An activity aimed at either advanced level biology students or level 3 BTEC applied science students, this resource provides a nice, quick and simple activity that illustrates the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of proteins - using nothing more than paper and sellotape! This activity provides a way in which students can see the three dimensional structure of protein for themselves - once the activity is completed, the teacher can then display ribbon diagrams of proteins (e.g. enzymes, haemoglobin, etc) so that students can see the connection between textbook diagrams and images and their model.

A resource aimed at BTEC Level 3 Applied Science students, this worksheet provides a series of research prompts for students to explore the nature of a scientific theory. The context of the theory of evolution is used in this task, with students being required to research the evidence for this theory and some of the competing and discredited ideas that were believed (and still are by some individuals) until the evidence for evolution by natural selection became overwhelming.

A resource aimed at either GCSE or BTEC Applied Science Level 2 or 3 students, this starter activity provides a recap of the meaning of atomic number and mass number with reference to the periodic table of the elements. This resource is best used as a lesson starter while the periodic table is displayed on the board - students are required to interpret the periodic table in order to work out the number of protons, neutrons and electrons that various atoms possess.

An unusual resource that brings history and science together with an activity that introduces the concept of carbon-14 radioactive dating of archeological remains. The task provides an introduction to radioactive dating, followed by questions whereby students are required to calculate percentage reduction of carbon-14 . Finally, students can then calculate the approximate year when Richard III died based on the half life of carbon-14.

A resource aimed at Level 3 Applied Science students, this worksheet provides a series of research prompts to guide students to independently learn about the technique of electrophoresis. The worksheet includes clear questions, a weblink for further information and information on how the work will be assessed. The second worksheet included with this resource provides a marking grid that can be used as part of a peer assessment exercise, with students assessing and grading each other's work depending on which criteria have been met and the quality of the work produced.

A resource aimed at advanced biology students, this worksheet provides a series of questions requiring one word answers on the topic of the immune system. Areas covered include non specific defence, specific defence, inflammation, barriers, phagocytes, lymphocytes, antibodies, antigens, T-cells, B-cells. Useful as a resource to recap key terminology, questions can be deleted or added as required. Answers to all the question are given on the second page of the worksheet.

A resource aimed at post-16 biology students, this is a quiz requiring short, simple answers that focus on factual recall. The worksheet covers the structure of the lungs and airway passages (e.g. trachea, bronchus, bronchiole, alveolus) along with associated structures of the chest (e.g. intercostal muscles, diaphragm) and contains some extension questions requiring knowledge of lesser known structures. The worksheet also contains two application questions requiring an explanation of why individuals with emphysema often lack energy and why treatment of emphysema with pure oxygen can help alleviate the symptoms.

A resource aimed at GCSE (14-16 year old) students on the topic of cell magnification and cell division. The resource consists of a worksheet with questions that cover units of measurement conversion, recognising structures in cells from actual light micrograph images, calculation of magnification and defining the words 'gene' and 'chromosome'.

A resource aimed at GCSE (14-16 year old) students and tailored specifically for AQA specifications, this crossword provides 16 crossword clues that relate to key vocabulary covered in the topic of mitosis (e.g. cytokinesis, interphase, centromere, chromosome, etc). This resource is ideal for students to practice using key vocabulary and can be used as either a starter or plenary task in lessons. An answer key is provided on the second page. Key words: Mitosis, interphase, cytokinesis, chromosome, division, nucleus, paternal, maternal, gene, cancer, asexual, growth, repair, centromere, clone, identical

A resource aimed at GCSE (14-16) biology students, this activity requires students to construct a model of cells at different stages of division in order to learn how chromosomes behave during mitosis. The worksheet includes images of cells at different stages of division to assist students and also some questions that should be completed at each stage of the process.

A resource aimed at either GCSE (14-16 year olds) or Advanced (16 -19 year olds) biology students, this worksheet provides a diagram of a typical prokaryotic (bacterial) cell. The task involves labelling the diagram to identify each organelle, followed by a mix and match task to describe the function of each organelle. This resource is ideal for use as either a starter activity to recap previous learning or as a plenary exercise following a lesson on this topic. Key words: prokaryotic, cell, organelle, capsule, membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes, nucleoid, chromosome

This resource is aimed at GCSE (14-16 year old) biology students and consists of two worksheets. The first worksheet is an introduction to the concept of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems and involves a mix and match task to sort key definitions. The worksheet also has a table to fill in with specific examples of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. The second worksheet consists of eleven questions that are related to an online video that neatly (in the space of 3-4 minutes) introduces the topic of the digestive system. Students watch the video (link to the video is provided on the worksheet) and answer the questions as they go. This is ideal to use as a starter task for a lesson on the digestive system.

A worksheet starter task aimed at GCSE (14-16 year old) biology students. The worksheet consists of six questions related to the topic of mitosis whereby students are required to sort diagrams showing different stages of cell division and describe key events.

This resource consists of two 'active video' worksheets linked to online Youtube videos (links provided on the worksheet). Each video consists of a three to four minute video clip showing some engaging applications of diffusion. The first video clip shows a team of scientists testing shark repellent under water and the second shows a skunk spraying musk as a defense mechanism. Each worksheet provides simple questions that students answer while watching the video - providing the opportunity to then commence a full lesson on the topic of diffusion.

A worksheet aimed at GCSE (14-16 year old) students, this resource is ideal as a starter activity following a lesson on the principles of osmosis. The worksheet includes several questions that probe understanding of what osmosis is, how we can use knowledge of osmosis to predict water movement into and out of cells and finally a challenge question on how salt can be used to kill slugs by dessicating them. Keywords: osmosis, water, hypertonic, hypotonic, isotonic, concentration, turgid, flaccid, plasmolysed, slug, salt

An activity aimed at either 7-10 year olds (simply do the activity described on the first two pages and ask students to describe their observations) or 11-14 year old students(ask students to complete the worksheet of questions on diffusion), this resource provides a really engaging way of of showing students the phenomenon of diffusion in a quick, simple, creative and edible way! Students are tasked with creating a simple picture or image on a plate using vegetable oil and a drinking straw. Skittle sweets/candy are then added to each area of the image and water is added. The colours from the skittle sweets/candy will start to diffuse and spread across the plate, colouring the image in. The colours are prevented from running into each other by the lines of oil. The activity provides a great way of discussing key questions such as why the colours are spreading, why are some colours spreading faster than others, what effect different temperature water has on the rate of spread of the colour and why oil stops the colours from spreading any further. Most importantly though, the investigation is a FUN science activity tailored to Christmas! The resource includes: Instruction sheet with diagrams, question worksheet for 11-14 year olds and various templates designs for Christmas pictures Key words: diffusion, colour, art, christmas, santa, holly, reindeer, fun, skittles, spread, investigation

Science students often struggle to understand the concept of a control investigation, something which is regularly examined by most exam board specifications. This worksheet explains clearly what a control investigation is and then provides several practice investigations which require students to describe a suitable control. Finally, the worksheet provides an extra 'challenge' question for more able students to describe how control experiments were important in establishing the germ theory of disease and debunking the myth of spontaneous generation.

A worksheet aimed at advanced level biology students, this resource has a series of questions that require students to calculate water potential values in order to predict the direction of water movement between different cells. The worksheet also has diagrams of both animal cells and plant cells showing water movement in, out and no net movement - students are required to match each diagram to the circumstance that would cause each effect. A useful worksheet to review understanding of the key ideas involved with osmosis

A worksheet aimed at high ability GCSE or advanced level biology or applied science students, this resource provides a research task for students to complete independently on the topic of thermoregulation. The worksheet has clear criteria for the research task and provides several individual prompts that lead students through the task. Weblinks are provided at the end of the worksheet. Key words: thermoregulation, temperature, research, vasoconsstriction, vasodilation, shivering, piloerection, respiration, core temperature

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this is a useful resource to check understanding and factual recall with students following a topic on synaptic transmission. The worksheet includes a sequencing exercise for the main events involved with an excitatory synapse and further questions related to how the synapse functions. Key words: synapse, excitatory, acetylcholine, vesicles, neurotransmitter