Plant Biology

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AQA (5) | Case Study (3) | Edexcel (9) | Guidance (1) | Image and Diagram (1) | Learning Activity (3) | OCR (22) | Practical Activity (3) |

AQA (Showing 3 of 5 available)

•   Royal Society of Chemists: PhotosynthesisWeb link
  Royal Society for Chemistry webpage describing the biochemistry of photosynthesis in some detail. Suitable for teachers and interested learners.
  
•   Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionWeb link
  Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition and photosynthesis experiments.
  
•   yTeach: Detailed PhotosynthesisWeb link
  Series of narrated animations and tasks from the yTeach website, detailing the processes of photosynthesis. This resource is suited for biology teachers and more advanced learners.
  

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Case Study (Showing 3 of 3 available)

•   Kew Gardens: The Royal Botanical GardensWeb link
  Homepage of Kew Gardens with links to resources on conservation and wildlife, science and horticulture, education resources and information on events and the collections.
  
•   Kew Wildlife Zone: a teaching resourceWeb link
  Extensive environmental teaching resource developed for primary schools, but with many features that can be adapted for GCSE use including techniques, species lists and species cards.
  
•   Biological Pest Control at KewWeb link
  Information sheet on problems with pests and pesticides and how parasites can be used for biological control.
  

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Edexcel (Showing 5 of 9 available)

•   BioEthics Education Project: Genetically Modified Foods Web link
  BioEthics Education Project webpage with links describing the development and uses of genetically modified foods and the related ethical considerations.
  
•   New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: Plant Modification - Genetically Modified Food (GMF)Web link
  Webpages from New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry giving brief potential uses of GM crops. More suitable for teachers and advanced learners.
  
•   Plant modification: Bacillus thuringiensisWeb link
  Web link to the University of Edinburgh pages explaining the use of Bacillus thuringiensis. Suitable for teachers and advanced learners.
  
•   Nuffield BioEthics: Plant Modification - Genetically Modified Crops in Developing CountriesWeb link
  PDF file from the Nuffield BioEthics site giving information regarding the use of GM foods/crops in developing world countries. More suitable for teachers.
  
•   New Scientist: Plant Modification - Designer toxins target resistant bugsWeb link
  New Scientist webpages explaining the practical use and applications of Bacillus thuringiensis.
  

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Guidance (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   British Ecological Society Education WebpageWeb link
  Ecology teaching ideas, funding opportunities and information on ecological careers can be found on the Education section of the BES website.
  

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Image and Diagram (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   The Glasshouse, RHS Garden Wisley, virtual tourWeb link
  Growing plants in such a stunning place involves creativity, practical skills and an understanding of their biology. Take this virtual tour to learn about the variety of plants from around the world t...
  

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Learning Activity (Showing 3 of 3 available)

•   The Physiological SocietyWeb link
  The Society sponsors one-day workshops which aim to help students gain a better understanding of physiology through exciting hands-on sessions. The workshops also provide students with the opportunity...
  
•   Plant Adaptations  (0 KB) Downloadable file
  Plants grow in many different parts of the world and the conditions in which they grow vary from one place to another. The problem for plants is that if they do not like where they are growing they ca...
  
•   Royal Society of Chemists: PhotosynthesisWeb link
  Royal Society for Chemistry webpage describing the biochemistry of photosynthesis in some detail. Suitable for teachers and interested learners.
  

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OCR (Showing 9 of 22 available)

•   yTeach: Detailed PhotosynthesisWeb link
  Series of narrated animations and tasks from the yTeach website, detailing the processes of photosynthesis. This resource is suited for biology teachers and more advanced learners.
  
•   New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: Plant Modification - Genetically Modified Food (GMF)Web link
  Webpages from New Zealand's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry giving brief potential uses of GM crops. More suitable for teachers and advanced learners.
  
•   Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionWeb link
  Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition and photosynthesis experiments.
  
•   BioEthics Education Project: Genetically Modified Foods Web link
  BioEthics Education Project webpage with links describing the development and uses of genetically modified foods and the related ethical considerations.
  
•   Royal Society of Chemists: PhotosynthesisWeb link
  Royal Society for Chemistry webpage describing the biochemistry of photosynthesis in some detail. Suitable for teachers and interested learners.
  
•   New Scientist: Plant Modification - Weeds get boost from GM cropsWeb link
  Article from the New Scientist journal giving an example of the effect that GM crops have on weed growth - they give weeds a boost!
  
•   New Scientist: Plant Modification - Designer toxins target resistant bugsWeb link
  New Scientist webpages explaining the practical use and applications of Bacillus thuringiensis.
  
•   Nuffield BioEthics: Plant Modification - Genetically Modified Crops in Developing CountriesWeb link
  PDF file from the Nuffield BioEthics site giving information regarding the use of GM foods/crops in developing world countries. More suitable for teachers.
  
•   Plant modification: Bacillus thuringiensisWeb link
  Web link to the University of Edinburgh pages explaining the use of Bacillus thuringiensis. Suitable for teachers and advanced learners.
  

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Practical Activity (Showing 2 of 3 available)

•   Science Through Seeds: plant practicals Web link
  Downloadable resource pack from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences research Council (BBSRC) designed for 12-16 year olds to investigate factors affecting plant growth, reproduction, variation, ...
  
•   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 ...
  

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