing pyramids of numbers
Indicator species of air and water pollution
How to create dichotomous keys
This resource contains 7 pages of revision questions, followed by the answers to cover Transcription and Translation, amino acid sequences and mutations for A Level Biology students and similar courses.
Contains presentations and activities covering:
1. Classification and Ecosystems
This presentation includes 16 slides which cover:
- The 5 biological kingdoms,
- Classification
- The adaptations of invertebrates, fish, amphibians and bees as pollinators
2. Evolution and speciation:
Contains 84 PowerPoint slides which cover:
Biodiversity: Species richness, species abundance and species diversity.
Definition of a species with examples
Evolution and natural selection with many examples and fill in the blanks tasks.
Geographic and reproductive isolation with examples.
Speciation of species of the Galapagos Islands.
Alfred Wallace and the theory of Biogeography.
Homologous and Analogous Structures.
Evidence for evolution
Effects of climate change on living organisms.
3. Taxonomy
This resource gives an introduction to taxonomy including naming rules, and examples.
It also provides a slide which includes examples of kingdoms, phylums, classes and orders. Includes mammal, bird and reptile orders to facilitate the completion of 9 fill in the blank taxonomy tasks for students.
4. The environment, food chains, food webs, indicator species and creating dichotomous keys.
This PowerPoint presentation includes 35 slides which cover:
Defining key terms
Designing your own food chain
Understanding the concept of food web
Producing pyramids of numbers
Indicator species of air and water pollution
How to create dichotomous keys
5. This resource also contains a blank classification page for students to fill in the classification options with options and statements: Includes; mammals fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, echinoderms, true worms, molluscs, flatworms, jellyfish, arthropods, crustaceans, arachnids, insects, centipedes and millipedes.
Best printed out on A3
Two other resources are also attached: Pictures of animals for creating a dichotomous key and pictures of British tree leaves for creating a dichotomous key.
5 resources to cover the following, suitable for A Level Biology students.
1. Cell Biology: Organelles and specialised cells; This PowerPoint contains 79 slides that include an overview of all organelles needed on A Level Biology and similar courses.
Contains quiz questions, a card sort and questions and answers for specialised cells.
2. The cell membrane and cell transport: This PowerPoint contains 41 slides to provide a detailed look at the cell membrane and cell transport.
Includes diagrams of the plasma membrane to label, with answers,,
Functions of components of the cell membrane,
Cell transport, including diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport and osmosis,
Isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic comparison table to complete with answers.
Contains a focus on water potential.
3. Cell Biology, diffusion and osmosis: Presentation with quizzes.
This PowerPoint contains 29 slides which cover:
Cell organelles.
A quiz of 18 questions on specialised cells.
Definitions ad fill in the blank activities for diffusion and osmosis
4. Microscopes: Microscopes: Labelling of light microscopes and difference between light and electron microscopes.
Includes a sort activity and answers for the difference between light and electron microscopes.
5. Specialised cells: Students are asked to give the adaptations of a sperm cell, ovum and palisade cell; answers are given.
This PowerPoint also looks at cells of the airways and root hair cells in more detail.
A comparison table for different tissue types is provided for students to complete, full answers are given.
Suitable for A Level Biology and similar courses.
1. A Biological Molecules presentation with quizzes
Contains 43 slides including quizzes.
This resource covers protein, lipids and carbohydrates with an overview of each followed by two quizzes.
Contains a brainstorming page that can be printed out for students to summarise their knowledge.
Contains detail on types of lipids, structure and formation of molecules including condensation and hydrolysis reactions.
2. Enzymes and Enzyme technology for A Level Biology and similar courses.
Includes essential points needed on enzymes for A Level Biology.
Includes 24 slides crammed with information which cover:
Key terms and concepts and labelling of main stages of an enzymatic reaction
An example of an enzyme reaction involving catalase.
Two models of enzyme action.
Enzyme technology:
The use of enzymes in manufacturing sweets.
Using enzymes from bacteria and fungi.
Immmobilised enzymes.
Examples of Industrial enzymes and their roles in industry.
Pectinases.
Proteases.
Lactase.
3. This PowerPoint presentation includes background on Bread and Cheese production and the enzymes involved.
This PowerPoint provides ideas for students to take out to investigate factors which may affect bread production and looks at the role of Vitamin C and enzymes in bread production and the difference between white and wholemeal bread.
This PowerPoint also looks at the role of rennet in cheese production.
5 booklets, which can be adapted for A Level and BTEC Biology courses for students to complete covering:
1. Cells
This booklet contains 37 pages for students to complete including organelles, specialised cells, cell micrographs, specialised tissues, and stem cells, including tasks and activities.
2. The Digestive System
This booklet contains 35 pages for students to complete including labelling of the digestive system, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, calorie intake task, enzymes, food tests and flame tests.
3. The Circulatory System
This booklet includes 36 pages for students to complete including labelling of the heart, the circulatory system, composition of the blood, structure and function of different blood cells, transport of substances, measuring of the heart rate and blood pressure, fitness tests, the role of the AVN and SAN in controlling the heart.
4. The Respiratory System
This booklet includes 12 pages for students to complete including labelling of the respiratory system, gas exchange and Fick's Law, adaptations of gas exchange systems, breathing in and out, diseases of the respiratory system and using a spirometer.
5. The Lymphatic system
This booklet includes 15 pages for students to complete including labelling of the lymphatic system, the role of tissue fluid and different blood cells, inflammation, the main components of the blood and immunity, protection against pathogens and lines of defence.
The Digestive System
This booklet contains 35 pages for students to complete including labelling of the digestive system, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, calorie intake task, enzymes, food tests and flame tests.
This booklet is in word format to enable editing.
The Circulatory System
This booklet includes 36 pages for students to complete including labelling of the heart, the circulatory system, composition of the blood, structure and function of different blood cells, transport of substances, measuring of the heart rate and blood pressure, fitness tests, the role of the AVN and SAN in controlling the heart.
This booklet is in word format to enable editing.