A comprehensive collection of materials needed to deliver the entire Pearsons Edexcel Applied Science National Foundation Diploma Level 3.
The materials include:
A fully written scheme of work.
Full lessons for each lesson / concept.
A unit grade calculator based on the Edexcel grade calculator online that will easily let you calculate final grades for students.
Revision mind maps for end of unit (for examined unit 1)
The units covered in this scheme are:
Year 12 units are:
Principles and application of Science for Biology chemistry and physics.
Practical Scientific procedures and techniques.
Science Investigation skills
Laboratory techniques and their application.
Year 13 units are:
Physiology of human body systems.
Human regulation and reproduction
It does not include due to copyright infringements:
Assignment briefs, assessment records, IV documents. These are all freely accessible on the Edexcel Website.
Resource prepared for BTEC Applied science Level 3 - Unit 3.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify factors that influence plant distribution and growth.
Describe how to sample plant distribution.
Explain the drawbacks of different types of sampling.
A comprehensive collection of materials needed to deliver the entire Pearsons Edexcel Combined Science (9-1) curriculum. Following the Activelearn curriculum.
The materials include:
A fully written scheme of work.
Full lessons for each lesson / concept.
Revision mind maps for end of units.
Some core practical resources are still in the process of being completed (this resource will be updated as soon as these are updated)
It does not include due to copyright infringements:
The end of unit tests from Activelearn.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science:
Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II
Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body
Consists of 52 slides
Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework.
Success criteria:
To recall that cancer is the formation of malignant cells which reproduce uncontrollably.
To describe the physiological cause of cancer.
To justify why cancer is difficult to treat.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science:
Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II
Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body
Consists of 6 slides
Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework.
Success criteria:
I can identify where carbohyrates are found and their structure.
I can describe how some carbohydrates are different to each other.
I can Explain why carbohydrates are needed by the body.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Create a drawing of DNA labelling: sugar, phosphate and base.
Pair correct bases together
Describe how DNA bases are read in the body
Explain what’s meant by mutation and the effects of this.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the sex chromosomes of a human
Recall the effects of genotype on phenotype.
Describe how to complete a Punnett square
Explain the genotypes of individuals in family trees.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify variation between organisms.
Compare continuous and discontinuous variation.
Explain the link between continuous variation and environmental factors.
Explain the link between discontinuous variation and genetic factors.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis.
Describe how a leaf is adapted for its function.
Explain why the leaf requires guard cells.
Compare root cells and cells of a plant’s leaf.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify variables that will affect the rate of photosynthesis.
Describe how light intensity can affect the rate of photosynthesis.
Explain the inverse square law for intensity.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State the limiting factors for photosynthesis.
Describe how a limiting factor can affect photosynthesis.
Explain why these limiting factors have the effect that they do.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify substances that are present in the soil.
Describe how a plant intakes these substances.
Compare osmosis and active transport.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify some hormones used in the body.
Describe the hormone’s target cells and the effects.
Compare the hormonal response and nervous response.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify two endocrine glands.
Describe the effect of thyroxine and adrenaline on the body.
Explain how these hormones help the body.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify substances that are transported in the xylem and phloem.
Describe how a plant transports sucrose and water.
Explain why the phloem and xylem are good at their roles of transport.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify key parts of the female reproductive system.
Describe the roles of oestrogen and progesterone.
Describe the menstrual cycle.
Explain the use of contraception.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the hormones that increase and decrease blood glucose concentrations.
Describe how blood sugar levels change after a person has consumed a meal.
Explain why these separate hormones are needed whilst eating and during a marathon.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the roles of luteinising hormone and follicle stimulating hormone.
Describe how IVF and hormone treatments aid pregnancy.
Explain what would happen if hormone levels changed.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the main components of the circulatory system.
Describe the various blood vessels in the circulatory system.
Describe the components of blood.
Explain the use of the double circulatory system to help humans in life.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the factor that increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Describe how a person can be tested to be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Explain the importance of controlling and reversing diabetes type 2.