A collection of resources for a lesson on disease risk factors. Students begin by completing the health questionnaire. Then the term 'risk factor' is defined. Students then independently look at several pieces of data which link risk factors and disease. This is a good lesson for dealing with data.

This scheme of work is designed to prepare students for the new science GCSE courses (first exams 2018). It will bridge the gap between key stages 3 and 4 by introducing some of the fundamental concepts in the biology course. The emphasis is on developing numeracy, literacy and practical skills through engaging activities rather than focusing on content which they will learn at GCSE. There are eight lessons, although each one includes a practical activity and can be taught over two lessons. The topics are: 1. Size and scale 2. Surface area and volume 3. Diffusion 4. Respiration 5. Food energy 6. Nervous system 8. Natural Selection The resources include - a scheme of work outlining each lesson and practical activity - PowerPoint presentations for each lesson - editable worksheets to support student learning - technician requirements

Suitable for the Cells topic at GCSE. This covers the functions of light mnicroscope and compares them with electron microscopes. Can be used as cover - there is a literacy activity included. NB textbook pages refer to OUP AQA Biology ISBN: 978-0-19-835937-1

This resources covers the basic structure and function of plant and animal cells. Suitable for KS3 or KS4.

Worksheet reviewing diffusion and osmosis, and covers active transport.

A (double) lesson for year 7 on the skeleton and joints. The powerpoint takes you through the activities, including the worksheet and a practical activity on building a model joint. The research page has all the info for students to complete the worksheet.

Simple web-based research task (includes links - hold down CTRL to open links in document)

A self-contained activity for students to research the causes and treatments for heart disease.

Similar to the one I created for unit 1, this is taken from the spec and should be useful for revision. I printed it as an A4 booklet and I added a blank revision timetable on the final page.

A worksheet and presentation covering enzymes and temperature. Includes a graphing activitiy to calculate the optimum temperature of an enzyme.

Presentation and worksheet covering structure of the lungs and gas exchange. Lots of interesting video links, plus a creative literacy activity.

A presentation and worksheet to support the food tests required practical. Includes student instructions and results tables.

A self-contained lesson covering structure of the lungs. Includes a presentation which takes students through the tasks on the worksheet.

Worksheet and presentation covering structure of red blood cells, components of blood and structure/function of blood vessels

A revision worksheet for the Cells topic, covering cell structure (eukaryotic/prokaryotic/plant), organelle function and magnification. Answers included.

Revision worksheet covering the AQA Organisation topic (biology). Three slightly different versions to cover all the topics.

A lesson presentation and accompanying worksheet covering cancer for AQA GCSE science.

A ready-made lesson resource where students use the information on one sheet to complete the table on the other. This can be differentiated to include adaptation as well as functions for more able students

Two practice papers (31 and 34 marks) which can be used to prepare students for the exam. I've tried to anticipate the sort of questions which will come up, based on previous papers. I normally manage to guess quite a few. Mark schemes also included. Any feedback is appreciated - thank you and good luck.

A worksheet for A level biology which summarises the processes of transcription, post-transcription modification, translation and the nature of the genetic code. Examples are given for the students to illustrate the role of the coding strand, template strand, mRNA and tRNA. Answers are provided on a separate sheet.