How to create a dichotomous key plus classification Powerpoints, options for creating a dichtomous key and classification activity. For 14-18 years old.

To cover both GCSE and A Level/Access Biology courses on the Skeletal System 8 RESOURCES PPTs and Booklets PPT 1 - GCSE Level - Bones and Blood Objectives: Describe how our skeleton, joints and muscles support our body and allow us to move Describe how we can monitor our level of fitness Summarise a day in the life of a physiotherapist PPT 2- The Skeletal System - A Level/Access Biology Objectives: 1. Describe how our skeleton, joints and muscles support our body and allow us to move 2. Give the functions of cells of the bone 3. Label the parts of a long bone PPT 3 - The Skeletal System - A Level/Access Biology Objectives To recap the functions of the skeletal system To give the different shapes of bone To give the different types of joints To describe the stages of bone formation To label the Haversian system To identify the different types of vertebra Hand-out 1 - GCSE Bones and Blood The skeleton: ● Label the skeleton ● Describe the three types of joints ● Joints and Bones: Key terms ● Antagonistic pairs of muscles ● A day in the life of a physiotherapist The heart, the blood and circulation ● Label the heart and give the three stages of the heartbeat. ● Give the differences between arteries, capillaries and veins ● Give the components of blood and their functions Hand-out 2 - An Introduction to the skeletal system Hand-out 3 Labelling a long bone Bone development Compact and spongy bones Key word list Muscle contraction Hand-out 4 Revision of functions of the skeletal system Types of joints Bone development Labelling of the Haversian System The vertebrae Hand-out 5 Further Revision Bone Shapes Type of Joints The Vertebrae The Haversian System Muscle contraction

The Circulatory System This booklet includes 36 pages for students to complete including labelling of the heart, the circulatory system, composition of the blood, structure and function of different blood cells, transport of substances, measuring of the heart rate and blood pressure, fitness tests, the role of the AVN and SAN in controlling the heart. This booklet is in word format to enable editing.

Diseases, pathogens and Infections: 19 PowerPoints for BTEC/GCSE/A Level and similar courses: 1. Disease classification 2. Different diseases and infections 3. Parasites and pathogenic bacteria 4. Diseases with environmental causes 5. Allergies and asthma 6. Degenerative diseases 7. Dietary deficiency diseases 8. Psychiatric nature of some diseases 9. Food and water contamination 10. Fungi and viruses 11. Symptoms 12. Types of symptoms 13. Transmission by indirect contact 14. Vector transmission of diseases 15. Risk factors to developming alzheimers and osteoporosis 16. Occupational therapy 17 Disease transmission - Direct contact 18. Droplet and airborne transmission

Micrograph Activity for A Level Biology and similar courses: 12 Pages to identify structures.

Presentations and handout to cover the biomes of the world including: Aquatic, desert, temperate, tropical, tundra, taiga and a summary PPT and handout. Suitable for Biology, Geography and Ecology students.

A 2 page summary of the differences between Mitosis and Meiosis for students to fill in as well as a summary of Meiosis. Suitable for GCSE Biology revision or an Introduction for AS/A Level Biology and similar courses.

This PowerPoint presentation covers the following diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Aim: To name different diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Blood Cell Count Blood Smear Red Blood Cell Count Reticulocyte Count Mean Corpuscular Volume Platelet Count

Inherited diseases and gene therapy: PPT of 43 slides, covering the following: Objectives: 1: Identify and describe two examples of inherited conditions and diseases 2: Identify the mechanisms by which these conditions and diseases are inherited 3: Investigate and describe the effectiveness of gene therapy to prevent inherited conditions and diseases Example of inherited diseases Haemophilia – X-linked inheritance Huntington’s Disease (HD) – dominant autosomal inheritance Cystic fibrosis (CF) – recessive autosomal inheritance Sickle cell anaemia - recessive autosomal inheritance 2. Sex determination and Inherited diseases 21 slides covering sex determination and inheritance of diseases.

Regulation of Protein Synthesis by the LAC Operon: 6 pages to cover: An introduction, diagrams, past paper questions and markscheme on the LAC Operon.

A PPT and Handout to guide students on designing their own catalase experiment.

82 PPT slides covering: Natural selection Homologous structures Analogous structures Taxonomy including examples of taxonomic groups with pictures Evolution and examples of natural selection including tasks on resistance of drugs and other examples. Darwin's theory of evolution through the mechanism of natural selection (step by step)

A Genetic Engineering resource that is suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology students. Provides case studies and background information on: Henrietta Lack's and Hela cells, Cloning - a weblink activity with questions The Human Tissue Act questions 3 case studies of cloning and questions.

The Nervous System: Resting & Action Potentials - lesson plan, hand-out, case study and PPT - A Level Biology

BTEC Biology and the Environment: Genetic diseases PPT and Hand-out Hand out of 11 pages with tasks to complete PPT of 19 slides covering tasks, activities and information on Genetic diseases

Embryo development and cell differentiation for A Level/ Access/ HND 35 PPT slides which cover the stages of embryo development, cell differentiation and stem cells.

Photosynthesis Practical for GCSE Biology, investigating the role of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.

BTEC Level 3; Pathogens, Infection and Hand-washing Practical: PPT of 77 slides covering: First, second and third line of defence. Antibodies, antigens and white blood cells. Vaccines. Pathogens cardsort: To sort into bacteria, viruses and fungi. Hand washing practical with Method and Evaluation pointers.