Target audience: year 11/12 biology/human biology
This collection of resources examines structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations shown by plants and animals in a various environments.… Continue reading
Year 11/12 Human biology
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Proteins
Target audience: year 12 biology/human biology
Proteins play a vital role in all living things. Following a practical activity to identify proteins, interactive learning objects are used to explain how proteins are created. The importance of protein folding is examined through the context of prion diseases.… Continue reading
Buffers
Target audience: year 12 chemistry
Discussion of the important role buffers play in the human body leads to an explanation of how buffers work. The role of buffers in animal tissues and ocean environments is also investigated.
This sequence contains four resources: pH control in the body; Buffering ability of muscles; Explaining buffers; and Buffering in the ocean.… Continue reading
Body tissues in focus
Target audience: year 11-12 human biology
A virtual microscope shows labelled and unlabelled images of body systems at various magnifications. Worksheets guide use of the virtual microscope.… Continue reading