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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 4.5 - Understand how abiotic and biotic factors affect the population size and distribution of organism.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 3.1.6 - ATP.
Specification Point 3.1.7 - Water.
Specification Point 3.1.8 - Inorganic ions.
Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures 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.
Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format:
Specification Point 8.11P - Understand how the brightness of a star at a standard distance can be represented using absolute magnitude.
Specification Point 8.12P - Draw the main components of the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Specification Point 8.13P - Describe the past evolution of the universe and the main arguments in favour of the Big Bang theory.
Specification Point 8.14P - Describe evidence that supports the Big Bang theory.
Specification Point 8.15P - Describe that if a wave source is moving relative to an observer, there will be a change in the observed frequency and wavelength.
Specification Point 8.16P - Use the equation relating to change in wavelength, reference wavelength, velocity of a galaxy and the speed of light.
Specification Point 8.17P - Describe the red-shift in light received from galaxies at different distances away from the Earth.
Specification Point 8.18P - Explain why the red-shift of galaxies provides evidence for the expansion of the universe.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 8.7 - Understand how stars can be classified according to their colour.
Specification Point 8.8 - Know that a star’s colour is related to its surface temperature.
Specification Point 8.9 - Describe the evolution of stars of similar mass to the Sun through the following stages: nebula, star, red giant and white dwarf.
Specification Point 8.10 - Describe the evolution of stars with a mass larger than the Sun.
Complete set of Chapter 8 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 7.1 - Use the following units: becquerel (Bq), centimetre (cm), hour (h), minute (min) and second (s).
Specification Point 7.2 - Describe the structure of an atom in terms of protons, neutrons and electrons.
Specification Point 7.3 - Know the terms atomic number, mass number and isotope.
Specification Point 7.4 - Know that alpha particles, beta particles and gamma rays are ionising radiations emitted from unstable nuclei in a random process.
Specification Point 7.5 - Describe the nature of alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays, and recall that they may be distinguished in terms of penetrating power and ability to ionise.
Specification Point 7.6 - Practical: investigate the penetration powers of different types of radiation using either radioactive sources or simulations.
Specification Point 7.7 - Describe the effects on the atomic and mass numbers of a nucleus of the emission of each of the four main types of radiation (alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation).
Specification Point 7.8 - Understand how to balance nuclear equations in terms of mass and charge.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 7.10 - Explain the sources of background radiation from Earth and space.
Specification Point 7.11 - Know that the activity of a radioactive source decreases over a period of time and is measured in becquerels.
Specification Point 7.12 - Know the definition of the term half-life and understand that it is different for different radioactive isotopes.
Specification Point 7.13 - Use the concept of the half-life to carry out simple calculations on activity, including graphical methods.
Specification Point 7.14 - Describe uses of radioactivity in industry and medicine.
Specification Point 7.15 - Describe the difference between contamination and irradiation.
Specification Point 7.16 - Describe the dangers of ionising radiations and how to dispose of radioactive waste.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 6.9P - Describe the construction of electromagnets.
Specification Point 6.10P - Draw magnetic field patterns for a straight wire, a flat circular coil and a solenoid when each is carrying a current.
Specification Point 6.11P - Know that there is a force on a charged particle when it moves in a magnetic field as long as its motion is not parallel to the field.
Specification Point 6.17P - Describe the structure of a transformer, and understand that a transformer changes the size of an alternating voltage by having different numbers of turns on the input and output sides.
Specification Point 6.18P - Explain the use of step-up and step-down transformers in the large-scale generation and transmission of electrical energy.
Specification Point 6.19P - Know and use the relationship between input and output voltages and the turns ratio for a transformer.
Specification Point 6.20P - Know and use the relationship between input power and output power.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 2.15 - Know and use the relationship between charge, current and time.
Specification Point 2.16 - Know that electric current in solid metallic conductors is a flow of negatively charged electrons.
Specification Point 2.17 - Understand why current is conserved at a junction in a circuit.
Specification Point 2.18 - Know that the voltage across two components connected in parallel is the same.
Specification Point 2.19 - Calculate the currents, voltages and resistances of two resistive components connected in a series circuit.
Specification Point 2.20 - Know that voltage is the energy transferred per unit charge passed and that the volt is a joule per coulomb.
Specification Point 2.21 - Know and use the relationship between energy transferred, charge and voltage.
Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
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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 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 4.29C - Know that alcohols contain the functional group −OH.
Specification Point 4.30C - Understand how to draw structural and displayed formulae for methanol, ethanol, propanol and butanol and name each compound.
Specification Point 4.31C - Know that how ethanol can be oxidised.
Specification Point 4.32C - Know how ethanol can be manufactured.
Specification Point 4.33C - Understand the reasons for fermentation, in the absence of air, and at an optimum temperature.
Specification Point 4.34C - Know that carboxylic acids contain the functional group -COOH.
Specification Point 4.35C - Understand how to draw structural and displayed formulae for unbranched-chain carboxylic acids with up to four carbon atoms in the molecule, and name each compound.
Specification Point 4.36C - Describe the reactions of aqueous solutions of carboxylic acids with metals and metal carbonates.
Specification Point 4.37C - Know that vinegar is an aqueous solution containing ethanoic acid.
Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
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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 Lessons are available.
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Specification Point 4.12 -Understand the biological consequences of pollution of air by sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Specification Point 4.13 - Understand that water vapour, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane and CFCs are greenhouse gases.
Specification Point 4.14 - Understand how human activities contribute to greenhouse gases.
Specification Point 4.15- Understand how an increase in greenhouse gases results in an enhanced greenhouse effect and that this may lead to global warming and its consequences.
Specification Point 4.16 - Understand the biological consequences of pollution of water by sewage.
Specification Point 4.17 - Understand the biological consequences of eutrophication caused by leached minerals from fertilizer.
Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments.
This is for the following paper: 4BI1 - 1B
These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions.
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)
Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Biology 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.
Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 5 - Solids, Liquids and Gases. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Three worksheets included:
22 - Density and Pressure
23 - Changes of State
24 - Ideal Gases
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheets Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer
Complete set of companion PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 4 - Energy Resources and Transfer. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Four worksheets included:
18 - Energy
19 - Thermal Energy
20 - Work and Power
21 - Sources of Energy
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 8 - Astrophysics. Contains colour coded specification points. Three presentations included:
31 - The Universe
32 - The Evolution of Stars
33 - Cosmology
Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Physics (4PH1) Chapter 6 - Magnetism and Electromagnetism. Contains colour coded specification points. Three presentations included:
25 - Magnetism
26 - Electromagnets Part 1
27 - Electromagnets Part 2
