KS3 Biology
Learn about biology and examine the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution and distribution of all living things.
This page provides resources covering varies of biology, with topics including:
- Structure and function of living organisms - cells and organisation, skeletal and muscular systems, nutrition and digestion, gas exchange systems, reproduction and health
- Material cycles and energy - photosynthesis, and cellular respiration
- Interactions and interdependecies - relationships in an ecosystem such as food webs
- Genetics and evolution - inheritance, choromosomes, DNA and genes
More Information
(Please note that the resources below may not include all of the topics listed above)
Hydrogenation and esterification: https://www.acs.org/content/dam/acsorg/education/resources/highschool/chemmatters/the-solid-facts-about-trans-fats.pdf
BBC Bitesize: Living Organisms
How Stilton Cheese is Made – Official Stilton Cheese Makers’ Association
FSA: Food Additives – Types and Functions
BBC Bitesize: Food additives and fortification - CCEA
Anaphylaxis UK: Allergy and Anaphylaxis Factsheets
Allergy UK: Understanding Allergy
ABPI Schools: Chemical Digestion Explained
BBC Bitesize: Energy and nutrients - CCEA
BNF: Nutrition Requirements Across Life Stages (PDF)
BNF: Creating a Healthy Balanced Diet
BNF: Nutritional Information – Sugar
BNF: Nutritional Information – Fat
Guts UK: Introduction to Gut Bacteria