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.
Presentation and accompanying worksheet on nerve impulses. Aimed at BTEC level 3 Applied Science units 1 and 9 but would suit A level biology. Emphasis on the movement of sodium and potassium ions and the role of ion gates and sodium potassium pump.
BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles and Applications 2 - Biology). Topic test for the urinary system. Exam style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 40, like the exam, for easy comparison.
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This anatomy and physiology game is aimed at BTEC level 3 Nationals in Health and Social Care unit 3 to aid revision prior to the exam. It consists of a board game with 400 questions which cover every aspect of the unit. The questions come as question cards with the question on one side and the answer on the other (you will need to print it double sided for this to work). The question cards can be used as part of a game with 2-6 players or they could be used as flashcards for just one student to test themselves. In addition, the questions are also available with question next to answer so they can be used to generate smaller anatomy and physiology practice games. Two different game boards have been included.
BTEC level 3 Applied Science (Principles & Applications 2). Topic test for ventilation and gas exchange. Exam style questions with sample answers. Marks out of 40, like the exam, for easy comparison.
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PowerPoint to test knowledge of key terms for cell structure part of cell biology for AQA GCSE Biology. This could be used as a starter, plenary or students could use it to test themselves as part of their revision.
Slide 2 thumbnails of each of the key terms. Click on the thumbnail to go to the relevant slide. Once at the key term students can define the term. Click on the key term to reveal the answer. Then click on the red return button to go back to the thumbnail slide.
Full lesson for measurement conversions, use of prefixes and standard form for AQA GCSE Biology. Resource includes:
PowerPoint
Comparative size worksheet with answers
ABCD cards for whole class learning checks
Matching pairs on measurement conversions with answers
Standard form worksheet with answers
Exit ticket to check learning
Full lesson for GCSE biology (AQA) to cover part of 4.1.1.1 on prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Pack includes:
• Animated visual PowerPoint to enable students to visualise the concepts:
o Includes starter and plenary ideas
o Introduces which organisms fall into which group
o Shows differences in size between different types of cell
o Shows details of the structure of prokaryotes
o Shows more details about each of the key features of prokaryotes
• Questions on which organisms are prokaryote or eukaryote based on specific features with answers
• Group discussion roles sheet
• 3 different discussions for groups to stretch their understanding of prokaryotes and eukaryotes with clues and worksheets
Homeostasis bingo for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Bingo is a firm favourite of students and is ideal for topics which include a lot of key terms to learn like homeostasis. For this game, students must understand the definition for a key term before they can decide whether they have that word on their bingo card or not. The 3x3 bingo cards cover 20 key terms between them and there are 30 bingo cards in total giving the option of having one bingo card per student. Alternatively, students can play in groups so they can discuss the answers to the clues and decide whether they have that key term on their card. To add challenge, some students could have more than one card to monitor. In order to succeed at this game, students need to solve all the clues given. Students can play for a line and then a full house to ensure the maximum number of key terms are covered during the game.
This resource consists of a PDF document containing the clues to the key terms with a check box to tick them off when you have given the clue and 30 individual bingo cards organized two to a page.
Bingo is an ideal revision game and can be played more than once to revisit the topic after several weeks.
If you would like to try a similar bingo game for free, why not try the reproductive system bingo game.
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.
Respiratory system wheel of fortune for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
As well as including a lot of complicated key terms, respiration involves complicated processes which can be difficult to learn and explain. This revision game focuses on the understanding of the processes but adds competition and an element of luck to make learning fun. The game includes 30 questions relating to the respiratory system which should be laid out in rows in front of the class. Students can play in teams which will take it in turns to answer a question. The question to be answered is determined by the wheel of fortune spinner which will randomly select a number. The element of luck comes in because, if that number has already been answered correctly, that student is let off the hook and does not have to answer a question. To work the wheel, click on it to make it spin and click on it again to make it stop so the pointer will point to a particular number. As the questions are open questions requiring longer answers, you can determine how full an answer is required for each question.
The questions can also be used without the wheel. Each student or group could be given a different question to answer. They must give the best answer they can and the rest of the class can give points for their response or suggest what else should have been included in the answer.
The game is an ideal revision game but can also be used as a quick starter or plenary. Not all of the 30 questions need to be asked so the game can take as long as you want it to.
Included in this resource:
• PowerPoint wheel spinner to select a number between 1 and 30.
• A PDF document with 30 question cards. Print double-sided to print the question number of the back of the card.
• Answer sheet with suggested answers for each question.
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.
Energy and genetics revision games for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Get two games in one in this learning game resource. Students learn best when learning is fun but variety is also important. The two games are different from each other and help to test the knowledge and understanding of energy in the body and genetics.
Energy Find the Lie can be played by students individually or in pairs to encourage discussion. Each of the eight PowerPoint slides includes three related statements about energy in body. Two of the statements are true and one is a lie. Students must find the lie. The answers can be revealed as you go or you can go through all the slides first before going back over the answers. Click on the statement to reveal whether it is the lie or true.
Genetics matching pairs includes 20 squares to be cut off. Each square contains either a key term or a definition relating to genetics and students must match the key terms to the definitions. This quick activity is an ideal plenary or starter revision activity.
The resource includes:
• Energy Find the Lie PowerPoint which includes answers.
• PDF sheet containing genetics key term or definition squares to cut out.
• Genetics matching pairs answer sheet.
For more revision on these topics, why not try the specialist subject quiz 1 which is available for free.
If you would like more revision games, 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 AQA 9-1 GCSE Biology. This resource consists of a worksheet and a revision game to test the knowledge of the students and aid with revision.
The worksheet consists of two pages and includes diagrams to label and a series of questions on prokaryotes, eukaryotes and cell structure. It is available in printable and editable PDF and comes with the answers.
The revision game includes 30 unique bingo cards containing key words relating to cell structure and prokaryotes and eukaryotes. There are also work prompts with a tick box next to each term so that you can call out the terms in random order. Each term has a clue to make students recall their memory of cell structure before they can decide whether they have the term on their card or not.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 12-page illustrated notebook on the reproductive 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 reproductive system notebook includes:
A diagram of the female reproductive system to label
A diagram of the male reproductive system to label
Details of functions of the different components of the reproductive systems
Disorders of the male reproductive system
Disorders of the female reproductive system
Cell division both mitosis and meiosis
Spermatogenesis
Oogenesis
Foetal growth through the trimesters
Stages of birth
Factors that affect development of the foetus
Effects of teratogens
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 9-page illustrated notebook on the renal 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 renal system notebook includes:
Diagrams of the renal system and kidney to label
Diagram of the nephron to label
Functions of the different sections of the nephron
Details of how the loop of Henle builds salt concentrations in the medulla
Details of the countercurrent multiplier effect
Details of the effect of ADH on the nephron
Disorders of the renal system
A test your knowledge system at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 6-page illustrated notebook on the endocrine 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 endocrine notebook includes:
Diagram of location of different glands to label
Role of hypothalamus
Hormones of the pituitary gland
Hormones of thyroid and parathyroid glands
Hormones of the adrenal gland
Hormones of the ovaries and testes
Hormones of the pancreas
Disorders of the endocrine system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 5-page illustrated notebook on energy within the body 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 energy in the body notebook includes:
Law of conservation of energy
Anabolism and catabolism definitions
Examples of anabolism and catabolism
How energy is stored as ATP and the relationship of this to ADP
The process of cellular respiration
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 5-page illustrated notebook on the muscular 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 muscular system notebook includes:
Diagram of the muscular system to label
Details of skeletal muscle tissue, tendons and fascia
Types of muscle contraction with examples
Agonist, antagonis, synergist and fixator muscles
Disorders of the muscular system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 5-page illustrated notebook on the nervous 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 nervous system notebook includes:
Diagram to identify central and peripheral nervous systems
Diagrams of sensory and motor neurons to label
Voluntary vs autonomic nervous system including examples of effects of sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Disorders of the nervous system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
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).