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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.1 - Describe the level of organisation in organisms: organelles, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. Specification Point 2.2/2.3 - Describe the structures and functions of the cell’s organelles, including the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, chloroplast, ribosome and vacuole. Specification Point 2.4 - Know the similarities and differences in the structure of plant and animal cells. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.48 - Explain how alveoli are adapted for gas exchange by diffusion between air in the lungs and blood in capillaries. Specification Point 2.49 - Understand the biological consequences of smoking in relation to the lungs and the circulatory system, including coronary heart disease. Specification Point 2.50 - Practical: Investigate breathing in humans, including the release of carbon dioxide and the effect of exercise. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lessons Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lessons Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances in Living Organisms. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Nine presentations and companion worksheets included: 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants 19 - Ventilation 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease 21 - Transport Mechanisms 22 - Transpiration 23 - The Blood 24 - Vaccination 25 - The Heart 26 - The Circulatory System
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheets Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances

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Complete set of PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 3 - Movement of Substances in Living Organisms. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. All questions are original. Nine worksheets included: 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants 19 - Ventilation 20 - The Alveoli and Lung Disease 21 - Transport Mechanisms 22 - Transpiration 23 - The Blood 24 - Vaccination 25 - The Heart 26 - The Circulatory System
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.40B - Understand the role of diffusion in gas exchange. Specification Point 2.41B - Understand gas exchange in relation to respiration and photosynthesis. Specification Point 2.42B - Understand how the structure of the leaf is adapted for gas exchange. Specification Point 2.43B - Describe the role of stomata in gas exchange. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 18 - Gas Exchange in Plants. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.40B - Understand the role of diffusion in gas exchange. Specification Point 2.41B - Understand gas exchange in relation to respiration and photosynthesis. Specification Point 2.42B - Understand how the structure of the leaf is adapted for gas exchange. Specification Point 2.43B - Describe the role of stomata in gas exchange. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 19 - Ventilation
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 19 - Ventilation

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Ventilation. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.46 - Describe the structure of the thorax, including the ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and pleural membranes. Specification Point 2.47 - Understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 22 - Transpiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 22 - Transpiration

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.55B - Understand how water is absorbed by root hair cells. Specification Point 2.56B - Understand that transpiration is the evaporation of water from the surface of a plant. Specification Point 2.57B - Understand how the rate of transpiration is affected by changes in humidity, wind speed, temperature and light intensity. Specification Point 2.58B - Practical: investigate the role of environmental factors in determining the rate of transpiration from a leafy shoot. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 15 - Digestion and Absorption
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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 Lesson 15 - Digestion and Absorption
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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 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 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.