This lesson introduces the differences between ectotherms and endotherms and then describes the behavioural responses of an ecotherm. The PowerPoint and accompanying resource have been designed to cover specification point 9.9 (vi) of the Edexcel A-level Biology B specification which states that students should understand how ectotherms rely on the external environment for their temperature control. The main aim when designing the lesson was to support students in making sensible and accurate decisions when challenged to explain why these types of organisms have chosen to carry out a particular response. A wide range of animals are used so students are engaged in the content matter and are prepared for the unfamiliar situations that they will encounter in the terminal exam. Time is also taken to compare ectotherms against endotherms so that students can recognise the advantages and disadvantages of ectothermy when covered in the following lesson.
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Topic 9: Control systems (Edexcel A-level Biology B)
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Topic 9.9: Osmoregulation and temperature regulation (Edexcel A-level Biology B)
This detailed bundle contains 7 lesson PowerPoints and accompanying resources that cover the following specification points found within topic 9.9 of the Edexcel A-level Biology B specification: * The gross and microscopic structure of the mammalian kidney * The formation of urea in the liver from excess amino acids * The removal of urea from the bloodstream by ultrafiltration * The selective reabsorption of solutes in the proximal tubule * The reabsorption of water through use of a countercurrent multiplier in the loop of Henel * The differences between endotherms and ectotherms * The regulation of temperature by endotherms by a range of behavioural and physiological responses The wide range of tasks, which include exam-style questions with detailed markschemes, focused discussion points and quiz competitions which introduce key terms and values, will engage and motivate the students whilst the content is covered in the detail required at A-level If you would like to sample the quality of the lessons included in this bundle, then download the formation of urea and ultrafiltration lesson as this has been shared for free
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