Biochemistry

Materials

S-cool! - EnzymesWeb link
S-cool! resource with animations and links concerning enzymes and factors affecting reaction rates.
PennHealth: Gaseous ExchangeWeb link
Narrated animation from the University of Pennsylvania dealing with gaseous exchange.
Wellcome Trust: Pharmaceuticals - developing artemisinin and its anti-malarial qualitiesWeb link
Webpage from the Wellcome Trust about the importance of new anti-malarial drugs derived from Artemisia annua.
ABPI for Schools: MalariaWeb link
Information from the ABPI about malaria, the causes, transmission, and treatment; from quinine to antibiotics.
University of Bristol: Pharmaceuticals - What is Taxol?Web link
Webpage from the University of Bristol's School of Chemistry explaining the uses of Taxol as an anti-cancer drug.

Breathing and AsthmaWeb link
A web site using interactive learning to explain human breathing in the context of asthma

Wellcome Trust: Pharmaceuticals - developing artemisinin and its anti-malarial qualitiesWeb link
Webpage from the Wellcome Trust about the importance of new anti-malarial drugs derived from Artemisia annua.
ABPI for Schools: MalariaWeb link
Information from the ABPI about malaria, the causes, transmission, and treatment; from quinine to antibiotics.
University of Bristol: Pharmaceuticals - What is Taxol?Web link
Webpage from the University of Bristol's School of Chemistry explaining the uses of Taxol as an anti-cancer drug.

Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry: Resources for Schools websiteWeb link
This website uses interactive content to support teachers and encourage student interest in science. Developed and supported by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry: This site use...
British Pharmacological SocietyWeb link
The Society publishes a variety of materials providing information on careers in pharmacology and information on pharmacology generally which is available to teachers.
Biochemical SocietyWeb link
Resources and guidance for teachers and students of biochemistry

Biochemical SocietyWeb link
Resources and guidance for teachers and students of biochemistry
Breathing and AsthmaWeb link
A web site using interactive learning to explain human breathing in the context of asthma
At Work with ScienceWeb link
At Work with Science presents work-related learning in the context of how science is used in the pharmaceutical industry. It has a wealth of information about “how science works” to support GCSE and A...
Nanotechnology and smelly socksWeb link
RSC worksheet from the Inspirational Chemistry workpage. Considers acids, bases and neutralisation, bonding, reversible reactions and nanotechnology in the context of modern washing practices.
PennHealth: Gaseous ExchangeWeb link
Narrated animation from the University of Pennsylvania dealing with gaseous exchange.

Wellcome Trust: Pharmaceuticals - developing artemisinin and its anti-malarial qualitiesWeb link
Webpage from the Wellcome Trust about the importance of new anti-malarial drugs derived from Artemisia annua.
PennHealth: Gaseous ExchangeWeb link
Narrated animation from the University of Pennsylvania dealing with gaseous exchange.
S-cool! - EnzymesWeb link
S-cool! resource with animations and links concerning enzymes and factors affecting reaction rates.
Synapses and Neurotransmitter ReleaseWeb link
This video from Sumanas Inc. is suitable for science teachers to revise or increase their understanding of synaptic junctions and neurotransmitter release.
University of Bristol: Pharmaceuticals - What is Taxol?Web link
Webpage from the University of Bristol's School of Chemistry explaining the uses of Taxol as an anti-cancer drug.
Dendrites, axons, synapses and neurotransmitter releaseWeb link
Narrated animation from Annenburg Media explaining the basics of neuronal communication.

SAPS: science and plants for schoolsWeb link
KS4 materials are still under development, but there is a wealth of material and ideas on this website which aims to raise young peoples' interest in plant science and molecular biology, by promoting ...