A resource aimed at advanced biology students, this comprehensive four-page worksheet covers an overview of kidney anatomy, blood vessel arrangements, filtration at the glomerulus and interpretation of micrograph images of podocytes at the renal capsule. Key words: kidney, transplant, dialysis, glomerulus, filtration, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, collecting duct, aldosterone, anti diuretic hormone, osmosis, reuptake, hydrostatic pressure

A comprehensive worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource focuses on the role of the glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule and loop of Henle in the kidney. Included in this resource: 1. Starter task review of the glomerulus with application questions on three different kidney diseases (glomerulonephritis, minimal change glomerulonephritis and membranous gloerulonephritis) 2. Question sheet and diagram on selective reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule 3. Question sheet and diagram on concentration of glomerular filtrate in the loop of Henle Key words: kidney, transplant, dialysis, glomerulus, filtration, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, collecting duct, aldosterone, anti diuretic hormone, osmosis, reuptake, hydrostatic pressure

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource provides 21 factual questions (a 'what am I?' quiz) that recaps key word vocabulary on the topic of the kidney and osmoregulation. The worksheet continues with a sequencing exercise on the negative feedback mechanisms of osmoregulation. Key words: kidney, transplant, dialysis, glomerulus, filtration, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, collecting duct, aldosterone, anti diuretic hormone, osmosis, reuptake, hydrostatic pressure

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource is useful as either a starter or plenary task for the topic of glucose homeostasis. The worksheet provides a negative feedback flow diagram and questions on the specific roles of insulin and glucagon. Key words: insulin, glucagon, glucose, glycogen, negative feedback

This resource is aimed at advanced biology students and includes two differentiated practical schedules for the observation of phototactic behaviour in blowfly larvae (maggotts). Both schedules include a brief introduction to the nature of taxis behaviour, followed by details of the practical task. A table to collate data is provided, followed by a step-by-step method of using the chi-squared test to assess statistical significance. The worksheet for higher ability students also contains extra challenge questions on the reason for statistical testing and the rationale for using chi-squared. Key words: behaviour, blowfly larvae, maggotts, statistics, phototaxis, light, response, chi-squared

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource serves as a recap of key events that occur during muscle contraction. The worksheet includes reference to the appearance of striated muscle fibres when in a state of contraction and relaxation (e.g. I bands, A-bands, H-zone) and the sequence of events that occur at the neuromuscular junction when a nerve impuse triggers muscle contraction. Key words: muscle, fibres, A-band, I-band, H-zone, contraction, relaxation, calcium, troponin, tropomyosin, myosin, actin

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource provides a series of questions to recap the basic microscopic structure of muscle fibres and their arrangement. Key words: Muscle, fibre, myofibril, contraction, actin, myosin, A-band, I-band, H-zone

A worksheet aimed at advanced level biology students, this resource provides students with a diagram and explanation of the appearance of a typical sarcomere. Students are required to use this diagram to label an actual micrograph image. The activity is a worthwhile exercise in getting students to relate the actual appearance of striated muscle tissue to the diagrams commonly shown in textbooks. Keywords: sarcomere, myofibril, muscle, z-line, h-zone, a-band, i band, striated

A resource aimed at advanced level biology students, this worksheet provides a comparison table for mitosis, meiosis I and meiosis II. Students often confuse the events of these processes, particularly the movement of chromosomes and so it is a useful exercise to clarify which events happen where. Keywords: mitosis, meiosis, chromosomes, chromatid, diploid, haploid, centriole, centromere

A resource aimed at advanced biology students, this is a revision worksheet with associated check questions and answers on the topic of human population changes. Included are topics on calculating percentage population growth, demographic pyramids, demographic transition patterns and survival curves. The worksheet concludes with exam-style questions with mark schemes for students to check their understanding.

A resource aimed at advanced biology students, this worksheet consists of a discussion of the main points regarding control of blood glucose: why it is important, how it happens, how it is controlled, causes of diabetes, etc. The worksheet is designed to be interactive with students answering question prompts and furthering their understanding as they work through each section. The final page of the worksheet contains various weblinks to online resources and animations which they can use to complete the worksheet independently. Key words: glucose, glycogen, starch, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, glucagon, insulin, diabetes, type 1, type 2, sugar, osmosis, water potential, osmotic lysis, liver, muscles, uptake

A resource aimed at advanced biology students, this worksheet requires students to identify which stage of mitosis different cell diagrams are in along with key processes associated with mitosis (e.g. chromosomes condense and become visible, nuclear membrane breaks down, etc). The worksheet is useful as either a plenary or starter activity to recap learning following a lesson on this topic Key words: mitosis, chromosomes, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, interphase, centromere, chromatid

An activity aimed at advanced biology students, this activity provides a series of bullet points related to the nature and mechanisms of hormones, local chemical mediators and the nervous system. Students are required to study the information and then draw their own diagrammatic representations of the information provided in this worksheet. Student diagrams can then be shared with the class, with students providing a commentary as to what each diagram is representing. A good way for students to gain a quick understanding and overview of the ways in which the human body communicates with itself.

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource is useful as a recap and test of understanding on the topic of mitosis. Students are required to identify cells at different stages of mitosis, recall events that are occurring in cells at each stage and identify mitosis stages in a real micrograph as well as textbook-style diagrams. Keywords: mitosis, chromosomes, condense. prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, interphase

A worksheet suitable for Level 3 Applied Science Students (but easily adaptable for advanced biology), this worksheet requires students to research the key processes involved in mitosis. The worksheet is written in the style of a BTEC task but it could also be used as a homework activity for any advanced biology class about to study mitosis. Several question prompts are provided along with a weblink to an interactive animation, allowing students to research their own answers to each of the questions Keywords: Mitosis, prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase, interphase, chromosomes, centromere, diploid, research

A worksheet containing a simple comparison table looking at the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic DNA followed by questions that ask students to consider why chromosomes may sometimes appear single stranded and sometimes double stranded. A useful exercise for students to become acquainted with chromosome appearance before learning about mitosis, meiosis, etc. Key words: mitosis, meiosis, chromosomes, cells, division, eukaryotic, prokaryotic, DNA

A resource aimed at advanced level biology students who have just studied a topic on mitosis, this worksheet consolidates understanding by asking students to consider how the quantity of DNA in cells changes at different points during the cell cycle. The resource checks that students understand the difference between somatic cells and gametes, and whether they can visualise the appearance of chromosomes and hence the quantity of DNA present at different stages of cell division. Key words: mitosis, chromosomes, division, somatic, gametes, cell cycle, S phase, G1 phase, G2 phase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, interphase

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource looks provides a sequencing exercise for the events involved in synaptic transmission of an impulse, followed by an exercise that illustrates the complexity of information processing at synapses. Further notes on the nature of temporal and spacial summation are provided. Key words: synapse, cleft, acetylcholine, neurotransmitter, calcium, vesicles, receptors, diffusion, summation, spatial, temporal, processing, synaptic resistance, inhibitory, excitatory

A resource aimed at advanced biology students, this worksheet is a 'DRAW IT' activity - the class is divided into two with each half being required to draw diagrams to represent the information on the sheet. In this case, one half of the students should draw diagrams to represent the action of baroreceptors, the other half should do the same with chemoreceptors. Once complete, students can be paired together to explain their respective diagrams followed by a summative class discussion with the teacher. Key words: baroreceptors, chemoreceptors, reflex, pressure, blood, pH

A worksheet aimed at advanced biology students, this resource provides a table with screenshot diagrams from an online animation that explains how the sliding filament theory works. Students are required to write their own notes in the relevant spaces. The weblink to the animation is provided at the top of the worksheet. Key words: muscle, sliding filament, theory, contraction, relaxation, actin, myosin