A Genetic Engineering resource that is suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology students. Provides case studies and background information on: Henrietta Lack's and Hela cells, Cloning - a weblink activity with questions The Human Tissue Act questions 3 case studies of cloning and questions.

11 PPT slides covering: Animal communication Imprinting Instinctive behaviour Conditioning Learned behaviour

The Nervous System: Resting & Action Potentials - lesson plan, hand-out, case study and PPT - A Level Biology

2 PPT presentations: 1. 22 PowerPoint slides covering plant transport, suitable for A Level Biology and similar courses: • A Recap of the function of the xylem and phloem • Identifying the sources and sinks of plants • Describing the process of translocation • Explaining why translocation is an energy requiring process • The pressure flow hypothesis 2. Presentation 2 with quizzes/Questions: - A recap of photosynthesis, a cross section of the leaf - Transpiration - Transport in plants - Adaptations of xerophytes - Translocation - Quiz - Illustration of plasmodesmata - Apoplast and Symplast routes of water movement through roots. -

Photosynthesis Practical for GCSE Biology, investigating the role of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis.

Physiology presentations covering animal adaptations 20 resources including; Thermoregulation The nervous system The endocrine system Adaptations to polar environments Adaptations to desert environments Adaptations of aquatic animals Adaptations for feeding, reproduction, diving animals Adaptations of the circulatory system The kidneys and Osmoregulation Adaptation via epigenetics

The Nervous System: The neurone, synapses, the effect of drugs and action potentials, 2 RESOURCES. For A level Biology and similar courses. PPT One: Focuses on labelling a neurone and reflex arc and an introduction to the effects of drugs at the synapse. Contains 70 slides including quizzes. PPT Two: 53 PPT Slides to cover the effect of drugs on synapses and action potentials.

Contains 74 pages for students to fill in covering: The Neurone, The reflex arc The Action Potential Synapses, The effect of drugs on the synapse Practice exam questions. Starts off with a recap of GCSE Level Biology, progressing onto detailed A Level resources.

Evolution and speciation: Presentation with activities. Suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology students and similar courses. Contains 84 PowerPoint slides which cover: Biodiversity: Species richness, species abundance and species diversity. Definition of a species with examples Evolution and natural selection with many examples and fill in the blanks tasks. Geographic and reproductive isolation with examples. Speciation of species of the Galapagos Islands. Alfred Wallace and the theory of Biogeography. Homologous and Analogous Structures. Evidence for evolution Effects of climate change on living organisms.

Homeostasis: Presentation with activities for GCSE Biology and A Level Biology. This resource contains 63 slides which cover the following: Key terms and definitions. Thermoregulation Glucoregulation Osmoregulation. Negative feedback loops for each of the above. Details of receptors, the processing centre and effectors. Diagrams to illustrate the role of vasodilation and vasoconstriction. The role of ADH in osmoregulation. Feedback diagrams for students to complete.

Dietary deficiency diseases: Presentation and activities for GCSE, A Level & similar Biology courses. This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet. There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking. 14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered. Also covers eating disorders and BMI.

A work booklet of ten pages suitable for GCSE and A Level Biology which includes: Transcription and translation fill in the blank activities. Inheritance - Key word list to complete Monohybrid inheritance crosses to complete including: Mendel's peas (colour and shape), co-dominance (blood groups), sex determination, haemophilia and colour blindness, as well as additional extension questions.

This PowerPoint presentation covers the following diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Aim: To name different diagnostic blood techniques and when they might be used: Blood Cell Count Blood Smear Red Blood Cell Count Reticulocyte Count Mean Corpuscular Volume Platelet Count

The Nervous System and Homeostasis for A Level (and high level GCSE) - BUNDLE OF 7 RESOURCES Includes: 1. Homeostasis: Presentation with activities for GCSE Biology and A Level Biology. 63 slides which cover the following: Key terms and definitions. Thermoregulation Glucoregulation Osmoregulation. Negative feedback loops for each of the above. Details of receptors, the processing centre and effectors. Diagrams to illustrate the role of vasodilation and vasoconstriction. The role of ADH in osmoregulation. Feedback diagrams for students to complete. 2. Glucoregulation and Osmoregulation: Contains 3 pages of negative feedback loops for students to fill in, video links and questions and other activities on glucoregulation and osmoregulation. Suitable for GCSE, A Level and related courses. 3. Osmoregulation - A detailed presentation suitable for A Level Biology - Contains 19 slides which cover: The role of ADH The structure of ADH A diagram of a cross section of the brain. A detailed diagram of the hypothalamus and posterior pituitary. Details of aquaporin channels of the kidneys. Control of ADH secretion Urine production Osmoreceptors. 4. The Nervous System: Activity booklet for A Level Biology and related courses. Contains 74 pages for students to fill in covering: The Neurone, The reflex arc The Action Potential Synapses, The effect of drugs on the synapse Practice exam questions. Starts off with a recap of GCSE Level Biology, progressing onto detailed A Level resources. 5. The Nervous System PowerPoint: The neurone, reflex arc and an introduction to the effects of drugs on synapses. Focuses on labelling a neurone and reflex arc and an introduction to the effects of drugs at the synapse. Contains 70 slides including quizzes. 6. The role of drugs at synapses and the process of an action potential This resource contains 53 slides which provide questions and answers on the role of drugs at synapses and the process of an action potential. This PPT provides match up activities and links to online resources as well as colourful illustrations and graphs. 7. The Nervous System and Hormones - PowerPoint This PowerPoint presentation includes 40 slides covering the anatomy of neurones and synapses as well as the differences between the CNS and PNS, the Somatic Nervous System and Autonomic Nervous System, as well as the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System. There is a detailed look at the three types of nerve cells as well as cross sectional diagrams of the neurone and myelin sheath, as well as details on the reflex arc. The hormone section includes the three major groups of hormones and target organs.

A PowerPoint and booklet for GCSE, A Level, BTEC and similar Biology courses. In word and PPT format to enable editing. Contains: 1. The Digestive System Booklet: This booklet contains 35 pages for students to complete including labelling of the digestive system, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, calorie intake task, enzymes, food tests and flame tests. This booklet is in word format to enable editing. 2. A PowerPoint of 98 slides which cover labelling of the digestive system, deficiency diseases, enzymes and enzyme technology for A Level Biology and similar courses. Includes 98 slides crammed with information which cover: Labelling of the digestive system Deficiency diseases: This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet. There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking. 14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered. Also covers eating disorders and BMI. Enzymes: A summary of different types of enzymes. Key terms and concepts and labelling of main stages of an enzymatic reaction An example of an enzyme reaction involving catalase. Two models of enzyme action. Enzyme technology: The use of enzymes in manufacturing sweets. Using enzymes from bacteria and fungi. Immmobilised enzymes. Examples of Industrial enzymes and their roles in industry. Pectinases. Proteases. Lactase.

The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells; PPT and Booklet. 2 RESOURCES These are suitable for GCSE, A Level, BTEC and similar Biology courses. Both a PPT and student booklet are included which may be edited, which cover: 1. A PowerPoint presentation; The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells Contains: A starter quiz on questions about blood. The heart and the cardiac cycle A comparison table and answers for different blood cells and their functions. A comparison table and answers for blood vessels and their adaptations. 2. The Circulatory System Booklet: This booklet includes 36 pages for students to complete including labelling of the heart, the circulatory system, composition of the blood, structure and function of different blood cells, transport of substances, measuring of the heart rate and blood pressure, fitness tests, the role of the AVN and SAN in controlling the heart. This booklet is in word format to enable editing.

This resource contains 5 booklets and 7 PowerPoints, suitable for GCSE, A Level, BTEC and similar courses. All booklets in word format to enable editing and cover the following: - Cells This booklet contains 37 pages for students to complete including organelles, specialised cells, cell micrographs, specialised tissues, and stem cells, including tasks and activities. 3 PowerPoints to cover cells are also attached: Cells and organelles, specialised cells and cell membranes and cell transport. - The Digestive System Booklet: This booklet contains 35 pages for students to complete including labelling of the digestive system, carbohydrates, fats and proteins, calorie intake task, enzymes, food tests and flame tests. A PowerPoint of 98 slides which cover labelling of the digestive system, deficiency diseases, enzymes and enzyme technology for A Level Biology and similar courses. Includes 98 slides on: Labelling of the digestive system Deficiency diseases: This presentation covers the 7 essential components of a diet. There are also many slides that can be used as a card sort or PowerPoint quiz which cover the foods which many vitamins and minerals are found as well as the deficiency disease which results if these are lacking. 14 types of vitamins/minerals are covered. Also covers eating disorders and BMI. Enzymes: A summary of different types of enzymes. Key terms and concepts and labelling of main stages of an enzymatic reaction An example of an enzyme reaction involving catalase. Two models of enzyme action. Enzyme technology: The use of enzymes in manufacturing sweets. Using enzymes from bacteria and fungi. Immmobilised enzymes. Examples of Industrial enzymes and their roles in industry. Pectinases. Proteases. Lactase. - The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells; PPT and Booklet. A PowerPoint presentation; The Heart, Circulatory System and Blood Cells: Contains: A starter quiz on questions about blood. The heart and the cardiac cycle A comparison table and answers for different blood cells and their functions. A comparison table and answers for blood vessels and their adaptations. The Circulatory System Booklet: This booklet includes 36 pages for students to complete including labelling of the heart, the circulatory system, composition of the blood, structure and function of different blood cells, transport of substances, measuring of the heart rate and blood pressure, fitness tests, the role of the AVN and SAN in controlling the heart. The Respiratory System: PPT and booklet on breathing, gas exchange and Fick's Law. The lymphatic System: PPT and booklet on functions of the lymphatic system and tissue fluid formation.

Inherited diseases and gene therapy: PPT of 43 slides, covering the following: Objectives: 1: Identify and describe two examples of inherited conditions and diseases 2: Identify the mechanisms by which these conditions and diseases are inherited 3: Investigate and describe the effectiveness of gene therapy to prevent inherited conditions and diseases Example of inherited diseases Haemophilia – X-linked inheritance Huntington’s Disease (HD) – dominant autosomal inheritance Cystic fibrosis (CF) – recessive autosomal inheritance Sickle cell anaemia - recessive autosomal inheritance 2. Sex determination and Inherited diseases 21 slides covering sex determination and inheritance of diseases.