Everything you need to deliver the unit of selection and evolution from A level Biology (more than 50 power point slides). It follows Cambridge syllabus (9700) but it is easily adaptable to others.
The topic is divided in 8 parts:
Variation
Natural selection.
Evolution
Artificial selection
Darwin-Wallace Theory of Evolution.
Species and speciation.
Molecular comparisons.
Extinctions.
There are two extra files:
Power point with a worksheet on “Sources of genetic variation” to complete the information in part 1.
A word document with a small project about endangered species to complete part 8.
Power point with revision questions for the unit with the answers.
All pictures have been sourced from the creative commons website, some are my own diagrams.
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This is a Year 8 Science assessment based on past papers and activities from the unit of respiration that I have been using as end of unit test for the Exploring Science book. It is out of 40 marks. It includes a graph activity, labelling, fill in the gaps, etc.
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Power point with a 1 hour lesson about gas exchange in humans, breathing mechanism and differences between inhaled and exhaled air. Aimed to GCSE biology students. It follows CIE syllabus.
Everything you need to deliver seven plant practical activities. Easily adaptable and suitable for Year 7, 8 and 9. Some would also be suitable in year 10. The slides for each activity include the apparatus needed, method, results and conclusion. They can also be performed as demonstrations and most of them can be used in distance learning.
What happens to plants in the absence of light? – This practical can be done in the lab or sent to do it at home in a distance learning approach as little material is needed. It can also be shown as a demonstration.
Leaves under the microscope
Roots for food: web exploring activity that can be easily performed in distance learning.
Seeds feeling gravity: lab activity although it is simple enough to be performed in distance learning.
Transport of water in celery: 2 lab activities included. It could be performed at home with food colouring.
Investigating different colours of light in photosynthesis – theoretically. Can be done in distance learning. All the information given for student to work out on their own the apparatus, risks, results and conclusion.
Check the slides’ notes for some extra info about the activity. Some coincide with Cambridge Science textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW. All pictures have been sourced from the creative commons website.
Please, contact me if you have any doubt. Constructive feedback would be much appreciated!
Everything you need to deliver a unit of nutrition for Year 8. Easily adaptable and suitable for Year 7 and 9, and for a distance learning approach.
The topic is divided in 8 parts:
Nutrients: lesson + mini plenary based on 5 questions.
Balanced diet: small discussion + lesson on nutritional deficiencies + plenary based on short research project.
Digestion and absorption: lesson + mini plenary based on an exit ticket
The human digestive system: labelling activity + mini plenary
Teeth: labelling activity + structure of a tooth + dental hygiene
Enzymes: lesson + plenary based on activities with differentiation.
End of unit questions: 3 activities
Revision: 35 minutes of revision activities + slides to check the proper answers. It can be used as a revision or assessment
Coincides with Cambridge Checkpoint textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.
There are two documents with the relevant images for printing.
There is a revision worksheet with the main learning objectives.
All pictures have been sourced from the creative commons website.
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Everything you need to deliver the unit of gene technology for A level Biology (82 slides)
It follows Cambridge syllabus (9700) but it is easily adaptable to others.
The topic is divided in 5 parts:
Genetic engineering: introduction to the topic.
Tools for Gene technology: restriction enzymes, DNA ligase, promoters, vectors, markers, electrophoresis and PCR explained. Bioinformatics and the need to deal with the information.
Genetic technology and medicine: proteins for medicinal uses and genetic screening.
Gene therapy: studying the case of cystic fibrosis
Gene technology and agriculture: GMOs crops and animals and social implications.
There are two extra power points:
Power point with activities for revision using past papers.
Power point with revision using videos.
Check the slides’ notes as some of them have background information, links or suggestions for activities.
All pictures have been sourced from the creative commons website.
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Power point slides I currently use to deliver fully the unit"biological molecules" for A level Biology. The slides follow Cambridge syllabus (9700) but they are easily adaptable to others.
The topic is divided in:
Intro: biochemistry
The building blocks of life.
Monomers, polymers and macromolecules.
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Water
There are some extra files:
Notes with the unit content in a word document.
Flash cards for food tests: printable and editable files included.
All pictures have been sourced from creative commons or drawn by me.
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This power point presentation follows the 9700 AS Biology Syllabus by CIE and the endorsed book by Jones, Fosbery, Taylor and Gregory (5th edition). The slides cover all the theoretical content for transport in plants and I currently use them with my year 12 group.
Slides include:
Brief explanation of transport needs and vascular system in plants.
Plan diagrams practice of leaves, stems and roots and adding labels. (also included in the activities’ power point)
Mechanism for water transport: cohesion-tension and mass flow
Mechanism for assimilates transport: active loading in phloem
Final slides: include 4 past paper multiple choice questions with answers.
Everything you need to deliver the unit “animal transport” for GCSE Biology in power point slides (more than 50 slides with easy navigation). It follows Cambridge syllabus (0610/0970) for 2023-2025 and Cambridge IGCSE endorsed book by Jones and Jones Third edition, but it is easily adaptable to others. Learning objectives are included and also added to relevant slides.
The topic is divided in 4 parts:
Circulatory system
Heart structure
Blood vessels: structure and function
Blood components: structure and function
**Progress check: **some slides contain revision activities for the different parts of the topic.
End of unit questions: slides at the end offer revision activities.
Targets: I have included a separate file with the targets. I give it to my students so that they can use it as checklist.
The slides have been prepared in power point . All pictures have been sourced from the creative commons website, power point or mines. The power point is very easy to navigate for students to be able to use it for revision.
Everything you need to deliver the unit “Inheritance” for GCSE Biology in power point slides with easy navigation. It follows Cambridge syllabus (0610/0970) for 2023-2025 and Cambridge IGCSE endorsed book by Jones and Jones, but it is easily adaptable to others. A Checklist slide is included for students to use for their revision.
Key Features:
Chromosomes and cell division. Includes an outline of mitosis and meiosis
Inheriting genes: including genetic diagrams, codominance and sex linkage
Genes and protein synthesis
There is a final slide for students to prepare a diagram of the unit and this is in a pdf file ready to print
Also included: student version of the slides that my students use to fill the gaps.
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Concise and organised revision guides for the unit of “Chromosomes, genes and proteins” in GCSE Biology. It follows Cambridge syllabus (0610/0970) for 2023-2025
Key Features:
Chromosomes and cell division.
Inheriting genes: including genetic diagrams, codominance and sex linkage
Genes and protein synthesis
Printable (pdf) and editable (ppt) versions included.
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Everything you need to deliver the unit “Human influences on ecosystems” for GCSE Biology in power point slides with easy navigation. It follows Cambridge syllabus (0610/0970) for 2023-2025 and Cambridge IGCSE endorsed book by Jones and Jones, but it is easily adaptable to others. A Checklist slide is included for students to use for their revision and learning objectives are given as a starter for the subtopics covered.
Key Features:
Food supply
Habitat destruction
Pollution
Conservation
Also included: Slides at the end of the presentation with blanks for students to fill it in. And the same slides in pdf ready to use.
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Power point slides I currently use to deliver fully the unit “The mitotic cell cycle” for AS Biology. The slides follow Cambridge syllabus (9700) but they are easily adaptable to others.
The topic is divided in:
Intro: starter activity
Growth and reproduction
Chromosomes
The cell cycle
Mitosis, includes some activities
The role of telomeres
The role of stem cells
Cancer
Some past paper multiple choice questions
Notes in word document added as token
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These slides can be used to teach the unit of “Excretion and homeostasis” following the CIE Cambridge syllabus for 0610/0970/0654/0973 Biology for 2023-2025 and Cambridge IGCSE endorsed book by Jones and Jones, but it is easily adaptable to others. I usually teach the content to my students in 3 hours.
Key Features:
Checklist slide
Excretion: urea formation and kidneys
Homeostasis and negative feedback: outline
Control of blood glucose concentration
Control of body temperature.
Also included: Student version with half-blank slides for students to fill it in.
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This resource is designed to enhance Biology students skills in simple and serial dilutions.
Mastering dilution techniques is fundamental for paper 3, practical exam for CIE and these slides provide several examples for students to practice the most common ones.
They also gain hands-on experience through these slides as I provide them with the material needed to prepare the dilutions after working out the numbers.
I use this presentation in combination with “Practical skills booklet” so that they can also practice past paper questions and other required skills such as graphs and planning investigations. Worksheets included with no answers.
I hope you find it helpful.
Power point slides I currently use to deliver fully the unit “DNA AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS” for AS Biology. The slides follow Cambridge syllabus (9700) but they are easily adaptable to others.
The topic is divided in:
Intro: starter activity
Structure of DNA and RNA
DNA replication
Genetic code - Features
Protein synthesis: the process
Gene mutations
4 past paper multiple choice questions and some questions/tasks in the different sections.
Power point student version (with blanks) added as token
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Unlock the potential of your students with this comprehensive teacher resource tailored for the CIE Biology Core syllabus (0654/0973).
You will find a power point presentation, dynamic an easy-to-navigate with 148 slides:
It covers every essential topic outlined in the Biology Core syllabus. From cellular biology to ecological systems.
Past paper Practice: multiple-choice questions and structured exercises. Ample opportunities to solidify students understanding and sharpen their skills in preparation for assessments.
Focused Learning Objectives: Stay on track and keep your students motivated with clearly outlined learning objectives at the end of each topic. Use them as a roadmap for revision or as a handy checklist to ensure no concept is left unexplored.
I have included a booklet (word doc) with blanks for students to fill in as they follow along.
**Teacher-Tested: I am currently using these slides and booklet in my lessons to help my students with their official exams.
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Slides to teach the full unit for respiration and gas exchange for GCSE Biology following the Cambridge syllabus.
It includes:
Aerobic respiration.
Anaerobic respiration.
Respiratory system.
Gas exchange.
Breathing movements.
It also includes the slides I share with my students for them to complete while taking notes.
The quiz at the start needs to be used in presentation mode for the links to work.
Everything you need to deliver a whole unit of plants for Year 8. Easily adaptable and suitable for Year 7, 9 and for an online learning approach.
The topic is divided in 7 parts:
Photosynthesis: lesson + mini plenary based on an exit ticket.
Leaves: lesson + mini plenary based on an activity to boost the students’ memory with a label exercise.
Two investigations that can be followed without lab practical so that it can also be easily done in online learning.
Roots: lesson + 3 self-assessment questions
Transport of water and minerals: lesson
End of unit questions
Revision: 20 minutes of revision activities + slides for students to check the right answers. It can be used as revision or assessment.
Several slides contain notes with suggestions for the lessons such as starters, links with other topics or opportunities for differentiation.
Coincides with Cambridge Checkpoint textbook/scheme of work, but can be used alongside any other SOW.
There are two documents with the relevant images for printing and a target list for students to revise.
All pictures have been sourced from the creative commons website.
Constructive feedback would be much appreciated.