This resource summarises the four statistical tests required for A level biology (Standard Deviation, T-test, Spearman Rank, Chi-squared). There is a practice question and mark scheme for each test. The questions are Edexcel SNAB but hopefully they’re relevant to other boards.

This is a workbook to help students practice calculate actual size and magnification. Answers included in separate document (NB there may be some errors - I was very tired!)

Calculation questions extracted from various exam papers (2008 and 2015 spec) for practicing the following maths skills: - heart rate calculations - magnification - percentage change - data analysis Answers included at the end

Simple web-based research task (includes links - hold down CTRL to open links in document)

This activity is adapted from a Kings' College resource and develops argumentation skills. It is also a good summary of the differences between plant and animal cells and an introduction to classification.

Couldn't find one of these so knocked it up from the specification.

Similar to the one I created for unit 1, this is taken from the spec and should be useful for revision. I printed it as an A4 booklet and I added a blank revision timetable on the final page.

This makes a nice little 8 page book which summarises mitosis for GCSE. Students should complete the sheet first before folding. Students should fold and cut along the dotted line Follow the instructions in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21qi9ZcQVto

Some initial questions about the article. I get the students to write answers, although I'll probably make a mark scheme and upload it when I get a chance. The accompanying powerpoint has some links and images to get students thinking about the topics. Added 20/04/16: Two activity sheets based on the article and a glossary

Worksheet reviewing diffusion and osmosis, and covers active transport.

I've taken each of the longer (5/6 mark) questions from aqa papers and put them into this PowerPoint. Students practice each question under timed conditions (timer on each slide - click on the box to activate. Give 5 mins for each question). Then use the mark scheme to mark/feedback.

This is the first lesson of a unit to mark the 2012 Olympics. Each lesson focusses on an olympic event and links it to scientific concepts. I will upload as I write them! Lesson 1 is the 100m sprint and reaction times. The practical requires computers (ideally laptops - one per group) but can be done as a whole class activity with the IWB. One worksheet is to accompany the practical, the other is a homework activity on graphs and data analysis.

A sheet covering the first part of the B2 unit (digestion, enzymes, organisation, heart, blood)

I couldn't find a decent summary anywhere so I made this worksheet. I don&'t think students need to know too many details for AQA Unit 1 so hopefully this will be useful. Please let me know if I&';ve missed anything or made any mistakes.

This exercise describes examples of positive and negative feedback loops in biology. Students look at each example and: a) decide if it describes positive or negative feedback b) summarise the process in a flow diagram

This is suitable for end-of-year revision for weaker students. Instructions: BEFORE LESSON 1. Print out the posters on A3 2. Print out the worksheets 1 per pupil 3. Print out the cards, cut out and put them on desks along with the corresponding poster DURING LESSON 1. Give out worksheets, students move to different posters/cards 2. They arrange the cards on the poster. When it has been checked, they copy this onto their own worksheets.

Learning outcome checklists created from new specifications. I will add more as I make them.

This is an ICT based investigation using Multimedia Science School (http://mss.lgfl.org.uk/BL612/ls.html) - ignore the comment below, you don't need a username. Students record results on the Word document and can do data analysis on the Excel document.

This is aimed at edexcel A level biology but may be relevant to other boards/subjects. I've taken common command words from exams and have attempted to explain their meaning through this activity.

Students arrange the cards on the template (print on A3) - there are some extras to make it a bit harder.