A revision powerpoint covering all information needed for Required Practical 1 for GCSE Biology Required Practical 1 - Use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal cells. This revision powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record length and area) & AT 7 (use a microscope to make observations of biological specimens and produce labelled scientific drawings) As always there are practise questions throughout to test your knowledge

GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Microscopy Full revision powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Key words, Chromosomes & The Cell Cycle Reasons for Mitosis A Map of the Cell Cycle and How Chromosomes Behave Identifying Cell Division using a Microscope Cell Cycle Calculations Cancer and its Risk Factors

A lesson / revision powerpoint covering all information needed for Required Practical 3 for GCSE Biology Required Practical 3 - Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of salt or sugar solutions on the mass of plant tissue This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record mass and time), AT 3 (use appropriate apparatus and techniques to observe and measure the process of osmosis), AT 5 (measure the rate of osmosis by water uptake) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required at GCSE As always there is a walkthough of past paper practise questions at the end to test your knowledge

A large poster outlining all the key details of the 3.1.6 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for ATP. Includes: Easy to follow diagrams ATP Structure ATP --> ADP + Pi equations The role of ATP Hydrolase and ATP Synthase Uses of ATP in the body Use of ATP in respiration and photosynthesis What makes ATP a good energy molecule

2 summary pages for rod & cone cells Detailed summary of all the information needed for AQA A-Level Biology exam Includes content on how the sensitivity to light, sensitivity to colour and visual acuity are explained by differences in the optical pigments of rods and cones and the connections rods and cones make in the optic nerve Easy to understand descriptions and diagrams help students to fully understand the importance of rod and cone cells and all the information needed for the exam

GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Microscopy Full revision powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Cell Division & Binary Fission Calcualting number of bacterial cells Culturing process and aseptic techniques Testing the Effect of Antibiotics on Bacterial Growth & Plasmids Calculating area of colony or zone of inhibition

A detailed summary sheet of all knowledge required by the specification for AQA A-Level Biology. The sheet breaks down the areas of carbohydrates that students need to understand about: Carbohydrates basics Monosaccharides (condensation & hydrolysis reactions) Alpha and Beta Glucose Disaccharides Polysaccharide Starch Glycogen Cellulose A concise summary table on the main polysaccharides Functions of carbohydrates Benedicts Test Iodine test Practise and Past Paper Questions

GCSE Biology Revision Powerpoint on Stem Cells Full revision powerpoint including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Stem Cell definition Types of Stem Cells (Embryonic, Adult & Meristem) The use of Stem Cells in Medicine The use of Meristem Cells in saving Rare Plant Species & Cloning Plants with Useful Features Therapeutic Cloning Evaluating Cloning

Revision notes / lesson outlining all the key details of the 3.4.2 section of the AQA A-Level Biology specification for Protein Synthesis. Includes keywords, diagrams, recap questions, exam questions and further thinking questions. Included is a bank of practise tasks. match-up activities and exam questions to consolidate understanding. Content: Steps in Transcription Splicing (exons vs. introns) 3 types of RNA Stages of Translation Understanding the genetic code Converting DNA, mRNA and anticodons Practise questions / activities Past exam questions

A full revision booklet covering all aspects of Recombinant DNA Technology for AQA Section 3.8.4.1 on how to form Recombinant DNA Includes detailed explanations, key words, easy to follow methods and many diagrams Content: Introduction to Recombinant DNA Isolation of DNA (reverse transcriptase, restriction endonucleases, sticky ends and gene machines) Insertion (types of vectors, DNA ligase) Transformation (Calcium ions and heat shock) Identification (antibiotic resistance, enzyme and GFP marker genes) Growth

A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed and containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 7 - Plan and carry out an investigation into the effect of a factor on human reaction time This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record time), AT 3 (selecting appropriate apparatus and techniques to measure the process of reaction time), AT 4 (safe and ethical use of humans to measure physiological function of reaction time and responses to a chosen factor) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required. The powerpoint covers: Background on responding to stimuli (receptors, coordination centres, effectors, response etc.) and which parts of the body are invovled Required apparatus A suitable method Biology behind what is happening A look at the variables in this experiment A suitable results table to record data Safety concerns & improvements Past paper exam questions Summary

A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed, containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 5 - Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record mass and time), AT 2 (safe use of a water bath or electric heater), AT 5 (measure the rate of osmosis by water uptake), AT 8 (use of qualitative iodine reagent to identify starch by continuous sampling) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required at GCSE The powerpoint covers: Background on Amylase & Enzymes Aim of the practical Required apparatus A suitable method Explanation of the Biology behind the experiment A suitable results table to record data How to draw graphs and analyse the data collected Consideration of variables How to calculate rate of reaction Safety concerns & possible improvements Past paper exam questions on Required Practical #5

A 1 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Enzymes & Metabolism topic Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities

A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on Digestion Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities

A 2 page worksheet designed for AQA GCSE Biology on CHD & Health Issues Worksheet is designed to accompany my lesson / revision powerpoint on this topic avaialbe for purchase here Worksheet is designed to take 10-15 minutes and be suitable for all abilities. Includes: True & False statements on CHD Questions on Heart Transplants Drawings of arteries normal, affected by CHD and with stents Disease interactions Statins Interpreting graphs Calculating frequencies

A lesson / revision PowerPoint covering all information needed and containing informative slides and practise questions Required Practical 9 - To measure the population size of a common species in a habitat and use sampling techniques to investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of this species This powerpoint covers AT 1 (use appropriate apparatus to record length and area), AT 3 (use transect lines and quadrats to measure distribution of a species), AT 4 (safe and ethical use of organisms and response to a factor in the environment), AT 6 (application of appropriate sampling techniques to investigate the distribution and abundance of organisms in an ecosystem via direct use in the field), AT 8 (use of appropriate techniques in more complex contexts including continuous sampling in an investigation) and includes all practical and mathmatical skills required. The powerpoint covers: Background on Ecology and ecosystems and using quadrats & transects Aim Required apparatus A suitable method to investigate population size and investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of a species Appropraite sampling techniques e.g. random & systematic and when to use them How to calculate percentage cover How to calculate mean, median, mode and range How to calculate area of irregular shapes to estimate population size How to work with quadrats of different sizes in exam questions How to calculate percentage change Past paper exam questions Summary

A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Natural Hazard Case Studies (Italy & Nepal) from the Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA Download includes a Powerpoint, Activity Sheet & Worksheet Powerpoint includes: Primary & Secondary effects of natrual hazards Primary & Secondary responses of natrual hazards Case study information Gorkha, Nepal Earthquake 2015 (LIC) L’Aquila, italy Earthquake 2009 (HIC) Why effects and responses are different between LICs and HICs Activity explanation, practise questions and exam questions Summary slide The activity sheet is a case study revision sheet / recall activity, designed to help students recall key facts individually or in small group. Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 15-20 minutes The 2 page worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaing format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes. This is the third lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below: 1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics 2. Plate Boundaries

A full lesson for teachers or revision resoruce for learners in GCSE Biology This carefully presented and detailed powerpoint includes all content required by AQA, practise exam questions with answers and a summary page of all the main revision points. All teaching points are well explained and supporting diagrams are included to bring everything to life! A workbook that follows the powerpoint and is designed to take 10-15 minutes is included in this download. How to use this resource: use the powerpoint in lessons to teach and explain tricky concepts. It will guide you step by step through each topic. Then, work through the exam questions with students as a class before giving them the worksheet to complete. Lesson includes: What are enzymes? Active site, subtrate, complimentarity etc. Lock and Key Hypothesis & The Induced Fit Hypothesis Factors affecting the rate of enzyme activity e.g. temperature and pH How to interpret graphs relating to enzyme activity How enzymes denature Practise questions Summary slide

Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Intro to Ecology (Communities, Competition and Biotic & Abiotic Factors) A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes Ecology Key Terms Ecosystems, Communities and Competition What is interdependence? Stable communities Abiotic and Biotic Factors Food webs Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: Save with the Unit 7 Lessons BUNDLE 1 - Intro to Ecology 2 - Adaptations 3 - Food Chains & Predator Prey Cycles 4 - Trophic Levels & Pyramids of Biomass 5 - Quadrats & Transects 6 - The Carbon & Water Cycles 7 - Decay 8 - Biodiveristy & Waste Management 9 - Land Use & Deforestation 10 - Global Warming & Maintaining Biodiveristy 11 - Food Security, Farming & Fishing 12 - Biotechnology Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology

Full GCSE Biology Lesson / Revision Powerpoint on Adaptations A carefully laid out powerpoint covering the main content in easy to understand slides, including exam practise and answers as well as a summary page of all the main revision points included. Workbook available for purchase to go alongside powerpoint. Includes: Types of Adaptations (Structural, behavioural & functional) Adaptations in animals (Polar bear, artic fox, camels) Adaptations in plants (Marram grass, cactus) Extremophiles (Bacteria in deep sea vents and other examples) Exam Practise Need another lesson from this topic? Check out our other downloads below: Save with the Unit 7 Lessons BUNDLE 1 - Intro to Ecology 2 - Ada 3 - Food Chains & Predator Prey Cycles 4 - Trophic Levels & Pyramids of Biomass 5 - Quadrats & Transects 6 - The Carbon & Water Cycles 7 - Decay 8 - Biodiveristy & Waste Management 9 - Land Use & Deforestation 10 - Global Warming & Maintaining Biodiveristy 11 - Food Security, Farming & Fishing 12 - Biotechnology Searching for lessons from other GCSE Biology topics? Find them all below: Unit 1 - Cell Biology Unit 2 - Organization Unit 3 - Infection & Response Unit 4 - Bioenergetics Unit 5 - Homeostasis & Response Unit 6 - Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Unit 7 - Ecology