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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.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.86 - Describe how nervous and hormonal communication control responses and understand the differences between the two systems.
Specification Point 2.87 - Understand that the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and is linked to sense organs by nerves.
Specification Point 2.88 - Understand that stimulation of receptors in the sense organs sends electrical impulses along nerves into and out of the central nervous system, resulting in rapid responses.
Specification Point 2.89 - Understand the role of neurotransmitters at synapses.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 4.3B - Understand the term biodiversity.
Specification Point 4.4B - Practical: investigate the distribution of organisms in their habitats and measure biodiversity using quadrats.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 4.3.2.1 - Producing monoclonal antibodies.
Specification Point 4.3.2.2 - Uses of monoclonal antibodies.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 58 - Microorganisms for Food. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 5.5 - Understand the role of yeast in the production of food including bread.
Specification Point 5.6 - Practical: investigate the role of anaerobic respiration by yeast in different conditions.
Specification Point 5.7 - Understand the role of bacteria (Lactobacillus) in the production of yoghurt.
Specification Point 5.8 - Understand the use of an industrial fermenter and explain the need to provide suitable conditions in the fermenter, including aseptic precautions, nutrients, optimum temperature and pH, oxygenation and agitation, for the growth of microorganisms.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 3.6.2.3 - Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lectures are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 21 - Transport Mechanisms. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.51 - Understand why simple, unicellular organisms can rely on diffusion for movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Specification Point 2.52 - Understand the need for a transport system in multicellular organisms.
Specification Point 2.54 - Describe the role of xylem in transporting water and mineral ions from the roots to other parts of the plant.
Specification Point 2.53 - Describe the role of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 25 - The Heart. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.65 - Describe the structure of the heart and how it functions.
Specification Point 2.66 - Explain how the heart rate changes during exercise and under the influence of adrenaline.
Specification Point 2.67 - Understand how factors may increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.59 - Describe the composition of the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma.
Specification Point 2.60 - Understand the role of plasma in the transport of carbon dioxide, digested food, urea, hormones and heat energy.
Specification Point 2.61 - Understand how adaptations of red blood cells make them suitable for the transport of oxygen, including shape, the absence of a nucleus and the presence of haemoglobin.
Specification Point 2.62 - Understand how the immune system responds to disease using white blood cells, illustrated by phagocytes ingesting pathogens and lymphocytes releasing antibodies specific to the pathogen.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.51 - Understand why simple, unicellular organisms can rely on diffusion for movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Specification Point 2.52 - Understand the need for a transport system in multicellular organisms.
Specification Point 2.53 - Describe the role of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant.
Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.5.3 - Energy and ecosystems.
Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.7.4 - Populations in ecosystems.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
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Specification Point 3.8.4.2 - Differences in DNA between individuals of the same species can be exploited for identification and diagnosis of heritable conditions.
Specification Point 3.8.4.3 - Genetic fingerprinting.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.5B - Explain the importance of cell differentiation in the development of specialised cells.
Specification Point 2.6B - Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 7 - Enzymes. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.10 - Understand the role of enzymes as biological catalysts in metabolic reactions.
Specification Point 2.11 - Understand how temperature changes can affect enzyme function, including changes to the shape of the active site.
Specification Point 2.12 - Practical: Investigate how enzyme activity can be affected by changes in temperature.
Specification Point 2.13 - Understand how enzyme function can be affected by changes in pH altering the active site.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Worksheets are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 28 - The Kidneys. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.72B - Understand how the kidney carries out its roles of excretion and osmoregulation.
Specification Point 2.73B - Describe the structure of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
Specification Point 2.74B - Describe the structure of a nephron, including the Bowman’s capsule and glomerulus, convoluted tubules, loop of Henle and collecting duct.
Specification Point 2.75B - Describe ultrafiltration in the Bowman’s capsule and the composition of the glomerular filtrate.
Specification Point 2.77B - Understand why selective reabsorption of glucose occurs at the proximal convoluted tubule.
Specification Point 2.76B - Understand how water is reabsorbed into the blood from the collecting duct.
Specification Point 2.78B - Describe the role of ADH in regulating the water content of the blood.
Specification Point 2.79B - Understand that urine contains water, urea and ions.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 32 - Reflexes and the Eye. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions.
Specification Point 2.90 - Describe the structure and functioning of a simple reflex arc illustrated by the withdrawal of a finger from a hot object.
Specification Point 2.91 - Describe the structure and function of the eye as a receptor.
Specification Point 2.92 - Understand the function of the eye in focusing on near and distant objects, and in responding to changes in light intensity.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 2.90 - Describe the structure and functioning of a simple reflex arc illustrated by the withdrawal of a finger from a hot object.
Specification Point 2.91 - Describe the structure and function of the eye as a receptor.
Specification Point 2.92 - Understand the function of the eye in focusing on near and distant objects, and in responding to changes in light intensity.
Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
