This sheet is completed on computer. Students open the document and complete the sheet. Press ctrl and click on the links to open the websites.

This activity uses the Edexcel examiners report to help develop exam technique. In pairs, students should be given a copy of the June 2015 exam paper and markscheme, and the activity sheets. They should go through the sample answers, and decide how many marks to award each one. The ppt should be used to show students what the examiners decided. Examiners' tips and commentary are also highlighted

A useful starter for B4 created for an interview lesson (hence the AfL) - how scientists' ideas about photosynthesis have developed. Get three students to read the pieces about each scientist and the class fill in their sheets after each one.

Starter or plenary comparing different methods of transport. Answers included on separate sheet

The first page is a worksheet for students. The other pages are for research - print out a few copies which students can pass round and complete the relevant rows on their table.

A worksheet for A level biology which summarises the processes of transcription, post-transcription modification, translation and the nature of the genetic code. Examples are given for the students to illustrate the role of the coding strand, template strand, mRNA and tRNA. Answers are provided on a separate sheet.

A (double) lesson for year 7 on the skeleton and joints. The powerpoint takes you through the activities, including the worksheet and a practical activity on building a model joint. The research page has all the info for students to complete the worksheet.

A presentation and worksheet to support the food tests required practical. Includes student instructions and results tables.

A collection of resources for a lesson on disease risk factors. Students begin by completing the health questionnaire. Then the term 'risk factor' is defined. Students then independently look at several pieces of data which link risk factors and disease. This is a good lesson for dealing with data.

A self-contained activity for students to research the causes and treatments for heart disease.

A lesson presentation and accompanying worksheet covering cancer for AQA GCSE science.

A ready-made lesson resource where students use the information on one sheet to complete the table on the other. This can be differentiated to include adaptation as well as functions for more able students

A self-contained lesson covering structure of the lungs. Includes a presentation which takes students through the tasks on the worksheet.

Worksheet and presentation covering structure of red blood cells, components of blood and structure/function of blood vessels

Suitable for the Cells topic at GCSE. This covers the functions of light mnicroscope and compares them with electron microscopes. Can be used as cover - there is a literacy activity included. NB textbook pages refer to OUP AQA Biology ISBN: 978-0-19-835937-1

A worksheet and presentation covering enzymes and temperature. Includes a graphing activitiy to calculate the optimum temperature of an enzyme.

This resources covers the basic structure and function of plant and animal cells. Suitable for KS3 or KS4.

A revision worksheet for the Cells topic, covering cell structure (eukaryotic/prokaryotic/plant), organelle function and magnification. Answers included.

Presentation and worksheet covering structure of the lungs and gas exchange. Lots of interesting video links, plus a creative literacy activity.

Worksheet and presentation covering heart structure, facts about the heart and additional activities; modelling circulation and heart dissection