Topic 7: Animal coordination, control and homeostasis (Edexcel GCSE Biology)

Each of the 10 lessons in this bundle have been written to include a wide range of activities that will engage and motivate the students whilst giving them regular oppotunities to assess their understanding of the current topic as well as checking on their knowledge of any previously linked topics.

Each lesson has been written for students studying the Edexcel GCSE Biology course and the following specification points in topic 7 are covered by the lessons in this bundle:

7.1: Endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete
7.3: The control of metabolic rate by thyroxine as an example of negative feedback
7.4 & 7.5: The stages and the interactions of the hormones in the menstrual cycle
7.6 & 7.7: Barrier and hormonal contraception, the menstrual cycle and preventing pregnancy
7.8: The use of hormones in Assisted Reproductive Technology
7.9 & 7.10: The importance of homeostasis, including thermoregulation and osmoregulation
7.11 & 7.12: Thermoregulation
7.13 & 7.14: The control of blood glucose concentration by the release of insulin and glucagon
7.15 & 7.16: The causes and control of diabetes type I and II
7.19, 7.20, 7.21 & 7.22: The function of the kidney, the treatments for kidney failure and the formation of urea

Each lesson contains a detailed and engaging PowerPoint and accompanying worksheets, most of which are differentiated to enable students of different abilities to access the work.