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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.
Cancer  - GCSE Biology Worksheet
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Cancer - GCSE Biology Worksheet

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This resource contains 1 worksheet 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 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
Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology Trilogy Paper 2
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Biology Required Practicals - AQA GCSE Biology Trilogy Paper 2

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This resource contains 3 revision mats for the required practicals in the Biology section of the new AQA Science Trilogy paper 2. Answer sheets have now been added. They 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. Required practicals included: Reaction Time Field Investigations (Quadrats) Field Investigations (Transects) My current year 11s have found these particularly useful to go through in revision lessons and have taken extra home to use as revision tools. Please rate this resource. 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
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
Plant Hormones and Uses (Triple) - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Plant Hormones and Uses (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 practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: Plant Hormones (x2) Uses of Plant Hormones 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!
Speciation and the Theory of Evolution (Triple)  - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Speciation and the Theory of Evolution (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: Theory of Evolution (x2) Speciation 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 - Infection and Response Revision Question Grids
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GCSE Biology - Infection and Response Revision Question Grids

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This resource contains 3 revision question grids that can be used with students as part of their revision lessons for the infection and response topic. 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 P1 & P2 (Combined & Triple) 2025 Predictions
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AQA GCSE Biology P1 & P2 (Combined & Triple) 2025 Predictions

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Are you ready to prepare your student for the 2025 GCSE Biology exam with confidence? Introducing our ultimate resource for exam prediction success! Want to make your own predictions for the 2025 GCSE Biology (combined and triple) exam series, but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of past exam papers to review? Say goodbye to exam stress with our comprehensive breakdown of GCSE Biology exams spanning from 2020 to 2024. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you, meticulously analyzing each exam to identify recurring topics and their significance. Our unique system assigns each topic a numerical rating, providing insight into its frequency and importance: 1 = Included but with minor emphasis 2 = Some questions touch upon this content 3 = Significant focus on this topic 4 = Heavy emphasis, with questions predominantly centered around it Armed with this invaluable resource, you’ll gain a clear understanding of which topics are likely to appear in the 2025 exam series. Say hello to exam preparedness and goodbye to last-minute cramming! Find our other predictions here: GCSE Chemistry 2023 GCSE Physics 2024
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!
Organisation - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle
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Organisation - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 12 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 organisation 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: Organisation The Digestive System Enzymes Enzyme Activity The Lungs (x2) The Heart Blood Vessels & Blood Problems with The Heart Plant Tissues Root Hair Cells & Xylem/Phloem Transpiration Also includes the GCSE revision question mat. All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. 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!
Cell Division (Mitosis) Lesson - GCSE Biology (Cell Biology) Paper 1
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Cell Division (Mitosis) Lesson - GCSE Biology (Cell Biology) Paper 1

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This is a complete lesson for the cell division (mitosis) section for topic 1 (cell biology) of the GCSE Biology AQA specification. This lesson can be used straight from purchase or adapted for your own class adding additional worksheets or videos where you find appropriate. The lesson contains the following: Lesson starter complete with answers Progress indicators An activitity including specialised cell info cards where the main sheet can be bought seperatley to this lesson in the following resource: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/gcse-biology-cell-division-and-stem-cells-worksheets-12427073 Challenge Questions ‘Summarise the lesson’ plenary I hope that you find this lesson useful and please visit our shop for other resources that may help you with your planning. Please could you take 1 minute of your time to review this resource to help other buyers consider the value of this resource before purchase. Thank you and hope this is helpful! SimpleScience
Cell Biology - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle
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Cell Biology - GCSE Biology Paper 1 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 10 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 cell biology 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: Animal and Plant Cell Structures Microscopy Microscopy Equation Specialised Cells Cell Division (Mitosis) Stem Cells, Diffusion Rate of Diffusion Osmosis Active Transport Also includes the GCSE revision question mat. All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. 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!
Inheritance, Variation and Evolution - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle
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Inheritance, Variation and Evolution - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 17 worksheets and 5 question revision grids that can be used in class or as homework to enable your students to practice what they have learnt in the classroom for the inheritance, variation and evolution 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: Asexual Reproduction Sexual Reproduction DNA & The Genome Genetic Terminology Punnett Squares (X3) Inherited Disorders (x2) Sex Determination, Variation Selective Breeding Genetic Engineering Evolution Fossils & Extinction Antibiotic Resistance Evolutionary Trees Classification 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!
Ecology - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle
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Ecology - GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheet Bundle

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This bundle contains 9 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 ecology 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: Biotic & Abiotic Factors Adaptations Competition & Interdependence Levels of Organisation Carbon Cycle Water Cycle Biodiversity & Waste Management Land Use & Deforestation Global Warming & Human Interactions. Also included are 3 revision question grids. 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!
GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheets Bundle
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GCSE Biology Paper 2 Worksheets Bundle

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This bundle contains 35 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: Homeostasis and Response Homeostasis, Nervous System, Reflex Arcs, Endocrine System, Blood Glucose, Diabetes, Negative Feedback, Secondary Characteristics, Menstrual Cycle, Contraception and IVF. Inheritance, Variation and Evolution Asexual Reproduction, Sexual Reproduction, DNA & The Genome, Genetic Terminology, Punnett Squares (X3), Inherited Disorders (x2), Sex Determination, Variation, Selective Breeding, Genetic Engineering, Evolution, Fossils & Extinction, Antibiotic Resistance, Evolutionary Trees and Classification. Ecology Biotic & Abiotic Factors, Adaptations, Competition & Interdependence, Levels of Organisation, Carbon Cycle, Water Cycle, Biodiversity & Waste Management, Land Use & Deforestation and Global Warming & Human Interactions. All worksheets include answers that can be edited for your own slides. 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!
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!
NEW AQA Glossary of Key Words Card Sort
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NEW AQA Glossary of Key Words Card Sort

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This resource is used to help students understand the keywords used for investigations in science. This resource will help students understand how key questions will be asked and used to help them understand what questions are asking them. Examples of each would be good with this task and give students the opportunity to discuss what they think each word means.
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!
Pathogens and Human Defences - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Pathogens and Human Defences - 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: Bacteria and Viruses Protists and Fungi Human Defences 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.
Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle - GCSE Biology Worksheets
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Secondary Characteristics and The Menstrual Cycle - 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 practice what they have learnt in the classroom. This pack includes: Secondary Characteristics Menstrual Cycle 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!
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.