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Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Photosynthesis
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. Total of 55 slides.
Includes:
Photosynthesis Basics & Equations
Leaf Adaptations
Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis
Understanding limiting factors
Photosynthesis experiments
Inverse Square Law
Limiting Factors and Greenhouses
Uses of glucose from photosynthesis
Exam Practise Questions with answers
A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed and containing informative slides and practise questions
Required Practical 6 -Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pondweed
This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record the rate of production of oxygen gas produced; and to measure and control the temperature of water in a large beaker that acts as a ‘heat shield’), AT 2 (use a thermometer to measure and control temperature of water bath), AT 3 (use appropriate apparatus and techniques to observe and measure the process of oxygen gas production), AT 4 (safe and ethical use and disposal of living pondweed to measure physiological functions and responses to light), AT 5 (measuring rate of reaction by oxygen gas production) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required.
The powerpoint covers:
Background on how the rate of photosynthesis is affected by light intensity & wavelength, temperature, CO2 concentration and the amount of chlorophyll
Aim of the practical
Required apparatus
A suitable method
A look at results
A suitable results table to record data
Details of the Inverse Square Law
Practise calculations of Light Intensity
Safety concerns & improvements
Past paper exam questions on
Summary
A detailed summary sheet of all knowledge required by the specification for AQA A-Level Biology. The sheet breaks down the areas of proteins from the Biological Molecules topic that students need to understand about:
Characteristics
Structure of an Amino Acid
Formation of a peptide bond
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary structure of proteins
Fibrous vs. globular proteins
Insulin, haemoglobin and antibodies as examples
A detailed look at collagen, its structure and properties
The Biurets Tests
Proteins and maths
A summary sheet detailing all the chemical tests needed for the Biological Molecules topic in AQA A-Level Biology. Including test for:
Reducing Sugars
Non-reducing Sugars
Starch
Lipids
Proteins
GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Microscopy
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:
Key words, Chromosomes & The Cell Cycle
Reasons for Mitosis
A Map of the Cell Cycle and How Chromosomes Behave
Identifying Cell Division using a Microscope
Cell Cycle Calculations
Cancer and its Risk Factors
A large poster outlining all the key details of the 3.1.6 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for ATP.
Includes:
Easy to follow diagrams
ATP Structure
ATP --> ADP + Pi equations
The role of ATP Hydrolase and ATP Synthase
Uses of ATP in the body
Use of ATP in respiration and photosynthesis
What makes ATP a good energy molecule
A detailed summary sheet of all knowledge required by the specification for AQA A-Level Biology. The sheet breaks down the areas of carbohydrates that students need to understand about:
Carbohydrates basics
Monosaccharides (condensation & hydrolysis reactions)
Alpha and Beta Glucose
Disaccharides
Polysaccharide
Starch
Glycogen
Cellulose
A concise summary table on the main polysaccharides
Functions of carbohydrates
Benedicts Test
Iodine test
Practise and Past Paper Questions
Revision notes / lesson outlining all the key details of the 3.4.2 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for Protein Synthesis. Includes keywords, diagrams, recap questions, exam questions and further thinking questions. Included is a bank of practise tasks. match-up activities and exam questions to consolidate understanding.
Content:
Steps in Transcription
Splicing (exons vs. introns)
3 types of RNA
Stages of Translation
Understanding the genetic code
Converting DNA, mRNA and anticodons
Practise questions / activities
Past exam questions
A full revision booklet covering all aspects of Recombinant DNA Technology for AQA Section 3.8.4.1 on how to form Recombinant DNA
Includes detailed explanations, key words, easy to follow methods and many diagrams
Content:
Introduction to Recombinant DNA
Isolation of DNA (reverse transcriptase, restriction endonucleases, sticky ends and gene machines)
Insertion (types of vectors, DNA ligase)
Transformation (Calcium ions and heat shock)
Identification (antibiotic resistance, enzyme and GFP marker genes)
Growth
A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed, containing informative slides and practise questions
Required Practical 5 - Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme
This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record mass and time), AT 2 (safe use of a water bath or electric heater), AT 5 (measure the rate of osmosis by water uptake), AT 8 (use of qualitative iodine reagent to identify starch by continuous sampling) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required at GCSE
The powerpoint covers:
Background on Amylase & Enzymes
Aim of the practical
Required apparatus
A suitable method
Explanation of the Biology behind the experiment
A suitable results table to record data
How to draw graphs and analyse the data collected
Consideration of variables
How to calculate rate of reaction
Safety concerns & possible improvements
Past paper exam questions on Required Practical #5
A 1 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Enzymes & Metabolism topic
Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here
Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Digestion
Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here
Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on The Heart & Blood Vessels
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 of the heart, major blood vessels
Concept of a double circulatory system
Walls of the heart and the coronary arteries
Controlling heart rate and pacemaker cells
Arteries, veins and capillaries
Calculating the rate of blood flow
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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
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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
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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 of plants
Leaf structure & tissues
Stomata and Guard Cells
Investigating & calculating distribution of stomata and guard cells
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
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All lessons / revision notes for GCSE Biology Unit 3 - Infection & Response
1 - Communicable Diseases
2 - The Immune System
3 - Vaccines
4 - Antibiotics & Drugs
5 - Monoclonal Antibodies
6 - Plant Disease & Defence
Powerpoint have detailed notes covering all content from the topic including key practical and maths skills. Each powerpoint has practise exam questions and a summary page
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
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A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology
Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here
Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities
A visually pleasing poster detailing the main steps in the Polymerase Chain Reaction for A-Level Biology. An easy to follow diagram and key points make this a great resource for quick and effective revision.
Includes:
PCR
Stages of the PCR
A worksheet designed for a mixed ability class, mainly aimed at year 7 & year 8.
The worksheet covers 4 different areas:
The concept of diffusion
True or false questions about the details of diffusion
The alveoli as an exchange surface
The villi as an exchange surface
Answer sheet is included.
A fully resourced lesson about Specialized Cells for a KS3 mixed ability class.
Lesson includes:
Starter task recapping respiration
Slides explaining the concept of specialized cells in an engaging way with lots of real life examples and analogies
A fully resourced task whereby students learn about each specizlaied cell type in groups and then present back to the class
A plenary quiz
Powerpoint & resources all inlcuded with lesson.