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.
Designed for core science concepts B1.10 - B1.12 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
Struggling to help your students understand cell membrane structure and function?
This 11-page illustrated notebook should help them understand this very abstract topic. It is packed with relevant illustrations and examples.
Get the best out of your students by getting them to use the notebooks to write their own notes rather than mechanically copying your notes. Test their revision strategies by using this as an end of topic test or for revision later in the year. However you use it, be the talk of the school with your excellent exam results.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
The booklet covers surface area to volume ratio, factors which affect absorption into a cell and why size might require there to be a specialist exchange surface. Examples of specialist exchange surfaces are included as well as detailed structure of the cell membrane and how it is designed to control what substances can enter and leave the cell.
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; 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 core science concepts B1.7, B1.8 and B1.9 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
Is chemistry not your health students’ strongest subject?
This 8-page illustrated notebook includes high quality illustrations of the molecules and their chemical structure, spaces for them to write their own notes and a revision quiz at the end.
Get students to use the notebooks to put things into their own words so you can easily check their understanding. Use it again before the exam to check students have good recall of the required information.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
As the name suggests the booklet covers the basic chemical structures of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids – not always a student’s favourite topic! It includes monomers and how they combine together to form the molecules and how their structures relate to their functions.
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?
If you like this book you can also get other books in the series as a very affordable price. Separate booklets are available for Cells and Tissues; Exchange and Transport Mechanisms; Genetics; Microbiology and Immunology. Save money by buying the full 6-book set.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Help your students achieve excellent exam results with this 18-page illustrated revision workbook for L05 of unit 4 (Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care) Cambridge Technicals level 3 Health and Social Care – Control and regulation, malfunctions and their impact on individuals.
The notebook includes carefully selected pictures and diagrams enabling your students to visualise the concepts aiding their understanding and ability to revise sufficiently. It covers all the requirements of the specification giving you confidence that they will have all the notes they need.
The notebook comes as an editable PDF so you can print it out for use or have them fill it in online even if they are not in a classroom with you. You can also choose what to use it for. It can be used to enable your students to write detailed notes in their own words while they are learning the topic or it can be used after the content has been taught as a revision aid.
The test your knowledge section at the end enables you to check and quickly correct any misconceptions that students may have developed ensuring a more thorough understanding of the topic.
A completed version of the notebook is included allowing you access to the answers allowing you time to spend on more important aspects of your work.
Other revision notebooks currently available for this unit:
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
Illustrated revision workbook for L03 of unit 4 (Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care) Cambridge Technicals level 3 Health and Social Care – The digestive system, malfunctions and their impact on individuals.
This 11-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 functions of the digestive system
• The structure of the digestive system
• The functions of the components of the digestive system
• The roles of the liver and pancreas including assimilation
• Mechanical digestion and peristalsis
• Chemical digestion including specific enzymes
• Absorption of nutrients and adaptations of the small intestine
• Digestive malfunctions including irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease and gallstones
• The impact of digestive malfunctions on the individual
• Methods of investigating malfunctions of the digestive system
• A test your knowledge quiz at the end of the booklet.
Other revision notebooks available for this unit:
• Cardiovascular system
• Respiratory system
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
Illustrated revision workbook for L01 of unit 4 (Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care) Cambridge Technical level 3 Health and Social Care – The cardiovascular system, malfunctions and their impact on individuals.
This 14-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 functions of the cardiovascular system
• The structure of the heart
• The functions of key arteries and veins
• Structure and function of valves
• Pulmonary and systemic circulations
• The cardiac cycle
• How the cardiac cycle is controlled
• The structure of blood
• The formation of tissue fluid and lymph
• Cardiovascular malfunctions including hypertension and coronary heart disease
• Symptoms, treatments and impact of cardiovascular malfunctions
• A test your knowledge quiz at the end of the booklet.
Other revision notebooks available for this unit:
• Respiratory system
• Digestive system
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
Revision workbook for B1 of unit 5 (Principles and Applications 2) Applied Science BTEC level 3. Cell transport mechanisms.
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 including:
• The structure of the cell membrane
• The structure and polar nature of the phospholipid
• Why the phospholipids form a bilayer
• The need for transport across the membrane
• Which substances can or cannot cross the phospholipid bilayer
• Diffusion across the membrane
• Facilitated diffusion
• Active transport using pumps
• Active transport using co-transport mechanisms
• Osmosis
• Endocytosis and exocytosis
• The implications of surface area to volume ratio
• The need for specialised exchange surfaces
• A test your knowledge page
Other revision notebooks available for this unit:
• Cardiovascular system
• Ventilation and gas exchange
• Urinary system
If you are not sure if it will meet your needs, why not try the ventilation and gas exchange notebook for free link
Illustrated revision notebooks are also available for Principles and Applications 1 (unit 1).
Revision workbook for B1 of unit 5 (Principles and Applications 2) Applied Science BTEC level 3. Ventilation and gas exchange.
This 11-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 structure of the respiratory system
• Function of smooth muscle in airways
• Function of mucous membranes
• Alveoli and gas exchange
• Pleural membrane function
• Mechanism of ventilation
• Respiration
• The need for ventilators for some people
• Peak flow meters and readings
• Spirometer readings and calculations
• A test your knowledge page
Other revision notebooks available for this unit:
• Cardiovascular system
• Urinary system
• Cell transport mechanisms
Illustrated revision notebooks are also available for Principles and Applications 1 (unit 1).
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).
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).
Help students understand and remember the topic with this illustrated revision notebook. Students have to understand a topic in order to put it in their own words but often struggle to know what to focus on. This notebook combines the two with spaces for students to write their own notes about specific aspects of the topic. This notebook could also be used for revision.
This resource includes:
A 15 page editable PDF for double science biology which can also be printed if needed.
A 21 page editable PDF for triple science including the original pages and 6 extra for monoclonal antibodies and plant diseases.
Both booklets are also available as a self-test booklets with both the blank pages to complete and completed pages at the back with link buttons between the two.
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 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
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