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.
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.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 6-page illustrated notebook on the lymphatic and immune systems 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 lymphatic and immune systems notebook includes:
Diagram of the lymphatic system to label
Details of the components of the lymphatic system and their functions
How lymph is formed
The different types of lymphocytes and how each works
How memory cells are formed
Disorders of the lymphatic and immune system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles &Applications 1). Topic test for muscle tissue. Exam-style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 30, like the exam, for easy comparison.
BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles & Applications 2). Topic test for ventilation and gas exchange. Exam style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 40, like the exam, for easy comparison.
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Respiratory system wheel of fortune for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
As well as including a lot of complicated key terms, respiration involves complicated processes which can be difficult to learn and explain. This revision game focuses on the understanding of the processes but adds competition and an element of luck to make learning fun. The game includes 30 questions relating to the respiratory system which should be laid out in rows in front of the class. Students can play in teams which will take it in turns to answer a question. The question to be answered is determined by the wheel of fortune spinner which will randomly select a number. The element of luck comes in because, if that number has already been answered correctly, that student is let off the hook and does not have to answer a question. To work the wheel, click on it to make it spin and click on it again to make it stop so the pointer will point to a particular number. As the questions are open questions requiring longer answers, you can determine how full an answer is required for each question.
The questions can also be used without the wheel. Each student or group could be given a different question to answer. They must give the best answer they can and the rest of the class can give points for their response or suggest what else should have been included in the answer.
The game is an ideal revision game but can also be used as a quick starter or plenary. Not all of the 30 questions need to be asked so the game can take as long as you want it to.
Included in this resource:
• PowerPoint wheel spinner to select a number between 1 and 30.
• A PDF document with 30 question cards. Print double-sided to print the question number of the back of the card.
• Answer sheet with suggested answers for each question.
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.
Reproductive system revision games for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Two great games to test the understanding of the structure and function of the reproductive system. The reproductive system bingo game focuses on the complicated structures of both male and female reproductive systems. This game is available to try for free. The maze game focuses more on the processes involved in the reproductive system.
Reproductive system bingo includes 20 of these key terms with 30 unique bingo cards to ensure you have enough for your class. By asking questions rather than just reading out the key term, students must first answer the question correctly before they can determine whether that key term is on their bingo card. This game can also be played in pairs and small groups to encourage discussion about the question enabling deeper learning.
Reproductive system maze game is designed to be played in two teams. Both teams enter from different sides of the board and must make it through to the star in the centre, but locked gates bar their way. In order to unlock the gates, students must answer questions correctly about the reproductive system. If they answer wrongly the gate is locked again by clicking on the red rectangle. If they answer correctly, the gate can be unlocked by clicking on the green rectangle. In total, there are 43 gates to unlock although it is unlikely that all will be needed. Points can be given for each correct answer or it could be first to the start in the middle that is the winner. Clicking on a gate will open a question on the reproductive system. Click on the question to reveal the answer and then click on the return button to go back to the maze.
Try reproductive system bingo for free.
If you would like more questions on the reproductive system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 3 which includes questions on the reproductive system and four 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.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 11-page illustrated notebook on the cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular system notebook includes:
Functions and gross stucture of the cardiovascular system
Details of pulmonary and systemic circulations
Heart to label
Details of which substances are exchanged between cells and blood
Diagram of heart to label the valves
Details of the cardiac cycle
Details of control of heart beat including diagram to label and role of nervous system
Structure of blood
Structure and functions of the different blood vessels including how the structure enables the function
Disorders of the cardiovascular system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 9-page illustrated notebook on the renal 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 renal system notebook includes:
Diagrams of the renal system and kidney to label
Diagram of the nephron to label
Functions of the different sections of the nephron
Details of how the loop of Henle builds salt concentrations in the medulla
Details of the countercurrent multiplier effect
Details of the effect of ADH on the nephron
Disorders of the renal system
A test your knowledge system at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 6-page illustrated notebook on the endocrine 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 endocrine notebook includes:
Diagram of location of different glands to label
Role of hypothalamus
Hormones of the pituitary gland
Hormones of thyroid and parathyroid glands
Hormones of the adrenal gland
Hormones of the ovaries and testes
Hormones of the pancreas
Disorders of the endocrine system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
Notes or revision book for unit 1 Human Lifespan Development for BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care. The book can be used to write up notes as students go along or be used to write up what they remember later as revision. The notebook allows notes to be focused to what is needed for the exam.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 5-page illustrated notebook on energy within the body 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 energy in the body notebook includes:
Law of conservation of energy
Anabolism and catabolism definitions
Examples of anabolism and catabolism
How energy is stored as ATP and the relationship of this to ADP
The process of cellular respiration
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 5-page illustrated notebook on the muscular 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 muscular system notebook includes:
Diagram of the muscular system to label
Details of skeletal muscle tissue, tendons and fascia
Types of muscle contraction with examples
Agonist, antagonis, synergist and fixator muscles
Disorders of the muscular system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 5-page illustrated notebook on the nervous 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 nervous system notebook includes:
Diagram to identify central and peripheral nervous systems
Diagrams of sensory and motor neurons to label
Voluntary vs autonomic nervous system including examples of effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Disorders of the nervous system
A test your knowledge page at the end.