2 A3 PDF worsheets which a range of exam questions covering the topics in the unit Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity. There are many variations of how students could be examined on topics from unit 4. Students can produce model answers in preparation for the exam. I have provided questions on the following topic areas: Photosynthesis - light dependent reaction; Light independent reaction; assimilation of products from photosynthesis; Chloroplast structure; Ecology; decomposition; forensic science; DNA profiling and electrophoresis; succession; aseptic technique; climate change; speciation and evolution; structure of bacteria and viruses; immune response; immunity and vaccination; carbon cycle. Perfect for Retrieval Practice in preparation for the exams. My students wrote a model answer for each question on flash cards

An activity to introduce the main elements of the transport topic or to be used as a revision tool. I have used it in class but it can be used for home schooling assignment or homework. The activity took my students over an hour. There are many tasks the students must complete as they collect their clues. Students need access to the internet to carry out this activity.

A level Formative Assessment Tasks The assessment tasks have been created to support the Edexcel A level and International A level courses but can be adapted to support other examination boards. Each assessment starts with a brief introduction to engage the student. Students use their knowledge of the topic to complete the task. The task includes a guidance of what should be included and an indication to the grade associated with the knowledge, based on level of complexity. The resources are great to summarise a topic and can be completed in class or as a homework. Students can use their notes and books for support but the tasks should be answered in their own words to show understanding. I have found that these tasks: • Engage students and promote active learning. • They help students develop their course notes and prepare their revision. • Enables students of all abilities to progress and gives the teacher a way to access knowledge and understanding. • Enables misconceptions to be addressed. • Promotes the use of key scientific vocabulary to support answering examination questions. How to assess the task: Teacher assessed If the teacher is grading, I suggest taking a general approach. If students have attempted each section and the science is correct, I award the higher mark from the section. If not all the information is present or if not all of it is correct, award the lower grade from the section. Student assessed Students gain a lot from marking their own assessment or their peer´s. They should be able to justify the grade awarded. This can help develop appropriate feedback.

I have produced a website for year 12 students to support their studies as they prepare for the unit 3 exam. The website will be supplied on a word document and can be shared with allof your students. Any updates to the course over time will be updated on the website. The website includes video support for each experiment Exam-style questions for each core practical A summary of previous core practicals examined from 2019-2022

A revision plan for students studying the Edexcel Biology Unit 4 module. The timetable can be edited to change the dates. Currently it is for the upcoming January 2023 exams. The timetable covers 9 weeks of intensive revision. Included in the pack is a detailed day to day revision plan to guide students through their revision. Also included are exam questions (with mark scheme) per topic area and worksheets. This has been a great resource for weaker students to help plan their revision and ensure they cover the content.

A pdf worksheet focusing on the lungs and respiratory system. Students label the different sections and can colour the different sections. Students complete a table describing the function of each part. A useful activity when studying gas exchange and ventilation in humans. Answer sheet included.

2 X A3 PDF worksheets covering the A level content of DNA structure and DNA replication. The worksheets have focused activities and exam-style questions to check understanding. Useful to complement a lesson or for a revision activity. Answer sheet included.

Exam-style questions on the menstrual cycle to check student understanding of the topic. Answer sheet included.

Overview of aerobic respiration which focuses on Glycolysis, Link, Krebs, and Oxidative phosphorylation. The diagrams are accompanied by application questions to check students’ understanding of the stages. I suggest printing on A3 There is an answer sheet included.

60 flash cards with exam-style questions for students to prepare. The questions cover all of the topics in unit 5 and give students a chance to prepare model answers for each of these in preparation for the A level exam. Once completed, my students check their responses with the model answers and then laminate and use as a revision tool.

60 common exam questions found in the paper 1 examination. Print the pages back to back so the students write the answer on the back of the cards. Bullet point the main points. Students can use this resource to learn the key points for each topic area.

12 longer response exam questions on a word document. This document can be modified and the order of questions can be changed or removed. The total time for this document is 105 minutes. Mark scheme is included. I have used this document as a timed revision exercise but the document can be used as a summative exam. Topics included: Food chains and webs Trophic levels Biomass and energy transfer Pyramids of numbers and biomass The questions test both knowledge and application of knowledge.

PDF worksheet focusing on the structure of the brain. Includes exam questions focusing on neurotoxins which can affect brain function. Markscheme included. This worksheet is perfect for checking understanding and student application of knowledge.

A 360 panoramic escape room. A great way to introduce the topic of pathogenic microorganisms. Scenario: The World Health Organisation has released a warning about a new type of disease spreading rapidly over 3 continents. It is very contagious, and the death rate is rising. No one knows at this stage what type of pathogen is causing this illness. The first task is to return to where the illness was first reported and determine what is causing this new disease. The mission begins in a nearby woodland where the first victims had been staying. The escape room is designed to generate student interest in microbes. There are a range of resources to support learning including videos, puzzles, worksheets and mazes. The missions should be played in numerical order as the information in the activities provide the answers to the clues. The escape room itself contains a lot of information regarding: • Types of microorganisms • Lifecycles of microorganisms • TB, HIV and Candida auris information sheets. There are mini-quizzes and checkpoints along the way to check student understanding. The answers to these questions are found in videos and worksheets. At the end of each set of activities there is a key with a locked question. This is the only question students need to get correct in the activities as these lead to the next clue. This is a great introduction to A level Unit 4 Microorganisms unit.

A digital escape room to check student understanding of Ecosystems and Ecology. Suitable for all exam boards. Once you purchase the escape room, you will download a PDF file with all of the instructions for the students including the website. The escape room involves students clicking on objects which open up online activities such as multiple choice quizzes, cloze activities, and crosswords. In my opinion, my students work better with a partner as they can discuss their answers. Students are required to write some clues onto the worksheet as they will need to input these to move on to the next task. The escape room took my students around 45 minutes to complete. Students do not need to input any personal data.

A Word document which can be modified. It contains all of the specification points for unit 1. I have included an exam progression tracker for the 12 exams available and have included the grade boundaries and UMS scores for each exam. These are the modular exams for unit 1 IAL but are also great exam practice for Biology A students in preparation for the May exam. I have included page references for each specification point (from the IAL Book 1 and will need to be modified for Biology A). There is also a RAG section to support student learning.

A Word document which can be modified. It contains all of the specification points for unit 4 “Energy Flow, Ecosystems and the Environment”. I have included an exam progression tracker for the 8 exams available and have included the grade boundaries and UMS scores for each exam. These are the modular exams for unit 4 IAL but are also great exam practice for Biology A students in preparation for the June exam. I have included page references for each specification point (from the IAL Book 2 and will need to be modified for Biology A). There is also a RAG section to support student learning. I print these and give them to each student so they can follow the course but also monitor their performance in each exam.

The escape room is online and interactive, using the platform genially. No personal information is collected from the students. The questions throughout the game are based on a knowledge of the characteristics of organisms, with a range of questions. Students should have some knowledge of the points listed below (or access to their notes/textbook for research purposes. Specification points covered: Characteristics of living organisms Binomial naming system How organisms are classified Use of dichotomous keys Icons on each page allow students to move through the story, or provide a clue. If students are stuck, they should try touching objects on the page as these can also hold clues. I have provided the answers to the password questions. The multiple-choice questions allow students to pass to the next stage. The walkthrough is shown in the video link (without the interactive sections) so you can see the types of questions and activities.

6 PDF worksheets with exam questions focusing on sexual reproduction. There is an answer sheet to go with this resource. The worksheets focus on gametogenesis fertilization pregnancy and hormones gamete structure

A PDF worksheet for plant reproduction. Students watch the video of the procedure of plant fertilisation. I like this one as it is clear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y5BRMCo-00&t=2s Students then add diagrams to show the process of fertilisation in plants.