Practical instructions and questions to analyse the results from the practical, including reliability, improving accuracy and planning a new experiment. Typo now fixed!!

PowerPoint and accompanying worksheet describing the classic “Peas in a Flask” experiment for aerobic respiration. Pupils describe and explain the experimental set up and expected results.

Four fact sheets (PowerPoint - can be printed or displayed as rolling display) on the different components of blood. Pupils watch display/move around the room and answer the questions on the accompanying worksheet.

Practical instructions, table of results and questions for the burning foods practical.

PowerPoint and worksheet detailing an experiment about the growth of 2 species of flour beetles. Pupils read the information (found on PowerPoint and worksheet, so can be used separately) and answer the questions. PowerPoint also has answers for the questions with explanations.

Crossword with a difference - pupils are given the answers, but they have to write the clues. Pupils complete the worksheet as a revision of some of the key terms from the topic or blood and circulation.

Worksheet to consolidate pupils knowledge on the process of evaporation. Pupils complete a series of smaller challenge questions which then allow them to answer the “big question” - why do we sweat when we are hot?

PowerPoint detailing the structure and function of the respiratory system in insects.

PowerPoint and accompanying worksheet describing the development of the microscope and cell theory as a result. Also includes some electon micrograph images of everyday objects for pupils to identify

Good way of revising blood and circulation topic - pupils use their knowledge to explain different parts of the blood donation process Resource developed using information from the blood service website. Students move around the room, under the different headings. They answer questions on the worksheet as they move around - some of the answers are in the information displayed, some would be based on prior knowledge.

Practical information and results for an experiment into the active uptake of mineral ions in barley roots. Pupils read the information, complete the graph and answer the questions.

Variety of tasks - reading/annotating/answering questions showing the adaptations shown in various organisms, including classic examples - cactus/polar bear/camel, and unusual examples. Covers predator/prey adaptations and physical/behavioural adaptations

Developed for National Insect Week (Image can be changed to this year’s logo), but is a good numeracy task with a bit of a difference to use any time of year Worksheets (can be used without the PowerPoint) including numeracy activities based on National Insect Week. PowerPoint includes the images used in the worksheet.

PowerPoint outlining the definition of a pollutant and the impact they have in terms of bioaccumulation and eutrphication. The bioaccumulation section includes a case study of Clear Lake, Canada.

Starter article as stimulation for the topic, and worksheets for up to 4 different groups to work on. Starter article gives details of a failed Arctic expedition with some literacy style short questions. Details of the task also given. Groups then work on planning the individual elements of the expedition (When I used this the class had also studied diet - if you haven’t done this, that part could be omitted) on the relevant work sheets (I would recommend printing on A3).

Worksheet on protein intake around the world. Data and questions about the different quantities of animal and plant protein eaten in different countries and questions to interpret this data, including a graph activity.

Background information on the structure of enzymes. Sketch graph on the effect of temperature for pupils to describe and explain. Application questions on the use of enzymes in biological powders.

Worksheet (including graph activity) on the structure of the skin and a data analysis/graph activity on how sweating can help to cool the body.