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Resources for A level and GCSE/iGCSE biology Teaching resources are designed for AQA A level and Edexcel iGCSE biology
Hardy Weinberg Lesson Pack: PPT, structured notes, practice questions, extension work
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Hardy Weinberg Lesson Pack: PPT, structured notes, practice questions, extension work

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A detailed pack containing PPT, worked examples, worksheet pack, answers and optional extension work for gifted students. Plus optional class practical if you have access to PTC and other tasting papers. The PPT containts links to summary videos, links to practice problems, worked examples and problems for the whole class to complete and links to a couple of Quizizzs class quizzes (just like Kahoot) that can be used as a whole class quiz or set as a homework task. The PPT and main worksheets are fully editable.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Nervous system
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Nervous system

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Includes: reflexes, neurons and synapses. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Eye structure and accommodation
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Eye structure and accommodation

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Includes structure and function of parts of the eye, accomodation and adjusting for light and dark, Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Evolution
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Evolution

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Structure of a leaf & plant nutrition
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Structure of a leaf & plant nutrition

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
Crossword and keyword definitions: Respiration
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Crossword and keyword definitions: Respiration

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Enzymes
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Enzymes

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and defintions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
Forms quiz: Gas exchange in humans
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Forms quiz: Gas exchange in humans

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, gas exhange in humans. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures in the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including math. Fully formatted PDFs of the of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see the format: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store, this is the best value option and contains: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963031
Forms quiz bundle: Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
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Forms quiz bundle: Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins

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Three Microsoft Forms quizzes for quick assessment of AQA A level basic biochemistry. Includes quizzes on: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Questions use images from the syllabus and real exam questions including math problems. These Microsoft Forms quizzes work well as homework or quick assessments of prior learning and understanding. They are easily duplicated (duplication links and instructions provided in this resource) and can be easily set to classes. They self mark, providing immediate feedback to pupils and the data can be quickly analyzed to give whole class feedback.
Forms quiz: Lipids
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Forms quiz: Lipids

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Lipids. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
GCSE Forms quiz: Protein synthesis
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GCSE Forms quiz: Protein synthesis

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A self marking, fully editable, Microsoft Forms quizzes on Protein Synthesis. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course, but would work for any GCSE Biology course. Makes a solid starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. Provided here is the quiz and instructions for how to duplicate it, a PDF version of the quiz and instructions to set it for your students. A free quiz on cell division is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12931038 and an example of what the quiz looks like for students to complete (enzymes quiz) is here: https://forms.office.com/e/vwBbUfxLKA A bundle of all 46 quizzes for the entire biology course are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927851. List of quizzes available: 0. Revision survey Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation (stem cells triple) and b. cell structure Carbs, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzymes practicals (pH practical = triple) Diffusion: Osmosis and active transport: Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestion Burning food experiment (triple) Respiration Gas exchange in plants (triple only) Gas exchange in humans Heart, cardiac cycle, coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immune system (mostly triple) Excretion Kidney (triple only) Plant coordination Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye Accommodation Plant reproduction: Part of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Germination Reproduction humans (Reproductive systems) Reproduction human (puberty and menstrual cycle) DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance – key terms and punnet squares Inheritance – Sex determination and family trees Cell division - Variation and mutations (Triple only) - Natural selection The organism in the environment and b. Feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle (triple only) – two quizzes Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control Microorganisms Fish farming (triple) Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning (triple) cloning – animals micropropagation – plants
GCSE Forms quiz: Photosynthesis
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GCSE Forms quiz: Photosynthesis

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A self marking, fully editable, Microsoft Forms quizzes on photosynthesis. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course, but would work for any GCSE Biology course. Makes a solid starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. Provided here is the quiz and instructions for how to duplicate it, a PDF version of the quiz and instructions to set it for your students. A free quiz on cell division is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12931038 and an example of what the quiz looks like for students to complete (enzymes quiz) is here: https://forms.office.com/e/vwBbUfxLKA A bundle of all 46 quizzes for the entire biology course are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927851. List of quizzes available: 0. Revision survey Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation (stem cells triple) and b. cell structure Carbs, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzymes practicals (pH practical = triple) Diffusion: Osmosis and active transport: Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestion Burning food experiment (triple) Respiration Gas exchange in plants (triple only) Gas exchange in humans Heart, cardiac cycle, coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immune system (mostly triple) Excretion Kidney (triple only) Plant coordination Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye Accommodation Plant reproduction: Part of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Germination Reproduction humans (Reproductive systems) Reproduction human (puberty and menstrual cycle) DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance – key terms and punnet squares Inheritance – Sex determination and family trees Cell division - Variation and mutations (Triple only) - Natural selection The organism in the environment and b. Feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle (triple only) – two quizzes Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control Microorganisms Fish farming (triple) Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning (triple) cloning – animals micropropagation – plants
GCSE Forms quiz: Plant reproduction (flower parts, pollination and fertilisation)
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GCSE Forms quiz: Plant reproduction (flower parts, pollination and fertilisation)

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A self marking, fully editable, Microsoft Forms quizzes on plant reproduction including: parts of an insect pollinated and wind pollinated flower, pollination and fertilisation. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course, but would work for any GCSE Biology course. Makes a solid starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. Provided here is the quiz and instructions for how to duplicate it, a PDF version of the quiz and instructions to set it for your students. A free quiz on cell division is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12931038 and an example of what the quiz looks like for students to complete (enzymes quiz) is here: https://forms.office.com/e/vwBbUfxLKA A bundle of all 46 quizzes for the entire biology course are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927851. List of quizzes available: 0. Revision survey Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation (stem cells triple) and b. cell structure Carbs, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzymes practicals (pH practical = triple) Diffusion: Osmosis and active transport: Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestion Burning food experiment (triple) Respiration Gas exchange in plants (triple only) Gas exchange in humans Heart, cardiac cycle, coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immune system (mostly triple) Excretion Kidney (triple only) Plant coordination Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye Accommodation Plant reproduction: Part of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Germination Reproduction humans (Reproductive systems) Reproduction human (puberty and menstrual cycle) DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance – key terms and punnet squares Inheritance – Sex determination and family trees Cell division - Variation and mutations (Triple only) - Natural selection The organism in the environment and b. Feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle (triple only) – two quizzes Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control Microorganisms Fish farming (triple) Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning (triple) cloning – animals micropropagation – plants
GCSE Forms quiz: Enzymes
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GCSE Forms quiz: Enzymes

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A self marking, fully editable, Microsoft Forms quizzes on enzymes. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course, but would work for any GCSE Biology course. Makes a solid starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. Provided here is the quiz and instructions for how to duplicate it, a PDF version of the quiz and instructions to set it for your students. A free quiz on cell division is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12931038 and an example of what the quiz looks like for students to complete (enzymes quiz) is here: https://forms.office.com/e/vwBbUfxLKA A bundle of all 46 quizzes for the entire biology course are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927851. List of quizzes available: 0. Revision survey Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation (stem cells triple) and b. cell structure Carbs, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzymes practicals (pH practical = triple) Diffusion: Osmosis and active transport: Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestion Burning food experiment (triple) Respiration Gas exchange in plants (triple only) Gas exchange in humans Heart, cardiac cycle, coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immune system (mostly triple) Excretion Kidney (triple only) Plant coordination Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye Accommodation Plant reproduction: Part of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Germination Reproduction humans (Reproductive systems) Reproduction human (puberty and menstrual cycle) DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance – key terms and punnet squares Inheritance – Sex determination and family trees Cell division - Variation and mutations (Triple only) - Natural selection The organism in the environment and b. Feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle (triple only) – two quizzes Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control Microorganisms Fish farming (triple) Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning (triple) cloning – animals micropropagation – plants
Forms quiz: Circulation, vessels, tissue fluid
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Forms quiz: Circulation, vessels, tissue fluid

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, transport, focussing on stucture of the circulation, blood vessels and tissue fluid. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including math questions. Fully formatted PDFs of the of the tests and mark schemes are also included. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn
Crossword and keyword definition list: Coordination in plants
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Coordination in plants

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Forms quiz: Monomer to polymer
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Forms quiz: Monomer to polymer

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Please review this free resource! A Microsoft forms self marking review quiz for A level biology, 1.1 Monomer to polymer. Perfect for a lesson review or homework activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures in the syllabus and simplifying AQA exam questions. This resource contains the duplication link for the quiz and is part of a set of 12 quizzes for AQA topic 1: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Other quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Keyword and definitions list:  cell structure and transport
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Keyword and definitions list: cell structure and transport

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Please do review this free resource! Keyword and definitions covering cell structure and cell transport for GCSE biology (Edexcel IGCSE syllabus). Keyword lists have seperate sections for double vs triple science and are in editable Word format. An excellent revision resource for students but also great to give these out to students whenever covering a new topic. See my full list of 32 keyword lists and 46 crosswords covering the entire course here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12964940