Designed for IB HL Students
Gene Expression
Regulation of Transcription (Transcription Factors)
mRNA Degradation (regulation of translation)
Epigenetics Intro
Epigenetic modification of chromatin - acetylation, phosphorylation, methylation
With exam questions and answers
Pedigree Chart Workbook
Autosomal/X linked and recessive/dominant pedigree charts
Extension questions about codominance and incomplete dominance
Some pedigree charts taken from ‘Biology For Life’.
Iodine test for starch, emulsion test for lipids, benedict’s test for sugars, biuret test for proteins
Space for students to note the colour change, hazards, a brief method, and colour a test tube based on the results
This was designed as an overview/recap homework for Y11 students who were taught this in Y10
Insulin activation of Tyrosine Kinase Receptors
Quorum Sensing
Signaling at the synapse by Neurotransmitters
GPCR Activation by Epinephrine/Adrenaline
Lactose production by the Lac Operon
Intraxellular signaling by Oestradiol to influence gene expression
I printed this on different coloured paper and cut them out so students had to arrange the processes into the correct order, then answer the questions with a partner
Designed to be used as a ‘roundup’ lesson for biotechnology topic.
Covers a practice Criterion D - my class did it as a pair activity, but can be assessed.
Epigenetic modification of DNA and histones (acetylation, methylation, phosphorylation), genome/proteome/tramscriptome, inheritance of genetic tags, effect of air pollution on gene expression, monozygotic twin studies
With exam questions and links to further reading
IB Standard Level Content, 2025 spec
Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides
Alpha and Beta Glucose, Ribose, Starch (Amylose and Amylopectin), cellulose, and glycogen
Table worksheet for students to complete throughout lesson
Levels of Protein Folding Including Primary, Secondary, tertiary, Quaternary structure and Globular/Fibrous proteins to include Insulin, Haemoglobin and Collagen with worksheets for students to fill in.
Also includes the post transcription modification of preproinsulin to insulin.
Designed for HL IB, but also applied to A-Level
Scaffolded extended response
Evaluating the use of adult and embryonic stem cells in treating human disease
Mark scheme included
Originally an AQA Gcse question, but I have used it for Biology IB MYP
15 mark questions in a scaffolded format, taken from the last 4 eassessments with mark schemes (some are reworded slightly to make the language simpler).