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The science behind glass
Page all about glass – includes how it is made, types of glass and science experiments with glass, with links to other resources and videos – useful for extra research into materials and their properties.
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Huntington’s breakthrough BBC news story
BBC news story from 2017, discovery of a new drug that treats Huntington’s by targeting mRNA.
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Learning Scientists resources six strategies for effective learning
The six strategies for effective learning are useful ideas for teaching and for revision. There are presentations, and downloadable posters here.
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Galapagos finch caught in act of becoming new species BBC news story
BBC news story from 2017 – researchers have observed speciation occurring in a population of Galapagos finches.
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A level Biology tutor – understand biology
A site by a Biology tutor with lots of experience, there are many useful things here including video guides, past papers, topic guides etc. etc.
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Evo Devo A capella science
Youtube parody song about evolutionary development, Hox genes etc.
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Handful of changes make cancer BBC news story
BBC News story from 2017 – how researchers have investigated how many mutations it takes to cause cells to become cancerous.
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What are stem cells?
Youtube video – animation from Great Ormond Street Hospital – provides an introduction to stem cells suitable for KS2 or KS3 – explained in a very straightforward way.
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The DNA song
Youtube song – covers DNA structure, catchy and annoying. Best way to remember!
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Doctor’s dilemmas
Interactive BBC quiz / scenarios exploring ethical issues – useful things to think about when preparing for interviews etc.
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Agar cell diffusion experiment
Surface area to volume ratio experiment – make jelly cubes and investigate effect of surface area on rate of diffusion. Instructions are suitable for home experimenting (remember to do a risk assessment!)
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AQA a level notes blog
Blog consisting of revision notes for A level biology topics – AQA spec. Revision note style with diagrams.