SECTION 1: FILMS
Learning question: How does the film illustrate the spread of infectious disease and the challenges of controlling a pandemic?
Learning question: Which genetic engineering concepts in the film are based on real science, and which are fictionalised?
Learning question: How does the film portray historical approaches to medicine, surgery and life at sea?
SECTION 2: TV
Learning question: How does the series show the interdependence of marine organisms and their ecosystems?
Learning question: What adaptations shown in the series help organisms survive in extreme environments?
Learning question: How does the series highlight the impact of human activity on global biodiversity?
The Selfish Gene – Richard Dawkins
Learning question: How does the gene‑centred view of evolution help explain animal behaviour?
Why Evolution Is True – Jerry Coyne
Learning question: Which pieces of evidence presented in the book most strongly support the theory of evolution?
The Gene – Siddhartha Mukherjee
Learning question: How has our understanding of genetics changed over time, and what ethical questions does this raise?
Learning question: How does the book expose common misunderstandings and misuses of scientific evidence?
This Is Going to Hurt – Adam Kay
Learning question: What does the book reveal about the pressures and realities of working in modern healthcare?
Learning question: How do mathematical mistakes lead to real‑world biological or medical consequences?
The Greatest Show on Earth – Richard Dawkins
Learning question: How does Dawkins present the evidence for evolution in a clear and compelling way?
Botanical Gardens Birmingham
Learning question: How do the adaptations of different plant species help them survive in their native environments?
Learning question: Which exhibit helped you understand evolution, biodiversity or human origins more clearly?
Learning question: How does Kew’s research contribute to plant conservation and global biodiversity?
Learning question: How do the biomes demonstrate the relationship between climate, ecology and plant life?
Learning question: How does the zoo contribute to conservation, breeding programmes and species protection?
Learning question: Which topic did you revise, and how did the videos or quizzes help reinforce your understanding?
Learning question: How does the RSB promote biological research, education and public engagement?
Learning question: Which worked example helped you understand a difficult biological process or calculation?
Learning question: Which biology topic did you revise on Seneca, and how did the interactive format help you learn it?
Learning question: What recent scientific discovery or issue discussed in the episode did you find most interesting, and why?