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Short Classroom Plays

Biology Concepts - 2nd Edition


8 short plays designed to develop pupils' understanding of biological concepts, followed by a series of questions.

Topics covered include: photosynthesis; respiration; enzymes; diffusion; osmosis; active transport; digestion; the blood stream; components of a balanced diet; absorption of food from the gut; the pancreas; the regulation of blood sugar by insulin and glucagon; the large intestine; bacteria; the kidneys; the liver, and homeostasis.

  • Ideal for KS3
  • Cross-curricular
  • Use as topic introductions, revision, or just when you want something original!

"The response to these plays was quite remarkable. A learning tool of greater potency than anything I have ever used before. Even a set which was notorious for its bad behaviour absolutely lapped up these plays. I found their reading ability and confidence grew at the same time as their biological knowledge."
Jeremy Lingard, author and biology teacher with 40 years' experience