Designed for the new specification IGCSE edexcel course but can be used for other examination boards.
Covers:
(a)Level of organisation
2.1 describe the levels of organisation in organisms: organelles, cells, tissues, organs and systems
(b) Cell structure
2.2 describe cell structures, including the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes and vacuole
2.3 describe the functions of the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, chloroplasts, ribosomes and vacuole
2.4 know the similarities and differences in the structure of plant and animal cells
2.5B explain the importance of cell differentiation in the development of specialised cells
2.6B understand the advantages and disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine
Contains exam style questions
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
23 slides covering the The heart and blood vessels.
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
Students should know the structure and functioning of the human heart and lungs, including how lungs are adapted for gaseous exchange.
The heart is an organ that pumps blood around the body in a double circulatory system. The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs where gas exchange takes place. The left ventricle pumps blood around the rest of the body.
Knowledge of the blood vessels associated with the heart is limited to the aorta, vena cava, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein and coronary arteries. Knowledge of the names of the heart valves is not required.
Knowledge of the lungs is restricted to the trachea, bronchi, alveoli and the capillary network surrounding the alveoli.
The natural resting heart rate is controlled by a group of cells located in the right atrium that act as a pacemaker. Artificial pacemakers are electrical devices used to correct irregularities in the heart rate.
The body contains three different types of blood vessel: • arteries
• veins
• capillaries.
Students should be able to explain how the structure of these vessels relates to their functions.
Students should be able to use simple compound measures such as rate and carry out rate calculations for blood flow.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
50 slides covering The human digestive system.
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
-4.2.1 Principles of organisation
-4.2.2.1 The human digestive system
Includes two required practicals:
-Required practical activity 4: use qualitative reagents to test for a range of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.
-Required practical activity 5: investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme.
There is also an additional practical on temperature and enzyme action.
Designed to use as a revision tool to help students summarise content from Infection and response. Alternatively can be given as a homework task.
Resource contains 3 revision mats.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
21 slides covering Homeostasis
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.5.1 Homeostasis
Students should be able to explain that homeostasis is the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimum conditions for function in response to internal and external changes.
Homeostasis maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions.
In the human body, these include control of:
• blood glucose concentration
• body temperature
• water levels.
These automatic control systems may involve nervous responses or chemical responses.
All control systems include:
• cells called receptors, which detect stimuli (changes in the environment)
• coordination centres (such as the brain, spinal cord and pancreas) that receive and process information from receptors
• effectors, muscles or glands, which bring about responses which restore optimum levels.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
17 slides covering The Brain.
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.5.2.2 The brain (biology only)
The brain controls complex behaviour. It is made of billions of interconnected neurones and has different regions that carry out different functions.
Students should be able to identify the cerebral cortex, cerebellum and medulla on a diagram of the brain, and describe their functions.
(HT only) Students should be able to explain some of the difficulties of investigating brain function and treating brain damage and disease.
(HT only) Neuroscientists have been able to map the regions of the brain to particular functions by studying patients with brain damage, electrically stimulating different parts of the brain and using MRI scanning techniques. The complexity and delicacy of the brain makes investigating and treating brain disorders very difficult.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
29 slides covering the eye:
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.5.2.3 The eye (biology only)
Contains examination questions
Free resource that can be used as part of your powerpoint when teaching the topic.
The last slide can be printed for your pupils to annotate.
It’s not inteded to be a full lesson.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
24 slide covering Genetic engineering
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.6.2.4 Genetic engineering
Designed for the new specification IGCSE Edexcel course but can be used for other examination boards.
Covers:
(a) Food production
Crop plants
5.1 describe how glasshouses and polythene tunnels can be used to increase the yield of certain crops
5.2 understand the effects on crop yield of increased carbon dioxide and increased temperature in glasshouses
5.3 understand how the use of fertiliser can increase crop yield
5.4 understand the reasons for pest control and the advantages and disadvantages of using pesticides and biological control with crop plants
New specification-225 Key recall questions (no answers) on topic 2- Structure and function in living organism.
Great for students to use to make flash cards.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
21 slides covering the blood.
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
Blood is a tissue consisting of plasma, in which the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are suspended.
Students should know the functions of each of these blood components.
Students should be able to recognise different types of blood cells in a photograph or diagram, and explain how they are adapted to their functions.
New specification-46 Key recall questions (no answers) on topic 1-Nature and variety of living organism.
Great for students to use to make flash cards.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
53 slides covering Food production:
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.7.5.1 Factors affecting food security
4.7.5.2 Farming techniques
4.7.5.3 Sustainable fisheries
4.7.5.4 Role of biotechnology
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
20 slides covering The theory of evolution:
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.6.3.1 Theory of evolution (biology only)
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
28 slides covering variation and evolution:
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.6.2.1 Variation
4.6.2.2 Evolution
Designed for the new specification IGCSE edexcel course but can be used for other examination boards.
Covers:
(a) Characteristics of living organisms
1.1 understand how living organisms share the following characteristics:
• they require nutrition
• they respire
• they excrete their waste
• they respond to their surroundings
• they move
• they control their internal conditions
• they reproduce
• they grow and develop.
Contains exam style questions
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-Easy to learn notes (6 pages).
-Great for revision and reviewing content covered for this topic.
-Covers:
Red Blood cells
White blood cells (Lymphocytes and Phagocytes)
Platelets
Vaccinations