Human and Animal Biology teaching resources

Lungs vs Gills 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Genetics and evolution ,  Human and Animal Biology, 

Taxis and Kinesis 3 Presentations,  3 Worksheets,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Introduces taxis and kinesis responses in flatworms/woodlice/maggots. I assume that students will have done the choice chamber experiments (an adapted version of which accompanies the powerpoint). The spreadsheet makes data analysis easier (save it as a template to avoid students ovewriting it).

Describing habitats 1 Other,  1 Presentation,  2 Worksheets,  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Genetics and evolution ,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  An activity developed to get students to think about the conditions of different habitats in which some animals/plants might be adapted to live. Then the main task, students are split into groups and given a habitat to study, using textbooks, internet etc. The aim is for them to make a presentation for the group. I would have the groups peer assess each other as well. Nice catchy song too :)

Species sampling template 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 7-11 (KS2),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Primary Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  A template which can be used outside the classroom to record species and variation.

Interdependence word matching 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  A key word matching starter on ecological relationships. Also the photosynthesis and respiration word equations.

Nervous system and senses 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  An introduction to the senses and sense organs. The CNS, the process of recieving a stimulus to the response. Reflecx arc.

Revision Mindmaps for B7 unit 5 Revisions,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  Revision mindmaps based on the 21st Century B7 Unit. I use this one as a revision homework, getting the students to fill in a couple of sections after the relevant lesson and recommend that they do so from memory as much as possible

B7 New technologies lesson 2 Presentations,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Biology,  Genetics and evolution ,  Human and Animal Biology,  Lessons on Genetic modification based on the 21st Century Science Scheme of work

The History of Science Theory 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  History,  Biology,  Chemistry,  Heat and Gases,  Radioactivity and atoms,  Structures and Bonding,  Forces and Motion,  Space,  Electricity and Circuits,  The Periodic Table,  Waves and Particles,  Primary Physics,  Fields: gravitational and electrical,  This PPT has been researched to include all famous scientists, inventors and philosophers over the past 20 centuries. It includes the major theories that are visited in both KS3 and KS4. The task is to do a timeline of some or all of the theorists. Includes a definition of 'a theory' and a plenary of guess the famous scientists. Promotes discussion on important theories and inventions.

Ecology project: Costa lotta coffee 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Energy and the environment,  This resource can be used either as an introduction to ecological relationships, as project or as a review session to reinforce the main ideas. The topic is split into 4 tasks which can be done together or split into separate lesssons. Each task is presented with levelled activities which are matched to the national curriclum for level 5 to 7.

Biology blockbusters - 6 games 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Growth,  Genetics and evolution ,  Human and Animal Biology,  Primary Biology,  Molecules and cells,  Plants,  Health and Disease,  Six biology games based on the classic quiz show blockbusters. Includes a game slide, questions and answers for each topic. Click the hexagons to change the colour to white or blue when questions are answered correctly. Print the question slide to give you all the questions that you need for the game. The topics are cells, circulatory system, digestive system, evolution, plants and disease.

KS3 SC1 Science Revision 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Physics,  Biology,  Chemistry,  Primary Physics,  Primary Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Plants,  Primary Chemistry,  Health and Disease,  The sc1 resource covers revsion on sc1 skills and uses the story of James Lind to show the stages in an investigation. The graph revision covers line graphs and bar charts and encourages students to tell the story of the graph.

Respiration: unleash the code 2 Worksheets,  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Energy and the environment,  Students answer 13 questions about respiration (glycolysis, link reaction and kreb cycle), with the answers being in number form. They then find the letter to match the number and then unscramble the letters to get the respiration-related answer. Includes an answer sheet.

Controlling water levels osmoregulation 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  A simple powerpoint showing how the body takes in and loses water. Covers symptoms of dehydration and how to counteract it. Originally written for the science plus syllabus but it can be adapted for others. 15 slides

The nervous system and homeostasis 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Basic presentation on the nervious system and homeostasis. Includes a diagram of the nervous system, types of nerves, synapses and control of sugar as an example of homeostasis. 13 slides.

Skeleton intro with activities 1 Presentation,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  This presentation looks at the structure and function of the skeleton, introducing the major bones in the body, the three main body joints and how muscles work. Questions and activities throughout. 29 slides

The nervous system 1 1 Presentation,  1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  The presentation takes students through the basics of the nervous system, including the central nervous system, receptors, effectors, the neurone and reflexes (11 slides). Also a quick worksheet.

Human reproduction notes 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Biology,  Growth,  Primary Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  A set of notes covering human reproductive organs, the menstrual cycle, sexual intercourse, birth and sexually transmitted diseases. 13 pages.

Digestion and absorption 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Age 11-14 (KS3),  Biology,  Primary Biology,  Human and Animal Biology, 

Ecology notes 1 Worksheet,  Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE),  Age 16-18 (A-level),  Biology,  Primary Biology,  Human and Animal Biology,  Energy and the environment,  A detailed set of notes and diagrams covering key concepts in ecology including ecosystems, food chains. energy efficiency, food webs, food pyramids and nutrient cycles. 21 pages.