Genetics, Inheritance, Protein Synthesis, Mitosis, DNA Extraction & Tech: 11 RESOURCES. Suitable for A Level Biology and similar courses as well as high level GCSE students. 1. 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 2. DNA Extraction: 14 PPT slides: 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 3. A comparison of Mitosis and Meiosis: 2 page summary of the differences between Mitosis and Meiosis for students to fill in as well as a summary of Meiosis. 4. Mitosis: A PPT containing 41 slides including stages of Mitosis, card sorts, match up tasks and extension activities. 5. The Revision of transcription and translation: 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. 6. A Genetic Engineering resource that is suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology students. Provides case studies and background information on: Henrietta Lack's and Hela cells, Cloning - a weblink activity with questions The Human Tissue Act questions 3 case studies of cloning and questions. 7. Variation Quiz on environmental and genetic influences. 8. A quiz testing students knowledge of continuous and discrete variation. 9. Evolution and speciation: Presentation with activities. Contains 84 PPT 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. 10 & 11: A PPT of 28 slides; A booklet of 34 pages for students to fill in covering DNA Technology: Stages of gene cloning and transfer: Isolation Insertion – of the DNA into a vector Transformation Identification

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.

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.

This resource 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.

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 presentation includes 16 slides which cover: - The 5 biological kingdoms, - Classification - The adaptations of invertebrates, fish, amphibians and bees as pollinators,

This PowerPoint contains 19 slides which cover James Lovelock's Gaia Hypothesis and an overview of Daisy world, including questions for students.

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 PowerPoint presentation covers the following diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Aim: To name different diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Blood Cell Count Blood Smear Red Blood Cell Count Reticulocyte Count Mean Corpuscular Volume Platelet Count

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 revision handout for A Level Biology Respiration includes 23 pages which cover the following: Objectives ● To recall the stages of respiration and where each stage occurs within the cell. ● To describe the purpose of each stage of respiration and give the products of each stage. ● To explain the difference in the number of ATP molecules produced in aerobic and anaerobic respiration. 7 pages of revision on each of the stages of respiration suitable for A level. 3 pages of allocated group questions (Group 1 to focus on glycolysis, group 2 to focus on a general summary of respiration and group 3 to focus on the Electron Transport Chain ) Answers for group questions included. 6 pages of Past Paper Questions, followed by answers

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 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.

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.

A work booklet of ten pages suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology which includes: Transcription and translation fill in the blank activities. Inheritance - Key word list to complete Monohybrid inheritance crosses to complete including: Mendel's peas (colour and shape), co-dominance (blood groups), sex determination, haemophilia and colour blindness, as well as additional extension 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.

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.

Dietary deficiency diseases: Presentation and activities for GCSE, A Level & similar Biology courses. This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet. There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking. 14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered. Also covers eating disorders and BMI.

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.