Revision AidsWindows
Revision Aids
You will need the Microsoft ® Virtual Machine for Java, Version 5.00.2910 or greater, for it to run on your PC. and the Microsoft Windows ® Foundation Classes (WFC) for Java.
Choose a file and save it to your hard disc then open it from your desktop offline. If you open it from its present location, you will only be able to use it once, so it is better to save it to your hard disc. You will be warned that it has not got an "Authenticode" identification; this would cost me an extra $400 pa. The programs were created using Visual Java++ version 6.00 so it cannot do anything nasty to your computer unlike programs written with Visual Basic.
You can download as many files as you want.
These are the definitions and diagrams which you must memorise for your biology GCSE, but there is no harm in doing it for KS3.
| Homeostasis includes homeostasis, osmoregulation, thermoregulation, glucoregulation and hormones. KS4 | 32.5 Kbytes |
| Osmosis includes osmosis, turgor, plasmolysis, root pressure and suction pressure. KS4 | 33.0 Kbytes |
| Alimentary Canal includes a diagram, names of the parts and their functions. KS3 & KS4 | 49.5 Kbytes |
| Enzymes includes a definition and examples of enzymes with an explanation of the "Lock and Key Mechanism" KS4 | 45.5 Kbytes. |
| Kidney includes diagrams of the kidney and a nephron, names of the parts and their functions. KS4 | 92.0 Kbytes |
| Hormones includes definitions of hormones, endocrine glands, target organs and gives examples. KS4 | 21.0 Kbytes |
| Respiration includes definitions of respiration, aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration and fermentation. KS3 & KS4 | 32.0 Kbytes |
| Cells includes diagrams of typical cells and lists the similarities and differences between animal & plant cells KS3 & KS4 | 46.5 Kbytes |
| Mrs Gren reminds you about the seven activities of living things. KS3 & KS4 | 37.5 Kbytes |
| Acids includes a definition and examples of acids. KS3 & KS4 | 21.0 Kbytes |
| Formulae helps you understand how to write chemical formulae for inorganic chemicals KS3 & KS4 | 33.0 Kbytes |
| Cations will help you understand how metals form ions KS3 & KS4 | 24.5 Kbytes |
| Anions will help you understand how newgative ions are formed KS3 & KS4 | 22.0 Kbytes |
| Photosynthesis is a slightly different revision aid for both KS3 & KS4 | 53.5 Kbytes |
| A Balanced Diet will help you memorise the requirements of a healthy balanced diet. KS3 & KS4 | 64.0 Kbytes |
| Proteins will help you memorise what you need to know about proteins for your GCSE. KS4 | 21.0 Kbytes |
| Carbohydrates will help you memorise all you need to know about carbohydrates. KS4 | 21.5 Kbytes |
| Nucleic Acids to help you understand DNA and RNA. KS4 | 21.0 Kbytes |
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