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TES Recommended GOLD AUTHOR with 23 years experience as a Secondary School science teacher specializing in Biology at an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ High School and as a private tutor. Fully qualified to teach KS3/4 Science, KS4 Triple Science, KS5 Biology & Applied Science and OCR accredited in A2/A level Applied Science and I am in the top 25 teachers of Applied Science in the country or the equivalent of the top 10% nationally at A and top 25% nationally at AS Level.

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TES Recommended GOLD AUTHOR with 23 years experience as a Secondary School science teacher specializing in Biology at an OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ High School and as a private tutor. Fully qualified to teach KS3/4 Science, KS4 Triple Science, KS5 Biology & Applied Science and OCR accredited in A2/A level Applied Science and I am in the top 25 teachers of Applied Science in the country or the equivalent of the top 10% nationally at A and top 25% nationally at AS Level.
A2 Biology - Gene Technology
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A2 Biology - Gene Technology

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This is a 30 slide power point presentation covering every aspect of Gene Technology for A2 Biology (OCR or AQA specifications). This is extensive, contains easy to follow notes and diagrams. Will cover at number of A2 lessons and will help with continuity of learning. It covers the following Reverse transcriptase, Restriction endonucleases, in vivo and in vitro techniques, In vivo - vectors, plasmids, transformation and identification using antibiotic resistance markers. In vitro - PCR, primers, DNA polymerase, locating genes using DNA probes, DNA sequencing , Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction Mapping. It then features DNA probes used in medicine, advantages and disadvantages of in vivo and in vitro techniques, uses of gene technology. Gene technology - genetic counselling, gene therapy and genetic fingerprinting. (Cystic Fibrosis) Finishes with advantages and disadvantages and ethical issues. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE - Blood and Blood Vessels
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GCSE - Blood and Blood Vessels

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This is a power point and 4 accompanying work sheets which cover the GCSE Biology syllabus for Blood and Blood Vessels. It covers blood components (white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets and plasma). then looks at arteries, veins and capillaries followed by heart structure, stents, coronary heart disease, cholesterol, artificial hearts and blood groups (antigens). Thank you for looking at my resources. Please leave feedback and follow me if you think other science resources I compile could be beneficial to you.
New AQA AS BIology - Cell membrane structure & exchange across membranes
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New AQA AS BIology - Cell membrane structure & exchange across membranes

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This is an extensive 21 slide power point covering all aspects of the New AQA AS Biology syllabus. It includes pgospholipid bilayer structure. Fluid mosaic, hydrophobic and hydrophiluc tails, chlesterol,permeabiluty of membranes, experimental techniques, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, rates of diffusion, osmosis, water potential, active transport and co transport (using sodium and glucose as an example. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Cell Division (Mitosis)
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New AQA AS Biology - Cell Division (Mitosis)

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This is a extensive 15 slide ppt, covering the New AQA AS Biology syllabus. It has easy to understand text, with full scientific terminology, colourful pictures and diagrams to aid learning. It includes, cell division, mitosis, stages of cell division (interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase), hoe to calculate time taken in each stage of mitosis, cancer, chemotherapy, radiation treatments and how they affect cell division, root tip experiment, observation of cells covering eyepiece graticules and micrometers, finishing with calculations and formula needed for the exam. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
OCR AS Biology - Action Of Enzymes
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OCR AS Biology - Action Of Enzymes

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This is a 29 slide power point specifically to cover all aspects of the OCR AS Biology specification. The syllabus is shown at the beginning so students can tick off each stage of the specification as you teach it. Easy to read text following closely to the specification, colourful diagrams and easy to understand explanations. The slides include structure of enzymes, intracellular and extracellular uses, phagocytosis, action of enzymes, effect of temp, pH, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration (and experimental investigations with graphs), competitive and non-competitive inhibition, rate of reaction, cofactors and co-enzymes, finishing with metabolic poisons as inhibitors and medical drugs acting as inhibitors (again following all examples stated by the specification). Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
KS3/4 Smoking Powerpoint Presentation
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KS3/4 Smoking Powerpoint Presentation

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This power point is a nice introduction to the OCR Gateway Drugs unit about the effects of smoking on the body. It shows the carcinogens found in cigarettes and how they affect the body. Gruesome pictures will make the students think about the problems - beware squeamish students.
New AQA AS Biology - Size & Surface Area
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New AQA AS Biology - Size & Surface Area

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This is a ppt covering the New AQA AS Biology syllabus covering Size and surface area. It has easy to follow scientific text, diagrams and pictures to help students understand how to work out surface area to volume rations., examples using real animals, heat exchange and finishing with behavioural and physiological adaptations. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
OCR AS Biology - Immune Response
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OCR AS Biology - Immune Response

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This 20 slide presentation covers the OCR Immune response specification. It includes, Pathogens, natural defences, internal defences, phagocytosis, macrophages, lymphocytes, antigens, antibodies and how they work, cell signalling, cytokines, interleukins, interferon, B&T cells, vaccinations, and controlling diseases. Excellent resource covering all aspects, can be used as a class presentation or given to students as a revision resource. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - ATP & Inorganic Ions
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New AQA AS Biology - ATP & Inorganic Ions

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This is a 7 slide power point covering the syllabus for the New AQA AS Biology course. it would also be helpful to those studying OCR AS Biology syllabus. The slides include easy to read text, diagrams and pictures to help students understand all of the aspects required for ATP, ADP + Pi, and inorganic ions. I have up loaded this for my students on the school system so they can use it for revision purposes. I have also used it as a starter with respect to teaching ATP. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Enzymes
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New AQA AS Biology - Enzymes

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This is a 13 slide power point covering the specification for AS AQA Biology. It would also be helpful for OCR AS Biology spec. It covers what enzymes are, their structure and properties, rate of reaction, activation energy, effects of temp, pH, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration on enzyme action, finishing with competitive and non-competitive inhibition. Slides are easy to read, include colourful diagrams and easy to follow facts. Good for a class presentation or to give students for revision. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Cells, Cell Fractionation & Microscopes
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New AQA AS Biology - Cells, Cell Fractionation & Microscopes

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This is a 16 slide power point following the specification for AS AQA Biology , but would also suit OCR specification. It includes eukaryote and prokaryote cells, differences between them, binary fission, uses of microscopes (both light and electron), changing units, magnification and resolution and finishes with cell fractionation. The last slide leads into the next stage of the syllabus which is different organelles. I have produced a different power point for that to include movement across the membranes as well. Please view if you like this one. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE Growth in Animal & Plants, Mitosis & Stem Cells
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GCSE Growth in Animal & Plants, Mitosis & Stem Cells

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This is an 18 slide power point covering the GCSE Biology syllabus for growth in animals and plants. It covers Growth in animal and plants, how to measure growth, differences in growth of animal and plants, stages of human growth, links to multi cellular organisms being bigger & more complex, mitosis links and finishing with differentiated cells (stem cells). Covers aspect of the B5 syllabus (Triple Science). It has easy to follow points on each slides, with diagrams and pictures. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE - Carbon & Nitrogen Cycle
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GCSE - Carbon & Nitrogen Cycle

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You have two power points covering all aspects of the GCSE Biology syllabus covering the Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles. They are aimed at Higher Tier students but can be used with a good "intervention" group. The power points are separate so you can use in different lessons. Text is full of scientific terminology and includes diagrams and pictures to help with explanations. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE Biology - Blood Pressure ppt, Class Activity, and 2 worksheets
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GCSE Biology - Blood Pressure ppt, Class Activity, and 2 worksheets

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GCSE Biology ppt covering Blood pressure, what is it, systole, diastole, high and low Bp. Includes a literacy class activity where they have to watch the ppt, then read the information in the task sheet. They then have to make a poster, or class notes on Bp, under 4 specific headings. The worksheets can be used as starters, plenarys, home works, or just as a quick test next lesson. Thank you for looking at my resource. If you like it, please leave me feedback or follow me on twitter so you don't miss out on other Biology resources.
New AQA AS Biology - Proteins
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New AQA AS Biology - Proteins

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This is a 16 slide power point covering the new AQA AS syllabus (2015/2016). It covers all aspects of proteins including exam questions and technique at the end with respect to longer answer questions. The power point covers the following: amino acid structure, dipeptides, peptide bonds, polypeptides, structural differences (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structures), functions of proteins, fibrous and globular differences, and finishes with two long 6-mark questions and exam technique answers. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
GCSE Biology - Plant Structure and Photosynthesis
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GCSE Biology - Plant Structure and Photosynthesis

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Slides include: structure and adaptation of leaves, photosynthesis and products, timeline of scientists involved in the discovery of photosynthesis and it's processes, how light affects leaves, limiting factors, exchange of gases in leaves, rate of diffusion in leaves, stomata (how they open and close), osmosis in animal and plant cells, xylem and phloem structure and function, water and minerals through roots and root structure, finishing with transpiration, transpiration rates and essential minerals needed by plants. This power point can be used over a number of lessons and is an excellent resource to help students understand the principles, make their own notes using pictures and easy to understand. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
AS Biology - Cardiovacular Disease ppt
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AS Biology - Cardiovacular Disease ppt

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This is a 12 slide power point covering the new AQA AS Biology syllabus for cardiovascular disease. It contains easy to follow text, diagrams and colourful pictures to aid understanding. The power point covers CHD, explaining risk factors, atheromas, blood clots, plaques, aneurysms, thrombosis and myocardial infarctions. It finishes with explaining risks and looking at graph work interpretation. Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.
New AQA AS Biology Planning Experiment, processing data, presenting data, conclusions and evaluation
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New AQA AS Biology Planning Experiment, processing data, presenting data, conclusions and evaluation

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This 18 slide ppt is covering the New AQA AS Biology requirements for planning an experiment, processing the data, presenting data, drawing conclusions and evaluating data. It was made so I can use each section when carrying out experiments and showing students - key words, apparatus, equipment and techniques what is required for the New syllabus when carrying out scientific experiments. Can be used over many lessons, or each time an experiment is completed to reinforce standards required. Each slide(s) covers a specific area required for the scientific experiments: 1. Planning - keywords, apparatus, equipment and techniques 2.How to produce the perfect table 3. Risk assessments 4.Percentages, percentage changes, averages, ratios and SD 5. Perfect graphs, finding rates an 6. Correlation and causation 7. Errors in measurements, minimising errors 8. Evaluation Thank you for taking the time to look at my resource and I hope you find it beneficial. Please feel free to leave feedback and to 'follow me' so as not to miss out on future helpful resources.