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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 15 - Digestion and Absorption
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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.29 - Understand the role of digestive enzymes, including the digestion of starch to glucose by amylase and maltase, the digestion of proteins to amino acids by proteases and the digestion of lipids to fatty acids and glycerol by lipases. Specification Points 2.30 and 2.31 - Understand that bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Understand the role of bile in neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids. Specification Point 2.32 - Understand how the small intestine is adapted for absorption, including the structure of a villus. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 15 - Digestion and Absorption
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 15 - Digestion and Absorption. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.29 - Understand the role of digestive enzymes, including the digestion of starch to glucose by amylase and maltase, the digestion of proteins to amino acids by proteases and the digestion of lipids to fatty acids and glycerol by lipases. Specification Points 2.30 and 2.31 - Understand that bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Understand the role of bile in neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids. Specification Point 2.32 - Understand how the small intestine is adapted for absorption, including the structure of a villus. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 2 - Nutrition and Respiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 2 - Nutrition and Respiration

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Complete set of PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 2 - Nutrition and Respiration. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. All questions are original. Eight worksheets included: 10 - Nutrition in Plants 11 - The Leaf 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis 13 - Human Nutrition 14 - The Digestive System 15 - Digestion and Absorption 16 - Energy in Food 17 - Respiration
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 17 - Respiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 17 - Respiration

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Points 2.34 and 2.35 - Understand how the process of respiration produces ATP in living organisms. Know that ATP provides energy for cells. Specification Points 2.36 and 2.37 - Describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Know the word equation and the balanced chemical symbol equation for aerobic respiration in living organisms. Specification Point 2.38 - Know the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and in animals. Specification Point 2.39 - Practical: investigate the evolution of carbon dioxide and heat from respiring seeds or other suitable living organisms. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 17 - Respiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 17 - Respiration

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 17 - Respiration. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Points 2.34 and 2.35 - Understand how the process of respiration produces ATP in living organisms. Know that ATP provides energy for cells. Specification Points 2.36 and 2.37 - Describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Know the word equation and the balanced chemical symbol equation for aerobic respiration in living organisms. Specification Point 2.38 - Know the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and in animals. Specification Point 2.39 - Practical: investigate the evolution of carbon dioxide and heat from respiring seeds or other suitable living organisms. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 16 - Energy in Food
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 16 - Energy in Food

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Companion PDF worksheet for [Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 16 - Energy in Food.]https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/edexcel-igcse-biology-lecture-16-energy-in-food-12425217) Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.33B - Practical: Investigate the energy content in a food sample. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 15 - Digestion and Absorption
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 15 - Digestion and Absorption

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.29 - Understand the role of digestive enzymes, including the digestion of starch to glucose by amylase and maltase, the digestion of proteins to amino acids by proteases and the digestion of lipids to fatty acids and glycerol by lipases. Specification Points 2.30 and 2.31 - Understand that bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Understand the role of bile in neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids. Specification Point 2.32 - Understand how the small intestine is adapted for absorption, including the structure of a villus. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 14 - The Digestive System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 14 - The Digestive System

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.27 - Describe the structure and function of the human alimentary canal, including: the mouth oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and pancreas. Specification Point 2.28 - Understand how food is moved through the gut by peristalsis. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 14 - The Digestive System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 14 - The Digestive System

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 14 - The Digestive System. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.27 - Describe the structure and function of the human alimentary canal, including: the mouth esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine and pancreas. Specification Point 2.28 - Understand how food is moved through the gut by peristalsis. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 13 - Human Nutrition
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 13 - Human Nutrition

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.24 - Understand that a balanced diet should include appropriate proportions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and dietary fibre. Specification Point 2.25 - Identify the sources and describe the functions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid (fats and oils), vitamins A, C and D, the mineral ions calcium and iron, water and dietary fibre as components of the diet. Specification Point 2.26 - Understand how energy requirements vary with activity levels, age and pregnancy. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 13 - Human Nutrition
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 13 - Human Nutrition

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 13 - Human Nutrition. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.24 - Understand that a balanced diet should include appropriate proportions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and dietary fibre. Specification Point 2.25 - Identify the sources and describe the functions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid (fats and oils), vitamins A, C and D, the mineral ions calcium and iron, water and dietary fibre as components of the diet. Specification Point 2.26 - Understand how energy requirements vary with activity levels, age and pregnancy. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.23 - Practical: Investigate photosynthesis, showing the evolution of oxygen from a water plant, the production of starch and the requirements of light, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 12 - Investigating Photosynthesis. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.23 - Practical: Investigate photosynthesis, showing the evolution of oxygen from a water plant, the production of starch and the requirements of light, carbon dioxide and chlorophyll. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 11 - The Leaf
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 11 - The Leaf

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.21 - Describe the structure of the leaf and explain how it is adapted for photosynthesis. Specification Point 2.22 - Understand that plants require mineral ions for growth, and that magnesium ions are needed for chlorophyll and nitrate ions are needed for amino acids. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 11 - The Leaf
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 11 - The Leaf

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 11 - The Leaf. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.21 - Describe the structure of the leaf and explain how it is adapted for photosynthesis. Specification Point 2.22 - Understand that plants require mineral ions for growth, and that magnesium ions are needed for chlorophyll and nitrate ions are needed for amino acids. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 10 - Nutrition in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 10 - Nutrition in Plants

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.18 - Understand the process of photosynthesis and its importance to the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. Specification Point 2.19 - Know the word equation and balanced chemical symbol equation for photosynthesis. Specification Point 2.20 - Understand how varying carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis. Complete set of Chapter 2 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 10 - Nutrition in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 10 - Nutrition in Plants

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 10 - Nutrition in Plants. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.18 - Understand the process of photosynthesis and its importance to the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. Specification Point 2.19 - Know the word equation and balanced chemical symbol equation for photosynthesis. Specification Point 2.20 - Understand how varying carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis. Complete set of Chapter 2 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lessons Chapter 1 - Living Organisms
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lessons Chapter 1 - Living Organisms

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 1 - Living Organisms. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Nine presentations and companion worksheets included: 1 - Characteristics of Living Organisms 2 - Variety of Living Organisms 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure 4 - Cell Differentiation 5 - Biological Molecules 6 - Food Tests 7 - Enzymes 8 - Enzymes and pH 9 - Movement Across Membranes
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 9 - Movement Across Membranes
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 9 - Movement Across Membranes

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.15 - Understand the processes of diffusion, osmosis and active transport by which substances move into and out of cells. Specification Point 2.16 - Understand how factors affect the rate of movement of substances into and out of cells, including the effects of surface area to volume ratio, distance, temperature and concentration gradient. Specification Point 2.17 - Practical: Investigate diffusion and osmosis using living and non-living systems. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.