Biology
The Study of Living Organisms
- Syllabus & Exam Structure
- Study and Exam Tips (From Teachers)
- Revision Booklet
- Definitions List (In Anki)
Unit 1 - The Study of Life - Video Playlist
- (A Search for a) Definition of Life & Characteristics of Life (In Anki) - Slides - Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- Scientific Method (In Anki) - Slides - Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- Nutrition (& Food) - Slides - Terms & Definitions (In Anki) - Crossword
Ecology - Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- Ecology, Ecosystem, Biosphere, Habitat & Niche - Slides
- Environmental Factors - Slides
- Nutrient Recycling - Slides
- Pyramid of Numbers - Slides
Unit 2 - The Cell - Video Playlist
- The Cell - Slides - Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- Respiration - Slides
- Cell Division - Slides
- Genetic Inheritance - Slides - Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- DNA and RNA - Slides
- Variation and Evolution - Slides
- Photosynthesis - Slides
- Diversity of Organisms
Unit 3 - The Organism - Video Playlist
- Skeletal System - Slides
- Digestive System - Slides - Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- Enzymes & Metabolism - Slides
- Circulatory System - Slides- Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- Movement of Molecules Across Cell Membranes - Slides
- Homeostasis - Slides
- Breathing System - Slides- Terms & Definitions (In Anki)
- Excretion - Slides (Poster)
- Human Defense System (Immune System)
- The Nervous System - Slides - Slides 2 (Handout Notes)
- The Senses - Slides
- Responses in the Human: Endocrine System - Slides
- Structure of Flowering Plants - Slides
- Transport in Plants - Slides
- Plant Responses - Slides
- Human Reproduction - Slides - Video
Experiments - Notes (Handout)
- Plant (Onion) Cells - Video
- Osmosis Demonstration - Video
- Heart Dissection
- Breathing Rate
- Ecology Module
- Isolate DNA from a Plant Tissue - Video
- Photosynthesis
- Fermentation of Alcohol - Video
- T/S (Transverse Section) of a Dicot Stem - Video
Food Tests
- A Test for Starch
- A Test for Protein
- A Test for Fat
- A Test for Reducing Sugar
Enzyme Tests
- Effect of pH on Enzyme Activity
- Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity
- Effect of Heated Denaturation on Enzyme Activity
- Enzyme Immobilisation
Experiments | Done in Class | Did Paper Write Up | Digitsed | Digital One Sorted Out |
---|---|---|---|---|
Testing Food for Starch | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Testing Food for Reducing Sugar | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Testing Food for Fat | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Testing Food for Protein | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Identifying Flora and Fauna using keys | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Identify a variety of Habitats | No? | No? | No | No |
Identify and use various apparatus required for collection methods in an Ecological study | Yes | Yes | No | No |
“Quantitative Survey: Plants, Methods: Quadrat” | Yes | Yes | No | No |
“Quantitative Survey: Animals, Methods: Capture/Recapture Technique” | Yes | Yes | No | No |
“Investigating Abiotic Factors, Factors: 1. Light (lux) x 10³ 2. Soil Temperature (°C) 3. Air Temperature (°C) 4. Soil pH” | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Looking at Animal (cheek) cells | Yes | (We didn’t do one) | N/A | N/A |
(Using the microscope &) Looking at Plant Cells | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
pH and Enzyme Activity | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Temp and Enzyme Activity | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Enzyme Denaturation | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Enzyme Immobilisation | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Osmosis | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Fermentation of Alcohol | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Heart Dissection | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Exercise and the Breathing Rate | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Isolating DNA | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Leaf Yeast Growth | No | No | No | No |
Exercise and the Pulse Rate | No | No | No | No |
Photosynthesis | Yes | No | No | No |
TS of a Dicot Stem | No | No | No | No |
IAA as a Growth Regulator | No | No | No | No |
Germination | No | No | No | No |
Digestive Activity during Germination | No | No | No | No |
Other Resources
- Biology Bugbears - YouTube Videos for Revision
- Amobea Sisters - YouTube Videos for Revision
- Linda Ward - Biology (YouTube)
- Mr C Biology - Biology Notes - Website with Notes
- The Conical Flask - Website with Slideshows, Notes, Task Sheets and Quizzes
- Leaving Certificate Biology - Website with Notes
- The Physics Teacher - Website with Notes
- KayScience - Website and App with Videos and Quizzes
- Quizizz: Fifth Year Biology - Website with Quizzes
- Quizizz: Sixth Year Biology - Website with Quizzes
- Mandatory Practicals PDF - PDF with Info on Mandatory Practicals
- Biology Notes PDF - PDF with Notes
- Drive Folder of Short Exam Questions - A Google Drive folder full of Short Exam Questions
- Experiment Questions PDF - PDF with Questions on Mandatory Practicals
- Introduction to macromolecules - Khan Academy - Article with Info on Macromolecules
- Amoeba Weebly Site - Website with Info on Amoeba