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 B1.10 - 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 Further Science Concepts for T-level Health and Healthcare Science (B2.8).
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 10 pages of detail about the renal 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?
• Structure of the renal system
• Structure of the kidney
• Structure of the nephron
• Functions of the kidney
• Functions of the nephron including ultrafiltration and the counter current multiplication effect
• Osmoregulation
• The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
• The action of erythropoietin
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 (B2.3) but would also suit T level Healthcare Science.
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 12 pages of detail about the nervous 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.
The nervous system revision notebook is completely aligned to the requirements of B2.3 in the T level Health course specification and includes the reflex arc which is required in the T level Healthcare Science specification.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
Structure and functional organisation of the nervous system; structures and functions of motor neurons, sensory neurons and synapses; how nerve impulses are initiated and transmitted along a neuron and how many sensory receptors work.
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. Currently the illustrated revision notebook for B2.1 the endocrine system, and B2.2 the respiratory system are available from my shop
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).
Designed for Further Science Concepts for T-level Health (B2.1) but would also suit T level Healthcare Science.
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 10 pages of detail about the respiratory 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.
The respiratory system revision notebook is completely aligned to the requirements of B2.2 in the T level Health course specification.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
Structure of the respiratory system including functions of nasal turbinates and sinuses, ventilation and gas exchange and how respiration is controlled.
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. Currently the illustrated revision notebook for B2.1 the endocrine system is available from my shop.
BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles &Applications 1). Topic test for cells and cell specialisation. Exam-style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 30, like the exam, for easy comparison.
Cardiovascular system blockbusters for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Students love a team game to help them revise for a specific topic. Blockbusters is an excellent team game for topics that contain a lot of key terms such as the cardiovascular system. Students should be divided into a blue and a white team. The object of the game is to answer questions correctly to change the tiles on the game board to their team colour. The blue team must create a blue path across the board while the white team must create a path vertically from top to bottom. The letters in the game tiles are the first letter(s) of the answers. Where there are two or more letters, the answer consists of two or more words. Click on the blue oval to change the tile blue and on the white oval within the game tile to turn the tile white.
This resource includes:
• PowerPoint blockbusters game which includes 25 questions, one for each game tile.
• Answer sheet arranged in alphabetical order.
This is an ideal plenary or starter activity and will take about 15 minutes to complete. Alternatively, it can be used as a revision activity several weeks after the topic has been completed.
If you enjoyed this game but would like more revision games on the cardiovascular system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 2 which covers the cardiovascular system and four 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.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 7-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 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:
Cell diagram to label
Structure and function of each of the organelles
More detail about the structure of the cell membrane
The relationship between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems
A test your knowledge section at the end
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 8-page illustrated notebook on organs 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 organs notebook includes:
Diagram to label to show locations of the different organs
Individual pictures of each of the 15 organs covered by the specification
Boxes to fill for each organ on structure
Boxes to fill for each organ on function
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 7-page illustrated notebook on the respiratory 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 respiratory system notebook includes:
Diagram of the structure of the respiratory system to label
Functions of ciliated epithelium and squamous epithelium
Process of ventilation including changes of pressure
Gas exchange and how the lungs are adapted for this
Disorders of the respiratory system
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 the lymphatic and immune systems 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 lymphatic and immune systems notebook includes:
Diagram of the lymphatic system to label
Details of the components of the lymphatic system and their functions
How lymph is formed
The different types of lymphocytes and how each works
How memory cells are formed
Disorders of the lymphatic and immune system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC Applied Science Unit 1: Principles and Applications 1 (Biology).
20 games available to cover all of the specification for unit 1 for biology.
Resource includes:
CELL STRUCTURE GAMES
• Cell Structure Quiz
• Cell Guess Who
• Cell Catchphrase
• Cell Matching Pairs
CELL SPECIALISATION GAMES
• Cell Specialisation Quiz
• Cell Specialisation Blockbusters
• Cell Specialisation Two Truths and a Lie
• Cell Specialisation Maze Game
EPITHELIAL TISSUE GAMES
• Epithelial Tissue Quiz
• Epithelial Tissue Crossword
• Epithelial Tissue Dominoes
• Epithelial Tissue Catchphrase
MUSCLE TISSUE GAMES
• Muscle Tissue Quiz
• Muscle Tissue Codeword
• Muscle Tissue Wordsearch
• Muscle Tissue Bingo
NERVOUS TISSUE GAMES
• Nervous Tissue Quiz
• Nervous Tissue Wheel of Fortune
• Nervous Tissue Bingo
• Nervous Tissue Jeopardy
If you are not sure whether these games are right for you, try the muscle tissue games for free – available in my shop.
For BTEC Applied Science Unit 1: Principles and Applications 1 (Biology). Four revision games to cover B2 of specification. Get your students to learn while they are having fun. Included in the resource:
CELL SPECIALISATION 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 showing structures found in specialised cells.
• Reproductive cell round which consists of 10 short answer questions on how egg and sperm cells are specialised to their function.
• Plant cell round which consists of 10 questions on the specialisations of palisade mesophyll and root hair cells.
• Blood cell specialisation round which consists of 8 questions on how red blood cells, neutrophils and B and T lymphocytes are specialised to their function.
CELL SPECIALISATION BLOCKBUSTERS
The game is ideal for two teams and is played on PowerPoint. There are 25 letter tiles (some with more than one letter) each with a question attached. Answer sheet available and arranged in alphabetical order to make it as easy as possible for you.
If a team gets an answer correct click on their coloured band on the appropriate tile to change the whole tile to that team colour. If the answer is wrong, the other team might be able to answer it.
White team must aim to create a path between the top and bottom of the grid – connecting white to white.
The blue team must aim to create a path across the grid from one side to the other – connecting blue to blue.
TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
A PowerPoint game which can be carried out as a team or students can write down their answers individually.
Each slide has a main topic written at the top and three statements about that topic. Students must identify which of the three statements is untrue. They can write their answers on a piece of paper and you can move onto the next slide.
Reveal whether each statement is a lie or the truth by clicking on it.
Remember students need to identify the lie.
CELL SPECIALISATION MAZE
Another team game. Team A must get from their staring position to the central star and Team B will have a different starting position. First team to the star wins (or you can give a certain number of points for the star and one mark each for a correct answer and decide who wins based on score).
To open a gate, click on the gate and answer the associated question. Answers are included in the PowerPoint.
If the answer is wrong click on the red band that is revealed when you return to the game slide. The gate will now stay shut and an alternative route must be found.
If they got the answer correct, click on the green band and the gate will open.
Includes over 40 questions on cell specialisation.
Revision game bundle for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Students learn best when they are enjoying themselves and revision games help them to do that. However, variety is also important. This bundle includes a good variety of different games to keep the students interested and engaged.
Games included:
Specialist subject quizzes covering all of the organ systems
Reproductive system bingo
Nervous system catchphrase
Lymphatic and immune system Wheel of Fortune
Body organ dominoes
Cell biology catchphrase
Tissue Guess Who
Energy Find the Lie
Genetics matching pairs
Homeostasis bingo
Cardiovascular system blockbusters
Respiratory system Wheel of Fortune
Skeletal system matching pairs
Muscular system matching pairs
Digestive system dominoes
Enzyme sorting game
Endocrine quiz
Renal system mastery game
Reproductive system maze
Disorders revision game
If you are not sure whether these resources are right for you, why not try the following for free:
Anatomy and physiology specialist subject quiz 1 [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527721]
Reproductive bingo [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527730]
Nervous system catchphrase [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527732]
Lymphatic and immune system wheel of fortune [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527734]
Body organ dominoes [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12527736]
Resources come with answers and instructions where appropriate.
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.
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
Designed for Further Science Concepts for T-level Health and Healthcare Science (B2.5).
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 10 pages of detail about the digestive 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?
• Structure of the digestive system
• Function of the components of the digestive system
• Structure of the digestive tract wall
• Location and products of specific glands of the digestive system
• Mechanical digestion
• Chemical digestion including location and action of specific enzymes
• Role of microorganisms
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.
Nervous system catchphrase for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Make learning fun by using this revision game incorporating 20 questions on nervous system structure and function. Students enjoy playing catchphrase and are familiar with the rules of the game. Students can work in teams to earn points by answering questions correctly. You can allocate one point per correct answer and three points for guessing what the picture is showing. This will ensure students answer all the questions rather than the game being over as soon as the picture has been guessed correctly. Teams can win on points even if they do not guess the picture. The picture also ensures that students can identify structures from pictures which is a key skill in the exam. The game allows number tile to be reset if a student does not answer a question correctly. The same question can then be answered by other students later.
This resource includes:
• A PowerPoint including the picture slide which will be gradually uncovered as students answer questions correctly. Each number tile is a link to a specific question.
• A PDF answer sheet
The game is designed to be played at the end of the topic and will take about 15 minutes to complete.
If you like this game, why not try the Anatomy and Physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each main topic of the unit.
Exit ticket to allow students to summarise their learning on prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Aimed at GCSE biology AQA. This resource could easily be adapted for other lessons on cells.
If you like this resource, why not try my lesson on prokaryotes and eukaryotes available here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12497254
8 question quiz to activate prior knowledge of cells and their components before a lesson on prokaryote and eukaryote structure. This resources is aimed at GCSE (AQA) Biology.
If you like this resource, why not try my prokaryote and eukaryote lesson with visual PowerPoint and a range of activities available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12497254