Resource was intended for BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Biology.
The resource was designed on google slides and should work fine on powerpoint, it might just need some rearranging.
Blank diagrams are included for students to label.
Past paper questions are included with the relevant mark scheme answers following.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Recall what is meant by eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
Describe the contents of prokaryotic cells.
Compare gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
A collection of revision resources for Pearsons combined science 9-1 edexcel specification: Biology paper 1.
The resources were originally produced on google slides, therefore, please open them using google slides in order to avoid alignment issues on powerpoint.
Included in this collection are:
Blank revision posters for the students to fill and consolidate their knowledge.
Answer keys for the revision posters OR revision slides to complement the blank revision posters.
Topics covered are:
Section 1 - Key Concepts in Biology
Section 2 - Cell division and the nervous system.
Section 3 - Genetics
Section 4 - Evolution
Section 5 - Health and Disease
The entire resource contains 96 slides.
A collection of 3 posters that summarises the content needed for unit 1 Biology Applied Science Pearsons Edexcel level 3.
The following concepts are covered:
Cell theory,
Ultrastructure of cells,
Prokaryotic cells and Gram stain technique,
Specialised cells,
Epithelial tissue,
Muscle tissue,
Nervous tissue,
Nerve impulses,
Electrocardiogram graphs of the heart.
The revision poster includes blank versions and answer keys.
A collection of revision resources for Pearsons combined science 9-1 edexcel specification: Biology paper 4. Sometimes referred to as Biology paper 2.
The resources were originally produced on google slides, therefore, please open them using google slides in order to avoid alignment issues on powerpoint.
Included in this collection are:
Blank revision posters for the students to fill and consolidate their knowledge.
Answer keys for the revision posters OR revision slides to complement the blank revision posters.
Topics covered are:
Section 6 - Plant Structures & Their Functions
Section 7 - Animal Coordination, Control & Homeostasis
Section 8 - Exchange & Transport in Animals
Section 9 - Ecosystems & Material Cycles
The entire resource contains 23 slides.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify 2 musculoskeletal disorders.
Describe the role of the joint.
Explain why decreased collagen content can lead to hypermobility.
Explain why rheumatoid arthritis leads to pain in the joints.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify the chemicals found inside a cigarette.
Describe how these chemicals affect the body.
Explain why more people are starting to use vapes instead of cigarettes.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the zones of development in a plant.
Identify the key parts of plant growth.
Describe the roles of the zones of:
Division:
Elongation:
Differentiation:
Explain why meristems are important to a plant.
Suitable for KS4
A series of 3 lessons which teach students the principles of industrial fermentation.
**Lesson 1: Bacteria and yoghurt **
Learning objective: Evaluate the conditions needed for bacteria to thrive and produce insulin / yoghurt.
Success criteria:
Identify the steps of yogurt production.
Describe the role of bacteria in fermentation.
Evaluate the use of industrial fermenters.
21 slides.
Lesson 2: Yeast and bread
Learning objective: Explain why yeast is used in the process of manufacturing bread.
Success criteria:
Identify the equation for fermentation.
Describe how bread is made.
Explain why people don’t become drunk from eating bread…
8 slides
Lesson 3: practical investigation
Learning objective: Analyse how factors affect the growth of yeast and justify your conclusions.
Success criteria:
I can identify independent and dependent variables.
I can describe control variables that will impact the investigation.
I can evaluate how temperature affects growth.
23 slides
Each activity offered is differentiated and each lesson includes progress checks.
Past paper questions are also included to ensure adequate challenge is set to students.
Content was made for iGCSE students for edexcel 9-1 combined science.
Suitable for KS3 students (yrs 11-14)
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify what DNA contains.
Describe how organisms inherit their traits.
Create Punnett squares to show the inheritance of offspring.
Lessons created to complement the activate 3 unit of work - Detection in biology.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State factors that would affect decay.
Describe how time of death can be determined.
Explain why timing death is not always precise.
Lessons created to complement the activate 3 unit of work - Detection in biology.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State what is meant by DNA fingerprinting.
Describe some uses of DNA fingerprinting.
Deduce which suspect is guilty after viewing DNA fragment bands.
Resource was intended for BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Biology.
The resource was designed on google slides and should work fine on powerpoint, it might just need some rearranging.
Past paper questions are included with the relevant mark scheme answers following.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the ions present surrounding nerve axons.
Describe how a resting potential is achieved in the nerve cell membrane.
Explain why Potassium ion channels are needed in nerve cell membranes.
Resource was intended for BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Biology.
The resource was designed on google slides and should work fine on powerpoint, it might just need some rearranging.
An information hunt based activity including a blank table for printing.
Past paper questions are included with the relevant mark scheme answers following.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify different specialised cells: Palisade, root hair, sperm, egg, red blood cell and white blood cell.
Describe the function of these specialised cells.
Explain the reasoning why each specialised cell has its features.
A comprehensive collection of 32 slides which contain all of the relevant information for BTEC Applied Science Unit 9B Homeostatic mechanisms used by the human body
Includes a writing frame to help students.
B. D2
Analyse the impact of homeostatic dysfunction on the human body - discusses the impact of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
B. M2
Explain the role of hormones in homeostatic mechanisms - discusses the impacts of ADH on the nephron, the impact of insulin and glucagon on blood glucose levels.
B. P2
Describe how homeostatic mechanisms maintain normal function - Discusses the function of thermoregulation, the endocrine system, osmoregulation, the kidneys, the nephron and blood glucose levels.
Questions are included in the majority of slides in order for students to engage with the content whilst being taught.
There are unlabelled diagrams of the: endocrine system, urinary system, the kidney and the nephron. With labelled content with function to reach the “illustrative” criteria of the coursework.
A comprehensive collection of materials needed to deliver the entire Pearsons Edexcel Applied Science National Foundation Diploma Level 3.
The materials include:
A fully written scheme of work.
Full lessons for each lesson / concept.
A unit grade calculator based on the Edexcel grade calculator online that will easily let you calculate final grades for students.
Revision mind maps for end of unit (for examined unit 1)
The units covered in this scheme are:
Year 12 units are:
Principles and application of Science for Biology chemistry and physics.
Practical Scientific procedures and techniques.
Science Investigation skills
Laboratory techniques and their application.
Year 13 units are:
Physiology of human body systems.
Human regulation and reproduction
It does not include due to copyright infringements:
Assignment briefs, assessment records, IV documents. These are all freely accessible on the Edexcel Website.
By the end of this lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the characteristics of growth.
Describe the role of differentiation
Describe how to read a percentile graph.
Explain the uses of a percentile graph.
Suitable for KS4.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify physical and chemical barriers.
Describe how physical and chemical barriers protect the body.
Explain why pathogens don’t typically cause illnesses after the skin is cut.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify 4 possible pathogens.
Describe the effects of these pathogens on the body.
Compare and give examples of each pathogen.
Suited towards KS3 students (yrs 11-14)
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify variation
Compare environmental and inherited variation
Explain why variation comes about.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the stages of drug development.
Describe how drugs are tested for efficacy.
Explain why drug testing is needed.