I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
I currently teach IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Also A level Biology. The resources I produce for my lessons are carefully planned and I try to involve a lot of self-learning to allow students to develop these important skills needed for further education.
Prepare your students for the Summer 2022 biology exam.
Booklet includes all the content listed for Paper 1 Exam.
The resource consists of 17 pages.
This includes:
The specification points listed by Edexcel in the advance information leaflet
Prompt questions to aid students with their revision and help students prepare revision notes.
Core Practicals stated in the advance information leaflet.
CORMS advice
Graphs question guidance
This booklet can be used in class for revision or set as independent study for homework.
A3 REVISION MATS FOR EDEXCEL BIOLOGY UNIT 5
SUITABLE FOR BOTH A LEVEL AND INTERNATIONAL A LEVEL.
ANSWER SHEET INCLUDED.
THESE RESOURCES HAVE HELPED MY STUDENTS LEARN THE TOPICS AND THEN APPLY THE KNOWLEDGE TO EXAM QUESTIONS.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
MUSCLE
NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION
TYPES OF FIBRE
STRUCTURE OF A NEURONE
CHANGES IN MEMBRANE POTENTIAL
SYNAPSES AND NEUROTRANSMITTERS
BRAIN STRUCTURE
BRAIN SCANS
BRAIN DISORDERS
CONTROL OF HEART RATE
CONTROL OF BREATHING RATE
THERMOREGULATION
8 A3 Revision mats to prepare students for the upcoming paper 2 exam.
These focus on
The kidney and excretion
Cloning, Micropropagation and Fish farming
Ecology and the Environment
Protein Synthesis
Menstrual Cycle
Nitrogen Cycle
Transpiration in plants
Immune system and vaccination
38 longer response exam questions.
This document can be modified and the order of questions can be changed or removed.
The total time for this document is 8 hours.
Mark scheme is included.
I have used this document as a timed revision exercise but the document can be used as a summative exam.
Topics included:
Alkanes and Alkenes
Cycloalkanes
Alkanes: homologous series, isomerism and reactions
Alkanes: formulae, isomers and reactions
Analyse the properties of ethane, polymers and biodegradation
Comparing methods for making ethanol
Compounds from oil and fractional distillation
Demonstrate understanding of molecular formula
Experiment for the cracking of hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons: formulae, reactions and isomers
Producing ethanol and methanol
The questions test both knowledge and application of knowledge.
60 flash cards with exam-style questions for students to prepare. The questions cover all of the topics in unit 5 and give students a chance to prepare model answers for each of these in preparation for the A level exam.
Once completed, my students check their responses with the model answers and then laminate and use as a revision tool.
My students often are overwhelmed with the thought of preparing for their mock and IGCSE exams.
I have reduced the specification to simple points to enable the students to produce notes on each section.
To start with, they read through the statements and traffic-light colour code each section to determine areas they really need to focus on.
I advise they work through each point, producing summarised notes to support their learning. I have included a QR code to scan which leads to a page describing each specification point. The majority are in note form but there a few videos for trickier topics.
Students can successfully build up a series of revision notes and feel confident with their understanding of the course.
The escape room is online and interactive, using the platform genially. No personal information is collected from the students.
The questions throughout the game are based on a knowledge of the kinetic theory, with multiple choice questions and general knowledge. Students should have some knowledge of the points listed below (or access to their notes/textbook for research purposes.
Specification points covered:
Properties of solids, liquids and gases and particle models
The effect of temperature and pressure on the volume of gases.
Describe the changes of state in terms of melting, boiling, freezing, evaporation, condensation, and sublimation.
Define the terms solute, solution, and solvent.
Describe and explain the term diffusion and what factors speed up diffusion in gases.
Icons on each page allow students to move through the story, or provide a clue. If students are stuck, they should try touching objects on the page as these can also hold clues.
I have provided the answers to the password questions. The multiple-choice questions allow students to pass to the next stage.
Please check out the video to see the type of clues.****
The escape room is online and interactive, using the platform genially. No personal information is collected from the students.
The questions throughout the game are based on a knowledge of the characteristics of organisms, with a range of questions. Students should have some knowledge of the points listed below (or access to their notes/textbook for research purposes.
Specification points covered:
Characteristics of living organisms
Binomial naming system
How organisms are classified
Use of dichotomous keys
Icons on each page allow students to move through the story, or provide a clue. If students are stuck, they should try touching objects on the page as these can also hold clues.
I have provided the answers to the password questions. The multiple-choice questions allow students to pass to the next stage.
The walkthrough is shown in the video link (without the interactive sections) so you can see the types of questions and activities.
A series of activities for students to complete in class or at home in preparation for the unit 1 examination. It is most useful to use before they attempt exam past papers.
Resources include:
A learning grid with focused questions to ensure students cover main topics in unit 1 (18 pages).
This includes biological molecules; Heart and cardiac cycle; Blood transport system; CVD; Cell membranes; Movement across membranes; Gas exchange; Inheritance; DNA replication; Protein synthesis; Mutations
Also with questions focused towards core practicals.
Exam command words reminder
A 39 page PDF document of organic chemistry exam questions. The topics include:
Reactions of carbonyl compounds
Aromatic carboxylic acids and their derivatives
Titration
Preparation and analysis of Paracetamol from phenol
Reactions of hydrocarbons and amino acids
Organic acids
Vitamin C
Reactions of Phenol
Reactions with alcohol
Benzene reactions
Hydrolysis of haloalkanes
Organic compounds containing nitrogen
Answer booklet included. Each question is on a separate sheet so teachers can choose which questions to provide for students.
A series of activities for students to complete in class or at home in preparation for the unit 4 examination. It is most useful to use before they attempt exam past papers
Resources include:
A tick sheet for revision
A learning grid with focused questions to ensure students cover main topics in unit 4 (11 pages). This includes photosynthesis; global warming; evolution; GPP and NPP; microorganisms and how they reproduce; the immune response; immunity ; PCR; DNA profiling and forensics.
Vocabulary reinforcer
Exam command words reminder
A level Biology - Control of the Internal Environment
4 Powerpoint lessons covering:
The principles of mammalian hormone production by endocrine glands
The mode of action of hormones
The production of metabolic waste
Osmoregulation
Kidney structure and function
Urea production
Thermoregulation
A useful revision tool for students preparing for the Edexcel IGCSE Biology exam Summer 2022.
The booklet includes the specification points for students to plan their revision plus details of core practicals they could be tested on.
There are also a large range of revision questions to test student knowledge.
Check students learning with a series of focused questions on cells, reproduction and development.
The main focus areas being cell structure; mitosis; meiosis; cell cycle; epigenetics and variation .
12 pages of questions with teacher answers.
Students can self assess their work - a great starting point for revision before tackling exam questions.
Questions vary in difficulty, supporting weaker students too.
5 complete lessons with a variety of tasks which explores the structure of cells.
Lesson 1 - Observing cells explores different microscopes available to observe cells and discusses the terms resolution and magnification. It also focuses on staining of cells.
Lesson 2 - Eukaryotic cells - discover the organelles inside eukaryotic cells and their function within the cell
Lesson 3 - Protein transport and the role of RER and Golgi apparatus
Lesson 4 - Prokaryotic cells and the organelles present. Gram staining is also looked at.
Lesson 5 - organisation of cells, tissues and organs.
Lesson 6 - Core Practical 5 Using a graticule
The lessons have a range of activities including video resources. Would make a useful tool for home study.
A revision aid designed to support both higher and weaker students. Students have to read their textbook/notes to complete a grid of questions in specification order.Students can complete the grid to highlight areas they need to cover in more detail.
Particularly supports ‘hands-on’ learners who need to write information down to absorb it
Excellent as a homework task or directed study session
Requires minimal preparation and interaction from the teacher - great for cover lessons!
Teacher answer sheet provided
This series of lessons covers:
The basic principles of cellular respiration
The importance of cellular respiration in the production of ATP
The site of glycolysis, krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation
The main stages of glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation.
Anaerobic respiration
Respiratory substrates and respiratory quotient.
Each power point is a complete lesson which includes activities and exam style questions to check understanding.
A revision aid designed to support both higher and weaker students. Students have to read their textbook/notes to complete a grid of questions in specification order.Students can complete the grid to highlight areas they need to cover in more detail.
Particularly supports ‘hands-on’ learners who need to write information down to absorb it
Excellent as a homework task or directed study session
Requires minimal preparation and interaction from the teacher - great for cover lessons!
Teacher answer sheet provided
A series of questions focused on the scientific article for the IAL Edexcel exam - unit 5.
There is a teacher answer sheet included.
I have also included a copy of the Scientific Article from Edexcel Unit 5 Exam and definitions for vocabulary.
I have focused on the following topics:
• The nervous system – structure and function of each neurone
• Action potentials and how an impulse is generated
• Synapses
• Structure and function of areas of the brain
• FMRI scans
• The eye
• Brain injuries
• Critical window
• Respiration
• PCR and Gel electrophoresis
• Speciation
This resource helps student´s to focus their revision in the appropriate areas and help develop their exam response.
A series of questions with the answers and a vocabulary sheet to support students prepare for the question 7 in Unit 5.
The questions cover a series of topics to include blood; the heart and cardiac cycle; the nervous system; muscles and joints; vaccinations; pathogens; protein synthesis; CHD plus more.
I have downloaded and included the Edexcel article as my students had difficulty obtaining it.