I am a biology teacher who has many years’ experience working in the social care sector including managing care homes and home care services. I have been teaching health and social care and science since 2015, mostly to level 3 students. I believe learning is an active process helped by visualization of the processes. I create visual resources for both health and social care and science including BTEC and Cambridge Technicals in health and social care, BTEC applied science and GCSE biology.
I am a biology teacher who has many years’ experience working in the social care sector including managing care homes and home care services. I have been teaching health and social care and science since 2015, mostly to level 3 students. I believe learning is an active process helped by visualization of the processes. I create visual resources for both health and social care and science including BTEC and Cambridge Technicals in health and social care, BTEC applied science and GCSE biology.
For BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 1: Prinicples and Applications 1 – Biology
This 5 book set of illustrated revision notebooks covers all the content required for the biology sections of this unit – from B1 to B3.
It makes full use of pictures and visual representations to help make the content more accessible for all students. The books include spaces for students to make their own notes but they are guided on what to make the notes on. This ensures they have adequate notes to revise from but that they have had to think to create them ensuring deeper learning. Each book also has a test your knowledge question to help revision.
Each book comes in an editable and printable version to suit your lessons. There is also a self-test version so students can fill a page and then check their work against the answer page at a click of a button.
The books in the series are:
Cell structure and function
Cell specialisation
Epithelial and endothelial tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
If you are not sure whether they are right for you, why not try book 2 Cell Specialisation for free. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12597510
For BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 5: Principles and Applications 2 – Biology
This 4-book set of illustrated revision notebooks covers all the content required for the biology sections of this unit – from B1 to B4.
It makes full use of pictures and visual representations to help make the content more accessible for all students. The books include spaces for students to make their own notes, but they are guided on what to make the notes on. This ensures they have adequate notes to revise from but that they have had to think to create them ensuring deeper learning. Each book also has a test your knowledge question to help revision.
You can either print the book to hand write on or students can type on the editable PDF directly. There is also a self-test version so students can fill a page and then check their work against the answer page at a click of a button.
The books in the series are:
Cardiovascular system
Ventilation and gas exchange
Urinary system
Cell transport mechanisms
If you are not sure whether they are right for you, why not try book 2 (Ventilation and gas exchange) for free. link
Designed for further science concepts B2.1-B2.9 for T-level Health and T-level Healthcare Science
WHAT ARE ILLUSTRATED REVISION NOTEBOOKS?
These illustrated revision notebooks break each topic into bite-sized chunks and includes a lot of illustrations to help your students understand the topic. Your students will fill in text boxes and label diagrams to help understand each topic. You can easily check how much they have understood with a quick scan through.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE?
The bundle includes the following notebooks from the further science concepts series:
• The endocrine system
• The respiratory system
• The nervous system
• The musculoskeletal system
• The digestive system
• The cardiovascular system
• The reproductive system
• The renal system
• The integumentary system
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH RESOURCE?
Each resource includes the main booklet which is an editable PDF so you can print it out for hand-written notes or get your students to type on it directly if they have easy access to computer equipment. Each booklet has a suggested answer version which probably includes more detail than students need. There is also a self-test version which includes both the blank version and the answers so student can test their own knowledge.
For BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 1: Prinicples and Applications 1 - Biology
This 8-page illustrated notebook on epithelial and endothelial tissue is available in both printable and editable PDF to allow for choice and comes with a completed version. I have also included a self-test version where students can fill in a page then click the link at the bottom of the page to check the answer.
Research has proven that students learn best when notes are written in their own words. This is partly because students have to think more clearly about the topic when they have to put it into words which they would not do if they copy from a PowerPoint. It is also because they are more likely to understand it later if it is in their own words. This notebook encourages students to write their own notes whilst guiding them on what to write the notes about.
It is designed to be used alongside other learning activities about the topic. It can also be used as a revision aid where students can try to complete the pages from memory – the self-test version is ideal for this purpose.
Research has also highlighted the effectiveness of dual processing to aid student understanding and recall. This notebook makes maximum use of dual coding with the use of high-quality illustrations.
Completed notebook included in the resource.
The cell structure and function notebook covers the requirements of B3 that relates to epithelial and endothelial tissue and includes:
• Locations of both types of tissue within the body
• Different types of cells that make up epithelial tissue
• Structure and function of squamous epithelium
• Structure and function of ciliated epithelium
• Causes and effects of COPD including emphysema and chronic bronchitis
• Locations of endothelial tissue
• Function of endothelial tissue in arteries and veins
• Function of endothelial tissue in capillaries
• Atherosclerosis including formation and risk factors
• A test your knowledge section at the end
Designed for core science concepts B1.1 - B1.32 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
WHAT ARE ILLUSTRATED REVISION NOTEBOOKS?
These illustrated revision notebooks break each topic into bite-sized chunks and includes a lot of illustrations to help your students understand the topic. Your students will fill in text boxes and label diagrams to help understand each topic. You can easily check how much they have understood with a quick scan through.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE?
The bundle includes the following notebooks from the core science concepts:
• Cells and Tissues
• Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids
• Exchange and Transport Mechanisms
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Immunology
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH RESOURCE?
Each resource includes the main booklet which is an editable PDF so you can print it out for hand written notes or get your students to type on it directly if they have easy access to computer equipment. Each booklet has a suggested answer version which probably includes more detail than students need. There is also a self-test version which includes both the blank version and the answers so student can test their own knowledge.
Do your students not really understand what they need to revise for their anatomy and physiology exam?
This six-book set of illustrated revision notes covers the entire specification for the Cambridge Technical unit 4 in health and social care. It makes them write their own notes so they are more likely to understand and remember the topics.
Help your students get excellent exam results so you will be the talk of the staffroom.
Buy your set today or download a free copy of the sensory systems notebook if you want to try before you buy.
WHICH TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
The set includes all six learning aims of the unit 4 anatomy and physiology exam unit. There is a book each for the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal and sensory systems as well as one for the nervous and endocrine systems.
HOW ARE THE NOTEBOOKS SET OUT?
Each notebook focuses on good quality images on the topic with space to write relevant notes. They cover what each system is made up of and then how it functions. The relevant disorders are covered with strong focus on effect and impact of the disorders on the individuals. Each booklet ends with a test knowledge page which can be used as a topic test.
ARE ANSWERS INCLUDED?
Each notebook comes with a completed version which can be used by students to self-assess. There is also a self-test PDF version which allows students to jump straight from their page to the answer page.
For BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 1: Prinicples and Applications 1 - Biology
Would also suit A level Biology
This 14-page illustrated notebook on the nervous system is available in printable and editable PDF to allow for choice and comes with a completed version. I have also included a self-test version where students can fill in a page then click the link at the bottom of the page to check the answer.
Research has proven that students learn best when notes are written in their own words. This is partly because students have to think more clearly about the topic when they have to put it into words which they would not do if they copy from a PowerPoint. It is also because they are more likely to understand it later if it is in their own words. This notebook encourages students to write their own notes whilst guiding them on what to write the notes about.
It is designed to be used alongside other learning activities about the topic. It can also be used as a revision aid where students can try to complete the pages from memory – the self-test version is ideal for this purpose.
Research has also highlighted the effectiveness of dual coding to aid student understanding and recall. This notebook makes maximum use of dual coding with the use of high-quality illustrations.
Completed notebook included in the resource.
The nervous tissue notebook covers the requirements of B3 that relates to nervous tissue and includes:
• Overview of the organisation of the nervous system
• Structure of motor and sensory neurons
• Reflex arcs
• Function and structure of the myelin sheath
• Resting and action potential as an overview and in detail
• Saltatory conduction
• EGC traces
Synaptic transmission
Types of neurotransmitter
Effect of drugs on synaptic transmission
Illustrated revision workbook for L02 of unit 4 (Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care) Cambridge Technicals level 3 Health and Social Care – The respiratory system, malfunctions and their impact on individuals.
This 12-page notebook can be used for notetaking during lessons to encourage students to make their own notes rather than copying from a PowerPoint. Students will have to think carefully to make relevant notes on the different topics.
Alternatively, this notebook can be used for revision purposes by encouraging students to fill in the sections without looking at their notes. The test your knowledge page at the end also serves to check their understanding.
A completed notebook is available as well as a self-test version so that students can check their answers against sample answers by clicking a link.
The revision notebook includes the full requirements of the specification as follows:
• The function of the respiratory system
• The structure of the respiratory system
• The structure and functions of the trachea and bronchi
• The structure and function of the alveoli
• Breathing including roles of the intercostal muscles, diaphragm and pleural membranes
• Gas exchange and how the respiratory system is adapted for this
• Cellular respiration including the role of ATP, aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration
• Respiratory malfunctions including asthma, emphysema and cystic fibrosis
• The impact of respiratory malfunctions on the individual
• A test your knowledge quiz at the end of the booklet.
Other revision notebooks available for this unit:
• Cardiovascular system
• Digestive system
Designed for Further Science Concepts for T-level Health and Healthcare Science (B2.6).
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 9 pages of detail about the integumentary system as required by the course specification. It includes high quality illustrations and diagrams to help students visualise the structures and processes involved. The resource includes an editable PDF for students to write their own notes either as part of their revision or when learning the topic for the first time. Suggested answers (possibly in more detail than is needed) are also included.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
• Integumentary system overview
• Structure of hair
• Structure of nails
• Structure of skin
• Functions of the above components
• Temperature regulation
• Excretion
• Sensitivity
• Protection by the skin
• Vitamin D synthesis
HOW IS IT SET OUT?
The notebook comes as an editable PDF which can easily be printed out for use in the classroom or students can type directly into the text boxes. Ask your students to label diagrams and fill in text boxes about a particular aspect of the topic. Get them to test their understanding with an end of booklet quiz.
ARE THERE ANY ANSWERS INCLUDED?
A booklet including suggested answers is included with the resource to save you time. However, it is up to you how much detail you want from each of your students allowing you to differentiate with ease.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOOKLETS AVAILABLE?
There are currently notebooks available for the Core Science Concepts Biology component of the course – available separately or as a bundle. Other books in the B2 body systems series are also available from my shop.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 9-page illustrated notebook on the tissues covered in the specification is available in both printable and editable PDF to allow for choice and comes with a completed version.
Research has proven that students learn best when notes are written in their own words. This is partly because students have to think more clearly about the topic when they have to put it into words whichthey would not do if they copy from a PowerPoint. It is also because they are more likely to understand it later if it is in their own words. This notebook encourages students to write their own notes whilst guiding them on what to write the notes about.
It is designed to be used alongside other learning activities about the topic. It can also be used as a revision aid where students can try to complete the pages from memory.
Biology is a subject that benefits from a good imagination in order to visualise the structures and processes involved. The high quality illustrations used in this notebook enable students to develop good visualisations to help them learn.
The cell structure notebook includes:
Definition of a tissue
Overview of the different types of tissues (epithelial, connective, muscular and nervous)
Details of structure and function of the subtypes of tissue for each main type
Details of locations for each tissue within the body
Diagrams of neurons to label
A test your own knowledge page at the end
Are you frustrated when students blindly copy notes of the board without taking any of it?
When you ask them even the simplest of questions about it they can’t answer. Weeks later they don’t even remember having covered the topic at all. Or, just as bad, they have focused on something that is not important. Frustrating isn’t it!
This 12-page notebook forces them to think as they have to write their own notes but at the same time gives structure to ensure their notes are focused and relevant to the specification.
Buy this musculoskeletal system notebook today so your class can answer questions like a pro.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
12 page booklet filled with illustrations on all aspects of the musculoskeletal system and its disorders which aligns to the CTEC specification. Includes a sample completed notebook to save you the time of working out what needs to be where.
HOW CAN IT BE USED?
Can be used as part of the lesson to make notes that the students understand. Or can be used as part of structured revision lessons. Can be printed out as a handy booklet for the topic or used online as an editable PDF.
For BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 1: Prinicples and Applications 1 - Biology
This 8-page illustrated notebook on cell structure is available in both printable and editable PDF to allow for choice and comes with a completed version.
Research has proven that students learn best when notes are written in their own words. This is partly because students have to think more clearly about the topic when they have to put it into words which they would not do if they copy from a PowerPoint. It is also because they are more likely to understand it later if it is in their own words. This notebook encourages students to write their own notes whilst guiding them on what to write the notes about.
It is designed to be used alongside other learning activities about the topic. It can also be used as a revision aid where students can try to complete the pages from memory.
Research has also highlighted the effectiveness of dual processing to aid student understanding and recall. This notebook makes maximum use of dual coding with the use of high quality illustrations.
Completed notebook included in the resource.
Resource now includes a self-test notebook so students can test their knowledge against the answers in an editible PDF with links to the answer pages.
The cell structure and function notebook covers the requirements of B1 and includes:
Organisation of the body into cells, tissues, organs and body systems
Animal cell diagram to label
Structure and function of each of the organelles
Plant cell to label
Structure and function of organelles specific to plant cells
Bacterial cell to label
Structure and function of components of bacterial cells
Details of the Gram staining technique
Differences between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria
Diagram of a light microscope to label and annotate
Details of how to carry out magnification calculations
A test your knowledge section at the end
Designed for core science concepts B1.1 – B1.6 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
Help your students get top marks in their exams.
This 9-page illustrated revision notebook gets student to write notes in their own words which will help them fully understand the concepts, and, just as importantly, remember them. The high quality pictures engage the learners and help them visualise some quite abstract concepts such as cell structure. Although suggested answers are available to save you time, it is up to you how much detail you want your students to include making this resource suitable for all levels.
This Cells and Tissues notebook will save you valuable time as it is completely aligned to all the requirements in the T-level core science concepts specification so you can be confident it has it covered. It can be used flexibly – get the students to use it for their own notes as you introduce the topics, or give it to them to fill in from the top of their heads as a knowledge check.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
The Cells and Tissues notebook covers the specification from B1.1 to B1.6. It covers cell theory, the structure cells and functions of the organelles, differences between plant and animal cells and prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
HOW IS IT SET OUT?
The notebook comes as an editable PDF which can easily be printed out for use in the classroom or students can type directly into the text boxes. Ask your students to label diagrams and fill in text boxes about a particular aspect of the topic. Get them to test their understanding with a end of booklet quiz.
ARE THERE ANY ANSWERS INCLUDED?
A booklet including suggested answers is included with the resource to save you time. However, it is up to you how much detail you want from each of your students allowing you to differentiate with ease.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOOKLETS IN THE SERIES?
Separate booklets are available for Proteins, Carbohydrates and lipids; Exchange and Transport Mechanisms; Genetics; Microbiology and Immunology. The full 6-book set can be purchased as a bundle to save you money. If you are not sure whether it is the right resource for you, the Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids booklet is available for free.
Designed for BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology. This 30-page knowledge organiser comes as a PDF to use for revision for the unit. It is designed to include only the essential information and so would suit students who feel overwhelmed by the amount of information they need to revise for this exam. More detailed information is available on the BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care Anatomy and Physiology Illustrated Revision Notebook Bundle.
Where possible, just one page is used per topic. However, a number of the systems require more than one page up to a maximum of 3 pages.
The resource also includes a PowerPoint slide with the information covered. Students can check their memory on the specific aspects and then click on the boxes to reveal the answers.
I have also added a revision checker so that students can tick a box each time they have tested their knowledge on a particular topic.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 16 book set of illustrated notebooks on all the systems covered in the unit is available in both printable and editable PDF to allow for choice and comes with a completed version.
Research has proven that students learn best when notes are written in their own words. This is partly because students have to think more clearly about the topic when they have to put it into words whichthey would not do if they copy from a PowerPoint. It is also because they are more likely to understand it later if it is in their own words. This notebook encourages students to write their own notes whilst guiding them on what to write the notes about.
It is designed to be used alongside other learning activities about the topic. It can also be used as a revision aid where students can try to complete the pages from memory.
Biology is a subject that benefits from a good imagination in order to visualise the structures and processes involved. The high quality illustrations used in this notebook enable students to develop good visualisations to help them learn.
The notebooks included in this bundle are:
Cells
Tissues
Organs
Energy
Genetics
Homeostasis
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Lymphatic and immune systems
Renal system
Reproductive system
Three specialist subject quizzes for level 3 BTEC health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Keep learning fresh in the minds of students with these three quizzes each covering five topics from the anatomy and physiology specification. Students learn best when it is fun and adding an element of competition to learning will help you make learning fun. Each quiz contains 6 starter questions and 6 bonus questions for each of the five topics covered. You can vary how the game is played to allow for differentiation and discussion. You could divide the class into five teams and have them choose a specialist subject. Alternatively, you could divide the class into two teams and allow them to chose any topic when it is their turn to answer a question. The advantage of this method is it will be easy to see which of the topics students are least confident with. Either way, give a point for a correct answer. Students who answer correctly are given an opportunity to answer a bonus question to gain more points for their team.
The resource consists of three quizzes as follows:
• Specialist subject game 1 includes: cells, tissues, organs, energy and genetics and is also available for free to try.
• Specialist subject game 2 includes: cardiovascular system, respiratory system, skeletal system, muscular system and digestive system.
• Specialist subject game 3 includes: nervous system, endocrine system, lymphatic and immune systems, renal system and reproductive system.
The quizzes are all on separate PowerPoints which include both questions and answers. They could all be used in a marathon revision session or, you could use them periodically during the course as you cover the topics included. Each game will last up to half an hour.
If you are not sure whether these games will mean your needs, you can try the first quiz for free.
If you would like other games to test the students’ knowledge on particular topics, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Designed for core science concepts B1.13 - B1.19 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
Help your students get top marks in their genetics questions.
This 9-page illustrated notebook should help them understand this fascinating topic. It has clear illustrations and breaks the topic down into easy bite-sized chunks.
This resource is very versatile as you can use it for note making when you first introduce the topic, use it as an end of topic test or use it to help students revise as they get nearer to their exams.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
The booklet covers the basics of genetics (B1.13 – B1.19 from the core science concepts specification). It covers the structure of nucleic acids and how they are combined to become DNA or RNA. It introduces the functions of DNA and RNA and the basics of genetic inheritance.
HOW IS IT SET OUT?
The notebook comes as an editable PDF which can easily be printed out for use in the classroom or students can type directly into the text boxes. Ask your students to label diagrams and fill in text boxes about a particular aspect of the topic. Get them to test their understanding with a end of booklet quiz.
ARE THERE ANY ANSWERS INCLUDED?
A booklet including suggested answers is included with the resource to save you time. However, it is up to you how much detail you want from each of your students allowing you to differentiate with ease.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOOKLETS IN THE SERIES?
Separate booklets are available for Cells and Tissues, Proteins, Carbohydrates and lipids; Exchange and Transport Mechanisms; Microbiology and Immunology. The full 6-book set can be purchased as a bundle to save you money. If you are not sure whether it is the right resource for you, the Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids booklet is available for free.
Quiz to be used with a Blockbusters grid including 15 questions to test students’ knowledge on skills and attribues as well as equality and diversity. Aimed at students completing BTEC level 3 in Health and Social Care unit 5: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs.
Body organ dominoes for BTEC health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Test the students’ knowledge of body organ structure, location and function with this dominoes game which includes 30 questions on body organs. The game includes 30 dominoes with a question on the right-hand side and an answer to another question on the left. Students need to match questions to answers to complete a circle of dominoes. Students benefit greatly from discussing answers with their peers and this game can benefit from this if you give a set of dominoes cards to a small group or even give just one card to each student, so they must check with other students to match the correct questions and answers. This resource is much more fun than just answering 30 questions on a topic. Students can also each have a set of cards to aid individual revision.
The resource includes:
• PDF with 30 dominoes cards to cut out (cut around the solid lines but leave the dotted lines uncut).
• Answer sheet to check students have answered correctly.
This game can be used as a starter revision activity or a plenary at the end of the topic. It could also be used nearer to the time of the exam as a revision aid for this topic.
If you like this resource, why not try:
• Subject specialist quizzes which include questions for each of the main topics of the anatomy and physiology unit.
• The anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Powerpoint on how blood sugar levels are controlled by the endocrine system. Aimed at BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology.