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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 11 - The Leaf
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 11 - The Leaf

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Powerpoint lecture 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 2 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 14 - The Digestive System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 14 - The Digestive System

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Powerpoint lecture 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 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 Lectures are available.
AQA GCSE Biology Presentations - Chapters 1-4
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AQA GCSE Biology Presentations - Chapters 1-4

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Huge bundle of resources. First half of the AQA GCSE Biology course covered in full. Complete set of concise, modern presentations for AQA GCSE Biology (8461) Chapter 1 - Cell Biology, Chapter 2 - Organisation, Chapter 3 - Infection and Response and Chapter 4 - Energetics. Contains colour coded specification points. 21 presentations included: 1 - Cells and Microscopes 2 - Differentiation and Specialisation 3 - Cell Division 4 - Transport in Cells 5 - Exchanging Substances 6 - Organisation 7 - Enzymes 8 - Digestion and Food Tests 9 - The Circulatory System 10 - Blood Vessels 11 - Coronary Heart Disease 12 - Health and Disease 13 - Plant Tissues 14 - Communicable Diseases 15 - Fighting Disease 16 - Drugs for Medicine 17 - Monoclonal Antibodies 18 - Disease in Plants 19 - Photosynthesis 20 - The Rate of Photosynthesis 21 - Respiration
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 30 - Coordination in Plants
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 30 - Coordination in Plants

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 30 - Coordination in Plants. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.83 - Understand that plants respond to stimuli. Specification Point 2.84 - Describe the geotropic and phototropic responses of roots and stems. Specification Point 2.85 - Understand the role of auxin in the phototropic response of stems. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 33 - Controlling Body Temperature
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 33 - Controlling Body Temperature

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 33 - Controlling Body Temperature. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.93 - Describe the role of the skin in temperature regulation, with reference to sweating, vasoconstriction and vasodilation. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 34 - Hormones
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lesson 34 - Hormones

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 2.94 - Understand the sources, roles and effects of the following hormones: adrenaline, insulin, testosterone, progesterone and oestrogen. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lessons are available.
AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 4 - Transport in Cells
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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 4 - Transport in Cells

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1.3.1 - Diffusion. Specification Point 4.1.3.2 - Osmosis. Practical 3 - Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of sugar solution on the mass of plant tissue. Specification Point 4.1.3.3 - Active transport. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 3 - Organisation and Cell Structure. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Covers 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 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 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 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 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 Worksheet 23 - The Blood
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 23 - The Blood

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 23 - The Blood. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.59 - Describe the composition of the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. Specification Point 2.60 - Understand the role of plasma in the transport of carbon dioxide, digested food, urea, hormones and heat energy. Specification Point 2.61 - Understand how adaptations of red blood cells make them suitable for the transport of oxygen, including shape, the absence of a nucleus and the presence of haemoglobin. Specification Point 2.62 - Understand how the immune system responds to disease using white blood cells, illustrated by phagocytes ingesting pathogens and lymphocytes releasing antibodies specific to the pathogen. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 26 - The Circulatory System
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 26 - The Circulatory System

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 26 - The Circulatory System. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.68 - Understand how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries relate to their function. Specification Point 2.69 - Understand the general structure of the circulation system, including the blood vessels to and from the heart and lungs, liver and kidneys. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 24 - Vaccination
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 24 - Vaccination

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Companion PDF worksheet for Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 24 - Vaccination. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.63B - Understand how vaccination results in the manufacture of memory cells, which enable future antibody production to the pathogen to occur sooner, faster and in greater quantity. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets are available.