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 B1.20 - B1.23 for T-level Health, T-level Science and T-level Healthcare Science.
Struggling to find resources to cover all of the specification for this topic?
This 9-page illustrated notebook covers all the requirements for microbiology in the specification. It includes good quality images to help your students understand.
This resource is very versatile as you can use it for note making when you first introduce the topic, use it as an end of topic test or use it to help students revise as they get nearer to their exams.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
The booklet covers the basics of microbiology (B1.20 – B1.23 from the core science concepts specification). It covers different types of microorganisms, different types of microscopes with advantages and disadvantages of each, how to calculate magnification and uses of different staining techniques.
HOW IS IT SET OUT?
The notebook comes as an editable PDF which can easily be printed out for use in the classroom or students can type directly into the text boxes. Ask your students to label diagrams and fill in text boxes about a particular aspect of the topic. Get them to test their understanding with a end of booklet quiz.
ARE THERE ANY ANSWERS INCLUDED?
A booklet including suggested answers is included with the resource to save you time. However, it is up to you how much detail you want from each of your students allowing you to differentiate with ease.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOOKLETS IN THE SERIES?
Separate booklets are available for Cells and Tissues, Proteins, Carbohydrates and lipids; Exchange and Transport Mechanisms; Genetics and Immunology. The full 6-book set can be purchased as a bundle to save you money. If you are not sure whether it is the right resource for you, the Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids booklet is available for free.
Designed for Further Science Concepts for T-level Health and Healthcare Science (B2.6).
This illustrated revision notebook consists of 9 pages of detail about the integumentary system as required by the course specification. It includes high quality illustrations and diagrams to help students visualise the structures and processes involved. The resource includes an editable PDF for students to write their own notes either as part of their revision or when learning the topic for the first time. Suggested answers (possibly in more detail than is needed) are also included.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
• Integumentary system overview
• Structure of hair
• Structure of nails
• Structure of skin
• Functions of the above components
• Temperature regulation
• Excretion
• Sensitivity
• Protection by the skin
• Vitamin D synthesis
HOW IS IT SET OUT?
The notebook comes as an editable PDF which can easily be printed out for use in the classroom or students can type directly into the text boxes. Ask your students to label diagrams and fill in text boxes about a particular aspect of the topic. Get them to test their understanding with an end of booklet quiz.
ARE THERE ANY ANSWERS INCLUDED?
A booklet including suggested answers is included with the resource to save you time. However, it is up to you how much detail you want from each of your students allowing you to differentiate with ease.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER BOOKLETS AVAILABLE?
There are currently notebooks available for the Core Science Concepts Biology component of the course – available separately or as a bundle. Other books in the B2 body systems series are also available from my shop.
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.
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 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
Revision sheets for unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology. Eleven revision sheets on various topics including a stretch question on each sheet. Topics include:
Energy, metabolism, genetic inheritance, genetic disorders, homeostasis, homeostasis of body temperature, cardiac cycle, muscle contraction, enzymes, disorders of the nervous system and clinical trials.
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.
Set of 35 activities - one for each lesson designed to be completed independently by the student before the lesson. For BTEC L3 Health and Social Care unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care. A range of research based activities.
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.
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.
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.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 11-page illustrated notebook on the cardiovascular 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 cardiovascular system notebook includes:
Functions and gross stucture of the cardiovascular system
Details of pulmonary and systemic circulations
Heart to label
Details of which substances are exchanged between cells and blood
Diagram of heart to label the valves
Details of the cardiac cycle
Details of control of heart beat including diagram to label and role of nervous system
Structure of blood
Structure and functions of the different blood vessels including how the structure enables the function
Disorders of the cardiovascular system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
For BTEC level 3 Health and Social Care unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology
This 8-page illustrated notebook on the skeletal 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 skeletal system notebook includes:
Diagram of the skeleton to label
Details of the different types of bone including examples
Details of the different functions of the skeletal system
Structure and function of cartilage
Types of joint
Diagram of a synovial joint to label
Details of the different types of movement
Disorders of the skeletal system
A test your knowledge page at the end.
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
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.
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.
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.