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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 31 - Coordination in Humans
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 31 - Coordination in Humans

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 31 - Coordination in Humans. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.86 - Describe how nervous and hormonal communication control responses and understand the differences between the two systems. Specification Point 2.87 - Understand that the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and is linked to sense organs by nerves. Specification Point 2.88 - Understand that stimulation of receptors in the sense organs sends electrical impulses along nerves into and out of the central nervous system, resulting in rapid responses. Specification Point 2.89 - Understand the role of neurotransmitters at synapses. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 31 - Coordination in Humans
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 31 - Coordination in Humans

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.86 - Describe how nervous and hormonal communication control responses and understand the differences between the two systems. Specification Point 2.87 - Understand that the central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord and is linked to sense organs by nerves. Specification Point 2.88 - Understand that stimulation of receptors in the sense organs sends electrical impulses along nerves into and out of the central nervous system, resulting in rapid responses. Specification Point 2.89 - Understand the role of neurotransmitters at synapses. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 19 - Ventilation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 19 - Ventilation

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Ventilation. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.46 - Describe the structure of the thorax, including the ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and pleural membranes. Specification Point 2.47 - Understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 6 - Food Tests
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 6 - Food Tests

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.9 - Practical: Investigate food samples for the presence of glucose, starch, protein and fat. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 17 - Respiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 17 - Respiration

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Points 2.34 and 2.35 - Understand how the process of respiration produces ATP in living organisms. Know that ATP provides energy for cells. Specification Points 2.36 and 2.37 - Describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Know the word equation and the balanced chemical symbol equation for aerobic respiration in living organisms. Specification Point 2.38 - Know the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and in animals. Specification Point 2.39 - Practical: investigate the evolution of carbon dioxide and heat from respiring seeds or other suitable living organisms. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 19 - Ventilation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 19 - Ventilation

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.46 - Describe the structure of the thorax, including the ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and pleural membranes. Specification Point 2.47 - Understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 13 - Human Nutrition
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 13 - Human Nutrition

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.24 - Understand that a balanced diet should include appropriate proportions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and dietary fibre. Specification Point 2.25 - Identify the sources and describe the functions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid (fats and oils), vitamins A, C and D, the mineral ions calcium and iron, water and dietary fibre as components of the diet. Specification Point 2.26 - Understand how energy requirements vary with activity levels, age and pregnancy. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 22 - Transpiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 22 - Transpiration

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.55B - Understand how water is absorbed by root hair cells. Specification Point 2.56B - Understand that transpiration is the evaporation of water from the surface of a plant. Specification Point 2.57B - Understand how the rate of transpiration is affected by changes in humidity, wind speed, temperature and light intensity. Specification Point 2.58B - Practical: investigate the role of environmental factors in determining the rate of transpiration from a leafy shoot. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 22 - Transpiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 22 - Transpiration

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 22 - Transpiration. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.55B - Understand how water is absorbed by root hair cells. Specification Point 2.56B - Understand that transpiration is the evaporation of water from the surface of a plant. Specification Point 2.57B - Understand how the rate of transpiration is affected by changes in humidity, wind speed, temperature and light intensity. Specification Point 2.58B - Practical: investigate the role of environmental factors in determining the rate of transpiration from a leafy shoot. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 61 - Genetic Modification
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 61 - Genetic Modification

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.12 - Understand how restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA at specific sites and ligase enzymes are used to join pieces of DNA together. Specification Point 5.13 - Understand how plasmids and viruses can act as vectors, which take up pieces of DNA, and then insert this recombinant DNA into other cells. Specification Point 5.14 - Understand how large amounts of human insulin can be manufactured from genetically modified bacteria that are grown in a fermenter. Specification Point 5.15 - Understand how genetically modified plants can be used to improve food production. Specification Point 5.16 - Understand that the term transgenic means the transfer of genetic material from one species to a different species. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 59 - Fish Farming
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 59 - Fish Farming

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.9B - Understand the methods used to farm large numbers of fish to provide a source of protein, including maintaining water quality, controlling intraspecific and interspecific predation, controlling disease, removing waste products, controlling the quality and frequency of feeding, and selective breeding. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 50 - Biodiversity
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 50 - Biodiversity

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 50 - Biodiversity. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 4.3B - Understand the term biodiversity. Specification Point 4.4B - Practical: investigate the distribution of organisms in their habitats and measure biodiversity using quadrats. Complete set of Chapter 6 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 50 - Biodiversity
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 50 - Biodiversity

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.3B - Understand the term biodiversity. Specification Point 4.4B - Practical: investigate the distribution of organisms in their habitats and measure biodiversity using quadrats. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Photosynthesis
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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Photosynthesis

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.4.1.1 - The photosynthetic reaction. Specification Point 4.4.1.3 - Uses of glucose from photosynthesis. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Presentations Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Presentations Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances in Living Organisms. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Nine presentations included: 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants 19 - Ventilation 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease 21 - Transport Mechanisms 22 - Transpiration 23 - The Blood 24 - Vaccination 25 - The Heart 26 - The Circulatory System
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 4 - Cell Differentiation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 4 - Cell Differentiation

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.5B - Explain the importance of cell differentiation in the development of specialised cells. Specification Point 2.6B - Understand the advantages and disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Presentations - Chapters 4-7
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Presentations - Chapters 4-7

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Huge bundle of resources. Second half of the Edexcel IGCSE Biology course covered in full. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 4 - Coordination and Control, Chapter 5 - Reproduction and Inheritance, Chapter 6 - Ecology and the Environment and Chapter 7 - Use of Biological Resources. Contains colour coded specification points. 36 presentations included: 27 - Excretion 28 - The Kidneys 29 - Coordination 30 - Coordination in Plants 31 - Coordnation in Animals 32 - Reflexes and the Eye 33 - Controlling Body Temperature 34 - Hormones 35 - More Hormones 36 - Reproduction 37 - Reproduction in Plants 38 - Human Reproductive Systems and the Menstrual Cycle 39 - FSH and LH 40 - Pregnancy and Puberty 41 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 42 - Nucleic Acids 43 - Inheritance and Codominance 44 - Genetic Diagrams 45 - Cell Division 46 - Variation in a Species 47 - Mutations 48 - Evolution 49 - Ecosystems 50 - Biodiversity 51 - Biotic and Abiotic Factors 52 - Feeding Relationships 53 - The Carbon Cycle 54 - The Nitrogen Cycle 55 - Pollution and Global Warming 56 - Deforestation 57 - Crop Production 58 - Microorganisms for Food 59 - Fish Farming 60 - Selective Breeding 61 - Genetic Modification 62 - Cloning