Three worksheets covering part of Section 8 of the AQA A-level Biology specification:
Producing DNA fragments (reverse transcriptase, restriction endonucleases & gene machines).
In vivo cloning (summary of isolation - insertion - transformation - identification - culturing). Please note that a DETAILED EXPLANATION OF SPECIFIC MARKER GENES is NOT INCLUDED in this resource.
In vitro cloning / PCR
(Where relevant, a scaffolded gap-fill style version and a blank version is included).
Full answer sheets are included, which could alternatively be used as handouts/revision sheets.
My students love completing these visually appealing worksheets, which break topics down into manageable chunks. Useful as a revision exercise or as a quick assessment.
All worksheets are black and white to allow students to add colour to the diagrams, a process which is thought to aid the formation of visual memories.
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Cell structure
Immune response
Carbon dioxide transport
Tissue fluid formation
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Nutrient Cycles
Energy transfers
Protein synthesis
Epigenetics
Inheritance
Control of blood glucose concentration
The kidney
Receptors
Nerve Impulses
Nerve Impulses (AQA Section 6) summary worksheets for A-level Biology.
3 worksheets:
The action potential
Refractory period + propagation of a nerve impulse along a non-myelinated neurone.
Factors which affect speed of conduction (temperature, axon diameter, myelination).
Since introducing these visual summary worksheets, I have seen improvements across all abilities.
Download includes differentiated versions for the second two worksheets (one scaffolded ‘fill in the blank’ style worksheet, and one with blank answer spaces).
Full answer sheets are included, which could also be used as a handout.
The action potential worksheet is available as a fully completed version, to be used as a revision sheet or a version with the just the diagram and graph, for students to add their own text to. This leaves teachers free to explain each section of the graph as they prefer (i.e. some teachers prefer to include the term ‘voltage-gated’ ion channels, some don’t).
Encourage students to add colour to the worksheets to aid formation of visual memories.
Similar worksheets available for:
Cell structure
Protein Synthesis
Tissue fluid
CO2 transport
Immune response
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Inheritance
Control of blood glucose concentration
The Kidney
Energy transfers
Nutrient cycles
Receptors
Epigenetics
In vivo and in vitro cloning
Revision notes/sheets covering all the AQA GCSE Biology required practicals (for triple science).
So many students don’t allocate specific revision time to the required practicals. I designed these sheets for my own students to encourage specific revision of the practicals and have seen a great improvement in practical knowledge and the ability to answer practical-based questions.
Each sheet includes an example method and most importantly, exam-style questions and model answers.
The model answers for the exam-style questions have been written based on previous mark schemes, but I cannot guarantee that future mark schemes will be exactly the same. The model answers are for guidance only. Students should be encouraged to use these sheets as a starting point and update/annotate them with any further information as needed.
If you find this resource helpful, I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, if you spot an error or have a suggestion as to how the resource could be improved, that feedback would be gratefully received as well!
Pacinian corpusle and photoreceptor (AQA Section 6, Receptors) summary worksheets for A-level Biology.
Since introducing these visual summary worksheets, I have seen improvements across all abilities.
Includes differentiated versions of each worksheet (one scaffolded ‘fill in the blank’ style worksheet, and one with blank answer spaces).
Full answer sheets are included, which could also be used as a handout.
Encourage students to add colour to the worksheets to aid formation of visual memories.
Similar worksheets available for:
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Inheritance
Epigenetics
Carbon dioxide transport
Tissue fluid formation
The Kidney
Energy transfers
Nutrient cycles
395 questions and answers covering section 5-8 of the AQA A-level specification.
Great for self-assessment.
Section 1-4 questions also available, or both sets available as a bundle.
Percentage change calculation worksheet for A-level Biology.
Part of a growing bundle of worksheets aimed at improving maths skill confidence for A-level Biologists.
Includes basic percentage change calculations, plus percentage change calculations requiring interpretation of graphs and the use of standard form. 19 marks in total.
Great for a homework exercise to assess student’s abilities or for student’s to use for self-assessment. Includes full mark scheme.
Also available:
Mixed maths/statistics question assessment booklet
Serial dilution calculation worksheet
Logarithm & order of magnitude worksheet
Hardy-Weinberg worksheet
Set of 88 flashcards covering practical skills & experimental design. Suitable for all exam boards.
Covers topics such as:
Different types of variable
Accuracy / precision / repeatability etc
Uncertainty
Range / standard deviation
Choice of statistical test
Choice of graph
Practical skills such as scientific drawing rules, eye piece graticule calibration etc
There is some ambiguity when it comes to mark schemes on questions such as accuracy/precision - with different exam boards sometimes having slightly different answers. I have tried to include the most appropriate answer on the flashcards, but if anyone disagrees with any of the answers - please do leave a review and I will alter the answers accordingly!
500 flashcards covering Modules 1, 2, 3 & 4 of the OCR A-level Biology specification (first assessment 2024).
Concise, mapped to the specification & based on past mark schemes.
Print & assemble or use on a device.
Some simpler practical skill questions are covered in the Module 2, 3 & 4 flashcards, but PAGs are covered separately in greater detail in the OCR PAG revision sheet resource.
Module 1 flashcards cover general practical skills.
Concise, mapped to the specification and based on past mark schemes.
Print & assemble and then use to teach yourself the correct marking points for each topic.
Contains 354 flashcards covering Section 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the AQA A-level Biology Specification.
Please note, these flashcards don’t cover the required practicals but required practical revision sheets are available separately, or together with the flashcards as part of the spaced repetition summer holiday bundle.
These flashcards can also be purchased as part of the Ultimate AQA A-level Biology Revision Bundle, which includes:
Section 1-8 Flashcards
Practical skill flashcards
Required practical 1-12 revision sheets
Year 13 spaced repetition timetable
Printable weekly revision timetable
Visually appealing resources perfect for anyone teaching the Cells and Organisation topic for KS3.
Ideal for new teachers or non-specialist teachers as full answers are included.
4 worksheets ideal for Year 7 homeworks (each worksheet should take roughly 20-30 minutes to complete).
Suitable for use in cover lessons as full answers are included for non-specialist teachers (full answers included with the exception of the research a specialised cell worksheet)
Research a specialised cell
6 mark compare question on palisade leaf cells and root hair cells.
Diffusion worksheet primarily focussed on drawing a graph.
Quick assessment worksheet (21 marks total)
Turn any worksheet, for any age group (primary or secondary) & any subject, into a fun team game,
Perfect for a revision/consolidation lesson or a fun end-of-term activity.
Includes instructions for:
Capture the flag
100 Square
Four in a row
Includes printable resources (coloured & black and white versions) that can be laminated for multiple uses (although all games can be played without printing).
Suitable for Triple or Combined Science & suitable for all exam boards.
Set of 72 flashcards covering practical skills & experimental design.
Covers topics such as:
Different types of variable
Accuracy / precision / repeatability etc
Uncertainty
Range
Choice of graph
Different averages
Importance of peer review
Basic practical skills such as scientific drawing rules, aseptic technique etc.
Powerpoint covering the KS3 magnetism & electromagnetism topic (text is NOT editable on the powerpoint - to avoid issues with formatting).
Download includes a 2-page worksheet suitable as a homework or consolidation task (ideal for revision prior to end-of-topic assessment). Full answers to homework questions are included as part of the powerpoint.
*For first assessment in 2025.
Concise, mapped to the specification and based on past mark schemes.
Print & assemble and then use to teach yourself the correct marking points for each topic.
Contains 116 flashcards covering Module 3 of the OCR ‘A’ specification (first assessment in 2025).
Exchange and transport
Transport in Animals
Transport in Plants
Some simpler practical skill questions are covered in the flashcards, but PAGs are generally covered separately in the OCR PAG revision sheet resource, which allows each PAG to be covered in more detail than flashcards would allow.
AQA GCSE required practical revision notes/sheets covering all of the required practicals for Paper 2 for Triple Science (higher tier), Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
Despite being worth 15% of the marks, so many students don’t allocate specific revision time to the required practicals. I designed these sheets for my own students to encourage specific revision of the practicals and have seen a great improvement in practical knowledge and the ability to answer practical-based questions.
Each sheet includes an example method and (where relevant) exam-style questions and model answers.
The model answers for the exam-style questions have been written based on previous mark schemes, but I cannot guarantee that future mark schemes will be exactly the same. The model answers are for guidance only. Students should be encouraged to use these sheets as a starting point and update/annotate them with any further information as needed.
Based on my +15 years as a science educator and extensive past paper analysis, these flashcards have been created to help students learn the key marking points for A-level Biology.
Concise, mapped to the specification and based on past mark schemes.
Print & assemble and then use to teach yourself the correct marking points.
Download includes 192 flashcards and revision sheets for the 4 Unit 1 Core Practicals.
This is always a popular lesson with my students. Great as a revison / consolidation task.
All relevant to OCR, with the exception of the virus diagram.
14 diagrams for students to label:
Biological molecules
Bonds
Animal cell
Plant cell
Prokaryotic cell
Virus
Stages of mitosis
Antibody structure
Heart
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
Action potential graph
Sarcomere
Nephron
Download includes:
PDF with A4 sized diagrams and A4 answers for each diagram (I use this as a presentation)
Student answer sheet with 4 diagrams per A4 page.
If you don’t have time to dedicate an entire lesson to this task, you could set the A4 sized diagram file as a revision homework task or go through one diagram at random as a lesson starter.
*For first assessment in 2025.
Concise, mapped to the specification and based on past mark schemes.
Print & assemble and then use to teach yourself the correct marking points for each topic.
Contains 252 flashcards covering Module 2 of the OCR ‘A’ specification (first assessment in 2025).
Cell structure
Biological molecules
Nucleotides & nucleic acids
Enzymes
Biological membranes
Cell division, cell diversity & cellular organisation
Some simpler practical skill questions are covered in the flashcards, but PAGs are generally covered separately in the OCR PAG revision sheet resource, which allows each PAG to be covered in more detail than flashcards would allow.
**These flashcards can also be purchased as part of the Ultimate OCR A-level Biology Revision Bundle, which includes:
Module 1-6 Flashcards
PAG revision sheets
Year 13 spaced repetition timetable
Printable blank weekly revision timetable**
6-week spaced repetition timetable bundle for the summer holidays in between Year 12 and Year 13.
Year 12 not quite gone to plan?
End of year exams harder than expected?
Or just want to hit the ground running in Year 13?
This 6-week plan, complete with flashcards and required practical revision sheets, will help you complete 4 repetitions of each topic from Year 12 (Modules 2-4 of the OCR A specification), to get yourself back on track for Year 13.
*** Please note, this resource is more expensive than the AQA equivalent because it includes all of the PAG revision sheets (whereas, the AQA version only includes the AS required practicals).***