IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.9 - (i) Understand the role of haemoglobin in the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide
1.9 - (ii) Understand the oxygen dissociation curve of haemoglobin, the Bohr effect and
the significance of the oxygen affinity of fetal haemoglobin compared with adult
haemoglobin
Presentation on oxygen-dissociation curve. PEQ with mark scheme included in presentation.
**Any and all feedback is very much appreciated. *
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology
2.1 describe the levels of organisation in organisms: organelles, cells, tissues, organs and systems
1.2, 2.2 to 2.4 Specialised cells commonly included within these specification points
Presentations included with AfL tasks. Answers for tasks within presentations.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel 9-1) Biology
2.11 understand how temperature changes can affect enzyme function, including changes to the shape of active site
2.12 practical: investigate how enzyme activity can be affected by changes in temperature
2.13 understand how enzyme function can be affected by changes in pH altering the active site
2.14B practical: investigate how enzyme activity can be affected by changes in pH
Presentations included for factors affecting enzyme action. Core practical lab sheet with review lesson included. Amylase used as catalyst for breakdown of starch in practicals. Exam questions included for practice, with mark schemes available at the end of the exam question documents.
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IGCSE (Edexcel 9-1) Biology
1.2 describe the common features shown by eukaryotic organisms: plants, animals, fungi and protoctists
1.3 describe the common features shown by prokaryotic organisms such as bacteria
1.4 understand the term pathogen and know that pathogens may include fungi, bacteria, protoctists or viruses
Presentations included for four lessons. Each focused on classification types, with sample exam questions included.
Free additional revision lesson included.
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IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
1.1 to 2.4 - Classification of Organisms & Cell Structures
9 lessons included, with an additional free revision lesson for the topic. Each lesson contains a presentation and tasks (including all relevant worksheets). Exam questions and mark schemes are included within the presentations where available.
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IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.24 understand that a balanced diet should include appropriate proportions of
carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and dietary fibre
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
2.26 understand how energy requirements vary with activity levels, age and pregnancy
Presentations on nutrient groups outlined in 2.24 and 2.25. Energy requirements lesson with practice exam questions adnd mark scheme included.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel 9-1) Biology
2.7 identify the chemical elements present in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
(fats and oils)
2.8 describe the structure of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids as large molecules made up from smaller basic units: starch and glycogen from simple sugars, protein from amino acids, and lipid from fatty acids and glycerol
2.9 practical: investigate food samples for the presence of glucose, starch, protein and fat
2.10 understand the role of enzymes as biological catalysts in metabolic reactions
Presentations included for biological molecules, and the necessary food tests for the biological molecules topic. Lesson on role of enzymes as catalysts, and stages of enzyme action. Exam questions included for practice, with mark schemes available at the end of the exam question documents.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.10 understand the course of events that leads to atherosclerosis (endothelial dysfunction, inflammatory response, plaque formation, raised blood pressure)
Presentation on blood clotting and the clotting cascade. PEQ with mark scheme included in presentation.
**Any and all feedback is very much appreciated.
**IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1) **
2.7 identify the chemical elements present in carbohydrates, proteins and lipids (fats and oils)
2.8 describe the structure of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids as large molecules made
up from smaller basic units: starch and glycogen from simple sugars, protein from
amino acids, and lipid from fatty acids and glycerol
2.9 practical: investigate food samples for the presence of glucose, starch, protein and fat
2.10 understand the role of enzymes as biological catalysts in metabolic reactions
2.11 understand how temperature changes can affect enzyme function, including changes
to the shape of active site
2.12 practical: investigate how enzyme activity can be affected by changes in temperature
2.13 understand how enzyme function can be affected by changes in pH altering the active site
2.14B practical: investigate how enzyme activity can be affected by changes in pH
Six lessons on biological molecules topic in IGCSE 9-1 biology. Exam questions included within lessons where available (including marking schemes). Core practical review lesson included.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.27 describe the structure and function of the human alimentary canal, including the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum and ileum), large intestine (colon and rectum) and pancreas
2.28 understand how food is moved through the gut by peristalsis
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
2.30 understand that bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder
2.31 understand the role of bile in neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids
2.32 understand how the small intestine is adapted for absorption, including the structure of a villus
Two-lesson presentation on digestive system / alimentary canal. Exam questions within presentation (and marking schemes). Additional questions included in resource.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.33B practical: investigate the energy content in a food sample
Two presentations inlcuded. The first is on the energy content in food practical (2.33B). The second is on bomb calorimetry. This is a common area for exam questions, and is often overlooked.
A free revision lesson is included as part of the second presentation.
Exam questions and mark schemes included for both presentations.
Any and all feedback is appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
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
Practical lesson, including practical sheet, video and printed visual for practical steps, and practice exam question with mark scheme.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology 9-1
2.24 understand that a balanced diet should include appropriate proportions of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, minerals, water and dietary fibre
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
2.26 understand how energy requirements vary with activity levels, age and pregnancy
2.27 describe the structure and function of the human alimentary canal, including the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum and ileum), large intestine (colon and rectum) and pancreas
2.28 understand how food is moved through the gut by peristalsis
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
2.30 understand that bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder
2.31 understand the role of bile in neutralising stomach acid and emulsifying lipids
2.32 understand how the small intestine is adapted for absorption, including the structure of a villus
2.33B practical: investigate the energy content in a food sample
7x presentations (with worksheets, and practice exam questions where available) for the human nutrition section of the IGCSE 9-1 course. Free revision lesson as part of lesson seven.
Any and all feedback is appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.18 understand the process of photosynthesis and its importance in the conversion of light energy to chemical energy
2.19 know the word equation and the balanced chemical symbol equation for photosynthesis
2.20 understand how varying carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis
2.42B understand how the structure of the leaf is adapted for gas exchange
Recap of photosynthesis from KS3. Introduction to structure of the leaf. Included are labelling activities (with answer sheets), and practice exam questions (PEQ) for a 6-mark answer.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.48 explain how alveoli are adapted for gas exchange by diffusion between air in the lungs and blood in capillaries
Lesson on the adaptations of the gas exchange, including the stated adaptations for the curriculum for the alveoli, and practice on emphisema as per previous past papers. Worksheets (included in presentation) and past paper questions with mark schemes included.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.46 describe the structure of the thorax, including the ribs, intercostal muscles,
diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and pleural membranes
Lesson on the strucure of the respiratory system, including worksheets on labels and functions, and practice exam questions with mark schemes throughout.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.47 understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation
Two lessons. First lesson is on ventilation, including the role of the intercostal muscles and diaphragm in inhalation and exhalation. The second lesson is support materials and resources for the lung dissection practical, using a support video as a guide throughout the practical.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE Biology 9-1
2.34 understand how the process of respiration produces ATP in living organisms
2.35 know that ATP provides energy for cells
2.36 describe the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration
2.37 know the word equation and the balanced chemical symbol equation for aerobic respiration in living organisms
2.38 know the word equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and in animals
2.39 practical: investigate the evolution of carbon dioxide and heat from respiring seeds or other suitable living organisms
2.46 describe the structure of the thorax, including the ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and pleural membranes
2.47 understand the role of the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm in ventilation
2.48 explain how alveoli are adapted for gas exchange by diffusion between air in the lungs and blood in capillaries
2.49 understand the biological consequences of smoking in relation to the lungs and the
circulatory system, including coronary heart disease
2.50 practical: investigate breathing in humans, including the release of carbon dioxide and the effect of exercise
Series of lessons on respiration and gas exchange, including practical lab work and lots of practice on past paper sections on respiration and the respiratory system.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.39 practical: investigate the evolution of carbon dioxide and heat from respiring seeds or other suitable living organisms
Lessons on core practicals for investigating respiration. There is a virtual practical for investigating respiration using germinating seeds. These lessons are to support the practical, and include practice exam paper questions with mark schemes.
Any and all feedback appreciated
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.59 describe the composition of the blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma
2.60 understand the role of plasma in the transport of carbon dioxide, digested food, urea, hormones and heat energy
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
Lesson on components of blood, with practice exam questions and mark scheme included.
Any and all feedback appreciated