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Biology

IImage: Biology subject symbol - a sunflowerThis section contains materials that support practitioners to deliver the Biology component of the Triple Science GCSE. We have identified a range of materials for practitioners that support the subject specific aspects of the Triple Science GCSEs. The broad subject areas that you can see below are designed to guide you to the resources of interest to you. Materials that do not easily fit into the subject specific sections can be found in the 'Generic Guidance' Area



Summary of this section

  • Guidance and case studies
    The page contains general materials that support a broad range of GCSE biology topics, including case studies and lesson plans for teaching Triple Science GCSE biology.
  • Teaching Triple Science GCSE Biology
  • Biochemistry
    This page provides materials to support the teaching of biochemistry including case studies, web-based learning activities and a practical activity.
  • Human biology and behaviour
    This page contains resources to support the teaching of Human Biology and Behaviour. The resources and web links cover topics in the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications, and include links to interactive quizzes, newspaper articles, factsheets, practical activities and interactive models of human organs.
  • Ecology and environment
    This page supports the teaching of Ecology and Environment. The materials support the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications and include case studies, lesson activities and guidance from the British Ecological Society, Thames Water and the Wetlands and Wildlife Trust.
  • Plant biology
    This page supports to teaching of Plant Biology, with materials linked to the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications. There are case studies from Kew Gardens, and practical activities.
  • Genes and genetics
    This page supports the teaching of Genes and Genetics. It includes case studies, publications about DNA, guidance on ethical issues, interactive websites and lesson plans, to support the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications.
  • Evolution
    This page provides resources to support the teaching of evolution, with materials linked to the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications.
  • Biotechnology
    This page provides resources to support the teaching of biotechnology, including links to material on cloning, vaccination, gene therapy, disease prevention and treatment and the use of enzymes.
  • Farming and food
    This page supports the teaching of Farming and Food, with materials to support topics on the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications.
  • Microbiology
    This page supports the teaching of Microbiology, with resources to support topics on the AQA, Edexcel and OCR specifications for GCSE biology. Materials include guidance on the use of micro-organisms in schools and pathogens.

Materials

AQA (1) | Edexcel (1) | Guidance (3) | OCR (1) | Promotional Material (2) | WJEC (1) |

AQA (Showing 1 of 1 available)

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Edexcel (Showing 1 of 1 available)

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Guidance (Showing 3 of 3 available)

  • Downloadable file  Prospectus for the triple science support programme 2009-10  (544 KB) Downloadable file
    The Triple Science Support Programme (TSSP), delivered by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) on behalf of Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is now in its third successful yea...
  • htm  Teaching Triple Science: GCSE biologyWeb page
    This is a subject-specific publication to support teachers in the delivery of Triple Science GCSE. It focusses on teaching and learning in GCSE biology and particularly on the content within the biolo...
  • htm  The Triple Science CommunityWeb link
    From Autumn 2007, the Learning and Skills Network will provide the TSSP to help schools plan, develop and implement triple science. It will consist of a generic programme available to all schools - su...

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Promotional Material (Showing 2 of 2 available)

  • Downloadable file  Prospectus for the triple science support programme 2009-10  (544 KB) Downloadable file
    The Triple Science Support Programme (TSSP), delivered by the Learning and Skills Network (LSN) on behalf of Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) is now in its third successful yea...
  • htm  Sound Engineer - Bebo Science & Maths CareersWeb link
    Link to the bebo pages of science and maths graduates with unusual and interesting jobs. Bebo members can get tips on how to be a games designer, radio producer or marine biologist from people with th...

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WJEC (Showing 1 of 1 available)

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