A Level Biology

A Level Biology Resources: AS Level and A2 Level (scroll down for A2)

I was following the EdExcel context approach and used the green Edexcel AS Biology student book. However we have recently changed to the context approach and now use the “orange book” as opposed to the green book. We do keep both in stock though as the green book is quite good for extended reading but I think contains too much extra information which isn’t examined (as does the orange book but this is clearly indicated).

AS SNAB textbook

However many of the resources I am developing are generic so even if you do not use the same approach as me, or even the same course, there should be something useful for you here. Each link will take you to the original post which will have further explanations as to how to use the resources, or philosophy behind them. There will be a link there that will take you directly to the resource. Sorry it is a two click process but I think user guides/additional comments will be useful to you also.

(Please note: where images other than my own are used I have tried my best to ensure no copyright infringements. If I have used your image and you are not happy then please email me and I will remove it from the resource).

AS Level Resources:

Worksheets for chapter 1.2: Allows students to work through chapter using questions rather than simply making own notes.

PowerPoint presentations:

Animal cell: structure and function of organelles. Worksheets and PowerPoint quiz (self study module-useful for Moodle, homework or in a computer lab).

Enzymes PowerPoint presentation : teacher presentation

Structure and function of membranes: teacher presentation, contains questions and instruction slides.

Transport across membranes: Diffusion and facilitated diffusion (matches video below)

Transport across membranes: Osmosis (matches video below)

Mutations: teacher presentation

Videos:

Facilitated diffusion : Small embedded video (by me) in the post but you can follow this next link, which directs you to the larger, better quality (and downloadable) video in screencast. Written as a homework for my pupils : facilitated_diffusion

Osmosis: Second  5minute video (by me) in series on transport across the membrane.

Lipids and Carbohydrates: videos by www.edbiol.co.uk. Good for revison.

Heart attacks: Short video (2 min 54 secs) summarising the causes of heart attacks (from You Tube)

Evolution of the cell: 17 minutes. Excellent video (though slightly old style) discussing prokaryotes, eukaryotes and endosymbiotic theory

Cancer as a repair mechanism: Video from 19 year old Eva Vertes at TED: why don’t muscle cells develop cancer?

Online resources:

Learn genetics by University of Utah (plus links to Teach genetics)

Learning Spaces: Nature and Science Free courses from the OU

Article on Chronic Fatigue: Highlights issues with scientific studies

Coursework Essay Topics:

QuarryED: Useful as an essay topic for coursework

Avian mortality and wind farms

Golden Rice

Use of CT scans in general health checks

Asian “Terminator” Carp

Hebridean Hedgehogs

Games

Monohybrid inheritance: revision of IGCSE inheritance

A2 Level Resources:

A2 SNAB book

Coursework:

Worksheet and presentation reviewing coursework guidelines and markscheme

Videos

Polymerase Chain Reaction:

The PCR song: advert for PCR, had me in stitches. Good for introducing the topic

Simple introduction to PCR: 1 minute video to introduce idea (though cuts off too quickly at end)

PCR video: 4 minutes and 37 seconds, slow and clear explanation of the PCR

CT , MRI and fMRI scan information videos

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