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Access to over 2,000 downloadable research-informed online lectures, lecture slides, images, animations, films, all licensed for educational use focused around plants.
A pack of lesson plans that can be downloaded, together with video clips from the BBC children's science show that are linked to each lesson. The pack has worksheets and suggested activities for KS3 and 4.
A pack of lesson plans and linked video clips from the lectures, which can be used to teach a variety of science concepts.
Access to over 2,000 downloadable research-informed online lectures, lecture slides, images, animations, films, all licensed for educational use focused around plants.
Access to over 2,000 downloadable research-informed online lectures, lecture slides, images, animations, films, all licensed for educational use focused around plants.
In this practical, students use algae to look at the rate of photosynthesis
Video which demonstrates the process for cauliflower cloning - showing tissue cultures and micro-propagation.
A pack of lesson plans that can be downloaded, together with video clips from the BBC children's science show that are linked to each lesson. The pack has worksheets and suggested activities for KS3 and 4.
A pack of lesson plans and linked video clips from the lectures, which can be used to teach a variety of science concepts.
Access to over 2,000 downloadable research-informed online lectures, lecture slides, images, animations, films, all licensed for educational use focused around plants.
A pack of lesson plans that can be downloaded, together with video clips from the BBC children's science show that are linked to each lesson. The pack has worksheets and suggested activities for KS3 and 4.
Linnean Society practical activities on discovering DNA - well set out resources, also has links to biotechnology.
Multimedia guide to cancer biology
The process of mitosis is explained in text, animation, video and by a rap.
A description of diffusion using text, animation and rap. The defintion of diffusion is clearly stated. Examples of where diffusion occur in the human body are also given.
A description of osmosis using text, animation and a rap. The defition is clearly given.
A description of the process of meiosis using text and an animation. The steps are clearly described.
A video clip and summary of the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
A short video clip which explains the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
A short video clip which explains the process of diffusion.
A short but excellent video clip which introduces DNA, protein synthesis and the HGP.
A short video clip which explains Darwin's theory of evolution.
A short video clip that explains the process of evolution.
A bried description of sexual and asexual reproduction.
A short video clip in which a plant scientist is interviewed about the various factors that affect plant growth and germination.
A short video clip describes the process of photosynthesis and shows a practical in which pondweed is seen photosynthesising at different light intensities. Key points are listed below the clip.
A description of diffusion using text, animation and rap. The defintion of diffusion is clearly stated. Examples of where diffusion occur in the human body are also given.
A description of osmosis using text, animation and a rap. The defition is clearly given.
HIgher level text and an animation of active transport (in the context of homeostasis). Linked pages include diffusion, osmosis and enzymes.
A short video clip which explains food chains and interdependence.
A short video clip which explains some of the consequences of pollution.
A short video clip explaining the carbon cycle.
A description of the relative numbers of organisms in predator-prey cycling, why this process occurs and an animation to show it.
A site that revises the greenhouse effect, global warming and climate change.
A short video clip shows a group of students growing bacterial cultures on agar plates.
MRSA and TB resistance are covered. Linked pages include pathogens, transmission of disease and antibiotics.
Adaptations of the polar bear, showshoe hare and Arctic plants.
An index page to over 100 categorised video clips from BBC series featuring animal and plant adaptations and behaviours.
A very detailed website from the Bradshaw Foundation which shows how mankind migrated out of Africa.
A bried description of sexual and asexual reproduction.
An overview of GM including the process, key examples and the differences between this and cloning. Linked pages include cloning in animals and plants.
There is no discussion of ethical issues here.