2 simple card games utilizing the first 54 elements of the periodic table in playing card form to teach students the organisation of the periodic table into groups and periods. Lucky 8's (discard the cards by period and group) and Atomic Masses (calculators at the ready, who can match the drawn cards mass). Playing cards are attached in the pdf file, and an accompanying reduced periodic table is located in the PowerPoint after the instructions for printing off.

Past paper questions and mark schemes for revising data interpretation and experimental methodology.

A worksheet I created for use with OCR Biology, B1, for consolidating their study of the control of water concentration in the body. The flow chart has blank spaces for them to either write in or stick in the labels. The first worksheet is written from the perspective of water balance, whilst the second was to see if they really got it by getting them to repeat the exercise from the perspective of salt concentration.

A quick to access summary sheet for animal and plant cell structures. The two tasks include: - Drawing arrows from the keywords list to the diagrams. - Highlighting the keywords and definitions the same colour to match keywords to definitions. Could be used as an activity sheet for KS3, or a summary sheet for KS4 or lower ability students as a revision resource.

An activity I use to consolidate and gauge the understanding of my students (A level Edexcel SNAB Biology) regarding DNA profiles (genetic fingerprints). I use it as a plenary and starter to aid their memory and let me tease out any misunderstandings. This is after I've used my Gel Electrophoresis and DNA Profiles powerpoints with them which you'll find in my listed resources.

Having undertaken the Controlled Assessment for GCSE 21st Century Science OCR Biology for 3 years, and attended a conference on moderating marking I put together this powerpoint for use in my department to give structure and support to the students undertaking the "Investigating a factor that affect simple animal behaviour" for 2016. The guidance is applicable to all options of investigation though. Any queries over guidance points, please do not hesitate to message me, I have written them in the best way to direct students to get the best marks, but it by no means the end all of what they must do in some cases.

An informative powerpoint on the structure and function of human sexual reproduction. Begins with a summary of the sexual reproduction of plants leading into a comparison of human and plant gametes. Topics covered: - Sperm and egg cell adaptations. - An overview of mitosis versus meiosis. - Structure and function of male and female sex organs.

I have used this resource over three years with KS3 Year 8 students. It works equally well as a class paper based activity, computer based or an independent HW task. Print out the template slide and get creating! This resource is a PowerPoint led activity to help students learn about Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi. Students will learn how diseases are transmitted and the symptoms pathogens can cause. Students select and create features of their pathogen, tallying up the transmission and sickness of their creations to compare against three historical examples - or each other.

I have used this resource over 2 years with KS3 students, created with a lesson Observation - it was deemed Outstanding for student progress. This resource provides support and assessment for students to revise KS3 How Science Works Vital Non-Metals & Silicon, Organizing the Periodic Table and Noble Gases and Halogens principles. Note: This does not look at the properties of metals - but does refer to them in terms of how the organisation of the periodic table includes them. This resource begins with assessing students understanding through a self assessed quiz to identify their weakest areas, setting them up for an independent revision activity using the resources provided. Students work to complete enough tasks correctly in order to progress onto the next area of revision - I placed the answers around the room for them to self assess. For a plenary there are several quiz questions again. The starter and plenary is timed.

An activity for students to get to grips with the symptoms, modes of transmission and treatment for the new AQA specification's 7 diseases. 21 cards covering the attributes of Measles, HIV, TMV, Rose Black Spot, Salmonella, Gonorrhoea and Malaria are provided. Two included activities that have answers provided in the powerpoint include sorting the cards into generic piles of symptom, transmission and treatment for comprehension. And then matching each one up correctly.

A comprehension card sorting/matching activity. Students are given 6 factoid cards and 12 evidence cards from historical experiments conducted by scientists. Students must match the 6 factoid's with the correct experiment (or experiments) which provide experimental proof of that element of photosynthesis. Some cards could be seen as evidence for more than one fact, and 2 cards are inconclusive. This helps to provide additional discussion around the correct combinations. An answers slide is provided that can be gone through with the students when they are completed.

A powerpoint presentation outlining the purpose and process of Gel Electrophoresis to generate DNA Profiles (genetic fingerprints) mostly written in SNAB Edexcel Biology marking scheme terminology. This follows my use of my DNA Profiles lesson, and I use it in conjunction with my DNA Profiling - Paternity Mystery activity. Both of which are listed in my resources.

A Christmas themed resource I devised to teach BMI and health assessment as a part of OCR B7.

A collection of resources I've put together from various sources to form an overview of DNA Profiles (genetic fingerprints), included are some A Level SNAB Biology past paper questions with mark schemes for questions at the end. Targeted at A level students, but I have used pieces of this for B7 year 11 students when looking at DNA finger printing. I follow this up with my Gel Electrophoresis powerpoint along with my DNA Profiling - Paternity Mystery activity. Both listed under my resources.

An overview of the Polymerase Chain Reaction which I use as part of the SNAB A level curriculum in Topic 6.

Past paper questions on the cell cycle including the mark scheme.

A cursory overview of some Unit 1 material in a question answer format. From simple content questions to diagram labeling and data interpretation.