Triangle puzzle on ‘DNA, genes and chromosomes’ where students match sentence fragments to construct a large hexagon. It is a revision activity which works across the ability range and is enjoyed by students. Weaker students need hints! It could be used for groups of three, and it works well as a race. An answer sheet is provided. Written to support A-level Biology.

Animated, interactive powerpoint explaining glucose regulation and diabetes. Animations take students through the effects of hormones on liver/adipose/muscle cells (inc. carrier proteins / cAMP). The worksheets (including a crossword) complement the powerpoint. There is a ‘notes’ worksheet included so that students don’t need to copy the diagrams. Answer sheets included.

Fully hyperlinked 30-slide powerpoint and two worksheets. Used with A-level students. Written in frustration at the lack of material available to stretch bright students on this subject; classification and phylogeny. The concepts can be difficult for students from 14-16 yrs but they do engage with them. Designed to generate discussion about some of the more contentious issues involved in classification. Two double-sided worksheets with answer sheets.

A wordsearch, colouring, labeling worksheet to engage foundation tier GCSE students. Answer sheet provided.

Three sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE. Keywords Photosynthesis; Rate of photosynthesis; Limiting factors; Uses of glucose; Respiration; Aerobic respiration; Anaerobic respiration; Lactic acid; Exercise; Metabolism; Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Two sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE. Keywords Communicable diseases; viruses; Bacteria; Fungi; Protists; Human defence systems; Immunity; Vaccination; Antibiotics Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Four sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE. Keywords Digestion; Enzymes; Lock and key; Heart; Blood vessels; Lungs; Blood; Coronary heart disease; Health and disease; Non-communicable diseases; Cancer; Plant tissues; Leaf structure; Xylem; Transpiration; Phloem Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10

Three sheets of straightforward revision questions. Written to provide simple recall test of what students have learned and need to learn (to reassure them as much as anything). Taken pretty much directly from the AQA 9-1 GCSE syllabus. Answer sheets are included. Would work well as a starter, plenary or on a VLE. Keywords Animal and plant cells; Specialisation; Differentiation; Cell division; Mitosis; Stem cells Included in the bundle: 26 Biology Revision Question Sheets (AQA 9-1 GCSE Combined Science) £10