A-level set biology practicals

This collection of resources from SAPS is designed to support the use of practicals across various A-level biology 2015 specifications for England (OCR, AQA, Edexcel and Eduqas).

The resources include:

• Tested materials to support the A-level practical endorsement in England (CPAC)
• Support materials for teachers and technicians
• Student worksheet to help provide evidence for meeting the practical skills requirements
• Student revision materials to help prepare for exams

Resource 1: Dissection and microscopy of a plant stem

Resource 2: Investigating water transport in plants using a potometer

Resource 3: Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) of plant photosynthetic pigments 

Resource 4: Factors affecting rates of photosynthesis