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Title: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: brenden on February 25, 2016, 11:33:50 am
Hey everyone!

If you're looking for Band 6 study notes that are fully updated to the 2016 Biology syllabus, you're in the right place!

Just click the links below for the notes you want - but make sure you're logged into your ATAR Notes account! If you don't have one, registration is super easy and super free. Just click the links below and you'll be prompted to make an account if you don't have one already.

HSC Biology: ATAR Notes Lecture Slides Part 1
HSC Biology: ATAR Notes Lecture Slides Part 2
HSC Biology: Maintaining a Balance Notes
HSC Biology: Maintaining a Balance Notes (another great but different set)
HSC Biology: Communication Notes
HSC Biology: Search for Better Health Notes
HSC Biology: Blueprint of Life Study Notes
HSC Biology: Evidence for Evolution Notes

Click Here to go to the New Syllabus Notes Forum Page (2019 - present) page

Click Here to go to ATAR Notes Free HSC Biology Notes Database (New Syllabus)

Mod Edit: Added two links for New Syllabus resource page and notes database
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Jemimared on July 15, 2016, 07:17:13 pm
Thank you. Thank you.
These are so helpful.
My bag was stolen (with my laptop in it) on the last day of school and all my bio notes were lost. I made the mistake of not backing them up  :-[ Very silly I know.
But these have saved me from having to write my notes from the start.
Thanks again.
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: brenden on July 15, 2016, 07:26:26 pm
Thank you. Thank you.
These are so helpful.
My bag was stolen (with my laptop in it) on the last day of school and all my bio notes were lost. I made the mistake of not backing them up  :-[ Very silly I know.
But these have saved me from having to write my notes from the start.
Thanks again.
That's bullshit!!! I'm so sorry to hear that's happened to you :(
Let us know if we can do anything more to help with your studies!
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on July 22, 2016, 05:10:11 pm
I'd like to point out the the Biology notes up for sale now have been updated, so in case you thought the other one were either too long or want an updated version for the Biology notes, then swing "BUY" the shop and pick up the Biology Notes Edition 2.

Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 23, 2016, 07:41:08 am
Hey everyone!

If you're looking for Band 6 study notes that are fully updated to the 2016 Biology syllabus, you're in the right place!

Just click the links below for the notes you want - but make sure you're logged into your ATAR Notes account! If you don't have one, registration is super easy and super free. Just click the links below and you'll be prompted to make an account if you don't have one already.

HSC Biology: Evidence for Evolution Notes

Hey thanks so much for these first off! Dont know why i didnt see them until now but oh well im still learning :D
Is "Evidence for Evolution" an option?? Because we have already got the 3 cores, but i havent ever heard of this option before..

Thanks for clarifying :)
Btw my Bio Notes and the ones I bought after swinging "buy" on the lecture day {skidous 8)) are both band 6 (the ones i didnt buy where from my sibling who got a band 6) and im currently sitting on a band 5 so im more than happy to post my notes up when i get time/energy/motivation/all of the above 😂
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on July 23, 2016, 01:01:41 pm
Hey thanks so much for these first off! Dont know why i didnt see them until now but oh well im still learning :D
Is "Evidence for Evolution" an option?? Because we have already got the 3 cores, but i havent ever heard of this option before..

Thanks for clarifying :)
Btw my Bio Notes and the ones I bought after swinging "buy" on the lecture day {skidous 8)) are both band 6 (the ones i didnt buy where from my sibling who got a band 6) and im currently sitting on a band 5 so im more than happy to post my notes up when i get time/energy/motivation/all of the above 😂

I like the cut of your jib
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 24, 2016, 09:58:19 am
I like the cut of your jib

Thanks i guess??
Im not getting what you are meaning   ??? ::) :o ;D
Lol so awkward
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on July 24, 2016, 12:25:23 pm
Thanks i guess??
Im not getting what you are meaning   ??? ::) :o ;D
Lol so awkward

It means I like the way you think/act
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: jamonwindeyer on July 24, 2016, 08:29:27 pm
It means I like the way you think/act

This situation in video form!
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: marynguyen18 on July 24, 2016, 10:26:19 pm
thank you for the notes, i didn't really understand Communications but with the notes it helped thank you!
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 25, 2016, 09:11:52 pm
This situation in video form!
Haha thanks jamon i live under a rock so i need clarification with most acronyms besides lol haha
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: senara on July 31, 2016, 01:12:07 pm
thank you so much for these notes!
Communication was actually ruining my life
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 31, 2016, 04:37:27 pm
thank you so much for these notes!
Communication was actually ruining my life

I know right! I find communication the hardest topic of the 4 we have to do. But if you are struggling, i have very sources of notes so feel free to ask any questions or I could possibly post them up (although they are written atm)
Hope I help! I believe in helping all that are suffering, whether i physically know the person or not. :D
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Sssssrr on August 01, 2016, 10:00:04 pm
thank you so much!!!
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 02, 2016, 06:14:32 pm
Got my Biology Notes Edition 2 in the mail on Monday and I ordered it on Thursday, let's say that the delivery time is really short, I wasn't expecting to have them before my Bio Trials but I do. Really comprehensive I definitely recommend you if need something to read over to grasp the concepts in the core modules or just something to kick start your own notes.

http://atarnotes.com/product/hsc-biology-notes/
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on August 02, 2016, 06:48:50 pm
Got my Biology Notes Edition 2 in the mail on Monday and I ordered it on Thursday, let's say that the delivery time is really short, I wasn't expecting to have them before my Bio Trials but I do. Really comprehensive I definitely recommend you if need something to read over to grasp the concepts in the core modules or just something to kick start your own notes.

http://atarnotes.com/product/hsc-biology-notes/

Haha i got it at the Trial Survival Lectures at UTS a few weeks ago. You know what they say, but its true, "The devil's in the detail" (If i had a dollar for every time i heard that over the lectures i wouldnt have to do my HSC or go to work ;D)
But on a serious note, these notes are amazing! (Thanks Naomi!) So comprehensive and cover all the syllabus points needed. Diagrams and tables and pretty pictures included :P
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 02, 2016, 06:52:13 pm
Haha i got it at the Trial Survival Lectures at UTS a few weeks ago. You know what they say, but its true, "The devil's in the detail" (If i had a dollar for every time i heard that over the lectures i wouldnt have to do my HSC or go to work ;D)
But on a serious note, these notes are amazing! (Thanks Naomi!) So comprehensive and cover all the syllabus points needed. Diagrams and tables and pretty pictures included :P

Totally agree with you man, this sorta feels like an infomercial more than a forum. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on August 02, 2016, 07:02:10 pm
Totally agree with you man, this sorta feels like an infomercial more than a forum. BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!
Sick of paying $100 or more for a lecture and notes? Well dont! At atarnotes all the lectures are run for free and have comprehensive syllabus coverage and amazing notes! And now only $24.99 with shipping and handling!! Do not miss out! Stocks are limited see in store for details. Terms and conditions apply visit http://www.atarnotes.com/faq for details. This is a sale that you do not want to miss!!

Does it sound like an informercial/ad now? :P ;D
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 02, 2016, 07:11:29 pm
Right you are Study buddy
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 02, 2016, 09:50:00 pm
You guys are hilarious and legends at the same time  ;D ;D ;D

The devil is indeed in the detail ;)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 03, 2016, 08:31:21 am
You guys are hilarious and legends at the same time  ;D ;D ;D

The devil is indeed in the detail ;)

so my cheque is in the mail, right?  ;)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on August 03, 2016, 08:48:17 am
so my cheque is in the mail, right?  ;)
You guys are hilarious and legends at the same time  ;D ;D ;D

The devil is indeed in the detail ;)

Hahaha this is why I love atarnotes so much!! (bos is like google now- all information but no humour. Atarnotes is like siri- informs you of actually relevant stuff and gets sassy/hilarious)

Thats how i see it anyway :P
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 03, 2016, 10:45:34 am
Hahaha this is why I love atarnotes so much!! (bos is like google now- all information but no humour. Atarnotes is like siri- informs you of actually relevant stuff and gets sassy/hilarious)

Thats how i see it anyway :P

I like the comparison ;)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on August 03, 2016, 12:57:35 pm
I like the comparison ;)

Haha i aim to please :)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 10, 2016, 02:21:59 pm
Speaking of these notes, who here is using them for their biology exam prep?
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on August 11, 2016, 04:35:56 pm
Lol lets just say that got a lot of publicity before school today!! (Might be a few more people joining/wanting notes now!)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 11, 2016, 04:36:41 pm
Yo send them our way and we'll promote
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 11, 2016, 04:37:01 pm
Don't forgot to plug the notes and question thread, the more the merrier
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on August 11, 2016, 05:11:27 pm
Haha sure will! Think they are all asleep atm though, 3 hour exams take it out of you :D
Title: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 11, 2016, 05:12:08 pm
Mate, more like 2hr exam, finished it with an hour left
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: studybuddy7777 on August 11, 2016, 05:19:38 pm
I have designed a seperate forum thread where we can talk about the exam but I used up half a tissue box during the exam so it took me almost the whole 3 hours!! (Well, 2 1/2 plus a 4 marker in the option i forgot to answer till later)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Skidous on August 11, 2016, 05:20:47 pm
Sounds good
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Stefan K on October 06, 2016, 11:38:42 pm
Good luck everyone with bio! :D
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: marynguyen18 on October 19, 2016, 01:46:36 pm
Good luck everyone with bio! :D

good luck to you too
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: sophiemacpherso on May 17, 2017, 09:47:22 pm
So helpful thankyou!!
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: bigsweetpotato2000 on August 14, 2017, 03:04:20 pm
Literally made a worksheet of six kidneys unlabelled - If you finish all of them and STILL don't remember the structure? You got to be kidneying me ;)

Oh and also if you're doing communication - there's diagrams of the eye you can practise and label too :D

Bigsweetpotato Farm
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Daniyahasan on September 19, 2017, 10:36:07 pm
Literally made a worksheet of six kidneys unlabelled - If you finish all of them and STILL don't remember the structure? You got to be kidneying me ;)

Oh and also if you're doing communication - there's diagrams of the eye you can practise and label too :D

Bigsweetpotato Farm
sweet
but i need the answer sheet haahhahah
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: angelahchan on September 20, 2017, 09:22:33 am
sweet
but i need the answer sheet haahhahah
Here's a diagram which is similar enough it could serve as the answers:
https://sites.google.com/a/canacad.ac.jp/sl-hl-2-biology-8-ferguson/_/rsrc/1468929296351/14-physiology-2/11-3-the-kidney-and-osmoregulation/Nephron.jpg
Sorry I have no idea how to embed images

Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Daniyahasan on September 23, 2017, 10:35:28 am
Here's a diagram which is similar enough it could serve as the answers:
https://sites.google.com/a/canacad.ac.jp/sl-hl-2-biology-8-ferguson/_/rsrc/1468929296351/14-physiology-2/11-3-the-kidney-and-osmoregulation/Nephron.jpg
Sorry I have no idea how to embed images

THANK YOU angleahchan
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: theyam on December 03, 2017, 02:45:48 pm
Hi Biology People~~~

When writing notes for specific syllabus dot points, is including background information needed?

Thanks~~
From theyam
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Natasha.97 on December 03, 2017, 02:58:21 pm
Hi Biology People~~~

When writing notes for specific syllabus dot points, is including background information needed?

Thanks~~
From theyam

Hi!
Which dot points are you referring to? :)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: kate2401 on May 23, 2018, 12:21:31 pm
Where can I find notes on the new 2018 syllabus?
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: KT Nyunt on May 23, 2018, 03:45:56 pm
Where can I find notes on the new 2018 syllabus?


Hi!
https://atarnotes.com/notes/?pag=1&state=3719&subject=4852&unit=0&key=&sort=date

There's a lot of useful stuff here ^  :)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: jamonwindeyer on May 23, 2018, 05:59:13 pm
Where can I find notes on the new 2018 syllabus?

Welcome to the forums! The link above indeed has a heap of useful stuff, though not all will be relevant to the new syllabus. We're going to be working really hard to get a heap of notes on the new course as the year goes on ;D

If you are looking for some proper, edited, polished notes, then these are a great choice! They do cost $25, but if you are looking for a resource similar to it and don't mind spending an hour or twos pay from work, then worth a look :)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: kate2401 on May 24, 2018, 01:03:08 pm
Thank youuu :)
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: BrittyG on August 05, 2018, 07:27:04 pm
If you are looking for some proper, edited, polished notes, then these are a great choice! They do cost $25, but if you are looking for a resource similar to it and don't mind spending an hour or twos pay from work, then worth a look :)

Can totally vouch for these notes Kate, although they aren't my syllabus I use the first edition for bio and my rank went from 16th to 2nd. 100% worth it.
Title: Re: HSC Biology Notes
Post by: Pearlmilktea on January 07, 2020, 12:35:42 am
NEW SYLLABUS NOTES

Year 10 Notes with Foundational Concepts

Simple and easy to understand definitions and concepts for Prelim and HSC Bio
Genetics and Evolution
Ignore the lower rating - these notes are a good summary of Year 10 content and although they don't have enough detail for year 11/12, they're good to have a quick look at

Preliminary Biology

ATARNotes Lecture Summary of All Prelim Content - an obvious 10/10 :)


Module 1
Very thorough notes complete with diagrams and mind maps
Really good notes. However for topics such as osmosis, I would recommend cutting straight to the chase with a definition e.g. Osmosis is the passive movement of a solvent (such as water) from an area where it is in high concentration to where it is in low concentration (down a concentration gradient). This makes it super clear to the marker that you know what you're talking about.

Simpler notes and easy language to grapple with - needs a few more details but still great.
Really great and well organised notes