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Resources for A level and GCSE/iGCSE biology Teaching resources are designed for AQA A level and Edexcel iGCSE biology

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Resources for A level and GCSE/iGCSE biology Teaching resources are designed for AQA A level and Edexcel iGCSE biology
Forms quiz: ATP
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Forms quiz: ATP

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: ATP. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. Here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test as a sample of the style of the quizzes : https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Carbohydrates
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Forms quiz: Carbohydrates

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology topic 1: Cabohydrates. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Proteins
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Forms quiz: Proteins

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Lipids. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Lipids
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Forms quiz: Lipids

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A self marking Microsoft Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 1: Lipids. These make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures from the syllabus and by simplifying real exam questions, including math problems. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all twelve of the topic 1 quizzes is also available: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927372 Topic 1 quizzes available: 1.1 Monomer to polymer 1.2 Carbohydrates 1.3 Lipids 1.41 Proteins 1.42 Enzymes core 1.43 Enzymes, rates & required practical 1 1.44 Enzyme inhibitors 1.51 Nucleic acid 1.52 DNA replication 1.6 ATP 1.7 Water 1.8 Ions
Forms quiz: Digestion and absorption
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Forms quiz: Digestion and absorption

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. These quizzes make an affective starter, end of lesson review or consolidation activity. The questions have been designed using the wording and pictures in the syllabus as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including math. Fully formatted Word versions of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included. As a sample, here is a link to the ‘gas exchange in humans’ Forms test so you can see what they look like and have a go yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn
AQA topic tests: Gas exchange in humans, insects and fish and surface area to volume ratio
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AQA topic tests: Gas exchange in humans, insects and fish and surface area to volume ratio

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Four short topic tests on the 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 of the AQA biology syllabus: Surface area to volume ratio and gas exhchange. The pack includes short multiple choice, single word answer, fill in the blank, select from a list and math questions. The tests are simple to deliver and quick to mark. A quick teacher mark scheme and more detailed student mark scheme is included for each test. Tests included: Surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insect
GCSE Forms quiz: Respiration
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GCSE Forms quiz: Respiration

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A self marking Forms quiz on respiration. Fully editable, Microsoft Forms quizzes. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course, but would work for any GCSE course. Makes a solid starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. Provided here is the quiz and instructions for how to duplicate it, a PDF version of the quiz and instructions to set it for your students. A free quiz on cell division is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12931038 and an example of what the quiz looks like for students to complete (enzymes quiz) is here: https://forms.office.com/e/vwBbUfxLKA All of these IGCSE quizzes are BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. If you buy one, leave a review then email me at j_oconnor87@hotmail.com with your TES username and the free iGCSE forms quiz you would like. I will then email you with the duplication link. A bundle of all 46 quizzes for the entire biology course are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927851. List of quizzes available: Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation (stem cells triple) and b. cell structure Carbs, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzymes practicals (pH practical = triple) Diffusion: Osmosis and active transport: Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestion Burning food experiment (triple) Respiration Gas exchange in plants (triple only) Gas exchange in humans Heart, cardiac cycle, coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immune system (mostly triple) Excretion Kidney (triple only) Plant coordination Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye Accommodation Plant reproduction: Part of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Germination Reproduction humans (Reproductive systems) Reproduction human (puberty and menstrual cycle) DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance – key terms and punnet squares Inheritance – Sex determination and family trees Cell division - Variation and mutations (Triple only) - Natural selection The organism in the environment and b. Feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle (triple only) – two quizzes Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control Microorganisms Fish farming (triple) Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning (triple) cloning – animals micropropagation – plants
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Biological molecules
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Biological molecules

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and defintions for the biological molecules. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
GCSE Forms quiz: Plant coordination
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GCSE Forms quiz: Plant coordination

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A self marking, fully editable, Microsoft Forms quizzes on plant coordination and responses to stimuli in plants. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course, but would work for any GCSE Biology course. Makes a solid starter, end of lesson review or homework activity. Provided here is the quiz and instructions for how to duplicate it, a PDF version of the quiz and instructions to set it for your students. A free quiz on cell division is available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12931038 and an example of what the quiz looks like for students to complete (enzymes quiz) is here: https://forms.office.com/e/vwBbUfxLKA All of these IGCSE quizzes are BUY ONE GET ONE FREE. If you buy one, leave a review then email me at j_oconnor87@hotmail.com with your TES username and the free iGCSE forms quiz you would like. I will then email you with the duplication link. A bundle of all 46 quizzes for the entire biology course are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12927851. ** List of quizzes available:** 0. Revision survey Characteristics of living things and variety of life Organisation (stem cells triple) and b. cell structure Carbs, proteins, lipids and food tests Enzymes and enzymes practicals (pH practical = triple) Diffusion: Osmosis and active transport: Photosynthesis, factors affecting and pond weed experiment Structure of a leaf and plant minerals Healthy diets Digestion Burning food experiment (triple) Respiration Gas exchange in plants (triple only) Gas exchange in humans Heart, cardiac cycle, coronary heart disease Circulatory system and blood vessels Immune system (mostly triple) Excretion Kidney (triple only) Plant coordination Reflexes, reflex arc, neurones, synapses Labelling the eye Accommodation Plant reproduction: Part of a flower, pollination and fertilisation Germination Reproduction humans (Reproductive systems) Reproduction human (puberty and menstrual cycle) DNA structure Protein synthesis Inheritance – key terms and punnet squares Inheritance – Sex determination and family trees Cell division - Variation and mutations (Triple only) - Natural selection The organism in the environment and b. Feeding relationships Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle (triple only) – two quizzes Human influences on the environment Farming and pest control Microorganisms Fish farming (triple) Selective breeding Genetic modification Cloning (triple) cloning – animals micropropagation – plants
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Nervous system
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Nervous system

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Includes: reflexes, neurons and synapses. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Eye structure and accommodation
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Eye structure and accommodation

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Includes structure and function of parts of the eye, accomodation and adjusting for light and dark, Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definition list: Coordination in plants
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Coordination in plants

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Endocrine system DOUBLE
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Endocrine system DOUBLE

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Endocrine system for the double science course (no triple content/bold statements included). Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definition list: Mutations
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Mutations

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: GMOs / genetic modification
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: GMOs / genetic modification

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A detailed crossword on genetic modification with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definition list: Nitrogen cycle
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Nitrogen cycle

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Carbon cycle
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Carbon cycle

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Feeding relationships
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Feeding relationships

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.
Crossword and keyword definition list: Organisms in the environment
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Crossword and keyword definition list: Organisms in the environment

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and definitions for the topic. Word format so can be edited, lots of questions, so makes a good assessment for learning or homework activity. Made for the Edexcel IGCSE biology syllabus, but suitable for any GCSE syllabus.