I have been teaching Biology for 20 years and I have struggled to find concise and engaging resources for teaching Biology, which is why I have set about creating my own.
I hope that my resources are enjoyed by your pupils and of course support their learning of such an interesting and great subject.
I have been teaching Biology for 20 years and I have struggled to find concise and engaging resources for teaching Biology, which is why I have set about creating my own.
I hope that my resources are enjoyed by your pupils and of course support their learning of such an interesting and great subject.
This resource pack contains four diagrams for biology students to work independently through and label. The diagrams could be used in assessment too rather than just as a class activity. The diagrams are aimed at GCSE students but could be used with able KS3 students or as a recap as part of an introduction to A level topics.
The pack includes:-
1.) Structure of the Heart
2.) Structure of the Lungs
3.) The Structure of Digestive System
4.) The Structure of the Eye (Two versions, one for AQA one for CIE)
Each diagram has a copy to label and a labelled copy to display.
Two clear and visual worksheets, covering the structure and function of the female and male reproductive systems. Each worksheet should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and they are designed to be worked through independently by the students. The sheets are also useful as an assessment and/or revision tool.
Answer sheets are included for the teacher.
This is a huge bundle of resources covering many of the topics studied in Year 1/ AS year of the OCR A Biology course.
Due to the similarities with other A level specifications this bundle would be well suited to other exam boards too.
Topics covered include:
1.) The heart and circulation
2.) The cardiac cycle
3.Chromatography
3.) Nucleic acids
4.) Protein synthesis
5.) Mitosis and meiosis
6.) Cell structure
7.) Transport in plants
8.) Statistics for biologists
9.) Prokaryotes
10.) Biochemistry: Carbohydrates
11.) Biochemistry: Lipids (Trigylcerides)
12.) Biochemistry: Proteins
13.) Biochemistry: Water and it’s properties
Answer sheets are provided for all resources included in this bundle
A collection of visually appealing worksheets focusing on how the leaf is suited to photosynthesis and also limiting factors of photosynthesis.
A visually appealing set of two worksheets/placemats for GCSE students on firstly, the structure of the leaf and how it is adapted for photosynthesis, and secondly, the process of photosynthesis and limiting factors.
Perfect for use when both teaching the topic area and also for revision. Each worksheet should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
As a suggestion the resource could be laminated and completed by students using OHP pens and then cleaned off for future use with other pupils.
These sheets could even be used as a short progress test with students too.
An answer sheet is included for both worksheets for teachers.
A cut and stick and cloze activity aimed at A level students.
The activity is designed so that students can learn and identify the key stages of meiosis and describe what happens in each of the main stages. The cloze activity allows students to become more familiar with the key terminology associated with this topic.
This activity can be completed by students independently as all instructions are given on the sheets. Ideal for both teaching the topic and also as a revision aide.
The activity has been provided in both an A3 and A4 format to allow for printing in either size. I would advise to print in A3 if possible as it keeps all the stages of meiosis on one sheet and makes it easier for the student to compare the two different stages of meiosis.
A completed answer sheet is provided for the teacher.
This large, comprehensive Biology GCSE worksheet pack covers the whole topic of human nutrition (topic 7 on the CIE course).
The pack contains the following ten worksheets:
Worksheet 1a - Covers the subtopic of a balanced diet (7.1)
Worksheet 1b - Covers the subtopic of malnutrition (7.1)
Worksheet 2a - Covers the structure and function of the alimentary canal (7.2)
Worksheet 2b - Covers diarrhoea and cholera (7.2)
Worksheet 3 - Covers mechanical digestion by teeth (7.3)
Worksheet 4a - Cover the subtopic of chemical digestion of food by enzymes (7.4)
Worksheet 4b - overview of digestion (chemical and mechanical) and covers the role of bile and acid in digestion too (7.4)
Worksheet 5 -Covers absorption and the role of the villi (7.5)
6a and 6b - two summary crosswords covering the human nutrition topic and all of the key definitions
Key features of the worksheets:
Visually engaging for students and clearly laid out
Familiarisation of students with key words, their correct spelling and definitions
Neat summary of the content for students’ notes (can be easily placed into a file or stuck into books)
Comprehensive corresponding answer sheets for the teacher
Helpful for lesson preparation for non-specialist science teachers
The GCSE Biology worksheet pack focuses on the topic of excretion. It is aimed at the CIE IGCSE course and topic 13.
There are four worksheets for students to complete, covering the following subtopics:
WS1 An introduction to excretion and the roles of the lungs and kidneys
WS2 The role of the kidneys in urine production , the urinary system and the gross structure of the kidney
WS3 The structure of the kidney nephron and it role in urine production
WS4 Kidney failure and the use of dialysis and kidney transplants
Clear and detailed answer sheets are provided for each of the four worksheets.
A mega bundle of over 20 multiple-choice question packs, covering all areas of the syllabus for the Cambridge IGCSE Biology course.
Each pack contains 20 MCQ questions.
These packs can be used in a number of ways:
Use as a homework task for consolidation or assessment of prior knowledge of a topic
Multiple-choice challenge, where students either individually or in teams compete against one another to get the most correct answers (15 minutes is a good time allowance to give)
As an assessment (15-20 minutes)
For revision of a topic before an exam
Answers are provided (can be projected to go through the correct answers and allow pupils to self or peer mark), and also an answer grid for students to complete if you would rather reuse the question papers, rather than the students writing on them.
This 2-piece worksheet bundle would make a great lesson on using the microscope and how to calculate magnification, size of specimens and converting units of measurement.
A comprehensive and visually appealing A level worksheet pack summarising the biochemistry topic. There are five worksheets included in the pack, designed for pupils to work through independently. Once completed these worksheets will create a set of useful and detailed revision notes for students.
Answers are provided for the teacher.
Topics covered are:
Structure of water and hydrogen bonding
Properties of water in relation to its important roles in organisms.
Monosaccharides, disaccharides & polysaccharides
Biochemical tests for carbohydrates
Structure and properties of glycerol and fatty acids
Formation of triglycerides
Role of lipids in organisms
Structure and properties of amino acids
Formation of dipeptides
The four levels of protein structure
The worksheets are provided in both an A4 and A3 format. A3 size is recommended for printing for students apart from the water summary sheet.
A comprehensive and visually appealing A level worksheet pack summarising the cell ultrastructure topic. There are three worksheets included in the pack, designed for pupils to work through independently. Once completed these worksheets will create a set of useful and detailed revision notes for students.
Answers are provided for the teacher.
Topics covered are:
ultrastructure of animal cells
ultrastructure of plant cells
structure and function of the key organelles/cell structures
The worksheets are provided in both an A4 and A3 format.
A comprehensive and visually appealing A level worksheet summarising all aspects of the biochemistry topic of carbohydrates.
It covers:
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Biochemical tests for carbohydrates
The worksheet is provided in both an A4 and A3 format. A3 size is recommended for printing for students.
Answers are provided for the teacher.
Buy the mitosis and meiosis activity packs together and get the posters for free.
The two activities on mitosis and mitosis are designed so that students can learn and identify the key stages and describe what happens in each stage for the two types of cell division.
The close activity included helps students to become more familiar with the key words used in the cell division topic.
Both activities can be completed by the students independently as the instructions are given on the sheets.
These activity packs are ideal for both teaching the topic and also as a revision aide for the students.
The posters are great for display around the classroom or to give to pupils for revision.
All sheets are provided in an A3 or A4 format. I would recommend printing the meiosis activity and poster on A3 paper if possible. This keeps all the stages of meiosis on one page, making it easier for students to compare the two different stages of meiosis with one another.
The biological drawing skill is an important one to develop in students and is assessed by a number of exam boards at GCSE, including CIE.
The biological drawing question is 10% of the practical/alternative to practical paper and a skill that can be easily mastered with focused practice using this resource package.
This package includes:
An ‘exemplar for improvement’, for students to review and evaluate weaknesses and strengths of the drawing
A mark scheme with the key issues with the ‘exemplar for improvement’ drawing listed to develop students understanding of the key criteria required when producing a biological drawing
A model exemplar to show students the drawing with all ammendments made
5 practice biological drawing exam questions with the addition of a marking criteria rubric to guide students with the key elements needed to achieve a biological drawing of a high standard (each question has a exam board mark scheme provided for the teacher)
The GCSE Biology worksheet pack focuses on the topic of respiration. It is aimed at the CIE IGCSE course and comprehensively covers topic 12.
There are four worksheets for students to complete, covering the following subtopics:
WS1 An introduction to respiration and uses of energy in the body
WS2 Aerobic respiration and using the respirometer to investigate the rate of respiration
WS3 Anaerobic respiration and oxygen debt recovery
WS4 An overview of aerobic and anaerobic respiration in humans
Clear and detailed answer sheets are provided for each of the four worksheets.
A visual worksheet on pregnancy, with a diagram for students to label with placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, amniotic fluid and the cervix. There is also a table for students to complete on the functions of these structures during the pregnancy.
A separate answer sheet is provided for the teacher.
This is a very useful and comprehensive resource for students studying A level Biology. A great refresher for the teacher too or someone teaching Biology who may not be so confident when it comes to teaching statistics.
The resource is a 22 page booklet which covers all the key aspects of statistics required for Biology at A level.
There are worked examples and questions for the students to work through.
This booklet has been designed to be fully explanatory so that students can work through it independently.
The booklet is fully comprehensive and no other resources are needed; all probability tables are given with the questions.
The key topics covered in the booklet are:
1.) Why use statistics on data
2.) Calculating standard deviation and its meaning
3.) The student t-test
4.) The Spearman rank correlation coefficient
5.) The Chi-squared test
The booklet should take approximately two 1 hour lessons to complete, dependent on how familiar the students are with statistics. Those studying A level Maths and Geography may be more confident working through the calculations and understanding the outcomes.
A separate answer booklet is provided with answers to all questions given.
A pack of five worksheets for the teaching or revision of the GCSE Biology topic digestion. Worksheets are designed to be visually appealing, engaging and encourage independent learning by students.
The pack includes:
1.) Worksheet on the structure and function of digestive system
2.) Worksheet on the digestion of food by enzymes (differentiated support version provided too)
3.) Worksheet on the overview of digestion (includes role of bile)
4.) Worksheet on absorption and villi adaptations - Now Updated with microvilli added to the diagram and table
5.) Crossword on the digestion topic
All worksheets are provided with answers.
Visually appealing worksheets/place mats for GCSE Biology students on the structure of the heart. Perfect for use when teaching the topic and also for revision purposes. The worksheets could even be used as a progress test on these topic areas. The worksheets should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and pupils will be able to work independently through the activities.
There is a differentiated heart structure worksheet for students who may benefit from extra support.
There is also an answer sheet for the teacher, which is great for non-specialists teaching Biology in schools.
As a suggestion the place mat could be laminated and pupils could complete the activities with OHP pens. The laminated sheets could then be cleaned for future use with other pupils. Otherwise the place mat could be laminated after completion by pupils and used for display purposes in the classroom or for revision.
This large, comprehensive Biology GCSE worksheet pack covers the topic of plant nutrition (topic 6 on the CIE course)
The pack contains the following:
Worksheet 1 - Defining photosynthesis, the equations for photosynthesis, uses of glucose by the plant and mineral requirements.
Worksheet 2 - Requirements of light, chlorophyll and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
Worksheet 3a, b, c, and d - Investigating photosynthesis using aquatic plants (focusing on AO3 skills)
Worksheet 4 - Limiting factors and using glasshouses to increase crop yield.
Worksheet 5 - Using hydrogencarbonate indicator to investigate photosynthesis and respiration.
Worksheet 6 - Structure of the leaf and adaptations for photosynthesis.
Key features of the worksheets:
Visually engaging for students and clearly laid out
Familiarisation of students with key words, their correct spelling and definitions
Neat summary of the content for students’ notes (can be easily placed into a file or stuck into books)
Comprehensive corresponding answer sheets for the teacher
Helpful for lesson preparation for non-specialist science teachers