| Biology - Recommended Links |
BBCi Science-The Human Body Homepage
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody
Descriptions of the human body annontated with interactive diagrams
and links to relevant t.v/radio and news articles.
BBC-SOS Teacher
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/sosteacher/browse/browse_ks4.shtml
Search the BBC archives for answers to thousands of homework or
revision questions, from Key Stage 2 to A level.
BBC-Onion Street
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/communities/onionstreet/
An essential study area which offers revision based live chat,daily
chatrooms, interactive quizzes and study tips/advice pieces.
WildFacts
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/wildfacts
BBC Nature's rapidly-growing database of facts and figures about
animals - their vital statistics, habits, habitats and global
distribution. Includes images, video and audio.
GCSEvise
http://www.gcsevise.com
This site gives a detailed summary of the knowledge requirements
for science at key stage 4 of the National Curriculum. Excellent
free revision guides but you will have to pay to become a member
to access detailed course materials.
Gondar Design Biology
http://www.purchon.com/biology/index.htm
Concentrated revision notes and diagrams covering key stage 4
biology. The level of detail is high and authoritative making
the pages very suitable for students studying the single subject
at GCSE. Ideal for final examination revision.
Probe the Brain
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/brain/
Become a virtual brain surgeon and map out the brain's motor cortex
on this animated patient. Further information is contained in
a brief history and map of the motor cortex, which are relevant
to key stage 3 and 4 pupils.
The Great Plant Escape: Plant Parts
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts2a.html
A series of pages takes students through the parts of a plant
in a lively style complete with animated graphics and photographs.
Ideal for key stage 4 students looking at plant structure and
function.
The Visible Embryo
http://www.visembryo.com/
A simple but effective site showing the development of the foetus
from conception to birth. Access to detailed week-by-week developmental
details is via a spiral diagram showing the development of the
human embryo. For key stage 4 students.
The Wonders of Microbes
http://www.microbeworld.org/
Authoritative text explaining the different types of microbe and
their uses. The site is suitable for key stage 4 science students
who will find information about bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi
and protists.
BrainPOP
http://www.brainpop.com/
A colourful informative site for revision on a whole range of
science and technology topics at key stage 4 from genetics to
waves. Choose a topic and while the short 'movie' loads you get
the opportunity to answer multiple-choice quiz questions.
S-Cool
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/topic_index.asp?subject_id=17&d=0
GCSE revision site covering a range of biology topics - offering
summaries of key points, quick learn guides and questions.