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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
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Gas exchange in plants
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Gas exchange 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. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
Crossword and keyword definitions: Respiration
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Crossword and keyword definitions: Respiration

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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. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Healthy diet
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Healthy diet

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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. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Enzymes
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Enzymes

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and comprehensive list of keywords and defintions 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. For pricing deals on bundles of crosswords, visit my store!
Crossword and keyword definitions list: Variety of life and features of living organisms
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Crossword and keyword definitions list: Variety of life and features of living organisms

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A detailed crossword with answer key on the back and two comprehensive lists of keywords and defintions for the variety of life and features of living organisms topics. 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!
Forms quiz: Surface area to volume ratio
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Forms quiz: Surface area to volume ratio

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, surface area to volume ratio. These 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 questions. Fully formatted PDFs of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included in the bundle. Just click the duplication link and you have a fully editable version of the quiz within your own Microsoft Forms area that you can set your classes through Teams or by sending them a link. 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 four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963031), this is the best value option and contains: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio
Forms quiz: Gas exchange in humans
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Forms quiz: Gas exchange in humans

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, gas exhange in humans. These 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 PDFs of the 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 the format: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn A bundle containing all four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store, this is the best value option and contains: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963031
Complete lesson  pack: Surface area to volume ratio, Fick's law and jelly cubes practical
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Complete lesson pack: Surface area to volume ratio, Fick's law and jelly cubes practical

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A comprehensive lesson pack including a PPT, structured notes for students to complete, practical with structured write-up, a worksheet, math problems and mark schemes. The PPT includes an introduction to the principles of gas exchange, instructions for the practical and Fick’s law. Structured activities are built in throughout. The structured notes pack follows along the PPT and includes questions to complete on the practical. There is also a short answer diffusion worksheet and a ‘math skills for biology’ worksheet. I get my students to complete the math sheet for prep usually.
Forms quiz: Gas exchange in fish
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Forms quiz: Gas exchange in fish

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, gas exchange in fish. 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 as well as by simplifying real exam questions, including the math. Fully formatted PDFs of the 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 A bundle containing all four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store, this is the best value option and contains the following: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio *https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12963031
Forms quiz: Gas exchange in insects
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Forms quiz: Gas exchange in insects

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A self marking Forms quiz for AQA A level biology, topic 3, gas exhange in insects. These 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 questions. Fully formatted PDFs of the of the tests and mark schemes (quick mark teacher version and more detailed version for students to self mark with) are also included. Just click the duplication link and you have a fully editable version of the quiz within your own Microsoft Forms area that you can set your classes through Teams or by sending them a link. 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 four of my gas exchange quizzes is available in my store, this is the best value option and contains: Gas exchange in humans Gas exchange in fish Gas exchange in insects Surface area to volume ratio
Natural selection, speciation and types of selection: Three lessons, practical and activities
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Natural selection, speciation and types of selection: Three lessons, practical and activities

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A comprehensive lesson pack incluiding a lesson to recap natural selection (which will have been covered in year 1) in addition to a lesson on speciation and types of selection. This pack includes: 3 x structured lesson PPTS with activities and videos embedded Structured notes pack to complete BBC article on an example of speciation as a starter with structured questions Practical instructions for modelling genetic drift using coloured beads to represent a gene pool and structured questions for students A range of past exam question Link to Kahoot Optional extension presentation task to promote independent group work
Gas exchange in humans lesson pack: PPT, structured notes, exam questions, diagrams, extension task
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Gas exchange in humans lesson pack: PPT, structured notes, exam questions, diagrams, extension task

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A comprehensive lesson pack on human gas exchange. The PPT contains a structured lesson and activities to complete in the structured notes and task booklet. There is also a pack of past AQA exam questions a diagram of the structures for students to annotate and an extension/creative writing task (called Olaf the oxygen molecule) for prep or for more capable students to have a go at with a guide mark scheme. When giving the ‘Olaf’ task I have had students do amazing creative writing, make board games or story boards. It’s a great chance to get them thinking outside of the box. Some students choose to create a flow diagram which is a simple way to show they have the knowledge needed.
GCSE / IGCSE Biology keyword lists bundle, 32 lists
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GCSE / IGCSE Biology keyword lists bundle, 32 lists

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32 keyword and definitions lists covering the entirety of the IGCSE biology syllabus. Keyword lists have seperate sections for double vs triple science and are in Word documents so fully editable. An excellent revision resource for students but also great to give these out to students whenever covering a new topic.
GCSE Crosswords and keyword definitions list: Experimental skills in biology
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GCSE Crosswords and keyword definitions list: Experimental skills in biology

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A keyword lists and four crosswords on experimental skills, graphs, designing experiments and command terms to help students review the required skills in Biology. Made for Edexcel IGCSE biology, but suitable for any GCSE course. Graphs Designing experiments / CORMS Command terms Analysing and evaluating Experimental skills: keywords and definitions lists All in Word format so editable with answers on the back. A pack of 46 crosswords and keywords lists, covering the entire biology course are available here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12964940
Forms quiz bundle: Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
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Forms quiz bundle: Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins

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Three Microsoft Forms quizzes for quick assessment of AQA A level basic biochemistry. Includes quizzes on: carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Questions use images from the syllabus and real exam questions including math problems. These Microsoft Forms quizzes work well as homework or quick assessments of prior learning and understanding. They are easily duplicated (duplication links and instructions provided in this resource) and can be easily set to classes. They self mark, providing immediate feedback to pupils and the data can be quickly analyzed to give whole class feedback.
Forms quiz bundle: ATP, water and inorganic ions
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Forms quiz bundle: ATP, water and inorganic ions

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Three forms quizzes for quick assessment on AQA A level biology. This resource includes quizzes on water, ATP and inorganic ions. These Microsoft Forms quizzes work well as homework or quick assessments of prior learning and understanding. They are easily duplicated (duplication links and instructions provided in this resource) and can be easily set to classes. They self mark, providing immediate feedback to pupils and the data can be quickly analysed to give whole class feedback.
Forms quiz bundle: Enzymes, rates and inhibitors
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Forms quiz bundle: Enzymes, rates and inhibitors

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Three forms quizzes for quick assessment on AQA A level enzymes. Includes quiz on the core theory, rates of reaction and practical 1 and enzyme inhibitors. These Microsoft Forms quizzes work well as homework or quick assessments of prior learning and understanding. They are easily duplicated (duplication links and instructions provided in this resource) and can be easily set to classes. They self mark, providing immediate feedback to pupils and the data can be quickly analysed to give whole class feedback.
Hardy Weinberg Lesson Pack: PPT, structured notes, practice questions, extension work
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Hardy Weinberg Lesson Pack: PPT, structured notes, practice questions, extension work

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A detailed pack containing PPT, worked examples, worksheet pack, answers and optional extension work for gifted students. Plus optional class practical if you have access to PTC and other tasting papers. The PPT containts links to summary videos, links to practice problems, worked examples and problems for the whole class to complete and links to a couple of Quizizzs class quizzes (just like Kahoot) that can be used as a whole class quiz or set as a homework task. The PPT and main worksheets are fully editable.
3.4.2 AQA Translation (2 lessons)
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3.4.2 AQA Translation (2 lessons)

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Materials for 2 x lessons on translation. An introductory lesson on mRNA, tRNA, ribosomes and the genetic code and a lesson on translation. PowerPoint includes videos, activities and tasks linked to the worksheets. Summary exam questions wiht mark scheme are included, these can be downloaded for free.
Forms quiz bundle: AQA Gas exchange in fish, insects and humans and surface area to volume ratio
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Forms quiz bundle: AQA Gas exchange in fish, insects and humans and surface area to volume ratio

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A bundle of self marking Forms quizzes. Inlcuding fully formatted Word document versions of the tests and mark schemes. The cover AQA topic 3.3.1 and 3.3.2, surface area to volume ratio and gas exchange in humans, fish and insects. Here is link that allows you to have a go at the gas exhange in humans quiz, so you can try it out yourself: https://forms.office.com/e/ZDxLAZVmKn The bundle includes duplication links for the self marking Forms quizzes, (click the link and then set the test in Teams or send your class a link) and paper copies of the quizzes with a teacher and student mark scheme.