Ecology and Environment

These resources use interactive content that can be presented to a whole class, using an interactive whiteboard, or as part of a learning programme for students working independently.

Ecology is a broad subject area and photosynthesis is an integral part of any ecosystem. Several resources use animations and interactions to help students gain a greater understanding of this vital process. Plant structure, translocation, osmosis and transpiration are also described.

Energy transfers in ecosystems are illustrated with presentations and activities that explore the interrelationships of organisms and their environment in a range of habitats. The resources will also help teachers tackle contemporary issues including climate change, sustainable agriculture, intensive farming and pollution.

Specification links: OCR Gateway B2 and B3, OCR 21st Century Science B7.1–7.3, WJEC B3.1.

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  • Image of a Triple Science recommended resource.Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionhtmOCR Twenty First Century B7.2, WJEC B3.1. Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition, plant growth and photosynthesis experime...

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OCR 21st Century Science (5) | OCR Gateway (5) | WJEC (3) | Activity Resources (5) | Image (1) | Instructional (3) | Learning Resource (9) |

OCR 21st Century Science (Showing 3 of 5 available)

  • Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition
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    OCR Twenty First Century B7.2, WJEC B3.1. Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition, plant growth and photosynthesis experime...

  • BBC GCSE Bitesize: The Sun and global warming
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Twenty First Century B7.2. BBC Bitesize revision notes discussing the environmental impact of humans, effects of carbon dioxide and global warming. Useful for teachers and contains useful diagrams...

  • SchoolsNet: Feeding Behaviours and Relationships
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Twenty First Century B7.1 and B7.3. Webpages from SchoolsNet with information about the energy flow in nature, biomass and feeding relationships. May be used as additional material for the subjec...

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OCR Gateway (Showing 1 of 5 available)

  • Evapotranspiration in plants  (0 KB)
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    OCR Gateway B6f, WJEC B3.1. Detailed PowerPoint dealing with evapotranspiration and how it is regulated by plants including desert plants. There is an experiment to measure rates. Saved file can be ed...

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WJEC (Showing 3 of 3 available)

  • Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Twenty First Century B7.2, WJEC B3.1. Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition, plant growth and photosynthesis experime...

  • Evapotranspiration in plants  (0 KB)
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    OCR Gateway B6f, WJEC B3.1. Detailed PowerPoint dealing with evapotranspiration and how it is regulated by plants including desert plants. There is an experiment to measure rates. Saved file can be ed...

  • Plant Growth and tropism
    htm  Web link 
    WJEC B3.1. S-Cool webpage containing basic information about plant tropism, plant hormones and nutrients. May be useful as a teaching tool.

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Activity Resources (Showing 3 of 5 available)

  • Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Twenty First Century B7.2, WJEC B3.1. Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition, plant growth and photosynthesis experime...

  • Evapotranspiration in plants  (0 KB)
    Downloadable file  Downloadable file 
    OCR Gateway B6f, WJEC B3.1. Detailed PowerPoint dealing with evapotranspiration and how it is regulated by plants including desert plants. There is an experiment to measure rates. Saved file can be ed...

  • Plant Growth and tropism
    htm  Web link 
    WJEC B3.1. S-Cool webpage containing basic information about plant tropism, plant hormones and nutrients. May be useful as a teaching tool.

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Image (Showing 1 of 1 available)

  • Plant Growth and tropism
    htm  Web link 
    WJEC B3.1. S-Cool webpage containing basic information about plant tropism, plant hormones and nutrients. May be useful as a teaching tool.

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Instructional (Showing 1 of 3 available)

  • Evapotranspiration in plants  (0 KB)
    Downloadable file  Downloadable file 
    OCR Gateway B6f, WJEC B3.1. Detailed PowerPoint dealing with evapotranspiration and how it is regulated by plants including desert plants. There is an experiment to measure rates. Saved file can be ed...

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Learning Resource (Showing 6 of 9 available)

  • Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Twenty First Century B7.2, WJEC B3.1. Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition, plant growth and photosynthesis experime...

  • Evapotranspiration in plants  (0 KB)
    Downloadable file  Downloadable file 
    OCR Gateway B6f, WJEC B3.1. Detailed PowerPoint dealing with evapotranspiration and how it is regulated by plants including desert plants. There is an experiment to measure rates. Saved file can be ed...

  • Plant Growth and tropism
    htm  Web link 
    WJEC B3.1. S-Cool webpage containing basic information about plant tropism, plant hormones and nutrients. May be useful as a teaching tool.

  • BBC GCSE Bitesize: The Sun and global warming
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Twenty First Century B7.2. BBC Bitesize revision notes discussing the environmental impact of humans, effects of carbon dioxide and global warming. Useful for teachers and contains useful diagrams...

  • SchoolsNet: Feeding Behaviours and Relationships
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Twenty First Century B7.1 and B7.3. Webpages from SchoolsNet with information about the energy flow in nature, biomass and feeding relationships. May be used as additional material for the subjec...

  • Soil Association: issues in organic farming
    htm  Web link 
    OCR Gateway B6e, OCR Twenty First Century B7.1. Website of the Soil Association with links to discussion pages on organic issues, including GM, organic food; sustainable agriculture; animal welfare, a...

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