Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
Previously a Subject Leader and Science SLE with bags of experience with all things KS4 and A level Biology.
I am currently teaching and creating resources for:
OCR A Level Biology,
AQA Trilogy, Synergy and Triple
Edexcel iGCSE coming soon
KS3 ( looking at the AQA 2 year course) including Biomimicry
If there is anything specific that you would like, please send me a message.
Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
Created using AQA Biology Trilogy GCSE specification.
This resource contains 1 slide of activities, tailored to the specification.
Top ways to use this resource:
• Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
• Set as homework
• Revision lessons for tests and exams
• Print off on card to create active recall flashcards – questions on the front, answers on the back
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
All other topics available for Chemistry, Physics, Trilogy and Synergy available.
This resource is based on the book that I have written called ‘What is… reptile?’ Using factual information and photographs of real animals rather than cartoons!
Included in this resource:
A lesson power point in the style of a book and has page turn transitions. It also includes useful additions for teachers to prompt students during lessons.
a series of 11 worksheets with answers within the power point where relevant.
the ‘What is…a reptile?’ ebook pdf
I have written a series of books called ‘Little Biologist Books’ aimed at young children you can find out more on instagram @littlebiologistbooks
I would absolutely love to hear your feedback and plan to develop more resources like this.
Contains, lessons and resources for the following:
B1 - Cell biology
B2 - Organisation
B3 - Infection and response
B4 - Bioenergetics
Revision booklet for B1-4
Checkpoints for each topic
Contains power points and student booklets for the first 4 topics of AQA Biology GCSE.
I also have bundles for paper 2 and revision resources that I use on the run up to mocks and exam season.
A huge amount of effort has gone into these resources and I hope you find them useful. Your feedback really appreciated
This resource is 1 A4 page of revision activities for the 5.1.1 OCR homeostasis topic
Top features include:
QR code - takes students to multiple choice quiz from the OCR
checks key terminology
*Checks ability to draw key diagrams
Links to other parts of the spec where appropriate
The activity is designed to check that students have an understanding of the topic and encourages independent working. I advise my students to use notes or a textbook before asking the teacher if they do not know the answer.
Each side takes students roughly an hour to complete. I have used as homeworks, support sessions, revision lessons private study tasks and printed on card and cut to use as revision cards
All other topics available. Please note, answers not yet available but are in the pipeline!!
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 32 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 4 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Cell level systems:
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 2 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit Community level systems:
4.1 Ecosystems
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes (none in this topic) Biology only content indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 3 slides of activities, tailored to the specification. I have included all resources in a single document for the unit B5 Genes, Inheritance and Selection:
5.1 Inheritance x 2
5.2 Natural selection and evolution x1
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes, Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical (none in this topic) and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
Created using the OCR Gateway GCSE Biology specification.
This resource contains 11 slides of activities, tailored to the specification for paper 1 in one long power point suitable for printing as an A4 booklet
1.1 Cell structures
1.2 What happens in cells
1.3 Respiration
1.4 Photosynthesis
2.1 supplying the cell
2.2 The challenges of size
3.1 Coordination and control - the nervous system
3.2 Coordination and control - the endocrine system
3.3 Maintaining internal environments
PAGs 1-4
PAGs 5-8
Higher content is distinguished by using light grey boxes.
Biology only indicated by green (B) and practical and maths skills indicated by icons in the corner.
Top ways to use this resource:
Print off as a booklet and use alongside teaching
Set as homework
Revision lessons for tests and exams
Print off on card to create active recall flashcards
Please note, this does not come with answers as it is meant to be an independent task using notes and revision guides to aid learning.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 31 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do both sheets on one side of A3.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 26 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour lesson time or homework
This covers:
The need for communication systems in multicellular organisms
The communication btween cells by cell signalling
The primciples of homeostasis
Temperature control in endotherms and ectotherm
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
I have been creating podcasts to help students revise the OCR A level Biology content.
I created this work sheet to use alongside the podcast - I usually do all 4 sheets sheets on one double sided A3 sheet.
Students spend 10-15 minutes answering the questions first, listen to the podcast and mark their answers, adding any additional detail that they need in the extra box.
The podcast is about 32 minutes long and this activity would fill an hour for lesson time or homework
More podcasts added regularly. A lot of work has gone into these resources and your feedback is really valued.
For the OCR A level biology specification.
I have included the handout (68 pages)
I give to students as a printed colour A4 booklet but you may adapt as you wish, this has lots of summary questions, exam questions and lined paper in the back to allow for flexibility.
The lessons are in one power point, divided into sections for each lesson. A lot of consideration has gone into the clear diagrams, animations, linking to other parts of the specification and morph transitions to give a slick presentation.
Lessons include:
Respiration and mitochondria
Glycolysis
The link reaction
Krebs cycle
Oxidative phosphorylation and chemiosmotic theory
Anaerobic respiration - lactate and ethanol
Respiratory substrates and RQ values
Respiration in Yeast PAG 12.1 (4 lessons)
Respirometers
Revision - revision grid, glossary and study mind questions sets with QR codes to question papers and mark schemes (enough for 2-3 hours)
I hope you find these resources useful and excellent value and I would really appreciate a review