With over 15 years' experience in science education, my focus is on creating high-quality, visually engaging resources that support both teaching and learning. Research consistently shows that well-organised, clearly presented materials can significantly improve student outcomes by reducing cognitive load and enhancing retention. I aim to provide resources which are not only effective, but ready to use.
With over 15 years' experience in science education, my focus is on creating high-quality, visually engaging resources that support both teaching and learning. Research consistently shows that well-organised, clearly presented materials can significantly improve student outcomes by reducing cognitive load and enhancing retention. I aim to provide resources which are not only effective, but ready to use.
Equip your students for success with this A-Level Biology Exam Technique Booklet. This comprehensive resource provides students with clear strategies to master the essential command words in exam questions.
The 9-page booklet includes tips on:
Evaluate questions
Describe & explain questions
Application questions
What can you conclude questions
Is this suggestion valid? questions
Design a method/investigation questions
Perfect for enhancing exam preparation sessions, this booklet is designed to boost student performance by teaching them how to answer questions effectively.
My students love completing these visually appealing worksheets, which break topics down into manageable chunks. Clean, black-and-white diagrams are ready for students to annotate and colour – an easy way to promote active engagement and aid memory retention through visual learning. Perfect for independent study, homework, revision lessons, or as part of a retrieval practice.
3 worksheets covering the Section 5, Nutrient Cycles section of the AQA A-level Biology Specification.
Full answer sheets are included, which could alternatively be used as handouts/revision sheets.
Similar worksheets available on:
Cell structure
Immune response
Protein Synthesis
Tissue fluid formation
CO2 transport
Transport in plants
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Energy and Ecosystems
Protein synthesis
Epigenetics
Inheritance
Blood glucose control
The kidney
Receptors
Nerve Impulses
In vivo & in vitro cloning
If you find these worksheets useful I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, any constructive feedback would be gratefully received and changes can be made accordingly - please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com if you have any problems and I will rectify ASAP.
My students love completing these visually appealing worksheets, which break topics down into manageable chunks. Clean, black-and-white diagrams are ready for students to annotate and colour – an easy way to promote active engagement and aid memory retention through visual learning. Perfect for independent study, homework, revision lessons, or as part of a retrieval practice.
Includes 2 worksheets covering:
control of blood glucose concentration by insulin & glucagon (two versions included, one with blank boxes for students to fill in or another ‘cut & stick’ option.)
control of insulin secretion (OCR only) (blank option for more confident students or a ‘gap fill’ version).
Completed versions of both worksheets are included which can be used as a handout or for students to self-mark (or great for a cover teacher to use).
*Similar style worksheets also available for:
Cell structure
Protein synthesis
Tissue fluid formation
CO2 transport
Immune Response
Respiration
Energy transfers
Nutrient cycles
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Inheritance
Kidney
Receptors
Nervous Impulses
Succession
Epigenetics
In vivo and in vitro cloning
If you find these worksheets useful I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, any constructive feedback would be gratefully received and changes can be made accordingly - please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com if you have any problems and I will rectify ASAP.
Meiosis summary worksheets for AS / A-level Biology (process has been simplified to include only two pairs of homologous chromosomes).
Students can cut out each worksheet around the dotted edge and glue/tape the sheets together to produce a large summary sheet covering the entire process of meiosis.
PDF includes two versions:
3 page version which includes details on individual stages of Meiosis I and II.
2 page version (more suitable for AQA) that provides an overview of Meiosis I and II and does not go into details regarding the individual stages.
I have included diagrams representing the chromosomal content of cells during interphase (both prior to, and after DNA replication). I have drawn the chromosomes in interphase in the same way as the chromosomes during the meiosis (even though in interphase, the chromosomes have not yet condensed), this is just so students can clearly see what is happening to the number of chromosomes.
Both versions are designed for students to colour the chromosomes to represent maternal and paternal chromosomes (and also the results of crossing-over).
Versions with completed text are included, if you are short of time and would like to provide the sheets as handouts instead. However, please note, students would still need to colour the chromosomes to represent the maternal/paternal chromosomes and the outcome of crossing-over.
An example of completed colouring is included on the last page of the PDF.
Also available as part of a meiosis bundle which included meiosis exam-style question worksheet & active recall meiosis flashcard activity.
6 task stations designed as a consolidation/revision lesson for A-level Biology Photosynthesis (with an optional 7th task for AQA)
Task 1: Sort (fill in the gaps and then order the steps of the light-dependent reaction).
Task 2: Describe (6 mark question on the light-independent reaction)
Task 3: State (10 x 1 mark ‘state’ the answer questions)
Task 4: Investigate (4 part question on the DCPIP practical)
Task 5: Calculate (percentage change & ratios)
Task 6: Synoptic (4 part task linking photosynthesis, protein structure & enzymes)
Optional Task 7: Essay (choose 1 essay from a choice of 3 and write a suitable paragraph on photosynthesis that could be included in the chosen essay).
What does this resource include?
PDF containing all 7 tasks
full mark scheme for tasks 1-6 (please note there is no mark scheme included for the essay task)
student answer sheets
AQA GCSE required practical revision notes/sheets covering all of the Biology Required Practicals (for triple science).
Despite being worth 15% of the marks, so many students don’t allocate specific revision time to the required practicals. I designed these sheets for my own students to encourage specific revision of the practicals and have seen a great improvement in practical knowledge and the ability to answer practical-based questions.
Each sheet includes an example method and most importantly, exam-style questions and model answers.
The model answers for the exam-style questions have been written based on previous mark schemes, but I cannot guarantee that future mark schemes will be exactly the same. The model answers are for guidance only. Students should be encouraged to use these sheets as a starting point and update/annotate them with any further information as needed.
Please note that I can accept no responsibility for final exam grades should you choose to use these revision resources. These resources are intended to help students actively revise, but students should be aware that a high proportion of the marks in your exams are AO2 and AO3 marks and students should therefore use a variety of resources and techniques in preparation for all of the question styles that will be encountered in the exam. Whilst these resources have been written with past mark schemes in mind, there is no guarantee that future mark schemes will be the same.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this resource, but I am only human, so if you spot an error, please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com and the resource will be updated ASAP.
Over 475 revision questions & answers covering the AQA AS Biology specification.
Based on past mark schemes (there is no guarantee that future mark schemes will be the same).
Comprehensive resource useful for students to test themselves or to enable someone from a non-science background to test them.
Please note that I can accept no responsibility for your final exam grade should you choose to use these revision resources. These resources are intended to help students actively revise, but students should be aware that a high proportion of the marks in your exams are AO2 and AO3 marks and students should therefore use a variety of resources and techniques in preparation for all of the question styles that will be encountered in the exam. Whilst these resources have been written with past mark schemes in mind, there is no guarantee that future mark schemes will be the same.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this resource, but I am only human, so if you spot an error, please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com and the resource will be updated ASAP.
Worksheet summarising the process of lipid digestion & absorption for AQA A-level Biology. This is one of the more challenging Year 12 topics, so my students have found it really helpful to have the full process summarised on one sheet.
My students love completing these visually appealing worksheets, which break topics down into manageable chunks. Clean, black-and-white diagrams are ready for students to annotate and colour – an easy way to promote active engagement and aid memory retention through visual learning. Perfect for independent study, homework, revision lessons, or as part of a retrieval practice.
Differentiated versions are included :
A blank recall version for confident students to test and stretch their understanding.
A scaffolded gap-fill version to support those who need a little more guidance.
A full answer sheet is included, which can be used as a handout (both black and white & coloured versions are included).
395 questions and answers covering section 5-8 of the AQA A-level specification.
Great for self-assessment.
Section 1-4 questions also available, or both sets available as a bundle.
Please note that I can accept no responsibility for your final exam grade should you choose to use these revision resources. These resources are intended to help students actively revise, but students should be aware that a high proportion of the marks in your exams are AO2 and AO3 marks and students should therefore use a variety of resources and techniques in preparation for all of the question styles that will be encountered in the exam. Whilst these resources have been written with past mark schemes in mind, there is no guarantee that future mark schemes will be the same.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this resource, but I am only human, so if you spot an error, please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com and the resource will be updated ASAP.
AQA GCSE required practical revision notes/sheets covering all 21 required practicals for Combined Science/Trilogy (higher tier).
Despite being worth 15% of the marks, so many students don’t allocate specific revision time to the required practicals. I designed these sheets for my own students to encourage specific revision of the practicals and have seen a great improvement in practical knowledge and the ability to answer practical-based questions.
Each sheet includes an example method and (where relevant) exam-style questions and model answers.
The model answers for the exam-style questions have been written based on previous mark schemes, but I cannot guarantee that future mark schemes will be exactly the same. The model answers are for guidance only. Students should be encouraged to use these sheets as a starting point and update/annotate them with any further information as needed.
Please note that I can accept no responsibility for your final exam grade should you choose to use these revision resources. These resources are intended to help students actively revise, but students should be aware that a high proportion of the marks in your exams are AO2 and AO3 marks and students should therefore use a variety of resources and techniques in preparation for all of the question styles that will be encountered in the exam. Whilst these resources have been written with past mark schemes in mind, there is no guarantee that future mark schemes will be the same.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this resource, but I am only human, so if you spot an error, please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com and the resource will be updated ASAP.
Now updated with clearer fonts.
Visually appealing worksheet summarising the process of carbon dioxide transport.
What is included?
A scaffolded version (‘fill in the gap’ style).
A blank version.
A fully completed version (which could be used as a handout).
Great as a revision aid or quick homework exercise. Encourage the addition of colour to the worksheet to aid the formation of visual memories.
Pacinian corpusle and photoreceptor (AQA Section 6, Receptors) summary worksheets for A-level Biology.
Since introducing these visual summary worksheets, I have seen improvements across all abilities.
Includes differentiated versions of each worksheet (one scaffolded ‘fill in the blank’ style worksheet, and one with blank answer spaces).
Full answer sheets are included, which could also be used as a handout.
Encourage students to add colour to the worksheets to aid formation of visual memories.
Similar worksheets available on:
Cell structure
Carbon dioxide transport
Tissue fluid formation
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Nutrient Cycles
Energy transfers
Protein synthesis
Epigenetics
Inheritance
Control of blood glucose concentration
The kidney
Receptors
Nerve Impulses
If you find these worksheets useful I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, any constructive feedback would be gratefully received and changes can be made accordingly - please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com if you have any problems and I will rectify ASAP.
Download includes 3 worksheets:
First worksheet gives an overview of a ‘general’ ELISA test (which is actually an indirect ELISA), which is the version in the AQA textbook, along with a few commonly asked questions.
The second worksheet consists of diagrams showing a positive and negative result for a ‘sandwich’ ELISA which often features in exam questions (detecting prostate-specific antigen in a blood sample).
The third worksheet consists of diagrams showing a positive and negative result for a specific example of an indirect ELISA example which often features in exam questions (detecting HIV antibodies in a sample).
Students wouldn’t actually be expected to know the specific names for the different types of ELISA tests, these worksheets are just to provide practice at interpreting what’s going on in different permutations of the test.
Worksheets have black and white diagrams (so students can colour them in) with space for students to annotate each step in the process.
Fully completed sheets are included (black and white & a coloured version which I use for teaching the topic).
Similar worksheets available on:
Cell structure
Carbon dioxide transport
Tissue fluid formation
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Nutrient Cycles
Energy transfers
Protein synthesis
Epigenetics
Inheritance
Control of blood glucose concentration
The kidney
Receptors
Nerve Impulses
If you find these worksheets useful I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, any constructive feedback would be gratefully received and changes can be made accordingly - please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com if you have any problems and I will rectify ASAP.
Activity designed for sections 3.7.2 and 3.7.3 of the AQA specification (however would also work well for other exam boards).
16 tasks divided into 4 themed stations (2 on population genetics, 1 on the different types of natural selection and 1 on speciation). Designed as a group revision activity.
PDF includes task card sheets to be printed, cut out (and laminated). Also includes student answer sheets (which correspond to the task card layout), along with full teacher answers.
PDF is black and white only - I printed each station on a different coloured card/paper before laminating.
Hardy-Weinberg calculation worksheet for A-level Biology.
Part of a growing bundle of worksheets aimed at improving maths skill confidence for A-level Biologists.
21 marks in total.
Great for a homework exercise to assess student’s abilities or for student’s to use for self-assessment. Includes full mark scheme.
Mixed maths/statistics question assessment booklet also available, along with a serial dilution calculation worksheet and percentage change calculation worksheet.
Logarithm and order of magnitude worksheet for A-level Biology.
Part of a growing bundle of worksheets aimed at improving maths skill confidence for A-level Biologists.
Includes questions requiring the log10 / 10^x button and reading values from logarithmic graph paper.
30 marks in total.
Includes full mark scheme.
Great for a homework exercise to assess student’s abilities or for students to use for self-assessment.
Other maths worksheets available include:
Mixed maths/statistics question self-assessment booklet
Serial dilution calculation worksheet
Percentage change calculation worksheet
Hardy-Weinberg calculation worksheet
P-values, critical values, null hypothesis worksheet bundle
Calculating pH worksheet
Photosynthesis consolidation / understanding check questions.
Designed for the AQA specification, but relevant to other exam boards.
3 pages / 28 questions (plus 3 synoptic questions).
Full answers included.
Useful for homework / cover work / revision prior to end of topic assessment.
Cell structure summary worksheets for A-level Biology.
What is included? 4 label & colour worksheets:
Animal cell (includes one version with centrioles and one without)
Plant cell
Prokaryotic cell (includes one version with pili & mesosomes, and one without)
Viruses (not a cell, I know! However comparisons between eukaryotic cells/prokaryotic cells/viruses are a common exam question)
Full answer sheets are included, which could also be used as a handout.
Please note - the coloured animal cell shown on the preview is just an example of how students could colour in the cells, this coloured version is not included - all cells are black and white in the download.
My students love completing these visually appealing worksheets, which break topics down into manageable chunks. Clean, black-and-white diagrams are ready for students to annotate and colour – an easy way to promote active engagement and aid memory retention through visual learning.
If you find these worksheets useful I would really appreciate a positive review. Equally, any constructive feedback would be gratefully received and changes can be made accordingly - please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com if you have any problems and I will rectify ASAP.
Similar worksheets available for:
Immune response
Carbon dioxide transport
Tissue fluid formation
Protein synthesis
Transport in plants
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Inheritance
Epigenetics
Control of blood glucose concentration
The Kidney
Energy transfers
Nutrient cycles
Receptors
Nerve impulses
In vivo and in vitro cloning
Equip your students for success with this comprehensive resource bundle tailored specifically for the AQA GCSE Triple Science specification. Covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, this bundle is designed to support effective teaching and confident learning from Year 9 through to final exams.
Whilst designed for Triple Science students, the bundle is also fully suitable for AQA Combined Science students. All ‘Triple-only’ and ‘Higher Tier only’ content is clearly marked, making it easy to navigate and adapt for different sets.
*Over 1900 revision questions and answers covering the AQA GCSE Triple Science Specification for Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Clearly structured, specification-aligned questions and answer[
Blank versions for students to fill in their own answers should they wish.
Wherever possible, questions are exam-style with model answers based on previous mark schemes.
Required practical revision sheets covering the 25 practicals. Each A4 revision sheet includes a 6-mark method plus frequently asked questions on each practical.
Physics equation and unit flashcards are also included in this bundle.
Ideal for teachers looking to streamline revision or for students seeking structured, high-quality revision tools. Whether used in class, for homework, or independent study, this bundle provides the clarity, depth, and organisation needed to excel in Triple Science.
Please note that I can accept no responsibility for final exam grades should you choose to use these revision resources. These resources are intended to help students actively revise, but students should be aware that a high proportion of the marks in exams are AO2 and AO3 and students should therefore use a variety of resources and techniques in preparation for all of the question styles that will be encountered in the exam. Whilst these resources have been written with past mark schemes in mind, there is no guarantee that future mark schemes will be the same.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this resource, but I am only human, so if you spot an error, please email teachandlearnstem@gmail.com and the resource will be updated ASAP.
OCR A A-level Biology Spaced Repetition Timetable for Year 13 2025-2026
The timetable has 5 repetitions of each topic scheduled (efforts have been made to group together topics that are often linked in synoptic questions at least once).
A blank version of the timetable is also included (with only topics and dates completed) in case students wish to plan their own timings for repetitions.
