Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons iBTEC Applied Science: Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body Consists of 6 slides Slides were designed on Powerpoint and includes minor guidance on how to structure their coursework. Success criteria: I can recall the functions of nucleic acids. I can describe the structure of nucleic acids. I can explain the functional differences between DNA and RNA

A comprehension lesson that teaches students about the carbon cycle, how carbon is found and moved throughout the ecosystem. Links here to the impact of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the forest fires experienced in Australia. Support sheets are also included to guide students should it be needed. Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Progress checks are present after each success criteria Past paper questions from the exam boards: WJEC, Edexcel international and UK including marking schemes. By the end of the lesson students should be able to: Learning objective: Evaluate the stages of the carbon cycle and make links between different processes and the movement of Carbon. Success criteria: I can describe 4 ways in which living organisms relate to Carbon. I can create a flow diagram to show the flow of Carbon. I can evaluate how sections of the Carbon cycle will be impacted by external factors. Powerpoint contains 20 slides and a lesson plan is also attached.

A comprehensive double lesson which will teach students about DNA structure and DNA replication. Contains support slides to aid learners. Differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners. Learning objective: Evaluate the roles of enzymes in DNA replication Success criteria: I can identify the components of nucleotides. I can describe the structure of DNA and RNA I can compare the structure of DNA and RNA I can identify the enzymes and proteins present during DNA replication. I can describe the process of DNA replication. I can explain what is meant by the semi conservative hypothesis. Contains 18 slides and a lesson plan I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC unit 14A genetics course.

A comprehension lesson that teaches students about factors that contribute towards crop yield. A hook from the film the martian is used as he has to find a way of surviving for additional days without supplied food. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Justify changes that can be made to increase crop yield and predict future results. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can identify factors that improve crop yield. I can explain why these factors improve crop yield. I can evaluate the use of pest control methods. Powerpoint contains 20 slides.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about: the principles of selective breeding and examples of this. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Evaluate the process of selective breeding and justify why farmers use it. By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: Identify characteristics in organisms. Describe how to selectively breed. Explain why selective breeding is used. Powerpoint contains 18 slides.

A comprehensive lesson which teaches students about the process of genetic engineering using restriction and ligase enzymes. Examples of its use in insulin production and how this has improved crop production. Progress checks are available following each success criteria Tasks are differentiated to suit the needs of each learner. Learning objective: Evaluate the use of genetic engineering… By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Success criteria: I can identify the enzymes responsible in genetic engineering. I can describe the process of genetic engineering. I can explain why genetic engineering is important. Powerpoint contains 22 slides. Contains past paper questions that target this topic, some questions require knowledge from prior lessons.

A revision poster that includes material needed for section 7 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 7 - Reproduction and inheritance There are two separate posters attached here. The first of which covers: Punnett squares, Mitosis, meiosis, Plant pollination, Germination, Practical investigating germination, Flowering plants, Family trees. The second poster contains more sensitive material which you might want to consider setting as homework instead of covering in class. The poster contains: Human reproductive systems, Menstrual cycle, Foetal development, Secondary sexual characterstics, The role of Oestrogen and progesterone, Variation, Natural selection and evolution. A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge. I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached. Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.

A revision poster that includes material needed for section 9 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 9 - Uses of biological molecules A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge. I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached. Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.

A revision poster that includes material needed for section 8 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 8 - Ecology and the environment A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge. I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached. Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.

A revision poster that includes material needed for section 2 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 2 - Human nutrition A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge. I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached. Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.

A revision poster that includes material needed for section 1 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 1 - The nature and variety of organisms A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge. I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached. Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.

A revision poster that includes material needed for section 3 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 3 - Plant nutrition and transport. A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge. I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached. Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.

A revision poster that includes material needed for section 6 of the edexcel iGCSE combined science double award biology. Section 6 - The Nervous system and responding to Stimuli. A blank copy for students to fill in is also included for students to test their knowledge. I would recommend to print these in A3 and guide the students through the answers using the completed revision poster attached. Due to the amount of detail needed to squeeze into one poster, the font is small in some sections which might need some further zooming in on presenting devices.

By the end of the lesson learners should be able to: Identify substances excreted and absorbed by the body. Describe how the capillaries are effective for exchanging substances. Describe how to calculate surface area and volume. Explain how organisms compensate for a small surface area: Volume ratio.