Genetics & Evolution – The key areas you need to know about

by Kelly Mullenger | Mar 3, 2022 | Biology

Do you understand inheritance and evolution? Do you think you get it and then start looking at the information and it just confuses you? Do you know the difference between a gene and a chromosome? Here we will cover the key areas we think you need to have learnt to be...

What are the processes in digestion? What exactly happens?

by Kelly Mullenger | Jan 18, 2022 | Biology

Do you know all the processes in digestion? Can you name all the organs involved? Can you explain the difference between Protease and Amylase? We are here to help you answer these questions and make understanding digestion straightforward.   Digestion is covered...

Grasping the concept of respiration as a life process

by Kelly Mullenger | Sep 22, 2021 | Biology, KS3 Science

Can you explain what Respiration is? Do you know the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration? Do you get baffled by the word equations for respiration? Respiration features in both KS3 and KS4 Biology lessons and helps you understand many other processes...

Our Top Tips for Studying Science for Years 7, 8 & 9 (KS3)

by Kelly Mullenger | Sep 15, 2021 | Biology, Chemistry, KS3 Science, Physics, Revision

Have you just started year 7? Feeling a little overwhelmed with all the new science terminology being used? Are you starting your GCSEs and think you have forgotten everything you were ever taught in science in KS3? We are here to help and in this blog, we take a look...

How different is Science in Secondary School compared to Primary?

by Kelly Mullenger | Jul 13, 2021 | Biology, Chemistry, KS3 Science, Physics

How different is Science in secondary school compared to Primary?Do you get to do more practicals?Will I get to use a bunsen burner?Can we set things on fire? Here’s what you can expect in secondary science if you are starting in Year 7 in September.   What...

How do Food Chains & Food Webs Work?

by Kelly Mullenger | Jun 24, 2021 | Biology, KS3 Science

      How important are plants? Do you know your consumers from your producers and your predators from your prey? Can you describe food chains from a food web of an ecosystem?   Here we take a look at the different roles organisms have within an...