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Minor Award Name
Minor Award Code
Level
Biology
5N2746
5
Suggested resources to support delivery:
Theme/Topic
Type
Plant and animal
cell identification
Youtube video
link
Identify a range
of plant and
animal cell types,
outlining the
structure and
functions of
major organelles
and the
fundamentals of
cellular
metabolism
Explain the
functions of a
variety of cell
Relevance
Author/Source
Web Link
This animation shows the function of plant and
animal cells including organelles like the
nucleus, nucleolus, DNA (chromosomes),
ribosomes, mitochondria, etc.
Nucleus Medical
Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
URUJD5NEXC8
Softschools.com
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/
biology/cell_structure/quiz356.html
Free web link
Free Biology topic specific Revision quizzes
Free web link
Detailed Power point presentation outlining
the Organelles of the Cell
Youtube video
Introduction to Cells
Youtube video
link
Paul Andersen explains mitosis and meiosis and
shoes how the cell cycle is used to create new
cells.
Beverly Biology
Frank Gregorio
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R
Kmaq7jPnYM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g
FuEo2ccTPA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2
aVnN4RePyI
Bozeman Science
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types,
differentiating
between mitosis
and meiosis
Explain the
factors that
influence
photosynthesis
and transpiration
Free web link
Photosynthesis – detailed lesson from Khan
Academy with in-depth explinations
Youtube video
link
Photosynthesis Light reaction, Calvin cycle,
Electron Transport 3D Animation
Photosynthesis
Youtube video
link
Outline the life
Free web link
cycle of a
bacterium, fungus
and virus
including
examining the
Youtube video
structure of each
Khan Academy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsYk4eCKnA
Encyclopédie Médicale
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
wJDlxp17rY4
Softschools.com
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/
science/photosynthesis/quiz388.html
7activestudio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b
vPM6sfidY4
Transportation in Plants
About microbiology
Detailed resource extensively covering a
wide range of topics in the area of
microbiology
Microbiology Society http://www.microbiologyonline.org.u
Introduction to bacteria
Craig Savage
Bacterial Reproduction & Exchanges of
Genetic Material - Details of Binary Fission,
Bacterial Conjugation, Transformation, and
Transduction
Craig Savage
Introduction to Viruses
Frank Gregorio
k/about-microbiology/introducingmicrobes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2
iysq1kkTSk
link
2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7
sZ5Nz8_cfc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
UEKS4w9bfJg
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Youtube video
link
Bacteria and Viruses: Science
BIGNFLUFFY67
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3
xRttWuf3wQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u
3okZKylH9Y
Youtube video
link
Introduction to Fungi
Dovebiology
Youtube video
link
What are Fungi
Harvard Museum of
Natural History
Free web link
Introduction to the Fungi
berkeley.edu
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/fungi
/fungi.html
Describe the main Web Link
pathogenic agent
infection
pathways
Pathogenic microorganisms and Infection
transmission
Skwirk on line
education
http://www.skwirk.com/p-c_s-4_u92_t-212_c-711/pathogenicmicroorganisms/nsw/pathogenicmicroorganisms/small-worldmicrobiology-/microorganisms-andthe-human-body
Describe the role
of microorganisms in a
variety of
industrial
processes,
including citric
acid, methane
production and
Microbes and food- Friend or foe
Microbiology Society http://www.microbiologyonline.org.u
Web Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7
0LA0mijzCM
k/about-microbiology/microbes-andfood
Web Link
Industrial microbiology – Environmental
microbiology notes
3
Department of
Environmental
Studies. College of
Engineering Gandhi
http://www.gitam.edu/eresource/env
ironmental/em_maruthi/industrial.ht
m
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cheese
production
Explain the basic
structure and
function of DNA
and RNA and the
effects of
mutation on gene
expression and
the role of
mutation in
natural selection
and evolution
Outline the
genotypes and
phenotypes of
the four blood
groups and
demonstrate the
importance of
compatibility in
Institute of
Technology and
Management ,
Visakhapatnam
(Affiliated to Andhra
University)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
H116nGWrIlI
Youtube video
link
Introduction To Industrial microbiology part
1 & part 2
dreaming machine
Web Link
Learn Genetics – Genetic Science Learning
Centre –
Extensive range of genic related topics,
videos, notes and questions.
University of Utah
Health Science
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
Irish Blood
Transfusion service
https://www.giveblood.ie/All_About_
Blood/Blood_Group_Basics/
Scitable by Nature
Education
http://www.nature.com/scitable/topi
cpage/genetic-dominance-genotypephenotype-relationships-489
Web link
Blood Group basics
Genetic Dominance: Genotype-Phenotype
Relationships
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blood
transfusions
Describe the role
of genetic
engineering in the
manufacture of a
variety of
industrial
products and in
the production of
plant varieties
resistant to pests
and diseases
Explain the basic
structure and
function of the
antibody
molecule
Describe a
breeding
programme used
to improve a
specific crop and
one used to
improve a specific
animal or animal
product
Discuss the plants
and animals
found in a
specified habitat
Newsletter
and Web link
Detailed site containing up to date news
and research on the health, environment
and economic impacts of GMOs
GMO Compass
University of Illinois
& U.S. Department
of Agriculture,
Washington, D.C
http://www.gmocompass.org/eng/agri_biotechnology/
breeding_aims/148.disease_resistant_
crops.html
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/vista/html_
pubs/biotech/insect.htm
Web link
Insect-resistant Crops Through Genetic
Engineering
Web link
Detailed resource outlining a range of topics pdLbiopharma
on antibiodies and how they work, - notes
and videos -
Web link Word
document
Agricultural Biotechnology
(Paper primarily drafted by Teagasc)
https://www.agriculture.gov.ie/media
Department of
Agriculture and Food /migration/.../2020AgriBiotech.doc
Web Link
Research and Innovation programmes
Teagasc
http://www.teagasc.ie/crops/potatoe
s/breeding.asp
Web Link
Detailed resource - A-Z-Animals.com was
developed by Millie Bond as a simple
resource for animal facts, information and
resources.
Millie Bond
http://a-zanimals.com/reference/habitats/
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http://pdl.com/technologyproducts/how-do-antibodies-work/
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using a range of
keys.
Discuss the
effects of
common physical
hazards on the
human body and
the appropriate
safety
precautions
necessary to
minimise hazards
including use of
common hazard
symbols
Outline the rights
and
responsibilities of
employers and
employees under
health and safety
legislation
Apply Mendels
laws of
inheritance to
mono and
dihybrid crosses
Web Link
Book
A detailed resource containing information
on all types of Hazards and the HAS is the
national statutory body with responsibility
for ensuring workers (employed and selfemployed) and those affected by work
activity are protected from work related
injury and ill-health.
Physical Hazard Control: Preventing Injuries
in the Workplace
Health and Safety
Authority
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Topics/Hazard
s/
Frank R. Spellman,
Revonna M. Bieber
https://books.google.ie/books?id=Mt
W6SbppyhsC&printsec=frontcover
Web Link
Workplace Health Regulations and duties of
employers and employees
Health and Safety
Authority
http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Workplace_H
ealth/
Web Link
Overview of Mendelian laws of inheritance
are statements about the way certain
characteristics are transmitted from one
generation to another in an organism
Science Clarified
http://www.scienceclarified.com/MaMu/Mendelian-Laws-ofInheritance.html
Web Link
Detailed notes of Mendel's First Law of
Genetics (Law of Segregation)
North Dakota State
University
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https://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~mcc
lean/plsc431/mendel/mendel1.htm
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Select tools and
techniques to
culture, isolate
and inoculate
micro-organisms,
identifying the
main pathogenic
agent pathways
Web Link
The Microbiology Laboratory & Cultivation
of Bacteria
Penn State
University
http://docx.searchpdf.net/doc/pdf/do
wnload/www2__yk__psu__edu-~mph13--Unit%20I.doc
Youtube video
link
Introduction to Microbiology Culture
Techniques
Nicole Gentile, PhD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E
t1v8EQP10U
Carry out biology
experiments or
investigations in a
scientifically
accurate and
methodical
manner
Youtube video
link
Safe Science - In the Classroom
Edward Norman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
NjJz85bQqdM
Youtube video
link
Web link
Top 10 Rules of Science Lab Safety
Gabrielle Hendel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s
6lOQ5_Vlok
Biology and the Scientific Method
Biology.ie
Web Link
Extensive resource for Science teachers in
Ireland
Web link
Guide for writing Lab Reports &
Scientific Papers
The Irish Science
Teachers’
Association (ISTA)
Study guides and
strategies
Maintain
laboratory
reports within
planned timelines
and deadlines on
experiments and
investigation
Web Link
Powerpoint presentation on an approach to
writing lab report
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Trinity College
Dublin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s
6lOQ5_Vlok
http://www.ista.ie/news/laboratoryexperiments-classroom
http://www.studygs.net/labreports.ht
m
https://studentlearning.tcd.ie/assets/docs/reports_p
g/Writing%20Scientific%20Reports.pp
t
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Useful Organisations:
Name
Teagasc – Research and education Agency
The national body providing integrated research,
advisory and training services to agriculture and the
food industry.
The Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA) is the
Subject Association for teachers of Science in the
Republic of Ireland
Further Education Support Service
Trinity College Dublin
Contact Information
www.teagasc.ie/
http://ista.ie/
http://www.fess.ie/
https://www.tcd.ie/Education/courses/
MOOCs (Massive Online Open Courses)
Free access to online courses
https://www.mooc-list.com/
Intro to Biology & life Science
https://www.mooc-list.com/categories/biology-life-sciences?static...
Cell biology
https://www.mooc-list.com/course/cell-biology-saylororg?static=true
Biology & genetics
https://www.mooc-list.com/course/dna-biology’s-genetic-code-edx?...
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