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.
Digestive system revision games for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Get two games in one for this resource to make learning fun for the digestive system.
Digestive system dominoes includes 10 domino cards which include a question on the right and an answer to a different question on the right. Students must match question to answer to create a circle of dominoes. This game can be played by pairs or individuals. Alternatively, you can give one card to each student in a group of 10 cards and ask them to line themselves up in order.
Enzyme sorting game includes pictures of the three main areas of digestion within the digestive system and enzymes to cut out and place on the pictures depending on where that enzyme is active. Then students need to pair up the enzyme with the substrate and products of the digestion.
These games can be used as plenaries or as revision games after several weeks.
If you would like more revision games on the digestive system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 2 which includes the digestive system and 4 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.
Skeletal and muscular system matching pairs for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Both the muscular system and the skeletal system include a lot of specific muscles or bones to learn the location and names for. Students can find this quite challenging. These two games include pictures of the required bones and muscles with separate key terms so students can match the name of muscle or bone with the picture. This game can be done in teams against the clock to add an element of fun competition.
This resource includes:
• PDF with skeletal system pictures and names of bones including 27 pictures to match with the names.
• PDF skeletal system matching pairs answer sheet.
• PDF with the muscular system matching pairs with 15 pictures to match with the names.
• PDF muscular system matching pairs answer sheet.
If you would like a revision game that focuses more on processes, why not try the specialist subject quiz 2 which includes questions on both the muscular and skeletal systems.
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.
A3 worksheet on nephron counter current multiplier effect including effect of ADH on permeability. Specifically designed for BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction. Includes questions on each section of process.
Tissue Guess Who for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
I find that students find it difficult to differentiate between the different types of tissues. Tissues can be divided into to specific groups making it the perfect subject for a game of Guess Who. Each student or small team should have a set of cards laid out in front of them in four rows of four. Each student can choose (or have chosen) a tissue that the other team has to guess. They must take it in turn to ask the other team about their tissue to gradually eliminate possibilities and eventually guess their tissue. To avoid random guesses, students are not allowed to guess the actual tissue until they are down to just two options. Instead, they could eliminate tissues by asking questions about the type of tissue (connective, muscle?) or functions or locations within the body. When tissues have been eliminated, those cards should be turned face down. This is a surprisingly challenging game as students need to know a lot of features of all the tissues in order to correctly eliminate cards. Playing in small teams allows students to discuss features with each other enhancing their learning further.
The resource consists of two PDF sheets containing 8 tissue cards each. Remember to print single sided in order to cut the cards out. It is a good revision game to bring out any time after the main topic has been covered and will last about half an hour.
If you like this resource, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Cardiovascular system blockbusters for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Students love a team game to help them revise for a specific topic. Blockbusters is an excellent team game for topics that contain a lot of key terms such as the cardiovascular system. Students should be divided into a blue and a white team. The object of the game is to answer questions correctly to change the tiles on the game board to their team colour. The blue team must create a blue path across the board while the white team must create a path vertically from top to bottom. The letters in the game tiles are the first letter(s) of the answers. Where there are two or more letters, the answer consists of two or more words. Click on the blue oval to change the tile blue and on the white oval within the game tile to turn the tile white.
This resource includes:
• PowerPoint blockbusters game which includes 25 questions, one for each game tile.
• Answer sheet arranged in alphabetical order.
This is an ideal plenary or starter activity and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Alternatively, it can be used as a revision activity several weeks after the topic has been completed.
If you enjoyed this game but would like more revision games on the cardiovascular system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 2 which covers the cardiovascular 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.
Homeostasis bingo for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Bingo is a firm favourite of students and is ideal for topics which include a lot of key terms to learn like homeostasis. For this game, students must understand the definition for a key term before they can decide whether they have that word on their bingo card or not. The 3x3 bingo cards cover 20 key terms between them and there are 30 bingo cards in total giving the option of having one bingo card per student. Alternatively, students can play in groups so they can discuss the answers to the clues and decide whether they have that key term on their card. To add challenge, some students could have more than one card to monitor. In order to succeed at this game, students need to solve all the clues given. Students can play for a line and then a full house to ensure the maximum number of key terms are covered during the game.
This resource consists of a PDF document containing the clues to the key terms with a check box to tick them off when you have given the clue and 30 individual bingo cards organized two to a page.
Bingo is an ideal revision game and can be played more than once to revisit the topic after several weeks.
If you would like to try a similar bingo game for free, why not try the reproductive system bingo game.
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.
Renal system mastery game for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Make learning appear effortless with this mastery game for the renal system which focuses on structure and function of the renal system. There are several ways to play the game including both individual and team games.
Students can play individually by laying the 16 cards face down in 4 rows of 4. They must start from the top right and define and locate the key term on the card. If they get the answer correct, they can leave the card face up, if not they must turn it back over again. They will not be able to revisit that card until they have finished going though all the cards. How quickly can they learn all the key terms?
The game can also be played in small teams using a game board and counters. The group has a set of cards in a pile face down. Students will take it in turns for other students to ask them to define one of the key terms. If they get it right, they can move their counter one place up the mountain. If they get the answer wrong, they must make a note of the card and can study the card during the game. When all students get to base camp, they must have a last attempt to answer all the cards they could not manage earlier. The object of the game is for all students to reach the top of the mountain at the same time, so they need to help each other out.
This resource includes:
• A PDF document including 16 cards relating to the renal system. These should be printed double-sided so the key term will be on the back.
• A PDF mountain climbing board.
If you would like more questions on the renal system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 3 which includes the renal system and 4 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.
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.
Cell biology catchphrase for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Make revision fun with a game that students will be familiar with. This PowerPoint game includes 20 questions on the ultrastructure of cells and the function of cell organelles. If the student gets the question wrong the number tile can be rest for another student to answer later. If they do get the answer correct, the number tile can be removed to reveal a section of a picture and the student will get an opportunity to guess what the picture is showing (in this case, cilia). To ensure that all questions are answered even if the picture has been guessed correctly, teams can be awarded one point for a correct answer and three points for guessing the picture – the team with the greatest number of points wins the game.
The resource includes:
• PowerPoint catchphrase game including 20 questions about cell structure.
• A PDF answer sheet.
A similar catchphrase game for the nervous system is available for free if you would like to try it out before you buy.
If you would like more revision games to cover the whole of the unit why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
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.
PowerPoint to test knowledge of key terms for cell structure part of cell biology for AQA GCSE Biology. This could be used as a starter, plenary or students could use it to test themselves as part of their revision.
Slide 2 thumbnails of each of the key terms. Click on the thumbnail to go to the relevant slide. Once at the key term students can define the term. Click on the key term to reveal the answer. Then click on the red return button to go back to the thumbnail slide.
BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (Principles & Applications 1). Topic test for endothelial and epithelial tissue. Exam-style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 30.
BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles &Applications 1). Topic test for cells and cell specialisation. 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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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 and Applications 2 - Biology). Topic test for cell transport systems. Exam-style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 40, like the exam, for easy comparison.
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BTEC Level 3 Applied Science (Principles & Applications 2). Topic test for B1 cardiovascular system. Exam-style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 40, like the exam for easy comparison.
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BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles and Applications 2 - Biology). Topic test for the urinary system. Exam style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 40, like the exam, for easy comparison.
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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.