A considerable amount of time has been taken to design this revision resource so that the included activities engage the students whilst containing sufficient detail to enable them to assess their understanding of the content in topic 9 (Transport in animals) of the CIE IGCSE Biology specification. This resource can be used with those students taking both the 0610 and 0970 specifications and will be examined in June and November 2020 and 2021. This topic contains a lot of key details about the workings of the human body and is therefore likely to be heavily involved in the make up of upcoming examinations. The range of activities include exam questions with answers explained, differentiated tasks and quiz competitions such as “FOUND in the PLASMA” where students have to be the 1st to name the substances that are carried in this liquid and also “Is this passage on the right PATH” where students have to analyse a passage about the pathway of blood to determine if it is 100% correct. The lesson has been written to cover as much content from both the Core and Supplement sections as possible but the following have received particular attention: The functions of the different components of blood The structure of arteries and veins and how this is related to their functions The risk factors and treatments for CHD The structure of the heart and its associated blood vessels The function of the valves found in the heart and veins The double circulatory system

This revision resource includes exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions, all of which have been written to motivate and engage the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 4 (Biological molecules) of the CIE IGCSE Biology specification for examination in June and November 2020 and 2021. This revision resource contains an engaging PowerPoint (36 slides) and associated worksheets. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the Core and Supplement content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: List the chemical elements that make up carbohydrates State how starch, glycogen, cellulose, proteins and fats and oils are made from their specific smaller molecules Describe the use of the iodine and Benedicts solution test Explain how the specific sequence of the amino acids in a protein controls the shape and the effect this has on an enzyme and antibodies Describe the structure of DNA Recognise that water is an important solvent which is involved in a large number of roles in the human body In addition, links have been made to other topics such as hormones and organelles so that students can see the importance of making links between Biological topics

This revision resource includes exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions, all of which have been designed with the aim of motivating and engaging the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 2 (Organisation of the organism) of the CIE IGCSE Biology specification for examination in June and November 2020 and 2021. This revision resource contains an engaging PowerPoint (53 slides) and an associated worksheet. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the Core and Supplement content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The function of the organelles found in animal and plant cells The features of specialised cells which allow them to perform their function The mitochondria and the production of energy for use in cell activities Calculating size and magnification by converting between millimetres and micrometres Tissues, organs and organ systems

This revision resource includes exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions, all of which have been designed with the aim of motivating and engaging the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 10 (Diseases and immunity) of the CIE IGCSE Biology specification for examination in June and November 2020 and 2021. This revision resource contains an engaging PowerPoint (37 slides) and associated worksheets, some of which have been differentiated to help and challenge differing abilities. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the Core and Supplement content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: Pathogens as disease causing microorganisms that cause transmissible diseases when they are spread Pathogens can be spread through direct or indirect contact Vaccinations as a form of active immunity that leads to the production of memory cells Examples of passive immunity The human body’s defence systems to include the white blood cells Diabetes type I as an example of an autoimmune disease

This revision resource includes exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions, all of which have been designed with the aim of motivating and engaging the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 5 (Enzymes) of the CIE IGCSE Biology specification for examination in June and November 2020 and 2021. This revision resource contains an engaging PowerPoint (25 slides) and associated worksheet. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the Core and supplement content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: Define enzymes as proteins that function as biological catalysts Explain enzyme action with reference to active site, substrate and enzyme-substrate complex Explain the specificity of enzymes Explain the effect of changes of temperature on enzyme activity Explain the effect of changes of pH on enzyme activity Describe what happens to an enzyme when it is denatured

This revision resource includes exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions, all of which have been designed with the aim of motivating and engaging the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 3 (Movement in and out of cells) of the CIE IGCSE Biology specification for examination in June and November 2020 and 2021. This revision resource contains a detailed and engaging PowerPoint (42 slides) and associated worksheets, some of which have been differentiated to help and challenge differing abilities. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the Core and supplement content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: Active transport as the movement of particles against their concentration gradient using energy from respiration The importance of active transport as demonstrated by the absorption of mineral ions by the root hair cells The movement of water across cell membranes by osmosis The importance of osmosis and water potential in the uptake of water by plants The effects on plant cells of immersion into solutions of different concentrations The importance of turgor pressure for a plant Diffusion as the net movement of particles with the concentration gradient Recognising the factors that influence the rate of diffusion In addition, topics from other modules such as specialised plant cells are covered so that students can see the importance of being able to make connections and links between Biological topics.

This revision resource has been filled with a range of activities that will motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in module 4.2.1 (Biodiversity) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. The content of this module is regularly assessed in the exams and therefore time has been taken to design the lesson to encourage recall. The resource includes a detailed and engaging Powerpoint (80 slides) and associated worksheets, some of which are differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access the work. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: Considering biodiversity at different levels including species biodiversity Calculating the biodiversity of a habitat using the Simpsons index of diversity Assessing genetic diversity by looking at polymorphic gene loci Zoos as an ex situ method of maintaining biodiversity The factors affecting biodiversity There is a real emphasis on the mathematical element of the course in this lesson as students are challenged to apply the formulae in this module as well as more general skills such as percentage change. There are also links to topics from other modules such as selection pressures and codominance so students can experience the need to make connections between modules

This revision resource includes exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions, all of which have been designed with the aim of motivating and engaging the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 1.1 (Cells and movement across cell membranes) of the WJEC GCSE Biology specification. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: Active transport as an active process The differentiation of cells in animal and plants to become adapted for specific functions Osmosis The functions of the organelles of animal and plant cells Enzymes as proteins which speed up reactions The active site, substrates and enzyme-substrate complexes The effect of pH on enzyme activity Diffusion as a passive process, which allows substances including oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass across a membrane

This revision resource includes exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions, all of which have been designed with the aim of motivating and engaging the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 1.2 (Respiration and the respiratory system in humans) of the WJEC GCSE Biology specification. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The need and purpose of the respiratory system The function of the mucus and cilia in the trachea and the effect of smoking on these structures The structure of the alveolus and its blood supply The mechanisms of inspiration and expiration The process of aerobic respiration and the release of energy in the form of ATP Anaerobic respiration and the production of lactic acid

The range of exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions that have been written into this revision lesson will help to motivate and engage the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 1.3 (Digestion and the digestive system in humans) of the WJEC GCSE Biology specification. The resource includes a detailed and engaging Powerpoint (51 slides) and an associated worksheet, which has been differentiated to help differing abilities to access the work. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The movement of food by peristalsis The role of carbohydrase, protease and lipase enzymes in digestion The tests for the presence of starch and glucose The roles of the stomach and small intestine in digestion The function of bile in the break down of fats The need for a balanced diet and implication for health of excess sugar and salt in foods

This revision resource has been designed to include a range of activities such as exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions which will motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in topic 1.4 (Circulatory system in humans) of the WJEC GCSE Biology specification. The resource includes a detailed and engaging Powerpoint (58 slides) and associated worksheets, some of which have been differentiated to allow all abilities of students to access the work. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The structure of a phagocyte and a red blood cell The functions of the plasma and the platelets The structure of arteries and veins and how this relates to their function The role of coronary arteries in supplying oxygenated blood to the heart cells The risk factors and treatments for cardiovascular diseases The structure of the heart and the pathway of blood through the double circulatory system

This revision resource has been designed to include a range of activities such as exam questions, understanding checks and quiz competitions which will motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in module 2.1.4 (Enzymes) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. The resource includes a detailed and engaging Powerpoint (70 slides) and associated worksheets The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The role of enzymes as biological catalysts that lower the activation energy The lock and key theory and the induced fit hypotheses The mechanism of enzyme action to include the tertiary structure The effect of inhibitors on the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions The effect of pH on the rate of reaction Coenzymes and cofactors The idea of an optimum temperature and explaining the decrease in rate when temperatures increase or decrease Calculating the temperature coefficient In addition to these topics, some topics from other modules such as the PCR and precursor molecules are tested in order to challenge the students on their ability to make links between the modules.

This revision resource has been written to include a range of activities that motivate the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in module 2.1.5 (Biological membranes) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. The resource includes a detailed and engaging Powerpoint (71 slides) and associated worksheets The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The movement of molecules by active transport which requires ATP as an immediate source of energy The movement of molecules by passive processes The use of membrane-spanning proteins in facilitated diffusion and active transport Factors that increase the rate of simple diffusion The movement of water across membranes by osmosis The effects that solutions of different water potentials can have on animal and plant cells The fluid mosaic model of membrane structure The roles of the components of the plasma cell membrane In addition to these topics, some topics from other modules such as organelles, synapses and autoimmune diseases are tested in order to challenge the students on their ability to make links between the modules. The range of activities include exam questions and understanding checks as well as quiz competitions to maintain student engagement.

This revision resource has been designed with the simple aim of motivating the students whilst they assess their understanding of the content found in module 2.1.6 (Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation) of the OCR A-level Biology A specification. The resource includes a detailed and engaging Powerpoint (75 slides) and an associated worksheet, which has been differentiated to allow students of differing abilities to access that task. The range of activities have been designed to cover as much of the content as possible but the following sub-topics have been given particular attention: The main stages of mitosis The cell cycle including the stages of interphase and cytokinesis The significance of meiosis in terms of variation The main stages of meiosis How the cells of animals are specialised to perform particular functions The features of squamous and ciliated epithelium How the cells of plants are specialised to perform particular functions In addition to these topics, some topics from other modules such as organelles and magnification are tested in order to challenge the students on their ability to make links between the modules. The range of activities include exam questions and understanding checks as well as quiz competitions to maintain student engagement.

This REVISION resource has been written with the aim of motivating the students whilst they are challenged on their knowledge of the content in Biology TOPIC 8 (Exchange and transport in animals) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The resource contains an engaging and detailed PowerPoint (90 slides) and accompanying worksheets, most of which are differentiated to allow all abilities to access the work. The wide range of activities, which include exam questions and quiz competitions, have been designed to cover as much of topic 8 as possible but the following sub-topics have been given a particular focus: Surface area to volume ratio Gas exchange at the alveoli The structure of the blood vessels The gross structure of the heart and the major blood vessels Calculating the cardiac output The functions of the components of the blood Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration There is a large emphasis on mathematical skills in the new specification and these are tested throughout the lesson. This resource is suitable for use at the end of topic 8, in the lead up to mocks or in the preparation for the final GCSE exams.

This REVISION resource has been written with the aim of motivating the students whilst they are challenged on their knowledge of the content in Biology TOPIC 7 (Animal coordination, control and homeostasis) of the Edexcel GCSE Combined Science specification. The resource contains an engaging and detailed PowerPoint (73 slides) and accompanying worksheets, some of which are differentiated to provide extra scaffolding to students when it is required. The wide range of activities have been designed to cover as much of topic 7 as possible but the following sub-topics have been given a particular focus: The causes and treatments of diabetes type I and II The control of blood glucose concentration through the release of insulin and glucagon The importance of homeostasis Calculating BMI The hormones involved in the female menstrual cycle The use of clomifene therapy and IVF in assisted reproductive therapy Hormonal and barrier methods of contraception The actions of adrenaline There is a large emphasis on mathematical skills in the new specification and these are tested throughout the lesson. This resource is suitable for use at the end of topic 7, in the lead up to mocks or in the preparation for the final GCSE exams.