A power point to aid students understanding of breathing and the pressure/volume differences that occur during inhalation and exhalation.
This links directly to the edexcel syllabus - 2.47 understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation.
I have included a worksheet from edexcel AS biology to calculate the surface area of the lungs as a starter activity.
Also included is the video on breathing by TedEd which gives a nice introduction to the process and also links into respiration.
Plenary - edexcel exam questions
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