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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 32 - Reflexes and the Eye
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 32 - Reflexes and the Eye

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: 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 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 58 - Microorganisms for Food
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 58 - Microorganisms for Food

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 5.5 - Understand the role of yeast in the production of food including bread. Specification Point 5.6 - Practical: investigate the role of anaerobic respiration by yeast in different conditions. Specification Point 5.7 - Understand the role of bacteria (Lactobacillus) in the production of yoghurt. Specification Point 5.8 - Understand the use of an industrial fermenter and explain the need to provide suitable conditions in the fermenter, including aseptic precautions, nutrients, optimum temperature and pH, oxygenation and agitation, for the growth of microorganisms. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 11 - Concentrations and Volumes
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 11 - Concentrations and Volumes

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.34C - Understand how to carry out calculations involving amount of substance, volume and concentration of solution. Specification Point 1.35C - Understand how to carry out calculations involving gas volumes and the molar volume of a gas. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 21 - Acids and Alkalis
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 21 - Acids and Alkalis

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.28 - Describe the use of litmus, phenolphthalein and methyl orange to distinguish between acidic and alkaline solutions. Specification Point 2.29 - Understand how the pH scale can be used to classify solutions as strongly acidic, weakly acidic, neutral, weakly alkaline and strongly alkaline. Specification Point 2.30 - Describe the use of universal indicator to measure the approximate pH value of an aqueous solution. Specification Point 2.31 - Know that acids in aqueous solution are a source of hydrogen ions and alkalis in a aqueous solution are a source of hydroxide ions. Specification Point 2.32 - Know that alkalis can neutralise acids. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 12 - Ionic Bonding
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 12 - Ionic Bonding

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.37 - Understand how ions are formed by electron loss or gain. Specification Point 1.38 - Know the charges of several atomic and molecular ions. Specification Point 1.39 - Write formulae for compounds formed between the ions listed in 1.38. Specification Point 1.40 - Draw dot-and-cross diagrams to show the formation of ionic compounds by electron transfer, limited to combinations of elements from groups 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7. Specification Point 1.41 - Understand ionic bonding in terms of electrostatic attractions. Specification Point 1.42 - Understand why compounds with giant ionic lattices have high melting and boiling points. Specification Point 1.43 - Know that ionic compounds do not conduct electricity when solid, but do conduct electricity when molten and in aqueous solution. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 41 - Adaptations and Food Chains
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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 41 - Adaptations and Food Chains

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.7.1.4 - Adaptations. Specification Point 4.7.2.1 - Levels of organisation. Practical 9 - Measuring the population size of a common species in a habitat. Using sampling techniques to investigate the effect of a factor on the distribution of this species. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 57 - Impacts of Global Tourism
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 57 - Impacts of Global Tourism

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 8.2 - Understand the positive and negative impacts of the growth of global tourism, including mass tourism, on the environment, economy and people of destination areas. Complete set of Chapter 9 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 52 - Responding to Fragile Environments
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 52 - Responding to Fragile Environments

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 7.3 - Understand how technology can resolve water-resource shortages in fragile environments under threat from desertification. Specification Point 7.3 - Understand the different approaches to the sustainable use and management of a rainforest in a named region to limit the extent of deforestation. Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 53 - Responding to Climate Change
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 53 - Responding to Climate Change

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 7.3 - Understand different responses to global warming and climate change from individuals, organisations and governments in a named developed and a named emerging or developing country. Complete set of Chapter 8 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 55 - Migration
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 55 - Migration

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 8.1 - Understand the push and pull factors that have influenced rates of different types of migration over the last 50 years. Complete set of Chapter 9 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 33 - Controlling Body Temperature
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 33 - Controlling Body Temperature

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 33 - Controlling Body Temperature. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.93 - Describe the role of the skin in temperature regulation, with reference to sweating, vasoconstriction and vasodilation. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 34 - Hormones
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 34 - Hormones

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.94 - Understand the sources, roles and effects of the following hormones: adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances

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Complete set of PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances in Living Organisms. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. All questions are original. Nine worksheets 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