The Biology Bank

Hi, I am Stephanie

Welcome to The Biology Bank! I'm a passionate science educator with over 6 years of leadership experience in top international schools across the UAE. Having served as both a Deputy Head of Science in Dubai and a Head of Science in Sharjah. I have spent years deep in exam specifications, practical assessments and curriculum design. Focusing on British curriculum contenty, teaching international A-levels and iGCSE. I have helped hundreds of students improve their grades by using short concise exam notes and exam questions.

Core Practical 1-9

Core Practical 1-9

CP9 Investigate the antimicrobial properties of plants, including aseptic techniques for the safe handling of bacteria.

CP9 Investigate the antimicrobial properties of plants, including aseptic techniques for the safe handling of bacteria.

CP8 Determine the tensile strength of plant fibres.

CP8 Determine the tensile strength of plant fibres.

CP7 Use a light microscope to: (i) make observations, draw and label plan diagrams of transverse sections of roots, stems and leaves (ii) make observations, draw and label cells of plant tissues (iii)identify sclerenchyma fibres, phloem, sieve tubes and x

CP7 Use a light microscope to: (i) make observations, draw and label plan diagrams of transverse sections of roots, stems and leaves (ii) make observations, draw and label cells of plant tissues (iii)identify sclerenchyma fibres, phloem, sieve tubes and x

CP6 Prepare and stain a root tip squash to observe the stages of mitosis.

CP6 Prepare and stain a root tip squash to observe the stages of mitosis.

CP5 (i) use a light microscope to make observations and labelled drawings of suitable animal cells (ii) use a graticule with a microscope to make measurements and understand the concept of scale

CP5 (i) use a light microscope to make observations and labelled drawings of suitable animal cells (ii) use a graticule with a microscope to make measurements and understand the concept of scale

CP4 Investigate the effect of temperature, pH, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on the initial rate of enzyme-catalysed reactions

CP4 Investigate the effect of temperature, pH, enzyme concentration and substrate concentration on the initial rate of enzyme-catalysed reactions

CP3 Investigate membrane properties including the effect of alcohol and temperature on membrane permeability.

CP3 Investigate membrane properties including the effect of alcohol and temperature on membrane permeability.

CP2 Investigate the vitamin C content of food and drink

CP2 Investigate the vitamin C content of food and drink

CP1 Benedict's test for reducing sugars and iodine test for starch

CP1 Benedict's test for reducing sugars and iodine test for starch

Hi, I am Stephanie