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.
Reproductive system bingo for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology.
Students learn best when you make learning fun. I have always found that bingo is a firm favourite of students no matter which level of learning they are at. I usually have a box of prizes for the winner of the line and the full house to choose from for added motivation. The reproductive system includes a lot of new and complicated key terms which students can find difficult to learn and remember. This bingo game includes 20 of these key terms with 30 unique bingo cards to ensure you have enough for your class. By asking questions rather than just reading out the key term, students must first answer the question correctly before they can determine whether that key term is on their bingo card. This game can also be played in pairs and small groups to encourage discussion about the question enabling deeper learning.
This resource includes:
• PDF bingo cards with two cards per sheet.
• PDF question sheet with tick box so you can tick off which questions you have asked.
The resource can be used at the beginning or end of a lesson and will probably take about 15-20 minutes to complete.
If you would like to test your students’ understanding of the processes relating to reproduction, why not try the reproductive maze game which includes 43 questions on the reproductive system.
Enjoyed bingo? Homeostasis bingo is also available.
If you would like more revision games to make learning fun, why not try the Anatomy and Physiology revision game bundle.
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.
Reproductive system revision games for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Two great games to test the understanding of the structure and function of the reproductive system. The reproductive system bingo game focuses on the complicated structures of both male and female reproductive systems. This game is available to try for free. The maze game focuses more on the processes involved in the reproductive system.
Reproductive system bingo includes 20 of these key terms with 30 unique bingo cards to ensure you have enough for your class. By asking questions rather than just reading out the key term, students must first answer the question correctly before they can determine whether that key term is on their bingo card. This game can also be played in pairs and small groups to encourage discussion about the question enabling deeper learning.
Reproductive system maze game is designed to be played in two teams. Both teams enter from different sides of the board and must make it through to the star in the centre, but locked gates bar their way. In order to unlock the gates, students must answer questions correctly about the reproductive system. If they answer wrongly the gate is locked again by clicking on the red rectangle. If they answer correctly, the gate can be unlocked by clicking on the green rectangle. In total, there are 43 gates to unlock although it is unlikely that all will be needed. Points can be given for each correct answer or it could be first to the start in the middle that is the winner. Clicking on a gate will open a question on the reproductive system. Click on the question to reveal the answer and then click on the return button to go back to the maze.
Try reproductive system bingo for free.
If you would like more questions on the reproductive system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 3 which includes questions on the reproductive 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.
Renal system mastery game for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Make learning appear effortless with this mastery game for the renal system which focuses on structure and function of the renal system. There are several ways to play the game including both individual and team games.
Students can play individually by laying the 16 cards face down in 4 rows of 4. They must start from the top right and define and locate the key term on the card. If they get the answer correct, they can leave the card face up, if not they must turn it back over again. They will not be able to revisit that card until they have finished going though all the cards. How quickly can they learn all the key terms?
The game can also be played in small teams using a game board and counters. The group has a set of cards in a pile face down. Students will take it in turns for other students to ask them to define one of the key terms. If they get it right, they can move their counter one place up the mountain. If they get the answer wrong, they must make a note of the card and can study the card during the game. When all students get to base camp, they must have a last attempt to answer all the cards they could not manage earlier. The object of the game is for all students to reach the top of the mountain at the same time, so they need to help each other out.
This resource includes:
• A PDF document including 16 cards relating to the renal system. These should be printed double-sided so the key term will be on the back.
• A PDF mountain climbing board.
If you would like more questions on the renal system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 3 which includes the renal 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.
Endocrine system quiz for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Make learning fun with this team quiz on the endocrine system. There is a lot to remember about the endocrine system from the different glands, through the hormones and their actions to the disorders caused by dysfunctions of the endocrine system. This quiz includes questions on all those aspects of the endocrine system. It can be played in small groups to encourage discussion which aids learning. The quiz consists of four different rounds which an be played on the same day or used on different days as revision activities. Each round has a different quiz sheet. Teams could be given a time limit to answer as many questions of the sheet as possible before handing in their work. The quizzes can be peer marked.
The rounds include:
• Round 1 – the picture round. Students must identify endocrine glands based on structure and location. There are 8 glands to identify.
• Round 2 – the gland round. There are 10 questions relating to which gland produces a specific hormone.
• Round 3 – the hormone round. Another 10 questions on the actions of specific hormones.
• Round 4 – the disorders. There are 6 questions on disorders of the endocrine system.
The resource includes:
• PDF document including all four rounds.
• PDF answer sheet.
If you would like more questions on the endocrine system, why not try the specialist subject quiz 3 which includes questions on the endocrine system and 4 other systems.
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.
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.
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.
Body organ dominoes for BTEC health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Test the students’ knowledge of body organ structure, location and function with this dominoes game which includes 30 questions on body organs. The game includes 30 dominoes with a question on the right-hand side and an answer to another question on the left. Students need to match questions to answers to complete a circle of dominoes. Students benefit greatly from discussing answers with their peers and this game can benefit from this if you give a set of dominoes cards to a small group or even give just one card to each student, so they must check with other students to match the correct questions and answers. This resource is much more fun than just answering 30 questions on a topic. Students can also each have a set of cards to aid individual revision.
The resource includes:
• PDF with 30 dominoes cards to cut out (cut around the solid lines but leave the dotted lines uncut).
• Answer sheet to check students have answered correctly.
This game can be used as a starter revision activity or a plenary at the end of the topic. It could also be used nearer to the time of the exam as a revision aid for this topic.
If you like this resource, why not try:
• Subject specialist quizzes which include questions for each of the main topics of the anatomy and physiology unit.
• The anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
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.
Three specialist subject quizzes for level 3 BTEC health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Keep learning fresh in the minds of students with these three quizzes each covering five topics from the anatomy and physiology specification. Students learn best when it is fun and adding an element of competition to learning will help you make learning fun. Each quiz contains 6 starter questions and 6 bonus questions for each of the five topics covered. You can vary how the game is played to allow for differentiation and discussion. You could divide the class into five teams and have them choose a specialist subject. Alternatively, you could divide the class into two teams and allow them to chose any topic when it is their turn to answer a question. The advantage of this method is it will be easy to see which of the topics students are least confident with. Either way, give a point for a correct answer. Students who answer correctly are given an opportunity to answer a bonus question to gain more points for their team.
The resource consists of three quizzes as follows:
• Specialist subject game 1 includes: cells, tissues, organs, energy and genetics and is also available for free to try.
• Specialist subject game 2 includes: cardiovascular system, respiratory system, skeletal system, muscular system and digestive system.
• Specialist subject game 3 includes: nervous system, endocrine system, lymphatic and immune systems, renal system and reproductive system.
The quizzes are all on separate PowerPoints which include both questions and answers. They could all be used in a marathon revision session or, you could use them periodically during the course as you cover the topics included. Each game will last up to half an hour.
If you are not sure whether these games will mean your needs, you can try the first quiz for free.
If you would like other games to test the students’ knowledge on particular topics, why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Disorders revision game for BTEC health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
The anatomy and physiology unit includes nearly 40 disorders for the students to learn. The exam will cover a number of these, but it is anybody’s guess which ones will turn up. This revision game offers more than one way to help students commit all these disorder to memory in a fun way. The disorder cards can be played as a board game which includes elements of competition and luck to make learning fun or they can be used individually by students to learn the disorders. The game includes 39 disorder cards with information about the disorder on one side and just the name on the other.
The board game includes the traditional start and finish squares and different requirements for landing on particular squares. Some squares are gray and can just be landed on without any need to answer a question. Other squares allow the student to roll the die again so as to advance further along the board. The other squares require the student to state specific facts about the disorder on the next card in the pile. If they do not get the answer correct, they must stay on the square they are on and not advance. The squares may ask for the category of the disorder which means they must identify the body system it is a disorder of, or whether it is a genetic or congenital disorder or a dysfunction of homeostasis. Other squares require an overview of what the disorder is and other squares ask for symptoms of the disorder. Some squares require all three aspects of the disorder to be identified by the student.
Students can use the disorder cards for individual revision by laying down 9 of the cards face down in three rows of three. They must start at the top right and state information about the disorder. If correct they can keep the card face up, if incorrect they must turn it over again. Students cannot revisit this disorder until they have gone through all of the cards. How long will it take to learn all 9 of the cards? To make it easier, students can learn different aspects of the disorders at a time such as category, overview or symptoms.
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.
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.
Skeletal and muscular system matching pairs for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: anatomy and physiology
Both the muscular system and the skeletal system include a lot of specific muscles or bones to learn the location and names for. Students can find this quite challenging. These two games include pictures of the required bones and muscles with separate key terms so students can match the name of muscle or bone with the picture. This game can be done in teams against the clock to add an element of fun competition.
This resource includes:
• PDF with skeletal system pictures and names of bones including 27 pictures to match with the names.
• PDF skeletal system matching pairs answer sheet.
• PDF with the muscular system matching pairs with 15 pictures to match with the names.
• PDF muscular system matching pairs answer sheet.
If you would like a revision game that focuses more on processes, why not try the specialist subject quiz 2 which includes questions on both the muscular and skeletal systems.
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.
Cell biology catchphrase for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Make revision fun with a game that students will be familiar with. This PowerPoint game includes 20 questions on the ultrastructure of cells and the function of cell organelles. If the student gets the question wrong the number tile can be rest for another student to answer later. If they do get the answer correct, the number tile can be removed to reveal a section of a picture and the student will get an opportunity to guess what the picture is showing (in this case, cilia). To ensure that all questions are answered even if the picture has been guessed correctly, teams can be awarded one point for a correct answer and three points for guessing the picture – the team with the greatest number of points wins the game.
The resource includes:
• PowerPoint catchphrase game including 20 questions about cell structure.
• A PDF answer sheet.
A similar catchphrase game for the nervous system is available for free if you would like to try it out before you buy.
If you would like more revision games to cover the whole of the unit why not try the anatomy and physiology revision game bundle which includes different games for each of the different topics for this unit.
Specialist subject quiz game for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology.
Many students struggle to retain information they learned weeks or months ago. It is always a good idea to revisit topics at regular intervals. This specialist subject PowerPoint quiz covers the first five topics of the unit with six questions for each topic and six bonus points if the student gets the initial question correct. I have always found that students enjoy revision more if it is fun. Adding an element of competition helps to make learning fun. The game is designed to be played in teams with a few different ways it can be played. You could have five teams (one for each topic) and either allocate or get students to choose their specialist topic. Alternatively, you could have just two teams and ask individual students to choose which topic to answer a question from. This method has the added bonus of indicating to you which topic students are least confident with.
The resource includes a PowerPoint with specialist subject quiz comprising six main questions each on cells, tissues, organs, energy and genetics. Answers are included in the game. If the student gets the first question correctly they will get a point for their team and the opportunity to answer a bonus question to gain an extra point.
The game is designed to take up part of a lesson for anatomy and physiology revision before starting on the next topic. It usually takes around half an hour to complete.
If you like this resource, there are two other specialist subject quizzes covering most other aspects of the course. If you would like more revision activities and games a bundle containing different games for each topic is also available.
Lymphatic and immune system wheel of fortune for BTEC level 3 health and social care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
Help students gain mastery of the lymphatic and immune systems with this fun wheel of fortune game. Research shows that students learn better when learning is fun and has an element of competition to it. The game includes 20 questions that require more thought than simple recall questions. This will help develop students’ skills in answering the exam questions with higher marks. Students can be divided into teams and take turns in spinning the wheel to reveal which question they will need to answer. The question cards should be laid question side down in front of the class. Spin the wheel to reveal which number question should be answered next. If the question has already been answered correctly that student has been let off the hook. When a student answers the question, it is up to you whether you feel they have given a good enough answer. This allows for differentiation.
This resource includes:
• A PowerPoint spinning wheel to randomly select numbers from 1 to 20.
• A set of 20 question cards with questions on one side and a number from 1 to 20 on the other.
• An answer sheet with suggested answers for each question to help you determine whether a student has given a full enough answer.
The game can last as long as you like. If short of time, you can use it as a starter activity selecting just one or two questions to be answered by the whole class. Or you can take longer and play the game until all answers have been answered adequately.
If you like this resource, why not try the respiratory system wheel of fortune which includes 30 questions on the processes involved in the respiratory system.
If you would like more revision games for anatomy and physiology, 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 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 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