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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 57 - Crop Production
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 57 - Crop Production

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.1 - Describe how glasshouses and polythene tunnels can be used to increase the yield of certain crops. Specification Point 5.2 - Understand the effects on crop yield of increased carbon dioxide and increased temperature in glasshouses. Specification Point 5.3 - Understand how the use of fertiliser can increase crop yield. Specification Point 5.4 - Understand the reasons for pest control and the advantages and disadvantages of using pesticides and biological control with crop plants. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 14 - The Digestive System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 14 - The Digestive System

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.27 - Describe the structure and function of the human alimentary canal, including: the mouth esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and pancreas. Specification Point 2.28 - Understand how food is moved through the gut by peristalsis. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 25 - The Heart
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 25 - The Heart

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 25 - The Heart. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.65 - Describe the structure of the heart and how it functions. Specification Point 2.66 - Explain how the heart rate changes during exercise and under the influence of adrenaline. Specification Point 2.67 - Understand how factors may increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 21 - Transport Mechanisms
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 21 - Transport Mechanisms

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.51 - Understand why simple, unicellular organisms can rely on diffusion for movement of substances in and out of the cell. Specification Point 2.52 - Understand the need for a transport system in multicellular organisms. Specification Point 2.54 - Describe the role of xylem in transporting water and mineral ions from the roots to other parts of the plant. Specification Point 2.53 - Describe the role of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 52 - Feeding Relationships
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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.6 - Understand the names given to different trophic levels, including producers, primary, secondary and tertiary consumers and decomposers. Specification Point 4.7 - Understand the concepts of food chains, food webs, pyramids of number, pyramids of biomass and pyramids of energy transfer. Specification Point 4.8 - Understand the transfer of substances and energy along a food chain. Specification Point 4.9 - Understand why only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. Complete set of Chapter 6 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 32 - Reflexes and the Eye
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 32 - Reflexes and the Eye

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 32 - Reflexes and the Eye. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.90 - Describe the structure and functioning of a simple reflex arc illustrated by the withdrawal of a finger from a hot object. Specification Point 2.91 - Describe the structure and function of the eye as a receptor. Specification Point 2.92 - Understand the function of the eye in focusing on near and distant objects, and in responding to changes in light intensity. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 1 - Living Organisms
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 1 - Living Organisms

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Complete set of PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 1 - Living Organisms. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. All questions are original. Nine worksheets included: 1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms 2 - Variety of Living Organisms 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure 4 - Cell Differentiation 5 - Biological Molecules 6 - Food Tests 7 - Enzymes 8 - Enzymes and pH 9 - Movement Across Membranes
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lessons Chapter 1 - Living Organisms
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lessons Chapter 1 - Living Organisms

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 1 - Living Organisms. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Nine presentations and companion worksheets included: 1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms 2 - Variety of Living Organisms 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure 4 - Cell Differentiation 5 - Biological Molecules 6 - Food Tests 7 - Enzymes 8 - Enzymes and pH 9 - Movement Across Membranes
Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Papers
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Mock Exam Series - Edexcel IGCSE Double Award Papers

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A useful resource for students to practice their knowledge and examination technique for future external assessments. The questions found in these papers are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. This is for the following papers: 4SD0 - 1B, 1C and 1P For 1B: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 2d - Movement of substances into and out of cells (including practical 2.17 (2.15 – 2.17) • Topic 2g - Gas exchange (including practical 2.50) (2.46 – 2.50) • Topic 2h - Transport (2.51 – 2.54, 2.59 – 2.62, 2.65 – 2.69) • Topic 2j - Co-ordination and response (2.80 – 2.94) • Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.1 – 3.9, 3.11 – 3.13) • Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 – 3.15, 3.19 – 3.20, 3.22 – 3.34, 3.38 – 3.39) • Topic 5b - Selective breeding (5.10 – 5.11) For 1C: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 1C paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1a - States of matter (1.1 – 1.4) • Topic 1c - Atomic structure (1.14 – 1.17) • Topic 1e - Chemical formulae, equations and calculations (including practical 1.36) (1.25 – 1.33, 1.36) • Topic 1g - Covalent bonding (1.44 – 1.51) • Topic 2c - Gases in the atmosphere (2.9 – 2.14) • Topic 2h - Chemical tests (2.44 – 2.50) • Topic 3b - Rates of reaction (3.9 – 3.13) • Topic 4b - Crude oil (4.7 – 4.18) • Topic 4c - Alkanes (4.19 – 4.22) For 1P: Our mock paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Physics 1P paper closely. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Movement and position (including practical 1.5) (1.3 – 1.10) • Topic 2c - Energy and voltage in circuits (2.7 – 2.21) • Topic 3b - Properties of waves (3.2 – 3.9) • Topic 4b - Energy transfers (4.2 – 4.10) • Topic 5b - Density and pressure (5.3 – 5.7) • Topic 7b - Radioactivity (7.2 – 7.15) • Topic 8b - Motion in the universe (8.2 – 8.6) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Science course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of upcoming examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
Summer 2024 IGCSE Biology Predicted Exams - Edexcel Papers 1B and 2B
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Summer 2024 IGCSE Biology Predicted Exams - Edexcel Papers 1B and 2B

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Back by popular demand for a third year! Our heads of department have once again been hard at work to create a series of predicted exams for Summer 2024! These questions are completely original and have been designed from scratch. There has been no reuse of previous exam questions. This is for the following papers: 4BI1 - 1B and 4BI1 - 2B. For 1B: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 1B paper closely, with the CORMS and graph question included. It is also the exact duration and mark-count, with questions of increasing difficulty. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 1b - Variety of living organisms (1.2 - 1.4) • Topic 2b - Cell structure (2.2 - 2.3) • Topic 2c - Biological molecules (2.8 - 2.9) • Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.18 - 2.32) • Topic 2g - Gas exchange (2.49) • Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.2 - 3.9) • Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.14 - 3.39) • Topic 4b - Feeding relationships (4.6 - 4.9) • Topic 4d - Human influences on the environment (4.14 - 4.17) • Topic 5a - Food production (5.5 - 5.8) For 2B: Our predicted paper follows the format of the true Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2B paper closely. The obligatory comprehension question is also included. A mark scheme is also attached. The paper covers the following specification points: • Topic 2e - Nutrition (2.25 - 2.28) • Topic 2i - Excretion (2.72B - 2.76B) • Topic 2j - Coordination and response (2.83 - 2.92) • Topic 3a - Reproduction (3.3 - 3.7) • Topic 3b - Inheritance (3.16B - 3.18B) • Topic 4c - Cycles within ecosystems (4.11B - 4.15) • Topic 5a - Food production (5.9B) • Topic 5d - Cloning (5.17B - 5.18B) Disclaimer: This document was created by department heads with many years of experience teaching the Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Biology course. We cannot however guarantee that it is an accurate representation of the 2024 examinations and students should not treat it as such. Please use this as an aid, alongside other methods of revision.
AQA AS Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course
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AQA AS Level Biology Presentations - The Complete Course

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The complete AQA AS Level Biology course from start to finsh. Huge bundle of resources with every topic covered. Please note - this is for the first year of A Level. The Complete 2 Year Course is also available to purchase. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA AS Level Biology (7401) Chapters 1 - 4. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Thirty five presentations included: 1 - Monomers and Polymers 2 - Carbohydrates 3 - Lipids 4 - Proteins 5 - Enzymes 6 - Factors Affecting Enzymes 7 - DNA and RNA 8 - ATP, Water and Inorganic Ions 9 - Eukaryotic Cells 10 - Prokaryotic Cells and Viruses 11 - Analysing Cell Components 12 - Cell Division 13 - Cell Membranes 14 - Transport Across Membranes 15 - The Immune System 16 - Immunity, Vaccines and Monoclonal Antibodies 17 - HIV and Viruses 18 - Size and Surface Area 19 - Gas Exchange 20 - Gas Exchange in Humans 21 - Lung Disease 22 - Digestion and Absorption 23 - Haemoglobin 24 - The Circulatory System 25 - Cardiovascular Disease 26 - Xylem and Phloem 27 - DNA, Genes and Chromosomes 28 - Transcription and Translation 29 - Meiosis and Genetic Variation 30 - Mutations 31 - Genetic Diversity 32 - Natural Selection 33 - Classifying Organisms 34 - Biodiversity 35 - Investigating Variation
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 31 - Coordination in Humans
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 31 - Coordination in Humans

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Powerpoint lecture 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 13 - Human Nutrition
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 13 - Human Nutrition

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 13 - Human Nutrition. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.
AQA A Level Biology Presentations Chapter 5 - Energy Transfer
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AQA A Level Biology Presentations Chapter 5 - Energy Transfer

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA A Level Biology (7401 and 7402) Chapter 5 - Energy Transfer. Contains colour coded specification points. Six presentations included: 36 - Photosynthesis and the Light Dependent Reaction 37 - Photosynthesis and the Light Independent Reaction 38 - The Rate of Photosynthesis 39 - Respiration 40 - Energy and Ecosystems 41 - Nutrient Cycles