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selection, engineering of genes and disorder(s)

Selective breeding, genetic engineering and inherited disorder tonight! Might as well link them all together. Remember always try to revise different topics at once to keep things in your long term longer. Before you play you may want a diagram of genetic engineering and insulin production. Might be a good shout to grab a diagram of genetic crosses for cystic fibrosis and polydactyly.

Natural Selection & Darwin

Quick refresher on Biology Paper 2 topic: Natural Selection. Charles Darwin explored the Galápagos Islands and discovered that similar species on different islands that differences and varied in their characteristics. What’s interesting is that those variations enables those species to be better adapted to their environment. This goes through that and looks at that. Why do elephants have long trunks... Why to giraffes have long necks? Make the links to evolution.

Biology Combo Pack

Here is some insight into the start of biology paper 1. Building off of types of cells and their organelles you now need to look at leaf tissue layers. This is a little boost to help you get started but you need to do the work. Get flash cards, start practicing more questions, look at the required practicals. Don’t waste the time you have to start embedding this into your long term!

Daily Biology Recap

With the mock exams looming it’s a great idea to make a tick list and start going back to basics. Use your revision guide or the specification for a topic list and then start ticking off what you confidently know. Remember to try and link as many topics together to maximise retention. Highlight what you don’t and start going through it this week. It is much better to consistently revise continually instead of cramming. All studies with memory retention confirm this. Consistent daily habits lead to success. Remember you’re preparing yourself for your future and it comes down to your drive and your determination. Make a list tonight. Pick two topics to revise this weekend. Set realistic goals and keep that promise.

Ions to Electrolysis

Building on yesterday’s learning today we’re looking at the basics behind electrolysis. Get yourself a diagram of the copper sulphate required practical before you press play so it’s easier to follow along. Remember to use the Malmesbury science YouTube channel to see clear videos of all the practicals.

Ions Ions Ions

Super quick look at ion formation to set yourself up for going through electrolysis and half equations. Key take away: all elements want to get a full outer shell. That’s the bottom line. Group 1 will loose 1 electron. Group 2 will loose 2 electrons. Group 7 will gain 1 electron. Group 6 will gain 2 electrons. Look at some examples to help and put in some work this week. Work towards your goals!!

Hormones and Glands

Here is a quick session on some of the major things that have been covered in past three lessons. Get a diagram up of the endocrine glands and follow along. YOU need to be an active participant in your own learning journey. Small intentional habits to move closer to achieving your goals and making those dreams possible! Thought of this episode: what will happen to you after eating all this Pho?

Don't Feel like it - DO IT ANYWAYS

So many times you’ll experience this in your life. Lack of drive and motivation. People aren’t born motivated. They force themselves to do something when they don’t want to. I want you to do that! You instil the habits now so that when life gets hard and your tired and sick you can still dig deep. So when you don’t feel like doing it do it anyways! Today we look at that and Biology Paper 1: Organelles and Movement. Look back at Organelle Master for more. Get out there and seize your day!

New Year, New You!

Here we go again! Starting a new year - it’s time to make goal. I encourage you all to get intentional with your learning from the word go. I urge you with my whole heart to start small daily positive routines to help you reach your potential. Start today!

Menstrual Cycle

Here is the second part of Biology Paper 2 Hormones. It’s all about remembering the 4 hormones: FSH, Oestrogen, LH, and Progesterone. Remembering the functions is really important as well. Good luck and get revising!