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Save yourself hours of planning by buying this massive buddle, it contains 740 powerpoint slides covering the entire IGCSE Edexcel Biology (9-1) course.
Engaging powerpoints with examination questions.
These resources are intended to be adapted to the needs of your pupils by adding additional questions and tasks to differentiate to your needs.
The buddle contains:
1 The nature and variety of living organisms
2 Structure and functions in living organisms
3 Reproduction and inheritance
4 Ecology and the environment
5 Use of biological resources
Includes specification points in a excel sheet which can be used as a online check list where pupils red, amber and green each learning outcome.
NEW*Includes a copy of my revision guide
Edexcel International GCSE BIOLOGY 9-1: Learn with Mr Science study guide
NEW* There is also weekly released science videos that can be used with the powerpoints.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
17 slides covering Cell division (chromosomes, mitosis and the cell cycle)
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
4.1.2.1 Chromosomes
The nucleus of a cell contains chromosomes made of DNA molecules. Each chromosome carries a large number of genes.
In body cells the chromosomes are normally found in pairs.
**4.1.2.2 Mitosis and the cell cycle **
Cells divide in a series of stages called the cell cycle. Students should be able to describe the stages of the cell cycle, including mitosis.
During the cell cycle the genetic material is doubled and then divided into two identical cells.
Before a cell can divide it needs to grow and increase the number of sub-cellular structures such as ribosomes and mitochondria. The DNA replicates to form two copies of each chromosome.
In mitosis one set of chromosomes is pulled to each end of the cell and the nucleus divides.
Finally the cytoplasm and cell membranes divide to form two identical cells.
Students need to understand the three overall stages of the cell cycle but do not need to know the different phases of the mitosis stage.
Cell division by mitosis is important in the growth and development of multicellular organisms.
Students should be able to recognise and describe situations in given contexts where mitosis is occurring.
Designed for the new specification IGCSE CIE (Cambridge) course but can be used for other examination boards.
Powerpoint presentation covers:
Core
1 State the distinguishing properties of solids, liquids and gases
2 Describe the structures of solids, liquids and gases in terms of particle separation, arrangement and motion.
3 Describe changes of state in terms of melting, boiling, evaporating, freezing and condensing
Supplement
5 Explain changes of state in terms of kinetic particle theory, including the interpretation of heating and cooling curves
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
32 slides covering Cell structure (cell specialisation and cell differentiation).
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
**4.1.1.3 Cell specialisation **
Students should be able to, when provided with appropriate information, explain how the structure of different types of cell relate to their function in a tissue, an organ or organ system, or the whole organism.
Cells may be specialised to carry out a particular function:
sperm cells, nerve cells and muscle cells in animals
root hair cells, xylem and phloem cells in plants.
**4.1.1.4 Cell differentiation **
Students should be able to explain the importance of cell differentiation.
As an organism develops, cells differentiate to form different types of cells.
Most types of animal cell differentiate at an early stage.
Many types of plant cells retain the ability to differentiate throughout life.
In mature animals, cell division is mainly restricted to repair and replacement. As a cell differentiates it acquires different sub-cellular structures to enable it to carry out a certain function. It has become a specialised cell.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
12 slides covering Active transport .
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
Active transport moves substances from a more dilute solution to a more concentrated solution (against a concentration gradient). This requires energy from respiration.
Active transport allows mineral ions to be absorbed into plant root hairs from very dilute solutions in the soil. Plants require ions for healthy growth.
It also allows sugar molecules to be absorbed from lower concentrations in the gut into the blood which has a higher sugar concentration. Sugar molecules are used for cell respiration.
Students should be able to:
describe how substances are transported into and out of cells by diffusion, osmosis and active transport
explain the differences between the three processes.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
32 slides covering Diffusion. (contains a optional practical)
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
Substances may move into and out of cells across the cell membranes via diffusion.
Diffusion is the spreading out of the particles of any substance in solution, or particles of a gas, resulting in a net movement from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
Some of the substances transported in and out of cells by diffusion are oxygen and carbon dioxide in gas exchange, and of the waste product urea from cells into the blood plasma for excretion in the kidney.
Students should be able to explain how different factors affect the rate of diffusion.
Factors which affect the rate of diffusion are:
the difference in concentrations (concentration gradient)
the temperature
the surface area of the membrane.
A single-celled organism has a relatively large surface area to volume ratio. This allows sufficient transport of molecules into and out of the cell to meet the needs of the organism.
Students should be able to calculate and compare surface area to volume ratios.
Students should be able to explain the need for exchange surfaces and a transport system in multicellular organisms in terms of surface area to volume ratio.
Students should be able to explain how the small intestine and lungs in mammals, gills in fish, and the roots and leaves in plants, are adapted for exchanging materials.
In multicellular organisms, surfaces and organ systems are specialised for exchanging materials. This is to allow sufficient molecules tobe transported into and out of cells for the organism’s needs. The effectiveness of an exchange surface is increased by:
having a large surface area
a membrane that is thin, to provide a short diffusion path
(in animals) having an efficient blood supply
(in animals, for gaseous exchange) being ventilated.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
15 slides covering animal and plant cells.
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
**4.1.1.2 Animal and plant cells **
Students should be able to explain how the main sub-cellular structures, including the nucleus, cell membranes, mitochondria, chloroplasts in plant cells and plasmids in bacterial cells are related to their functions.
Most animal cells have the following parts:
-a nucleus
-cytoplasm
-a cell membrane
-mitochondria
-ribosomes.
In addition to the parts found in animal cells, plant cells often have:
-chloroplasts
-a permanent vacuole filled with cell sap.
Plant and algal cells also have a cell wall made of cellulose, which strengthens the cell.
Students should be able to use estimations and explain when they should be used to judge the relative size or area of sub-cellular structures.
Designed for the new specification AQA GCSE course but can be modified for other exam boards.
15 slides covering Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells .
By the end of the powerpoint students would have covered:
**4.1.1.1 Eukaryotes and prokaryotes **
Plant and animal cells (eukaryotic cells) have a cell membrane, cytoplasm and genetic material enclosed in a nucleus.
Bacterial cells (prokaryotic cells) are much smaller in comparison. They have cytoplasm and a cell membrane surrounded by a cell wall. The genetic material is not enclosed in a nucleus. It is a single DNA loop and there may be one or more small rings of DNA called plasmids.
Students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the scale and size of cells and be able to make order of magnitude calculations, including the use of standard form.