Biology Week - 7th to 11th October 2024

Biology Week is a celebration of all things biology! This resource collection provides a fun selection of activities, videos, and games for students of all ages to explore topics across biology, from plants to the digestive system. Biology Week is organised by the Royal Society of Biology and more information is available on their website.

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Ban Cola?

In this activity, students consider the evidence for causal links between sugar consumption, obesity and disease. They then weigh up arguments for and against banning sugary drink sales to children.

Curriculum links include:

Key Stage Three:

*Working Scientifically: Analysis and evaluation –...

Exploding cells

Students observe what happens to blood added to salt solutions of different concentrations. This is done in test tubes, although it may also be possible to observe what happens under a microscope. The students record their observations and attempt to explain what has happened to the red blood cells. They then...

Debate kit - stem cells

This kit encourages students to consider the ethical issues that stem cell treatments raise and to develop students’ debating and discussion skills. Role play gives students a chance to explore the different sides of the issue and compare others’ points of view, as well as considering social, ethical, political and...

Debate kit - antibiotic resistance

The aim of this debating kit is to encourage students to begin to consider the ethical issues related to the prescribing of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Role play gives students a chance to explore the different sides of the issue and compare others’ points of view, as well as considering social, ethical...

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