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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Photosynthesis
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AQA GCSE Biology Lecture 19 - Photosynthesis

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.4.1.1 - The photosynthetic reaction. Specification Point 4.4.1.3 - Uses of glucose from photosynthesis. Complete set of Chapter 4 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 29 - Economic Sectors and Employment
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Edexcel IGCSE Geography Lecture 29 - Economic Sectors and Employment

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.1 - Understand the classification of employment by economic sector (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary) and the reasons for the differences in the employment structures in countries at different levels of development. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 27 - Humanistic Psychology
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AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 27 - Humanistic Psychology

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.2.1 - Approaches in psychology. Humanistic psychology: free will, self-actualisation and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, focus on the self, congruence, the role of conditions of worth. The influence on counselling psychology. Complete set of Chapter 5 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 17 - Group 7 Elements
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Worksheet 17 - Group 7 Elements

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lecture 17 - Group 7 Elements. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.5 - Know the colours, physical states (at room temperature) and trends in physical properties of chlorine, bromine and iodine. Specification Point 2.6 - Use knowledge of trends in group 7 to predict the properties of other halogens. Specification Point 2.7 - Understand how displacement reactions involving halogens and halides provide evidence for the trend in reactivity in group 7. Specification Point 2.8C - Explain the trend in reactivity in group 7 in terms of electronic configurations. Complete set of Chapter 4 Worksheets are available.
AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 34 - Scientific Processes
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AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 34 - Scientific Processes

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.2.3.1 - Scientific Processes. Aims: stating aims, the difference between aims and hypotheses. Hypotheses: directional and non-directional. Sampling: the difference between population and sample; sampling techniques including: random, systematic, stratified, opportunity and volunteer; implications of sampling techniques, including bias and generalisation. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 14 - Waves
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 14 - Waves

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.1 - Use the following units: degree (°), hertz (Hz), metre (m), metre/second (m/s) and second (s). Specification Point 3.2 - Explain the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves. Specification Point 3.3 - Know the definitions of amplitude, wavefront, frequency, wavelength and period of a waves. Specification Point 3.4 - Know that waves transfer energy and information without transferring matter. Specification Point 3.5 - Know and use the relationship between the speed, frequency and wavelength of a wave. Specification Point 3.6 - Use the relationship between frequency and time period. Complete set of Chapter 3 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 30 - Fission and Fusion
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Worksheet 30 - Fission and Fusion

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 30 - Fission and Fusion. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 7.17 - Know that nuclear reactions, including fission, fusion and radioactive decay, can be a source of energy. Specification Point 7.18 - Understand how a nucleus of U-235 can be split by collision with a neutron, and that this process releases energy as kinetic energy of the fission products. Specification Point 7.19 -Know that the fission of U-235 produces two radioactive daughter nuclei and a small number of neutrons. Specification Point 7.20 - Describe how a chain reaction can be set up if the neutrons produced by one fission strike other U-235 nuclei. Specification Point 7.21 - Describe the role played by the control rods and moderator in the fission process. Specification Point 7.22 - Understand the role of shielding around a nuclear reactor. Specification Point 7.23 - Explain the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. Specification Point 7.24 - Describe nuclear fusion as the creation of larger nuclei resulting in a loss of mass from smaller nuclei, accompanied by a release of energy. Specification Point 7.25 - Know that fusion is the energy source for stars. Specification Point 7.26 - Explain why nuclear fusion does not happen at low temperatures and pressures, due to electrostatic repulsion of protons. Complete set of Chapter 7 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 1 - Distance and Speed
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Edexcel IGCSE Physics Lecture 1 - Distance and Speed

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.1 - Understand how to use some common units in physics. Specification Point 1.3 - Plot and explain distance−time graphs. Specification Point 1.4 - Know and use the relationship between average speed, distance moved and time taken. Specification Point 1.5 - Practical: investigate the motion of everyday objects such as toy cars or tennis balls. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 41 - Inferential Statistics
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AQA A Level Psychology Lecture 41 - Inferential Statistics

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 4.2.3.3 - Inferential Testing. Introduction to statistical testing; the sign test. When to use the sign test; calculation of the sign test. Probability and significance: use of statistical tables and critical values in interpretation of significance; Type I and Type II errors. Factors affecting the choice of statistical test, including level of measurement and experimental design. When to use the following tests: Spearman’s rho, Pearson’s r, Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney, related t-test, unrelated t-test and Chi-Squared test. Complete set of Chapter 7 Lectures are available.
AQA A Level Chemistry Lecture 7 - Titrations
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AQA A Level Chemistry Lecture 7 - Titrations

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Powerpoint lecture covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 3.1.2.5 - Balanced equations and associated calculations. Practical 1 - Make up a volumetric solution and carry out a simple acid–base titration. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lectures are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.8 - Understand how to classify a substance as an element, compound or mixture. Specification Point 1.9 - Understand that a pure substance has a fixed melting and boiling point, but that a mixture may melt or boil over a range of temperatures. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 5 - Methods of Separation
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 5 - Methods of Separation

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.10 Describe the following experimental techniques for the separation of mixtures: Simple distillation. Fractional distillation. Filtration. Crystallisation. Paper chromatography. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lessons Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry (4CH1) Chapter 1 - Particles and Mixtures. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Six presentations and companion worksheets included: 1 - States of Matter 2 - Solutions and Solubility 3 - Calculating Solubility 4 - Elements, Compounds and Mixtures 5 - Methods of Separation 6 - Paper Chromatography
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 2 - Solutions and Solubility
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 2 - Solutions and Solubility

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.4 - Understand how the results of experiments involving the dilution of coloured solutions and diffusion of gases can be explained. Specification Point 1.5 - Know what is meant by the terms: solvent, solute, solution and saturated solution. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 3 - Calculating Solubility
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Lesson 3 - Calculating Solubility

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Powerpoint lecture and associated PDF worksheet covering the following in a modern, concise format: Specification Point 1.5C - Know what is meant by the term solubility in the units grams per 100 grams of solvent. Specification Point 1.6C - Understand how to plot and interpret solubility curves. Specification Point 1.7C - Practical: investigate the solubility of a solid in water at a specific temperature. Complete set of Chapter 1 Lessons are available.