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 pack of four worksheets is designed to be visually appealing for A Level students to learn and revise the DNA and protein synthesis topic.
The worksheet pack includes:
1.) Worksheet on DNA and RNA structure and their key differences
2.) Worksheet on DNA replication
3a.) Worksheet on the process of transcription (protein synthesis)
3b.) Worksheet on the process of translation (protein synthesis)
All answers to the worksheets are included, these can be projected for students to check and mark their own answers.
Visually appealing worksheets/place mats for GCSE Biology students on the structure of the kidney and its function. 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 kidney structure and function 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 pack of three worksheets focuses on sexual reproduction in plants, perfect for GCSE students or could be used with able KS3 pupils. Each worksheet should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and can be completed independently by students.
The pack includes:
Worksheet 1: Covers the structure of insect-pollinated flowers and the functions of the key parts of the flower. Great for students to familiarise themselves with the flower’s structure and function of the main parts. Sheet is supplied in both colour and grayscale.
Worksheet 2: Allows students to recognise the key differences between the structure of insect-pollinated and wind-pollinated flowers and how flower structure is suited to the method of pollination.
Worksheet 3: Allows students to understand how fertilisation occurs once pollination has taken place.
All worksheets are provided with an answer sheet, perfect for non-specialists teaching Biology.
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.
A collection of four visually appealing worksheets covering all the main aspects of the GCSE topic: transport in plants.
Transpiration is a challenging topic and these worksheets will help students understand the key points and familiarise themselves with key words.
All worksheets are provided with a mark scheme and designed to encourage independent learning by students.
Included in the pack are the following
1.) a worksheet on transport in plants (arrangement of xylem and phloem in the root and stem)
2.) a worksheet on how water and minerals move into the roots
3.) a worksheet on the process of transpiration
4.) a worksheet on transpiration rate and how to measure it
A visually appealing and clearly laid out A level worksheet covering the structure and function of the parts of a prokaryotic cell.
Suitable for GCSE Biology students too.
This pack contains two crosswords, focusing on the cell biology and biochemistry topics. The crosswords are designed to help students to become more familiar with key terminology and definitions. This is an area students often struggle with due to confusion between similar terms. Completing the crosswords will help improve students' confidence with the many terms and meanings associated with these two core areas of the Biology syllabus.
Possible use could be as a plenary to the topic and/or set as a homework task.
Answers are provided for both crosswords for the teacher.
This pack contains two crosswords, focusing on the structure of DNA and RNA and Protein Synthesis. The crosswords are designed to help students to become more familiar with key terminology and definitions. This is an area students often struggle with due to confusion between similar terms. Completing the crosswords will help improve students' confidence with the many terms and meanings associated with these core areas of the Biology syllabus.
Possible use could be as a plenary to the topic and/or set as a homework task.
Answers are provided for both crosswords for the teacher.
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.
A comprehensive and visually appealing A level worksheet summarising the biochemistry topic of water.
The worksheet covers:
Structure of water and hydrogen bonding
Properties of water in relation to its important roles in organisms.
Answers are provided for the teacher.
Once completed this will provide a useful revision sheet for students.
A comprehensive and visually appealing A level worksheet pack summarising the biochemistry topic of proteins. There are two worksheets included in the pack, designed for pupils to work through independently.
Answers are provided for the teacher.
Worksheet 1 covers:
Structure and properties of amino acids
Formation of dipeptides
Worksheet 2 covers:
The four levels of protein structure
Focus on haemoglobin as an example of a protein
The worksheets are provided in both an A4 and A3 format.
A3 size is recommended for printing for students.
A visually appealing worksheet/placemat for GCSE students on the Nervous System, focusing on the structure and role of neurones. Perfect for use when both teaching the topic area and also when revising. The worksheet will help students learn about the structure and function of neurones in the nervous system and also familiarise themselves with key words. It should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the activities, which pupils can independently work through. 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. The worksheet could even be used as a progress test with students too.
This is part of a worksheet pack available on the nervous system. The pack also covers reflex actions and synapses and all worksheets are accompanied by an answer sheet. Follow the link below to view:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-biology-the-nervous-system-worksheet-pack-updated-11245346
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.
The first of three resource packs covering the Transport in Animals topic.
This resource pack contains a comprehensive 20 slide presentation with four worksheets to be completed by students as the presentation is worked through.
The presentation and worksheets cover the following subtopics:
1.) The need for a circulatory system
2.) Different types of circulatory system (including advantages and disadvantages of the different types)
3.) Structure and function of blood vessels with corresponding worksheet (1)
4.) Structure of blood vessels related to their function with corresponding worksheet (2)
5.) Exchange at capillaries with corresponding worksheet (3) - there is a support version provided too with the words given for students to complete the cloze activity if needed
6.) Formation of tissue fluid with corresponding worksheet (4) also includes mathematical calculations for the students on pressure
7.) Comparison of blood plasma, tissue fluid and lymph
Answers are given in the presentation to worksheets 1 and 2 and answers sheets are provided for worksheets 3 and 4.
The notes given with the presentation (seen under the slide when not in presentation mode) explain which worksheet should be used with which slide/s.
This resource pack should take approximately 2 hours to work through.
Although designed for OCR A students, the content is extremely similar for all A Level Biology specifications.
Resource packs 2 and 3 to follow shortly - these will cover the heart structure, cardiac cycle, coordination of the cardiac cycle and transport of carbon dioxide and oxygen.
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.
Designed for the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus but could be used with other syllabi that cover the role of teeth in digestion.
The worksheet covers the different types of human teeth and their role in ingestion and also the structure of a tooth.
The worksheet is visually appealing for students and is designed so that pupils can work through it independently.
There is a black and white and colour version of the sheet and additionally a full A4 poster-style worksheet of the tooth structure.
An answer sheet is provided for the teacher.
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.
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 mitosis 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 could also be used for able GCSE students.
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.
A completed answer sheet is provided for the teacher.
This pack contains two crosswords, focusing on the lungs and gas exchange, and the heart. The crosswords are designed to help students to become more familiar with key terminology and definitions. This is an area students often struggle with due to confusion between similar terms. Completing the crosswords will help improve students' confidence with the many terms and meanings, associated with this area of the Biology syllabus.
Possible use could be as a plenary to the topic and/or set as a homework task.
Answers are provided for both crosswords for the teacher.
This Biology GCSE resource pack covers the fundamentals required on the topic of Cell Biology. The worksheets encourage the pupils to work through them independently and are visually engaging to appeal to the students. Each worksheet should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. The resource pack is ideal for introduction to the topic or revision in preparation for the upcoming GCSE exams. The resource pack could be used at KS3 level too.
The pack includes:
Worksheet on cell structure and function (animal and plant cells)
Worksheet on cell structure and function including rough ER (animal and plant cells)
Worksheet on the parts of the microscope and their function
Worksheet on calculating magnification, size of specimens and converting units
Worksheet on specialised cells and their adaptations
Worksheet on organisation of living things and revision crossword on cell biology in general
All answer sheets are included, perfect for the non-specialist teaching Biology.