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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 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 Biology Required Practical 8
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 8

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A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed and containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 8 - Investigate the effect of light or gravity on the growth of newly germinated seedlings This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record length and time), AT 3 (selecting appropriate apparatus and techniques to measure the growth of shoots or roots), AT 4 (safe and ethical use of plants to measure physiological function of growth in response to light or gravity), AT 7 (observations of biological specimens to produce labelled scientific drawings) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required. The powerpoint covers: Background on phototropisms and geotropisms Aim Required apparatus A suitable method A suitable results table to record data A look at the variables in this experiment How to draw biological drawings Past paper exam questions Summary
GCSE Biology - Genetic Disorders & Sex Determination
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GCSE Biology - Genetic Disorders & Sex Determination

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Genetic Disorders & Sex Determination 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: X & Y chromsomes and sex determination Sex determination using punnet sqaures Inherited Disorders * Polydactly * Cystic Fibrosis How to intepret family trees / pedigrees Screening for genetic disoders
GCSE Biology - Contraception & Treating Infertility
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GCSE Biology - Contraception & Treating Infertility

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Contraception & Treating Infertility 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: Hormonal contraception * Oral Contraceptives * Injection, implant or skin patch * Intrauterine devices Non-hormonal contraception * Barrier methods * Intrauterine devices * Spermicidal agents * Abstinence * Surgical methods of sterilisation Infertility Treating Infertility * Fertility Drug * In-vitro Fertilisation
GCSE Biology - Plant Hormones
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GCSE Biology - Plant Hormones

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Plant Hormones 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 role of auxin in phototropisms & gravitropisms The role of gibberlines and ethene The uses of plant hormones * Auxin - killing weeds, growing from cuttings, promoting growth in cultures * Gibberellin - controlling dormancy, promoting flowering, increasing fruitsize * Ethene - control ripening of fruit during storage and transport
GCSE Biology - Genetic Engineering
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GCSE Biology - Genetic Engineering

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Genetic Engineering 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: Genetic Engineering and examples of it use in agriculture, medicine, fight diseases and treating inherited disorders Stages of Genetic Engineering GM Crops and concerns surrounding their use
GCSE Biology - Classification
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GCSE Biology - Classification

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Classification 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: Carl Linneaus and the Linnean System Concept of Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus & Species How classification systems have changed over time The 3 domain system (Archaea, Bacteria and Eukaryota) & Carl Woese The Binomial Naming System How to read evolutionary trees (phylogenetics) Exam Practise
GCSE Biology Required Practical 1
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GCSE Biology Required Practical 1

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A revision powerpoint covering all information needed for Required Practical 1 for GCSE Biology Required Practical 1 - Use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells. This revision powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record length and area) & AT 7 (use a microscope to make observations of biological specimens and produce labelled scientific drawings) As always there are practise questions throughout to test your knowledge
Mitosis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.2.2)
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Mitosis (AQA A-Level Biology 3.2.2)

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A easy to use and visually appealing revision resource outling the key processes of mitosis and the behaviour of chromosomes. Gaps for students to draw in the chromosomes for each stage Resource includes: Overview of Mitosis The Cell Cycle Key details of Interphase Details of prophase, metaphase, telophase & anaphase Cytokensis and differences in plants and animals
GCSE Biology - Stem Cells
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GCSE Biology - Stem Cells

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GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Stem Cells Full revision powerpoint 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: Stem Cell definition Types of Stem Cells (Embryonic, Adult & Meristem) The use of Stem Cells in Medicine The use of Meristem Cells in saving Rare Plant Species & Cloning Plants with Useful Features Therapeutic Cloning Evaluating Cloning
GCSE Biology - Enzymes & Metabolism
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GCSE Biology - Enzymes & Metabolism

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A full lesson for teachers or revision resoruce for learners in GCSE Biology This carefully presented and detailed powerpoint includes all content required by AQA, practise exam questions with answers and a summary page of all the main revision points. All teaching points are well explained and supporting diagrams are included to bring everything to life! A workbook that follows the powerpoint and is designed to take 10-15 minutes is included in this download. How to use this resource: use the powerpoint in lessons to teach and explain tricky concepts. It will guide you step by step through each topic. Then, work through the exam questions with students as a class before giving them the worksheet to complete. Lesson includes: What are enzymes? Active site, subtrate, complimentarity etc. Lock and Key Hypothesis & The Induced Fit Hypothesis Factors affecting the rate of enzyme activity e.g. temperature and pH How to interpret graphs relating to enzyme activity How enzymes denature Practise questions Summary slide
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
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 - Vaccines
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GCSE Biology - Vaccines

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Vaccines 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 vaccines work Passive vs Active Immunity Herd Immunity Worldwide vaccination programmes & Covid-19 Advantages and Disadvantages of vaccines Practise Questions Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Communicable Diseases 2 - The Immune System 3 - Vaccines 4 - Antibiotics & Drugs 5 - Monoclonal Antibodies 6 - Plant Disease & Defence 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 - Antibiotics and Drugs
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GCSE Biology - Antibiotics and Drugs

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Antibitoics and Drugs 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 difference between Antibiotic and Painkillers Discoveries of Alexander Flemming Antibiotic Resistance, how it occurs & how to prevent it Antibiotics vs. viruses How drugs are discovered (digitalis and asprin) Drug Development (testing, blind and double blind trials, placebos etc.) Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Communicable Diseases 2 - The Immune System 3 - Vaccines 4 - Antibiotics & Drugs 5 - Monoclonal Antibodies 6 - Plant Disease & Defence
GCSE Biology - Digestion
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GCSE Biology - Digestion

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Digestion Full powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Purshase the worksheet to go along with the lesson here or see all worksheets for the organization topic here. Includes: Principles of tissue organisation The main types of biological molecules Structure and function of the main parts of the digestive system The role of amylase, protease and lipase The role of bile & the emulsification of fats Abroption of the products of digestion through villi in small intestine Practise questions Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Enzymes & Metabolism 2 - Digestion 3 - The heart & Blood Vessels 4 - The Lungs & Blood Composition 5 - CHD & Health Issues 6 - Effect of Lifestyle on Disease & Cancer 7 - Plant Tissues #1 8 - Plant Tissues #2 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 All 10 Required Practicals
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GCSE Biology All 10 Required Practicals

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A huge bundle containing powerpoints for each of the required practicals for GCSE Biology These powerpoints include: Background on the theory of the practical Aims Apparatus Metholodlogy Displaying results Safety and improvements Exam techniques and tips Key mathmatetical and practical skills Practise exam questions WITH ANSWERS Summary slides This bundle includes all 10 practicals: Microscopy Microbiology Osmosis Food Tests Enzymes Photosynthesis Reaction Time Plant Responses Field Investigations Decay Check out each of the topics for GCSE Biology these practicals belong to below: 1. Cell Biology 2. Organization 3. Infection & Response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis & Response 6. Inheritance, Variation & Evolution 7. Ecology
GCSE Biology - Plant Tissues #2
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GCSE Biology - Plant Tissues #2

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Plant Tissues Full powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Purchase the worksheets to go alongside this lesson here. Or view a pack containing worksheets for the whole GCSE Biology organization topic here Includes: Structure and function Xylem Water flow through a plant Factors affecting the rate of Transpiration Use of potometers and calculating rates Structure and function of phloem Comparrison of xylem and phloem Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Enzymes & Metabolism 2 - Digestion 3 - The heart & Blood Vessels 4 - The Lungs & Blood Composition 5 - CHD & Health Issues 6 - Effect of Lifestyle on Disease & Cancer 7 - Plant Tissues #1 8 - Plant Tissues #2 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 - The Lungs & Blood Composition
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GCSE Biology - The Lungs & Blood Composition

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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on The Lungs and Blood Composition Full powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Purchase the worksheets to go alongside this lesson here. Or view a pack containing worksheets for the whole GCSE Biology organization topic here Includes: Lungs, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli Structure of alveoli related to function Gas exchange Calculating breathing rate A close look at blood: red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets How to recognise blood components from diagrams The role of blood plasma and substances found within it Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: 1 - Enzymes & Metabolism 2 - Digestion 3 - The heart & Blood Vessels 4 - The Lungs & Blood Composition 5 - CHD & Health Issues 6 - Effect of Lifestyle on Disease & Cancer 7 - Plant Tissues #1 8 - Plant Tissues #2 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!
Immunity A Level Biology Notes
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Immunity A Level Biology Notes

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An entire set of detailed revision notes on the Immunity topic for A Level Biology These notes include details on defence mechansims, the role of T cells and B cells in cell mediated and humoral immunity, cytotoxic T cells, antibody structure, vaccines, herd immunity, passive and active immunity, HIV & AIDS and monoclonal antibodies