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Biology Tutor here to share concise and detailed resources! I have been tutoring for 4+ years and worked as a content creator for various online education sites including MyVideoTutor & Oxbridge Learning
GCSE Geography Plate Boundaries
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GCSE Geography Plate Boundaries

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A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Plate Boundaries from the Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA Download includes a Powerpoint, Activity Sheet & Worksheet Powerpoint includes: The 3 types of plate margins Constructive plate margins * Main processes that occur, earthquakes, volcanoes, formation of ocean ridges and rift valleys, real life example Destructive plate margins * Main processes that occur, earthquakes, volcanoes, formation of ocean trenches and fold mountains, real life example Conservative plate margins * Main processes that occur, earthquakes, real life example Summary table of the 3 plate margins Difference between shield and compositive volcanoes Earthquakes, how they occur, how they are measured, the Richter & Mercalli scales, seismometers Activity explanation, practise questions and exam questions Summary slide The activity sheet is a 2 truths 1 lie activity, designed to help students to understand key concepts in small groups. Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 10 minutes The worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaing format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes. This is the second lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below: 1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics
GCSE Biology Required Practical 7
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 7

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A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed and containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 7 - Plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of a factor on human reaction time This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record time), AT 3 (selecting appropriate apparatus and techniques to measure the process of reaction time), AT 4 (safe and ethical use of humans to measure physiological function of reaction time and responses to a chosen factor) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required. The powerpoint covers: Background on responding to stimuli (receptors, coordination centres, effectors, response etc.) and which parts of the body are invovled Required apparatus A suitable method Biology behind what is happening A look at the variables in this experiment A suitable results table to record data Safety concerns & improvements Past paper exam questions Summary
GCSE Geography Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics
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GCSE Geography Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics

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A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Natural Hazards & Tectonic Plates from the Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA Download includes a Powerpoint, Activity Sheet & Worksheet Powerpoint includes: Concept of hazards and the main groups of hazards Difference between a hazard and a natural event Hazard Risk and factors affecting it Structure of the Earth Oceanic vs. Continental Plates Tectonic plates & plate margins Convection currents, slab pull and ridge push Global distribution of Earthquakes & Volcanoes Activity explanation, practise questions and exam questions Summary slide The activity sheet is a Five-A-Side activity, designed to help students recall key terms in groups of 3. Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 10 minutes The worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaing format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes. This is the first lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below: 2. Plate Boundaries
GCSE Biology Worksheet The Heart & Blood Vessels
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GCSE Biology Worksheet The Heart & Blood Vessels

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A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on The Heart & Blood Vessels Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
GCSE Biology Worksheet Digestion
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GCSE Biology Worksheet Digestion

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A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Digestion Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
GCSE Biology Required Practical 6
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 6

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A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed and containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 6 -Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pondweed This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record the rate of production of oxygen gas produced; and to measure and control the temperature of water in a large beaker that acts as a ‘heat shield’), AT 2 (use a thermometer to measure and control temperature of water bath), AT 3 (use appropriate apparatus and techniques to observe and measure the process of oxygen gas production), AT 4 (safe and ethical use and disposal of living pondweed to measure physiological functions and responses to light), AT 5 (measuring rate of reaction by oxygen gas production) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required. The powerpoint covers: Background on how the rate of photosynthesis is affected by light intensity & wavelength, temperature, CO2 concentration and the amount of chlorophyll Aim of the practical Required apparatus A suitable method A look at results A suitable results table to record data Details of the Inverse Square Law Practise calculations of Light Intensity Safety concerns & improvements Past paper exam questions on Summary
GCSE Biology Required Practical 5
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 5

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A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed, containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 5 - Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record mass and time), AT 2 (safe use of a water bath or electric heater), AT 5 (measure the rate of osmosis by water uptake), AT 8 (use of qualitative iodine reagent to identify starch by continuous sampling) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required at GCSE The powerpoint covers: Background on Amylase & Enzymes Aim of the practical Required apparatus A suitable method Explanation of the Biology behind the experiment A suitable results table to record data How to draw graphs and analyse the data collected Consideration of variables How to calculate rate of reaction Safety concerns & possible improvements Past paper exam questions on Required Practical #5
GCSE Biology Required Practical 4
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 4

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A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed for Required Practical 4 containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 4 -Use qualitative reagents to test for a range of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins to include: Benedict’s test for sugars; iodine test for starch; emulsion test for lipids; and Biuret reagent for protein. This powerpoint covers AT 2 (safe use of a Bunsen burner and a boiling water bath), AT 8 (use of qualitative reagents to identify biological molecules) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required. The powerpoint covers: Background on Digestion and food tests Aim of the practical Required apparatus A suitable method for each test Explanation of the Biology behind the experiment A suitable results table to record data Safety concerns Past paper exam questions Concise summary table of each food test
GCSE Biology Worksheet Enzymes & Metabolism
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GCSE Biology Worksheet Enzymes & Metabolism

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A 1 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Enzymes & Metabolism topic Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
GCSE Biology - Ecology (Unit 7)
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GCSE Biology - Ecology (Unit 7)

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All revision notes for GCSE Biology Unit 7 - Ecology Biology including: 1 - Intro to Ecology 2 - Adaptations 3 - Food Chains & Predator Prey Cycles 4 - Trophic Levels & Pyramids of Biomass 5 - Quadrats & Transects 6 - The Carbon & Water Cycles 7 - Decay 8 - Biodiveristy & Waste Management 9 - Land Use & Deforestation 10 - Global Warming & Maintaining Biodiveristy 11 - Food Security, Farming & Fishing 12 - Biotechnology Powerpoint have detailed notes covering all content from the topic including key practical and maths skills. Each powerpoint has practise exam questions and a summary page Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology Click here to visit our shop for more resources!
GCSE Biology - Biotechnology
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GCSE Biology - Biotechnology

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Biotechnology A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: What is Biotechnology? GM Crops (Golden Rice) Producing Mycoprotein (Fusarium) Producing insulin to treat diabetes Exam Practise Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: Save with the Unit 7 Lessons BUNDLE 1 - Intro to Ecology 2 - Adaptations 3 - Food Chains & Predator Prey Cycles 4 - Trophic Levels & Pyramids of Biomass 5 - Quadrats & Transects 6 - The Carbon & Water Cycles 7 - Decay 8 - Biodiveristy & Waste Management 9 - Land Use & Deforestation 10 - Global Warming & Maintaining Biodiveristy 11 - Food Security, Farming & Fishing 12 - Biotechnology Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology
GCSE Biology - Food Security, Farming & Fishing
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GCSE Biology - Food Security, Farming & Fishing

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Food Security, Farming & Fishing A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Concept of Food Secuirty Biological factors which are threatening food security (Increasing birth rate, changing diets in developed countries, new pests and pathogens, environmental changes, cost of agricultural inputs and conflicts) Increasing the efficiency of food production (restricting movement, conserving heat, high protein diet) Problems behind intensive farming Sustainable Fisheries (introducing fishing quotas and net sizes) Exam Practise
GCSE Biology - Global Warming and Maintaining Biodiversity
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GCSE Biology - Global Warming and Maintaining Biodiversity

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Global Warming and Maintaining Biodiversity A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Greenhouse Gases Concept of Global Warming & Cliamte Change Human impact on greenhoue gas emissions Why climate change is a complex topic to study Biological Consequences of Global Warming (loss of habitat, changes in distribution, changes in migration, reduced biodiversity, changes in weather) Ways to maintain biodiversity in the face of change (breeding programmes, protection of rare habitats, reintroduction of hedgerows, reduction of deforestation and carbon dioxide emissions, recycling resources rather than dumping waste in landfill) Exam pracise questions
GCSE Biology - Land Use & Deforestation
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GCSE Biology - Land Use & Deforestation

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Land Use & Deforestation A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: How humans reduce land use (building, quarrying, farming, dumping waste) Deforestation * Reasons for it * Consequences of deforestation (reduced biodiversity, more CO2 in atmosphere, more methane, creation of monocultures etc.) Peat Bogs * Their importance * What happens when beat bogs are destroyed Exam Practise
GCSE Biology - Biodiversity and Waste Management
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GCSE Biology - Biodiversity and Waste Management

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Biodiversity and Waste Management A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: What is Biodiversity Managing Waste Land Pollution (from landfill and from toxic chemicals) Water Pollution (from sewage, fertiliser or toxic chemicals) Air Pollution (from smoke and acidic gases) The impact of pollution on biodiveristy Exam Practise
GCSE Biology - Decay
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GCSE Biology - Decay

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Decay A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: The concept of decay (role of detrivores) Factors affecting decomposition (temperature, water availability, oxygen, presence of decomposers/detrivores) Using decay to make compost (use as a fertilizer) Best conditions for decay How to design a compost bin Making Biogas (production of methane) Exam Practise
GCSE Biology - The Carbon & Water Cycles
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GCSE Biology - The Carbon & Water Cycles

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on The Carbon & Water Cycles A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Cycles in Biology (the role of autotrophs, decomposers and detrivores, the cycling of nutrients) The Water Cycle (evaporation & precipitation) The importance of the water cycle The carbon cyle (photosynthesis, respiration & combustion) The future of the carbon cycle (how humans are upsetting the balance by releasing more CO2) Exam Practise
GCSE Biology - Quadrats & Transects
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GCSE Biology - Quadrats & Transects

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Quadrats & Transects A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Measuring abundance and distribution Quadrats (how to use them, having large sample size & random samples) Calculating mean, median, range and mode Transects (when to use them, line & belt transects) Calculating areas to workout abundance (worked examples) The impact of change (effect of change in temperature, water and atmospheric gases) Exam Practise
GCSE Biology - Pyramids of Biomass & Trophic Levels
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GCSE Biology - Pyramids of Biomass & Trophic Levels

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Pyramids of Biomass & Trophic Levels A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Trophic Levels How to read Pyramids of Biomass and key features Why is there energy loss between trophic levels (not all eaten, not all absorbed, faeces, respiration etc.) Working with biomass (concept of dry biomass) Calculating efficiency of biomass transfers Drawing pyramids of biomass Decomposers Exam Practise
GCSE Biology - Food Chains & Predator-Prey Cycles
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GCSE Biology - Food Chains & Predator-Prey Cycles

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Food Chains & Predator-Prey Cycles A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Food Chains: Producers Food Chains: Consumers (Primary, secondary, tertiary, apex predators, decomposers) Identifying consupers / producers in food chains Predator and Prey Predator-Prey Cycles (with example of field mice & owls) Exam Practise Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: Save with the Unit 7 Lessons BUNDLE 1 - Intro to Ecology 2 - Adaptations 3 - Food Chains & Pre 4 - Trophic Levels & Pyramids of Biomass 5 - Quadrats & Transects 6 - The Carbon & Water Cycles 7 - Decay 8 - Biodiveristy & Waste Management 9 - Land Use & Deforestation 10 - Global Warming & Maintaining Biodiveristy 11 - Food Security, Farming & Fishing 12 - Biotechnology Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology