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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 4 - Coordination and Control
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Complete set of PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 4 - Coordination and Control. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. All questions are original. Nine worksheets included: 27 - Excretion 28 - The Kidneys 29 - Coordination 30 - Coordination in Plants 31 - Coordination in Humans 32 - Reflexes and the Eye 33 - Controlling Body Temperature 34 - Hormones 35 - More Hormones
Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Papers
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Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Papers

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A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments. The questions found in these papers are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. This is for the following papers: 4SD0 - 1B, 1C and 1P For 1B: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 2d - Movement of substances into and out of cells (including practical 2.17 (2.15 – 2.17) • Topic 2g - Gas exchange (including practical 2.50) (2.46 – 2.50) • Topic 2h - Transport (2.51 – 2.54, 2.59 – 2.62, 2.65 – 2.69) • Topic 2j - Co-ordination and response (2.80 – 2.94) • Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.1 – 3.9, 3.11 – 3.13) • Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.15, 3.19 – 3.20, 3.22 – 3.34, 3.38 – 3.39) • Topic 5b - Selective breeding (5.10 – 5.11) For 1C: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1a - States of matter (1.1 – 1.4) • Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 – 1.17) • Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (including practical 1.36) (1.25 – 1.33, 1.36) • Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 – 1.51) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.9 – 3.13) • Topic 4b - Crude oil (4.7 – 4.18) • Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 – 4.22) For 1P: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Movement and position (including practical 1.5) (1.3 – 1.10) • Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (2.7 – 2.21) • Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.2 – 3.9) • Topic 4b - Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 – 5.7) • Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.15) • Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.2 – 8.6) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of upcoming examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
AQA A2 Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course
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AQA A2 Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course

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Please note - this is for the second year of A Level. The Complete 2 Year Course is also available to purchase. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA A2 Level Biology (7402) Chapters 5 - 8. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Twenty six presentations included: 36 - Photosynthesis and the Light Dependent Reaction 37 - Photosynthesis and the Light Independent Reaction 38 - The Rate of Photosynthesis 39 - Respiration 40 - Energy and Ecosystems 41 - Nutrient Cycles 42 - Survival and Response 43 - Receptors and Effectors 44 - The Control of Heart Rate 45 - Nerves and Synapses 46 - Muscles 47 - Homeostasis 48 - Controlling Blood Glucose 49 - The Kidneys 50 - Genetics 51 - Linkage and Epistasis 52 - Variation and Speciation 53 - Populations and Ecosystems 54 - Ecological Sampling 55 - Succession 56 - Conservation 57 - Mutations and Cancer 58 - Stem Cells 59 - Gene Expression 60 - Gene Technologies 61 - Gene Therapy and Genetic Fingerprinting
Edexcel IGCSE Science Worksheets - Three Complete Courses
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Edexcel IGCSE Science Worksheets - Three Complete Courses

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Science Course. Includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 139 PDF worksheets, Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Unbeatable value. The definitive collection. Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapters 1 - 7. This pack contains 62 worksheets, including: 1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms 2 - Variety of Living Organisms 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure 4 - Cell Differentiation 5 - Biological Molecules 6 - Food Tests 7 - Enzymes 8 - Enzymes and pH 9 - Movement Across Membranes 10 - Nutrition in Plants 11 - The Leaf 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis 13 - Human Nutrition 14 - The Digestive System 15 - Digestion and Absorption 16 - Energy in Food 17 - Respiration 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants 19 - Ventilation 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease 21 - Transport Mechanisms 22 - Transpiration 23 - The Blood 24 - Vaccination 25 - The Heart 26 - The Circulatory System 27 - Excretion 28 - The Kidneys 29 - Coordination 30 - Coordination in Plants 31 - Coordnation in Animals 32 - Reflexes and the Eye 33 - Controlling Body Temperature 34 - Hormones 35 - More Hormones 36 - Reproduction 37 - Reproduction in Plants 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle 39 - FSH and LH 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 42 - Nucleic Acids 43 - Inheritance and Codominance 44 - Genetic Diagrams 45 - Cell Division 46 - Variation in a Species 47 - Mutations 48 - Evolution 49 - Ecosystems 50 - Biodiversity 51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors 52 - Feeding Relationships 53 - The Carbon Cycle 54 - The Nitrogen Cycle 55 - Pollution and Global Warming 56 - Deforestation 57 - Crop Production 58 - Microorganisms for Food 59 - Fish Farming 60 - Selective Breeding 61 - Genetic Modification 62 - Cloning Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapters 1 - 7. This pack contains 38 worksheets, including: 1 - States of Matter 2 - Solutions and Solubility 3 - Calculating Solubility 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixture 5 - Methods of Separation 6 - Paper Chromatography 7 - Atoms and Molecules 8 - The Periodic Table 9 - Formulae and Calculations 10 - Formulae and Calculations Part 2 11 - Concentration and Volumes 12 - Ionic Bonding 13 - Covalent Bonding 14 - Metallic Bonding 15 - Electrolysis 16 - Group 1 Elements 17 - Group 7 Elements 18 - Atmospheric Gases 19 - Metals and the Reactivity Series 20 - The Uses of Metals 21 - Acids and Alkalis 22 - Titrations 23 - Acids, Bases and Salts 24 - Making Salts 25 - Chemical Tests 26 - Energetics 27 - Bond Energies 28 - Rates of Reaction 29 - Reversible Reactions 30 - Dynamic Equilibria 31 - Organic Compounds 32 - Crude Oil 33 - Burning Hydrocarbons 34 - Alkanes and Alkenes 35 - Organic Compounds Part 2 36 - Esters 37 - Addition Polymers 38 - Condensation Polymers Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapters 1 - 8. This pack contains 33 worksheets, including: 1 - Distance and Speed 2 - Acceleration 3 - Forces 4 - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces 5 - Gravity, Weight and Drag 6 - Hooke’s Law 7 - Momentum 8 - Forces and Moments 9 - Mains Electricity 10 - Power, Current and Voltage 11 - Circuits Part 1 12 - Circuits Part 2 13 - Static Electricity 14 - Waves 15 - Electromagnetic Waves 16 - Reflection and Refraction 17 - Sound Waves 18 - Energy 19 - Thermal Energy 20 - Work and Power 21 - Sources of Energy 22 - Density and Pressure 23 - Changes of State 24 - Ideal Gases 25 - Magnetism 26 - Electromagnets Part 1 27 - Electromagnets Part 2 28 - Radioactivity Part 1 29 - Radioactivity Part 2 30 - Fission and Fusion 31 - The Universe 32 - The Evolution of Stars 33 - Cosmology
Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Biology) Presentations - The Complete Course
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Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Biology) Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Biology) course from start to finish. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Science (Biology) (4SD0). Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. 46 presentations included: 1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms 2 - Variety of Living Organisms 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure 5 - Biological Molecules 6 - Food Tests 7 - Enzymes 9 - Movement Across Membranes 10 - Nutrition in Plants 11 - The Leaf 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis 13 - Human Nutrition 14 - The Digestive System 15 - Digestion and Absorption 17 - Respiration 19 - Ventilation 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease 21 - Transport Mechanisms 23 - The Blood 25 - The Heart 26 - The Circulatory System 27 - Excretion 29 - Coordination 30 - Coordination in Plants 31 - Coordnation in Humans 32 - Reflexes and the Eye 33 - Controlling Body Temperature 34 - Hormones 36 - Reproduction 37 - Reproduction in Plants 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 43 - Inheritance and Codominance 44 - Genetic Diagrams 45 - Cell Division 46 - Variation in a Species 48 - Evolution 49 - Ecosystems 50 - Biodiversity 51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors 52 - Feeding Relationships 53 - The Carbon Cycle 55 - Pollution and Global Warming 57 - Crop Production 58 - Microorganisms for Food 60 - Selective Breeding 61 - Genetic Modification The separate award Biology course is also available for purchase.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.14 - Understand that the genome is the entire DNA of an organism and that a gene is a section of a molecule of DNA that codes for a specific protein. Specification Point 3.15 - Understand that the nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes on which genes are located. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 46 - Variation in a Species
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 46 - Variation in a Species

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 40 - Variation in a Species. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.31 - Understand how random fertilization produces genetic variation of offspring. Specification Point 3.32 - Know that in human cells the diploid number of chromosomes is 46 and the haploid number is 23. Specification Point 3.33 - Understand that variation within a species can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both. Specification Point 3.34 - Understand that mutation is a rare, random change in genetic material that can be inherited. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 39 - FSH and LH
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 39 - FSH and LH. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 3.10B - Understand the roles of FSH and LH in the menstrual cycle. Complete set of Chapter 5 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 59 - Fish Farming
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 59 - Fish Farming

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.9B - Understand the methods used to farm large numbers of fish to provide a source of protein, including maintaining water quality, controlling intraspecific and interspecific predation, controlling disease, removing waste products, controlling the quality and frequency of feeding, and selective breeding. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Ventilation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Ventilation

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.46 - Describe the structure of the thorax, including the ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and pleural membranes. Specification Point 2.47 - Understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 49 - Ecosystems
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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1 - Understand the terms population, community, habitat and ecosystem. Specification Point 4.2 - Practical: investigate the population size of an organism in two different areas using quadrats. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 6 - Food Tests
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 6 - Food Tests

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.9 - Practical: Investigate food samples for the presence of glucose, starch, protein and fat. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 44 - Genetic Diagrams
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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.22 - Understand that most phenotypic features are the result of polygenic inheritance rather than single genes. Specification Point 3.23 - Describe patterns of monohybrid inheritance using a genetic diagram. Specification Point 3.24 - Understand how to interpret family pedigrees. Specification Point 3.25 - Predict probabilities of outcomes from monohybrid crosses. Specification Point 3.26 - Understand how the sex of a person is controlled by one pair of chromosomes, XX in a female and XY in a male. Specification Point 3.27 - Describe the determination of the sex of offspring at fertilisation, using a genetic diagram. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 17 - Respiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 17 - Respiration

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 17 - Respiration. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Points 2.34 and 2.35 - Understand how the process of respiration produces ATP in living organisms. Know that ATP provides energy for cells. Specification Points 2.36 and 2.37 - Describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Know the word equation and the balanced chemical symbol equation for aerobic respiration in living organisms. Specification Point 2.38 - Know the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and in animals. Specification Point 2.39 - Practical: investigate the evolution of carbon dioxide and heat from respiring seeds or other suitable living organisms. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 6 - Food Tests
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 6 - Food Tests

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 6 - Food Tests. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.9 - Practical: Investigate food samples for the presence of glucose, starch, protein and fat. Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 46 - Variation in a Species
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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.31 - Understand how random fertilization produces genetic variation of offspring. Specification Point 3.32 - Know that in human cells the diploid number of chromosomes is 46 and the haploid number is 23. Specification Point 3.33 - Understand that variation within a species can be genetic, environmental, or a combination of both. Specification Point 3.34 - Understand that mutation is a rare, random change in genetic material that can be inherited. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.