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Biology - Age 11-14 (KS3) - Molecules and cells

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posted 19/02/2008Components of Blood

 
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"An excellent resource. Great visuals and relevant level of content. I also liked the ..."

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Barnaby Grimble
Plumstead Manor - Negus School

 

Presentation with clear diagrams describing the main components of blood - plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Covers the roles of these in transporting substances around the body and defending against disease. Includes a brainstorm and comprehension questions throughout. 14 slides


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posted 26/10/2007Digestive enzymes

 
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"Perfect for introducing or summarising digestive enzymes at KS3. All the key terms hig..."

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Abigail Laing

 

Animated resource explaining the role of enzymes (amylase, protease and lipase) in digestion - breaking down starch, protein and fats. 8 slides


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posted 29/09/2008Cells: an introduction

 
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"Great diagrams and bright graphics"

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Simple, bright animations to introduce the basic properties of cells: membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm and cell division.


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posted 19/02/2008Microbes3

 
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"Useful set of resources for working through the potential uses and threats posed by mic..."

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Barnaby Grimble
Plumstead Manor - Negus School

 

Three related presentations on microbes. The first introduces the three main types of microbe: bacteria, fungi and viruses (5 slides). The second explains the uses of yeast in brewing and breadmaking, culminating in a practical activity (5 slides). The third discusses microbes as pathogens, including defences against disease (10 slide)


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posted 01/05/2008Animal and Plant Cells Interactive Game

 
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"Good coverage of the key points needed at KS3 on cell structure in a fun way that will ..."

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Henry Cordy-McKenna
The Honywood Community Science School

 

Quiz on cell structure and function of cell parts with lots of silly sound effects. Covers the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, chloroplasts and vacuole. Get pupils to press the correct answers on the interactive whiteboard or just use the mouse. Can be used for revision with a range of abilities. 16 slides


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posted 23/11/2007Food molecules and digestion

 
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Gemma Young
Crestwood College for Business and Enterprise

 

Presentation describing the structure of food molecules, how they are digested in the small intestine and how glucose is used in cellular respiration. 26 slides, ends with 9 comprehension questions.


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posted 24/08/2008Embryonic stem cells

 
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"The powerpoint has some excellent visuals and contains all the key concepts very clearl..."

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Ursilla Brown
Kingsfield School

 

Power Point created to incorporate 'How Science Works' (HSW) into Year 7 Schemes of Work. Introduces what stem cells are, how they are relevant to modern medicine and why there use triggers an ethical debate. (10 slides). Also a question sheet referencing websites for further research (2 pages).


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posted 21/06/2008Scientific Method and Sc1

 
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"A bit text heavy, but useful overview of scientific experiementation"

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Deborah Durack

 

How science works, specifically for the English SC1 strand. Description of variables. Matching class activity.


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posted 13/06/2008Leaf structure

 
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"Nicely presented slideshow which accurately describes the structure of a leaf."

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Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

A slideshow which describes the structure and function of leaves and their cells. It labels the various cells involved and includes a slide which can be printed out and used as a worksheet during the lesson. It also has an auto date function on each slide. 12 slides.


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posted 30/01/2008Cells presentation with questions

 
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Joanne Holloway
Minster College

 

Interactive presentation starting with a labelling exercise for generalised animal and plant cells. This is followed by a matching exercise for each organelle to its function. Examples of specialised animal and plant cells are then shown. Concludes with 10 quick questions for group work with answers. 19 slides


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