posted 11/06/2008Cystic Fibrosis

 

Age 16-18 (A-level)

Based on 3 reviews
"Excellent powerpoint with a number of useful animations and involvement for the student..."

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Contributor:
Claire Brown

 

A Powerpoint with animations to explain the genetics behind cystic fibrosis as well as the symptoms and possible treatments using genetic engineering. (10 slides) There is also a question sheet which can be used as homework or in class to test knowledge and understanding of the topic.

posted 15/08/2008Sports drinks and glucose concentration

 

Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)
Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"I would extend this to trying to calculate the water potential in the drinks. A simple ..."

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Contributor:
Claire Brown

 

This animated resource reminds students why glucose is necessary and then explains how glucose levels are controlled in the body. It then introduces sports drinks and asks students to think about how useful they are for athletes and whether they are necessary. Can be used for the evaluating sports drinks part of the AQA science GCSE.

posted 06/05/2008Sexually Transmitted Infections

 

Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)
Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"Simple and effective way to disprove common misperceptions"

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Contributor:
Toby Tufton

 

I've used these with GCSE students of all abilities to draw out discussion. They would be equally useful at A-level. There are two activities: a true/false activity which goes through some common misconceptions and a categorising activity which compares gonorrhoea and HIV infection. Answer sheets are provided.

posted 17/10/2008Micro-organism dominoes

 

Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)
Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"This is an original resources that can be adapted to suit your students. "

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A game of dominoes that uses common words and definitions based on mico-organisms. Can be adapted to suit different groups of students. Ideal as a starter or for revision of terms. Includes 24 two-sided dominos.

posted 09/09/2008Disease Microbes and Transmission quiz

 

Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)
Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"I liked the types of disease quiz, it was quick straight forward but memorable and gave..."

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Contributor:
edward upton

 

Two visual quizes about how common diseases are spread. Students have to check their answers before moving to the next question. Developed by Walsall Academy.

Further information: http://www.curriculumbits.com/

posted 31/07/2008As level Tuberculosis

 

Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"A detailed description of the symptoms and transmission of TB."

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Michelle Wathen
Bedford High School

 

A resource designed to meet the lung diseases learning objective about tuberculosis on the new AS for AQA. Includes details of the course of infection, symptoms and transmission of pulmonary TB. The worksheet can be used in conjunction with the presentation, either in class or for homework.

posted 06/05/2008Chlamydia Crossword

 

Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)
Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"This is a good straightforward way to cover a sensitive topic - it's nicely presented a..."

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Toby Tufton

 

This is a cloze activity with the words (3D, 15A etc) linking into a crossword. Covers how chlamydia is transmitted, symptoms, prevention and treatment. It is fairly matter of fact and, depending on the age and ability of students, you may need to explain what 'fallopian tubes' 'genitals' etc are. 2 pages with answer sheet.

posted 03/11/2008Health and disease: Introductory tasks

 

Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"This could be used as a homework activity before covering this topic in more detail in ..."

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Contributor:
Kaye Sapp

 

A worksheet on health and disease that can be used for AS biology or AS human biology. Covers definitions and basic principles of disease transmission. 5 tasks with weblinks to sources of information

posted 30/10/2008Human Immunodeficiency Virus Worksheet

 

Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"This has a good range of questions and will suit independent learners"

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Contributor:
Kaye Sapp

 

A recap worksheet on HIV transmission, structure of HIV and replication. 2 pages. Answer sheet and references included.

posted 15/10/2008AS immunology key word card sort activity

 

Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"A useful word-sort to have in stock for revision time."

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Contributor:
Kaye Sapp

 

A resource that encourages pupils to become familiar with key words and terms in immunology. 17 cards with terms and definitions to cut out.