I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
Lesson 1 covers the CNS, receptors and responses. It also introduces neurones and their role.
Lesson 2 covers synapses and their structure/role in the nervous system
Lesson 3 looks at the 3 types of neurones found in the CNS which will link into reflex arc
Lesson 4 looks at the Reflex arc
There are activities and assessments in each of the power point. There are also questions to generate a class discussion and check points.
2 Power points covering all of the key points of Epigenetics.
Lots of student tasks including individual, paired and group work.
Exam questions included to check understanding
Edexcel Specification Point: 5.20; 5.21; 5.22 covered.
A complete lesson discussing the implications in a global change of climate.
There are opportunities for group/pair discussion plus exam style questions and answers to check understanding.
A power point lesson which guides students through data in the form of carbon dioxide levels; global temperature; rising sea levels and glacial melting.
Students gain practice in data analysis which is vital in this module. There are also a series of exam questions with answers to support their understanding.
This lesson links with Edexcel IAL Unit 4
Edexcel Spec link 6.7 (i) (ii)
An introduction to how bacteria are able to spread from one person to another. We then look at how the body protects itself against pathogen entry. This is a circus activity where students gather information from around the room (cards provided). Finally we research how bacteria cause the disease with endotoxins and exotoxins.
4 lessons focusing on the non-specific and specific responses to infection.
I have split the lessons into 4 parts due to the subject material being very complex.
The lessons cover Edexcel specification links 6.8 - 6.10 but can be used with other exam boards
The lessons have many different opportunities for assessment and recalling previous learnt material.
2 A3 PDF worsheets which a range of exam questions covering the topics in the unit Energy, Environment, Microbiology and Immunity.
There are many variations of how students could be examined on topics from unit 4. Students can produce model answers in preparation for the exam.
I have provided questions on the following topic areas:
Photosynthesis - light dependent reaction; Light independent reaction; assimilation of products from photosynthesis; Chloroplast structure; Ecology; decomposition; forensic science; DNA profiling and electrophoresis; succession; aseptic technique; climate change; speciation and evolution; structure of bacteria and viruses; immune response; immunity and vaccination; carbon cycle.
Perfect for Retrieval Practice in preparation for the exams.
My students wrote a model answer for each question on flash cards
8 A3 Revision mats to prepare students for the upcoming paper 2 exam.
These focus on
The kidney and excretion
Cloning, Micropropagation and Fish farming
Ecology and the Environment
Protein Synthesis
Menstrual Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Transpiration in plants
Immune system and vaccination
A series of revision mats to compliment the IGCSE edexcel syllabus. Each revision mat consists of examination style questions to challenge knowledge and understanding.
For best results, I photocopy onto A3 paper.
Can be used to complete a topic or revision for test/exams.
AS Biology lesson on the process of fertilisation in flowering plants from pollen tube formation to fusion of nuclei.
Contains a useful video I found on youtube which explains the process. I have also included a starter activity of labelling the plant parts (IGCSE) and an exam question with mark scheme for self assessment activity.
I have put together a transition booklet for my GCSE students to work through during the end of term and over the summer holidays. It includes a brief overview of the course; what students should know from GCSE; exam terminology to be familiar with; practical skills needed for next year; scientific article and questions; recommended reading for the summer
IAL Edexcel Topic 8A
Included in this chapter:
The structure and function of the mammalian nervous system
Nervous transmission
Resting and action potential
Myelinated neurones and saltatory conduction
Synapses
Effects of drugs on synapse
The detection of light
Habituation
Included in this selection of powerpoints are videos, exam questions plus tasks throughout the lesson to generate discussion and independent learning.
A useful revision tool for students preparing for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology exam Summer 2022.
The booklet includes the specification points for students to plan their revision plus details of core practicals they could be tested on.
There are also a large range of revision questions to test student knowledge.
I have produced a website for year 12 students to support their studies as they prepare for the unit 3 exam. The website will be supplied on a word document and can be shared with allof your students. Any updates to the course over time will be updated on the website.
The website includes video support for each experiment
Exam-style questions for each core practical
A summary of previous core practicals examined from 2019-2022
A PDF worksheet, with answers, focusing on the limiting factors of photosynthesis. The experiment involves a student changing the light wavelength and investigating the rate of the reaction. Questions are similar to those found on exam papers relating to the topic.
This resource is great for:
In-class worksheet
Pre/post-test
Homework assignment
Support work
Practical activity - Investigating the changes in the population of a plant species along an environmental gradient. Transect samples are taken systematically in a linear pattern. In this investigation, you will use an interrupted belt transect to investigate the effect of the increase in height (altitude on a hill).
Students record their results in the table and plot a scatter graph. A conclusion can then be drawn using their results.
PDF worksheets which covers both the light dependent and independent reactions. Students refer to a diagram of both processes to answer exam style questions.
Suitable for revision, retrieval activities and homework.
Answer sheet included.
I have used my own resources and a few slides from other Tes members (thank you!) to put together a PPT which recalls the equation for momentum and then looks at how to calculate force using the change of momentum and time.
There are also exam questions included for extra practice!