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.
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.
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
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 9-page illustrated notebook on the digestive system 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 digestive system notebook includes:
Diagram of the digestive system to label
Functions of the components of the digestive system
Functions of the digestive system as a whole including ingestion, digestion, aborption and egestion
Details of how peristalsis works
Products of digestion and what they are used for
Location of secretion of enzymes and the substrate they digest
Deamination of excess amino acids and other roles of the liver
Absorption of nutrients
Role of microorganisms
Disorders of the digestive system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
Designed for core science concepts B1.20 - B1.23 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
Struggling to find resources to cover all of the specification for this topic?
This 9-page illustrated notebook covers all the requirements for microbiology in the specification. It includes good quality images to help your students understand.
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 microbiology (B1.20 – B1.23 from the core science concepts specification). It covers different types of microorganisms, different types of microscopes with advantages and disadvantages of each, how to calculate magnification and uses of different staining techniques.
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; Genetics 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 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.
Designed for Further Science Concepts for T-level Health and Healthcare Science (B2.6).
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 12 pages of detail about the cardiovascular 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?
• Components of cardiovascular system
• Structure and function of blood vessels
• Structure of heart including chambers, blood vessels and valves
• Structure of blood
• Functions of the cardiovascular system and blood
• Double circulatory system
• Cardiac cycle including pressure changes and valves
• Heart conduction system
• How heart rate is controlled
• Electrocardiograms
• Blood groups
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.
Revision workbook for B1 of unit 5 (Principles and Applications 2) Applied Science BTEC level 3.
This 17-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 including:
• The function of the cardiovascular system
• The structure and function of the heart
• The functions of the various chambers and vessels of the heart
• Heart valves
• The structure of heart muscle
• The conduction system of the heart
• The cardiac cycle
• Cardiac output
• ECG traces and arrhythmias
• Blood vessel structure and function
• The effect of caffeine in Daphnia
• Types of cardiovascular diseases
• Risks of developing cardiovascular disease
• Benefits and risks of treatments for cardiovascular disease
• Knowledge test at the end
Other revision notebooks available for this unit.
Illustrated revision notebooks are also available for Principles and Applications 1 (unit 1).
Tissue Guess Who for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
I find that students find it difficult to differentiate between the different types of tissues. Tissues can be divided into to specific groups making it the perfect subject for a game of Guess Who. Each student or small team should have a set of cards laid out in front of them in four rows of four. Each student can choose (or have chosen) a tissue that the other team has to guess. They must take it in turn to ask the other team about their tissue to gradually eliminate possibilities and eventually guess their tissue. To avoid random guesses, students are not allowed to guess the actual tissue until they are down to just two options. Instead, they could eliminate tissues by asking questions about the type of tissue (connective, muscle?) or functions or locations within the body. When tissues have been eliminated, those cards should be turned face down. This is a surprisingly challenging game as students need to know a lot of features of all the tissues in order to correctly eliminate cards. Playing in small teams allows students to discuss features with each other enhancing their learning further.
The resource consists of two PDF sheets containing 8 tissue cards each. Remember to print single sided in order to cut the cards out. It is a good revision game to bring out any time after the main topic has been covered and will last about half an hour.
If you like this resource, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
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
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 9-page illustrated notebook on homeostasis 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 homeostasis notebook includes:
Definition and examples of homeostasis
Set points for various things controled by homeostasis
Details of how a negative feedback mechanism works
How homeostasis controls body temperature
Diagram of the skin to label
Relevance of surface area to volume ratio including some calculations
Details of control of blood glucose levels
Details of control of fluid levels by the kidney
Dysfunctions of homeostasis
A test your knowledge page at the end
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 6-page illustrated notebook on human genetics 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 genetics notebook includes:
Principles of Mendelian inheritance
Glossary of terms
How to complete a Punnett square with examples
Genetic variation
Genetic and chromosomal disorders
Details of how some genetic disorders are tested for
Test your knowledge page at the end
For BTEC Applied Science Unit 1: Principles and Applications 1 (Biology) covering B1 of the specification. The resource consists of four games so your students can have fun while they revise. They will also provide you will valuable information on how much they know, understand and remember. The resource includes:
CELL STRUCTURE QUIZ
The quiz, which can be printed or completed on editable PDF, includes an answer sheet to save you valuable time. There are four rounds –
• Picture round where students must identify 8 pictures which are organelles or other parts of cells.
• Eukaryote round which consists of 10 short answer questions on the structure of eukaryotic cells.
• Magnification round which consists of 10 questions on how to covert from one measurement to another and how to calculate magnification, image or actual size.
• Prokaryote round which consists of 6 questions on the structure of prokaryotes.
CELLS CATCHPHRASE
Includes 20 questions (answer sheet included). Give your students points if they answer the questions correctly. Gradually reveal the picture beneath the tiles for bonus points. The picture is relevant to the topic of cell structure.
GUESS WHO
This game can be played in teams using the PowerPoint or can be printed for students to play in smaller groups. Each team/student will be given one of the organelles on the pictures and the other team/student must ask questions to eliminate option. They are not allowed to specifically ask if it is a particular picture. Instead, they must ask questions based on the features of the object.
For example, asking if it is a cell will distinguish between the four organelles and the four types of cell.
CELLS MATCHING PAIRS
This game can be done with the whole class in teams using the PowerPoint. There are 12 pictures with 12 matching descriptions, all randomly placed on the grid. Students must reveal two tiles, decide if they match or not. If not, they must remember their positions so that they can match them later. Recover the tiles by clicking on them. Points can be awarded when students correctly match pairs.
Answer sheet included.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER GAMES IN THIS SERIES?
There are also games available on cell specialisation, epithelial tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue.
If you are not sure if the games are right for you, you can try the muscle tissue games for free – available in my shop.
If you like the games, you can save money by buying the games bundle.
For BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 1: Prinicples and Applications 1 - Biology
This 11-page illustrated notebook on muscular 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 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 muscular tissue notebook covers the requirements of B3 that relates to skeletal muscle tissue and includes:
• Locations of skeletal and other types of muscle tissue within the body
• Gross and fine structure of skeletal muscle tissue
• An overview of sliding filament theory
• Sliding filament theory in step by step detail
• The differences between fast and slow twitch muscle
• Suitability of fast or slow twitch muscle for specific activites
• A test your knowledge section at the end
Revision workbook for B3 of unit 5 (Principles and Applications 2) Applied Science BTEC level 3.
This 13 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.
The revision notebook includes all of the requirements of the specification including:
The functions of the urinary system
The structure of the urinary system and function of the various parts
The structure of the nephron
The functions of the different parts of the nephron
Details of the structures required for ultrafiltration
Details of the function of the loop of Henle
How ADH affects the reabsorption of water
The role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
Kidney disease and the problems it causes
Kidney transplants and issues surrounding them
Dialysis including how it works and details of haemodialysis and CAPD.
Test your knowledge section at the end
Illustrated revision notebooks are also available for Principles and Applications 1 (unit 1).
Designed for Further Science Concepts for T-level Health (B2.1) but would also suit T level Healthcare Science.
The revision booklet consists of 17 pages and goes into detail about the endocrine system and the actions of the hormones specified. 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.
The endocrine system revision notebook is completely aligned to the requirements of B2.1 in the T level Health course specification.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
Definitions of endocrine system and hormones, hormone specificity, actions of specific hormones such as growth hormone, ADH, gastrin and the sex hormones.
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 here
You can view other resources in my shop here
Powerpoint and 5 activities on nervous system structure and nerve impulses for level 3 students. The lesson is designed for a 3 hour lesson. The lesson was devised for BTEC level 3 applied science unit 9 Human Regulation and Reproduction but would be useful for other units and awards such as A level biology.
Digestive system revision games for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Get two games in one for this resource to make learning fun for the digestive system.
Digestive system dominoes includes 10 domino cards which include a question on the right and an answer to a different question on the right. Students must match question to answer to create a circle of dominoes. This game can be played by pairs or individuals. Alternatively, you can give one card to each student in a group of 10 cards and ask them to line themselves up in order.
Enzyme sorting game includes pictures of the three main areas of digestion within the digestive system and enzymes to cut out and place on the pictures depending on where that enzyme is active. Then students need to pair up the enzyme with the substrate and products of the digestion.
These games can be used as plenaries or as revision games after several weeks.
If you would like more revision games on the digestive system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 2 which includes the digestive system and 4 other topics.
If you would like more revision games for this unit, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
GCSE Biology (AQA) grouping activity to understand measurement prefixes and standard from. Resource contains activity cards each with a different measurements. Students need to group them by equivalent sizes. There are a few cards that do not fit into any category to ensure they work each out carefully.
If you want more on measurement conversions and standard from, see full lesson available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12505236
Free booklet packed with high quality images of the sensory system and disorders.
10 colourful pages of notes and images of the eye and ear for students to write their own notes ensuring their brains are engaged and they are actually learning.
This compact but comprehensive booklet will enable your students to master the subject and get excellent exam results.
Download your copy now. You have nothing to lose.
HOW CAN I USE IT?
You can print it out in either colour of black and white and ask students to use it for their own notes. Or they can use the editable PDF on their own devices without the need to break the photocopying budget. Can be used as part of the lesson or at the end of the course for revision.
WHO IS IT AIMED AT?
The notebook is specifically designed for the level 3 Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care qualification. The sample answer are probably in slightly more depth than needed to help stretch your high achievers. Or, can be filled with the bare minimum for students who struggle more.
For BTEC level 3 Applied Science unit 1: Prinicples and Applications 1 - Biology
This 8-page illustrated notebook on cell specialisation 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 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 cell specialisation notebook covers the requirements of B2 includes:
• The need for specialisation in multicellular organisms
• The differences in stem cells between animals and plants
• Root hair cells
• Palisade mesophyll cells
• Sperm cells
• Egg cells
• Red blood cells
• White blood cells – neutrophils and lymphocytes
• Test your knowledge page
There are four other illustrated notebooks for this unit:
Cell structure and function
Cell specialisation
Epithelial and endothelial tissue
Muscular tissue
Nervous tissue