Students should understand the process of meiosis and chromosome number. Should be able to compare meiosis and mitosis

Students should understand physiological responses to exercise and how to interpret graphical data relating to this topic. Contains a mini activity for students to get out of their seats.

Students should understand the process of seed dispersal and the various ways seeds are dispersed, as well as the importance of dispersal in nature. Includes a mini practical exercise.

Students should understand what a clone is and the process of cloning - with the topical example of Dolly.

Students should understand what deforestation is and how it causes environmental issues and reduces biodiversity. Independent task

Students should understand that there are various kinds of specialised cells. They need to know how they are adapted to perform their function, and why this is advantageous. Worksheet added, too

Students should understand the basic structure of animal and plant cells, how they are similar/differ and the role of each organelle.

Students should understand what specialised cells are, the various types, their structure and function.

Students should understand structure and function of DNA and understanding human genome.

Students should understand the relation between starch production and photosynthesis. Students should understand how starch is stored and used within a plant (using mind=map) Exam questions follow (as well as link to testing for starch)

Students should understand the process of diffusion and represent diffusion by various models. Students should understand the factors that affect diffusion.

Students should understand the importance of the carbon cycle, they key events of the carbon cycle and how carbon dioxide contributes to global warming.

Students should understand what antibiotics are, how they work, what MO’s they target and how resistance spreads. Link to the big question: why are antibiotics important?

Students should understand what biodiversity is, the factors that affect biodiversity and why it is important for humans to preserve biodiversity.

Students should understand what a reflex is, why they are important and the basic components of a reflex arc.

Students should understand what competition and adaptation are, and how important it is for animals to adapt to their surroundings. This links to natural selection with a fun and engaging game for students to get their heads around natural selection and desirable characteristics.

Students to understand the stages of the menstrual cycle, the importance of the menstrual cycle and to complete a crossword.

Students should recap what enzymes are how they work and describe their shape and specificity to certain substrates. Second powerpoint is a research tasks on factors that affect enzyme structure and function.

Use questions for the video: Define the term homeostasis? (1) Name 4 things that have to be kept constant in the body (4) Describe what would happen if waste products built up. (1) Name a waste gas produced by cells.(1) State the process in cells which produces this gas. (1) Where does the waste gas leave the body? (1) How does water enter the body? (2) Name the process in cells which produces water. (1) Describe the urine produced by the body when there are high levels of water present. (2) Name 3 substances found in urine (3) Where is the urine stored in the body? (1) Explain why people sweat? (1) Where is the thermoregulatory centre? (1) State the optimum human body temperature? (1) Explain why cells need a constant supply of glucose (1) Name the organ which monitors and controls blood glucose levels (1) Describe the job (role) of insulin (1) What problem do diabetics have? (1) (25 marks)

Students should understand how glucose is regulated in the body and what happens if glucose levels are not properly regulated and the difference between type 1+ 2 diabetes