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
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)
2.63B 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
Lesson on vaccination and immunity, with storyboard activity and practice exam questions (mark scheme included). Additional content for COVID-19 vaccine development (was used as part of Medical Club in school as an ECA).
Any and all feedback appreciated
IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.5 - (i) Know how a triglyceride is synthesised by the formation of ester bonds during condensation reactions between glycerol and three fatty acids
1.5 - (ii) Know the differences between saturated and unsaturated lipids
Presentation on lipids and ester bonds. Example practice exam questions (PEQ) with mark scheme included.
**Any and all feedback is very much appreciated. **
IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.3 CORE PRACTICAL 1
Use a semi-quantitative method with Benedict’s reagent to estimate the concentrations of reducing sugars and with iodine solution to estimate the concentrations of starch, using colour standards.
Presentation on core practical 1. Support documents and mark scheme for PEQ included.
**Any and all feedback is very much 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
Presentations on nutrient groups outlined in 2.24 and 2.25. Energy requirements lesson with practice exam questions adnd mark scheme included.
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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
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.
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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.
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IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
2.6 - (i) Know the basic structure of an amino acid.
2.6 - Understand the formation of polypeptides and proteins (amino acid monomers
linked by condensation reactions to form peptide bonds)
Presentation on structure of amino acids. PEQ with mark scheme included.
**Any and all feedback is very much appreciated. *
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.55B understand how water is absorbed by root hair cells
2.56B understand that transpiration is the evaporation of water from the surface of a plant
2.57B understand how the rate of transpiration is affected by changes in humidity,
wind speed, temperature and light intensity
2.58B practical: investigate the role of environmental factors in determining the
rate of transpiration from a leafy shoot
Lesson includes role of root hair cell for absorption (with labels and functions), and transpiration stream with factors affecting rate of transpiration. Practice exam questions included with mark scheme.
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IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.20 understand how varying carbon dioxide concentration, light intensity and temperature affect the rate of photosynthesis
Lesson on limiting factors for photosynthesis, including practice exam questions with marking scheme.
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IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
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
Short lesson on mineral ion deficiencies in a plant. Revision activity for L1 to L3 included with mark scheme and answer sheet.
*Any and all feedback appreciated
IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.2 - (i) Know the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides and
polysaccharides, including glycogen and starch (amylose and amylopectin)
1.2 - (ii) Be able to relate the structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides and
polysaccharides to their roles in providing and storing energy
Presentation disaccharides. Example practice exam questions (PEQ) with mark scheme included as additional document.
**Any and all feedback is very much appreciated. **
IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.2 - (i) Know the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides and
polysaccharides, including glycogen and starch (amylose and amylopectin)
1.2 - (ii) Be able to relate the structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides and
polysaccharides to their roles in providing and storing energy
1.4 - Know how monosaccharides (glucose, fructose and galactose) join together to form disaccharides (maltose, sucrose and lactose) and polysaccharides (glycogen, amylose and amylopectin) through condensation reactions forming glycosidic bonds, and how these can be split through hydrolysis reactions.
Presentation on polysaccharides. Example practice exam questions (PEQ) with mark scheme included.
**Any and all feedback is very much 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
IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.5 (i) - Know how a triglyceride is synthesised by the formation of ester bonds during condensation reactions between glycerol and three fatty acids
(ii) Know the differences between saturated and unsaturated lipids
Fats, oils, and ester bonds. Descriptions included of types of fats. Exam questions included from SaveMyExams. Please email pcostello.nba@gmail.com for temporary use of account.
**Any and all feedback is very much appreciated. **
IGCSE (Edexcel) Biology (9-1)
2.65 describe the structure of the heart and how it functions
2.66 explain how the heart rate changes during exercise and under the influence of adrenaline
2.67 understand how factors may increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease
2.68 understand how the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries relate to their function
Lessons on cardiac structure and cycle, with additionals for heart dissection (with link and practical sheet), and second lesson on valves and CHD. Practice exam questions and mark schemes included throughout.
Link for Dissection - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBwPhWAP394
Any and all feedback appreciated
IAL Edexcel Biology - Year 12
1.2 - (i) Know the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides and
polysaccharides, including glycogen and starch (amylose and amylopectin)
1.2 - (ii) Be able to relate the structures of monosaccharides, disaccharides and
polysaccharides to their roles in providing and storing energy
Presentation monosaccharides. Example practice exam questions (PEQ) with mark scheme included.
**Any and all feedback is very much appreciated. **