This collection of new resources are designed to support the use of practicals across various A-level biology 2015 specifications for England (OCR, AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas).
They include:
- Tested materials to support the A-level practical endorsement in England (CPAC)
- Support materials for teachers and technicians
- Student worksheet to help provide evidence for meeting the practical skills requirements
- Student revision materials to help prepare for exams
Resources
Resource 1. Dissection and microscopy of a plant stem
Resource 2. Investigating water transport in plants using a potometer
Resource 3. Thin Layer Chromatography of plant photosynthetic pigments
Resource 4. Factors affecting rates of photosynthesis
Resource 5. Microscopy of root-tip mitosis
Resource 6. Flower dissection - using alstroemeria
Resource 7. Flower dissection in the footsteps of Darwin - using primula
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