New AQA Biology hormones thyroxine, adrenaline and negative feedbackQuick View
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New AQA Biology hormones thyroxine, adrenaline and negative feedback

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A lesson for the new AQA biology syllabus. It has revision questions on the endocrine system with answers and then an activity where they learn about thyroxine and adrenaline. For the higher content it links to negative feedback too. There are summary questions and a plenary. Video links to help support.
The eyeQuick View
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The eye

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Detailed powerpoint on the structure and functions of all parts of the eye. Also includes information on photoreceptors. Suitable for A-level or GCSE high ability. Can be modified for the lower ability students.
A-level Biology exam questions and answersQuick View
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A-level Biology exam questions and answers

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With the lack of A-level questions here is a bundle of different topics from the last 10 years. Includes answers.<br /> Includes questions on:<br /> -Active transport<br /> -Cells<br /> -Carbohydrates<br /> -DNA<br /> -Enzymes<br /> -Fuels<br /> -Membranes<br /> -Proteins<br /> -ECGs<br /> -Evolution<br /> -Linkage<br /> -Monohybrid crosses<br /> -Nervous control of the heart<br /> -Spirometer
New AQA Biology plant responses and hormones (tropism, auxin, gibberellins, ethene)Quick View
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New AQA Biology plant responses and hormones (tropism, auxin, gibberellins, ethene)

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This is 2 lessons. The first lesson teaches about plant responses including phototropism and gravitropism. Video links and exam question. The second lesson goes further into the hormones and their commercial uses. Includes all activities. There is peer assessment opportunity and a long extended independent task that can be finished for homework. Covers new AQA syllabus.
Meiosis cut and stickQuick View
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Meiosis cut and stick

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Pictures of meiosis that have been arranged in the wrong order onto a sheet that needs printing.<br /> Correct order included.
AQA A-level Immune response introduction and phagocytosisQuick View
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AQA A-level Immune response introduction and phagocytosis

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This introduces and recaps the difference between specific and non specific immune response. It then goes into detail what phagocytosis is and what it involves.<br /> <br /> Has questions built in to link to other topics and GCSE. Links to video clips which shown the process and a quick quiz. Includes summary questions and answers. This is a complete lesson.
Variation, evolution and speciationQuick View
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Variation, evolution and speciation

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A 40 slide ppt that looks at variation including the difference between continuous and discontinuous variation. Then looks at evolution through the theory of natural selection. Finishes off with causes of speciation. Includes suggested activities for pupils to do and some links to video clips. It was written for A-level but definitely relevant for new GCSE or high ability KS3.
HIV carousel activityQuick View
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HIV carousel activity

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A class activity to learn all about HIV. Used for the AQA A-level course but could be used for any board that needs to learn about HIV.
AQA GCSE Biology and Trilogy 'student speak' checklistsQuick View
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AQA GCSE Biology and Trilogy 'student speak' checklists

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I have taken the specification and organised it into student friendly checklists that they can use for revision. This includes all of the biology content. Topics 1-7.<br /> <br /> They are split up into subtopics. I use these before revision where I get them to RAG each statement in order to guide their revision (they work on the red areas first). The second column I get them to do at the end of the topic or when they revisit the topic.<br /> <br /> The biology students have to learn everything. For trilogy ignore the greyed out boxes.
AQA B2 6 mark questions revisionQuick View
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AQA B2 6 mark questions revision

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I took the 6 mark questions from another TES user and made them up into a booklet that students write on. I also added additional questions to cover all the key parts of B2. On the powerpoint I also wrote answers for each question.
Mitosis cut and stickQuick View
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Mitosis cut and stick

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An introduction to the cell cycle and then a cut and stick activity showing the stages of mitosis. Includes the pictures of the stages, electron micrographs of the stages and explanations. The last slide reveals the answers.
Eye and visionQuick View
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Eye and vision

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Suitable for KS3 / low ability GCSE. Covers the structure of the eye by comparing the different parts to a camera and also looks and different types of vision. There is a long extended question on comparing the eye to a camera. Resources from a number of sources. This took my year 8 an hour and homework. It would need a little bit added for a high ability GCSE group.
AQA B1, B2 and B3 quizQuick View
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AQA B1, B2 and B3 quiz

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A 6 round quiz that includes questions on B1, B2 and B3. Has picture rounds and a round that covers the higher elements of the course too.
Drugs introductionQuick View
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Drugs introduction

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Starter activity is the game cops and robbers. Students have a set time to write down as many drugs as they can think of. You play the siren at the same time. Then you stop and they count how many they have. The person who has the most is the robber and then you keep playing to see if the rest of the students (the cops) can catch up. The powerpoint covers legal and illegal drugs as well as addiction. There are activities for the students to complete and video clips.
AQA Cell SpecialisationQuick View
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AQA Cell Specialisation

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Lesson on cell specialisation and differentiation. Originally written for AS but suitable for high ability GCSE for new spec. Has a 6 mark essay at the end with mark scheme.