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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.

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With over 8 years of teaching experience, I am dedicated to crafting engaging worksheets and activities that will inspire and empower students in their science education journey. Whether you're a teacher looking for resources to enhance your classroom experience or a student seeking to deepen your understanding of scientific concepts, you've come to the right place. Simple Science is all about making learning fun and accessible that meets the needs for all students in your classroom.
Quadrats (Field Investigations) Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Biology
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Quadrats (Field Investigations) Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Biology

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This resource contains 1 revision mat for the quadrats (field investigations) required practical in the Biology section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 2. Answers to the revision mat are also included. It contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. We have worksheets for the following required practicals: Biology Practicals Microscopy Microbiology – Triple Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes Photosynthesis Reaction Time Plant Responses – Triple Decomposition – Triple Quadrats Transects Chemistry Practicals Making Salts Electrolysis Temperature Changes Rates of Reaction Chromatography Water Purification Triple practicals will be added soon. Physics Practicals Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Insulation – Triple Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light – Triple Radiation and Absorption Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations and Interdependence - GCSE Biology Worksheet
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Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations and Interdependence - GCSE Biology Worksheet

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This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: Abiotic and Biotic Factors Adaptations Competition & Interdependence We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis and Response Homeostasis and The Nervous system The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple The Eye – Triple Endocrine System and Negative Feedback Blood Glucose and Diabetes The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle Contraception and IVF Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance Cloning – Triple Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple Evolutionary Trees and Classification Ecology Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles Biodiversity and Human Interactions Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple Transfer of Biomass – Triple Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheets Bundle
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GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheets Bundle

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This bundle contains 37 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes: Cell Biology: Animal and Plant Cell Structures, Microscopy, Microscopy Equation, Specialised Cells, Cell Division (Mitosis), Stem Cells, Diffusion, Rate of Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Organisation: Organisation, The Digestive System, Enzymes, Enzyme Activity, The Lungs, The Heart, Blood Vessels & Blood, Problems with The Heart, Plant Tissues, Root Hair Cells & Xylem/Phloem and Transpiration Infection and Response: Bacteria & Viruses, Fungi & Protists, Human Defences, Vaccines, Antibiotics & Painkillers and Development and Discovery of Drugs Bioerergetics: Photosynthesis, Rate of Photosynthesis, Inverse Square Law, Uses of Glucose, Aerobic Respiration, Anaerobic Respiration, Response to Exercise and Metabolism. All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. Also included are 12 question revision grids that can be used for revision! I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. Thank you!
Triple Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology (Triple) Paper 1 + 2
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Triple Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology (Triple) Paper 1 + 2

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This resource contains revision material for three triple Biology required practical experiments required for the new AQA specification for 2018. Answers are included in this resource. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. These mats include scientific skills questions, graphs skills and the opportunity to evaluate the methods chosen for each practicals. The practicals included are: Microbiology Plant Responses Decay Students have found these useful as either homework after they have conducted the required practicals or revision before their exams. Exam questions can be used alongside these revision mats and answers will uploaded in a short while. You can also find our other bundles for the following: Biology Paper 1 Biology Paper 2 Biology Triple Physics Paper 1 Physics Paper 2 Chemistry Paper 1 Chemistry Paper 2 Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development - GCSE Biology Worksheets

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This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes: Vaccines Antibiotics Painkillers Discovery and Development of Drugs All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. Please take a small amount of time to review this resource to let other buyers know your thought about these worksheets. We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1: Cell Biology Cell Structure and Specialised Cell Microscopy Microscopy Required Practical Culturing Microorganisms – Triple Microbiology Required Practical – Triple Cell Division and Stem Cells Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Osmosis Required Practical Organisation Organisation and The Digestive System Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes and Enzyme Activity Enzymes Required Practical The Circulatory System and Heart Disease The Respiratory system Plant Tissues and Organs Infection and Response Pathogens and Human Defences Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple Bioenergetics Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Required Practical Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Exercise and Metabolism Thank you.
GCSE Biology - Papers 1 & 2 Revision Question Grids
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GCSE Biology - Papers 1 & 2 Revision Question Grids

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This resource contains 23 revision question grids that can be used with students as part of their revision lessons for the AQA Biology papers 1 & 2. Students will be using answer squares and placing them on an answer grid that can be used repeatedly. This is more focused on recalling information and would be great to use just before an exam so students can gain confidence in knowing the knowledge needed to gain marks on questions. There are instruction slides available, so you know exactly how to use this revision resource with your students, including answer slides. Please find time to review this resource to let the rest of the TES community see what they will be using. Thank you!
Home Learning - AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology Revision Mat Bundle Paper 1
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Home Learning - AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology Revision Mat Bundle Paper 1

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This bundle contains 24 revision mats for AQA GCSE combined science specification. Revision mats are for the following topics: Cell Biology Organisation Infection and Response Bioenergetics Boxes in red indicate that the knowledge they require is of the higher ability. Each mat contains many different styled questions, graphs, diagrams, activities and many more. Included are 12 revision question grids for each topic that students can use at home or in class. Please could you find the time to review this resource. Thank you!
Understanding  of Genetics: Mendel (Triple)  - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Understanding of Genetics: Mendel (Triple) - GCSE Biology Worksheets

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This resource contains 2 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis and Response Homeostasis and The Nervous system The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple The Eye – Triple Endocrine System and Negative Feedback Blood Glucose and Diabetes The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle Contraception and IVF Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance Cloning – Triple Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple Evolutionary Trees and Classification Ecology Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles Biodiversity and Human Interactions Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple Transfer of Biomass – Triple Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Human Diet - KS3 Science (Biology) Worksheets
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Human Diet - KS3 Science (Biology) Worksheets

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This resource contains 2 worksheets for use in class or homework on a healthy human diet. Students are asked for the following Describe the functions of different nutrients Identify different food items for each nutrient Describe the difference between complex and simple sugars Research the uses of different vitamins and minerals Please take a small amount of time to review this resource to let other buyers know your thought about these worksheets. Thank you!
Homeostasis and Response - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle
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Homeostasis and Response - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 11 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the homeostasis and response topic. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes worksheet for the following: Homeostasis Nervous System Reflex Arcs Endocrine System Blood Glucose Diabetes Negative Feedback Secondary Characteristics Menstrual Cycle Contraception IVF Now includes the GCSE question revision mat for this topic. I hope that you find all these worksheets useful and your students really benefit from them. Please can you take a small amount of time to review this recourse so other buys can see views and opinions of others. You can also buy these worksheets as a large bundle containing all the worksheets for paper 2: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-biology-paper-2-worksheets-bundle-12456140 Thank you!
Plant Tissues and Organs - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Plant Tissues and Organs - GCSE Biology Worksheets

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This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes: Plant Tissues Root Hair Cells, Xylem and Phloem Transpiration All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. Please take a small amount of time to review this resource to let other buyers know your thought about these worksheets. We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1: Cell Biology Cell Structure and Specialised Cell Microscopy Microscopy Required Practical Culturing Microorganisms – Triple Microbiology Required Practical – Triple Cell Division and Stem Cells Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Osmosis Required Practical Organisation Organisation and The Digestive System Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes and Enzyme Activity Enzymes Required Practical The Circulatory System and Heart Disease The Respiratory system Plant Tissues and Organs Infection and Response Pathogens and Human Defences Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple Bioenergetics Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Required Practical Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Exercise and Metabolism Thank you!
Homeostasis & Nervous System - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)
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Homeostasis & Nervous System - AQA Science Trilogy (Biology)

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A revision mat for the new AQA Biology specification including answers. This revision mat includes, diagrams, exam questions (graphs) and lots of different style questions using the AQA specification. This resource is great as homework or end of topic revision. More revision will be added in the coming week before the exam. Answers are included. This can also be used as home learning for students if they are requested to isolate for two weeks. Topics include: 4.5.1 - Homeostasis 4.5.2 - Human Nervous System Students have commented saying that this resource has helped them with their understanding of the new AQA specification and have given them confidence. Other resources and revision mats can be found in my shop by clicking the following link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/cal-w11
Cell Division and Stem Cells - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Cell Division and Stem Cells - GCSE Biology Worksheets

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This resource contains 2 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. I hope your students find these useful either in the classroom or as revision. This pack includes: Chromosomes and The Cell Cycle (mitosis) Stem Cells Students will be: Describing the steps in cell division (mitosis). Stating the number of chromosomes in normal body cells and defining a ‘gene’. Outlining what stem cells are and their uses. Evaluating the uses of stem cells for treatments of different diseases. All worksheets include answers. We also have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1: Cell Biology Cell Structure and Specialised Cell Microscopy Microscopy Required Practical Culturing Microorganisms – Triple Microbiology Required Practical – Triple Cell Division and Stem Cells Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Osmosis Required Practical Organisation Organisation and The Digestive System Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes and Enzyme Activity Enzymes Required Practical The Circulatory System and Heart Disease The Respiratory system Plant Tissues and Organs Infection and Response Pathogens and Human Defences Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple Bioenergetics Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Required Practical Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Exercise and Metabolism Thank you!
GCSE Biology - Paper 2 Revision Question Grids
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GCSE Biology - Paper 2 Revision Question Grids

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This resource contains 11 revision question grids that can be used with students as part of their revision lessons for the AQA Biology paper 2. Students will be using answer squares and placing them on an answer grid that can be used repeatedly. This is more focused on recalling information and would be great to use just before an exam so students can gain confidence in knowing the knowledge needed to gain marks on questions. There are instruction slides available, so you know exactly how to use this revision resource with your students, including answer slides. Please find time to review this resource to let the rest of the TES community see what they will be using. Thank you!
AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Revision Check-List (Combined & Triple)
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AQA GCSE Biology Paper 2 Revision Check-List (Combined & Triple)

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This resource contains 2 revision check-list for both combined and triple biology paper 2. Students are provided with the link to use. Print on A3. Higher and triple content is identified on each check-list. Hope your students find these comprehensive revision check-lists useful.
Biology Paper 1 Required Practical Method 6 Mark Worksheets
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Biology Paper 1 Required Practical Method 6 Mark Worksheets

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Introducing a comprehensive teaching resource tailored for AQA Biology Combined Paper 1, encompassing all essential practicals: Microscopy Osmosis Food Tests Enzymes Photosynthesis Each practical is supported by a suite of 5 meticulously crafted documents, meticulously designed to optimize student understanding and performance: Worksheet 1: An interactive space inviting students to hone their skills in tackling method-style questions, fostering confidence and mastery. Worksheet 2 & 3: Offering exemplary sample responses meticulously aligned with marking criteria, accompanied by a structured mark scheme and grid for comprehensive self-assessment and peer review. Empower your students to excel and attain full credit marks effortlessly on those challenging practical-based questions with these invaluable resources. Elevate their learning experience and academic success today!
Circulatory System and Heart Disease (CHD) - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Circulatory System and Heart Disease (CHD) - GCSE Biology Worksheets

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This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. This pack includes: The Heart Blood Vessels and Blood Heart Problems (Disease) All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. Please take a small amount of time to review this resource to let other buyers know your thought about these worksheets. We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1: Cell Biology Cell Structure and Specialised Cell Microscopy Microscopy Required Practical Culturing Microorganisms – Triple Microbiology Required Practical – Triple Cell Division and Stem Cells Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Osmosis Required Practical Organisation Organisation and The Digestive System Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes and Enzyme Activity Enzymes Required Practical The Circulatory System and Heart Disease The Respiratory system Plant Tissues and Organs Infection and Response Pathogens and Human Defences Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple Bioenergetics Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Required Practical Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Exercise and Metabolism Thank you!
Structure of DNA, Protein Synthesis and Mutations (Triple) - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Structure of DNA, Protein Synthesis and Mutations (Triple) - GCSE Biology Worksheets

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This resource contains 3 worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: Structure of DNA Protein Synthesis Mutations We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 2: Homeostasis and Response Homeostasis and The Nervous system The Brain and Body Temperature – Triple The Eye – Triple Endocrine System and Negative Feedback Blood Glucose and Diabetes The Human Kidneys and Water Balance – Triple Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle Contraception and IVF Plant Hormones and Uses – Triple Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and DNA DNA structure, Protein Synthesis and Mutations – Triple Genetic Terminology and Punnet Squares Inherited Disorders and Sex Determination Variation, Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering Evolution, Fossils, Extinction and Antibiotic Resistance Cloning – Triple Theory of Evolution and Speciation – Triple The Understanding of Genetics: Mendel – Triple Evolutionary Trees and Classification Ecology Biotic and Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, and Interdependence Levels of Organisation and Carbon & Water Cycles Biodiversity and Human Interactions Trophic Levels and Pyramids of Biomass – Triple Transfer of Biomass – Triple Food Security, Farming and Sustainable Fishing – Triple Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!
Culturing Microorganisms (Triple) - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Culturing Microorganisms (Triple) - GCSE Biology Worksheets

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This resource contains worksheets that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom. The diagrams are simple to aid students to visually see what may come up in their upcoming GCSE exams. These resources could used to check prior learning for your students so you can plan accordingly for future lessons. I hope your students find these useful either in the classroom or as revision. This pack includes: Culturing Microorganisms Calculating Zone of Inhibition Calculating Bacteria Growth in a Culture We have worksheets for the following topics in Biology Paper 1: Cell Biology Cell Structure and Specialised Cell Microscopy Microscopy Required Practical Culturing Microorganisms – Triple Microbiology Required Practical – Triple Cell Division and Stem Cells Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport Osmosis Required Practical Organisation Organisation and The Digestive System Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes and Enzyme Activity Enzymes Required Practical The Circulatory System and Heart Disease The Respiratory system Plant Tissues and Organs Infection and Response Pathogens and Human Defences Vaccines, Antibiotics and Drug Development Monoclonal Antibodies – Triple Plant Diseases Detection and Defences – Triple Bioenergetics Photosynthesis Photosynthesis Required Practical Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Exercise and Metabolism All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. Please take a small amount of time to review this resource to let other buyers know your thought about these worksheets.
Microscopy Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Biology
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Microscopy Required Practical Mat - AQA GCSE Biology

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This resource contains 1 revision mat for the microscopy required practical in the Biology section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 1. Answers to the revision mat are also included. It contain questions about methodology, scientific enquiry and analysis of results. These can be given after teaching the required practical, homework or at the end of year 11 for revision before their exams. We have worksheets for the following required practicals: Biology Practicals Microscopy Microbiology – Triple Food Tests Required Practical Enzymes Photosynthesis Reaction Time Plant Responses – Triple Decomposition – Triple Quadrats Transects Chemistry Practicals Making Salts Electrolysis Temperature Changes Rates of Reaction Chromatography Water Purification Triple practicals will be added soon. Physics Practicals Specific Heat Capacity Thermal Insulation – Triple Resistance I-V Characteristics Density Force and Extension Acceleration Waves Light – Triple Radiation and Absorption Please rate and review this resource. Thank you!