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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.
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 22 - Transpiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 22 - Transpiration

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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 22 - Transpiration. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. 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 Worksheets are available.
Edexcel IGCSE Biology Worksheet 21 - Transport Mechanisms
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Companion PDF worksheet for Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lecture 21 - Transport Mechanisms. Contains short answer questions, an activity requiring lateral thinking and exam-style questions. Specification Point 2.51 - Understand why simple, unicellular organisms can rely on diffusion for movement of substances in and out of the cell. Specification Point 2.52 - Understand the need for a transport system in multicellular organisms. Specification Point 2.54 - Describe the role of xylem in transporting water and mineral ions from the roots to other parts of the plant. Specification Point 2.53 - Describe the role of phloem in transporting sucrose and amino acids between the leaves and other parts of the plant. Complete set of Chapter 3 Worksheets 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 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 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 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 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 Lessons Chapter 2 - Nutrition and Respiration
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Edexcel IGCSE Biology Lessons Chapter 2 - Nutrition and Respiration

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Complete set of concise, modern presentations and associated PDF worksheets for Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI0) Chapter 2 - Nutrition and Respiration. Contains colour coded specification points with handmade vector graphics. Eight presentations and companion 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 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 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 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.