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IB biology A2: Cells bundle (Origins of cells, cell structure and viruses)
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IB biology A2: Cells bundle (Origins of cells, cell structure and viruses)

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This bundle contains all the resources you need to teach A2 Biology (Origins of cells, cell structure and viruses) as part of the new IB specification. This bundle contains: Over 180 slides which cover all the content stipulated by the IB. Student questions with answers Checklist Clear diagrams Reserch tasks Quesitons and answers This is ready to teach as soon as you download it!!
IB Biology B3: Organisms- All lessons (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology B3: Organisms- All lessons (first exams in 2025)

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This bundle contains all the resources you need to teach B3 as part of the new IB Biology specification: Gas Exchange, Transport and Muscle & Motility This bundle contains: Over 260 slides which cover all the content stipulated by the IB. Student questions with answers Clear notes Checklist Clear diagrams Reserch tasks Quesitons and answers **This is ready to teach as soon as you download it!! **
IB Biology D3.2: Inheritance (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology D3.2: Inheritance (first exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the Theme/Unit D3.2: Inheritance in the new IB Biology specification. YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) This Powerpoint consists of over 100 slides and contains the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Clear diagrams Student friendly content Summary videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: D3.2.1: Outline that haploid cells (with a single copy of a gene) produced by each parent can fuse to form a diploid zygote with two copies of a gene. D3.2.2: Explain methods for how flowering plants are genetically crossed. D3.2.3: Distinguish between genotype (combination of inherited alleles) and phenotype (observable traits resulting from genotype plus environmental factors). D3.2.4: Explain the ways that members of the same species can have variety in the gene pool. D3.2.5: Describe the inheritance of different blood types. D3.2.6: Compare and contrast the differences between incomplete dominance and codominance. D3.2.7: Describe that the sperm determines sex in humans. D3.2.8: Describe haemophilia as an example of a sex-linked genetic disorder. D3.2.9: Illustrate how pedigree charts are used to determine inheritance in family members. D3.2.10: Distinguish between continuous variation such as skin colour and discrete variation such as ABO blood group. D3.2.11: Illustrate continuous variables using box-and-whisker plots. D3.2.12: Explain how unlinked genes segregate and assort independently in meiosis. D3.2.13: Predict the inheritance of pairs of unlinked genes in dihybrid crosses. D3.2.14: Predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios in dihybrid crosses of unlinked autosomal genes using Punnett grids. D3.2.15: Explain why linked genes fail to assort independently. D3.2.16: Deduce genotypic and phenotypic possibilities of crosses of individuals heterozygous for two traits with those homozygous recessive for both traits in both linked and unlinked genes. D3.2.17: Calculate statistical significance of observed vs calculated data using chi-squared tests.
IB Biology: Theme/Unit B end of unit exams bundle (first exams 2025)
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IB Biology: Theme/Unit B end of unit exams bundle (first exams 2025)

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This bundle consists of 9 end of unit exams for: B1.1: Lipids and carbohydrates B1.2: Proteins B2.1: Membranes and membrane transport B2.2: Organelles and compartmentalisation B2.3: Cell specialisation B3.1: Gas exchange B3.2: Transport B3.3: Muscles and motility B4.1: Adaptations to the environment B4.2: Ecological niches Each exam can be used as an end of topic exam and consists of: 7-10 multiple choice questions Questions using IB command terms: state, explain, analyse, describe Data based question Mark schemes included
GCSE/iGCSE Biology: Infertility treatment (IVF)
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GCSE/iGCSE Biology: Infertility treatment (IVF)

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This fantastic resources covers the GCSE and iGCSE content for infertility treatments. Formed of over 20 slides, this lesson will take approximately 2-3 hours to teach. It contains: Starter slide Hormones involved in IVF Steps of IVF Exploring ethical issues of IVF Student led case study activity
IB Biology Theme/Unit C: Interactions & Interdependence (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology Theme/Unit C: Interactions & Interdependence (first exams in 2025)

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This bundle contains all the resources you need to teach Theme/Unit C Interactions & Interdependence: C1 (Enzymes, respiration and photosynthesis) C2 (Chemical signalling and Neural signalling) C3 (Integration of body systems and Defence against diseases) C4 (Populations and communities & Transfer of energy and matter) As part of the new IB specification. This bundle contains: Over 700 slides which cover all the content stipulated by the IB. Student questions with answers Checklist Clear diagrams Research tasks Questions and answers Now includes 9 end of topic assessments (mark scheme included) This is ready to teach as soon as you download it!!
IB Biology D3.3: Homeostasis (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology D3.3: Homeostasis (first exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the Theme/Unit D3.3: Homeostasis in the new IB Biology specification. YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) This Powerpoint consists of over 50 slides and contains the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Clear diagrams Student friendly content Summary videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: D3.3.1: Define the concept of homeostasis in relation to specific examples of variables. D3.3.2: Explain the role of negative feedback mechanisms in maintaining homeostasis. D3.3.3: Outline the role of pancreatic hormones in regulating blood glucose. D3.3.4: Outline the role of negative feedback mechanisms in regulating blood glucose. D3.3.5: Describe the physiological changes that form the basis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. D3.3.6: Describe the roles of thermoreceptors and hypothalamus in regulating body temperature. D3.3.7: Outline the mechanisms in regulating human body temperature. D3.3.8: Define osmoregulation and excretion. D3.3.9: Explain the roles of the glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule and proximal convoluted tubule in excretion. D3.3.10: Outline the functions of the loop of Henle and collecting ducts. D3.3.11: Explain the effect of ADH on the permeability of the kidney tubules. D3.3.12: Describe examples of changes in blood supply in response to changes in activity.
IB Biology A1.1 Water (First exams in 2025)
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IB Biology A1.1 Water (First exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A1.1 water in the new IB Biology specification for both HL and SL. This Powerpoint consists of 43 slides and contains the following: Starter task All information is clearly presented Student tasks with answers All key terms Notes for students Exam style questions with answers Student checklist (great for revision at the end of the unit) The following content is covered: A1.1: Water as a medium of life A1.2: Hydrogen bonds are a consequence of polar covalent bonds within a water molecule. A1.3: Cohesion of water molecules due to hydrogen bonds and the consequences for organisms A1.4: Adhesion of water molecules to polar or charged materials and the impact for organisms. A1.5: Solvent properties of water linked to its role as a medium for metabolism and transport in plants and animals A1.6: Physical properties of water and the consequences for animals in aquatic habitats. A1.7: Extraplanetary origins of water on Earth and reasons for it´s retention (HL ONLY) A1.8: Relationship between the search for extra-terrestrial life and the presence of water (HL ONLY)
IB Biology: Theme/Unit C end of unit exams bundle (first exams 2025)
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IB Biology: Theme/Unit C end of unit exams bundle (first exams 2025)

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This bundle consists of 9 end of unit exams for Theme/Unit C of the new IB Biology specification: C1.1: Enzymes C1.2: respiration C1.3: photosynthesis C2.1: Chemical signalling (HL only) C2.2: Neural signalling C3.1: Integration of body systems C3.2: Defence against disease C4.1: Populations and communities C4.2: Transfer of energy and matter Each exam can be used as an end of topic exam and consists of: 10 multiple choice questions Questions using IB command terms: state, explain, analyse, describe Data based question Mark schemes included
Introduction to the solar system
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Introduction to the solar system

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KS3 lesson introducing the solar system. Used with a high ability year 7 class but can also work for middle/low ability students with some slight adaption. Used for an observation lesson (was very well received) . Includes: Student led activities. Worksheets Homework
IB Biology: B1.2 Proteins (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology: B1.2 Proteins (first exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the B1.2 Proteins in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of 55 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content The following content is included: B1.2.1: Generalised structure of an amino acid. B1.2.2: Condensation reactions produce dipeptides and longer polypeptides. B1.2.3: Dietary requirements of amino acids B1.2.4: Infinite possible variety of polypeptide chains B1.2.5: Effects of pH and temperature on proteins structure. B1.2.6: chemical diversity in the R-groups of amino acids is the basis for the immense diversity in protein structures (HL only) B1.2.7: Impact of the primary structure on the conformation of proteins (HL only) B1.2.8: Pleating and coiling of secondary structure of proteins (HL only) B1.2.9: Dependence of tertiary structure on hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, disulphide covalent bonds and hydrophobic interactions (HL only) B1.2.10: Effects of polar and non-polar amino acids on the tertiary structure (HL only) B1.2.11: Quaternary structure of conjugated and non-conjugated proteins (HL only B1.2.12: Relationships of form and function for globular and fibrous proteins (HL only)
IB Biology A1.2 Nucleic acid (First exams in 2025)
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IB Biology A1.2 Nucleic acid (First exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A1.2 nucleic acids in the new IB Biology specification for both HL and SL. This Powerpoint consists of 63 slides and contains the followings: All the information (both SL and HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student questions with answers Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist The following content is included: A1.2.1: DNA is the universal genetic material of all living organisms. A1.2.1: The structure of a nucleotide A1.2.3: Sugar-phosphate backbone/bonding of DNA and RNA A1.2.4: Bases in DNA and RNA A1.2.5: RNA as a polymer of nucleotides formed by condensation reactions. A1.2.6: Structure of the DNA double helix A1.2.7: Differences between DNA and RNA A1.2.8: Importance of complementary base pairing A1.2.9: Limitless capacity of DNA to store genetic information A1.2.10: Conservation of the genetic code (evidence for common ancestry) A1.2.11: Directionality of DNA and RNA (HL only) A1.2.12: Purine to Pyrimidine base pairing (HL only) A1.2.13: Structure of the nucleosome (HL only) A1.2.14: Hershey-Chase experiment: Evidence of DNA as a genetic material (HL only) A1.2.15: Chargaff´s rule: relative amounts of purine´s and pyrimidine´s (HL only)
iGCSE co-ordinated Science: C8 Acids, bases & Salts
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iGCSE co-ordinated Science: C8 Acids, bases & Salts

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This resource consist of everything you will need to teach iGCSE Co-ordinated science (cambridge) C8 Acids, bases and salts. This resource consists of 7 powerpoints (over 100 slides in total) and a student checklist. Approximately 10 lessons are needed to complete this unit. Lessons included: Properties of Acids and bases Types of Oxides research Types of Oxides lesson Testing for anions and cations Making salts Testing for gases Summary lesson and exam questions Each lesson consists: Starter tasks Clear diagrams and explanations Student questions with answers Research tasks Videos Student checklist
IB Biology A2.2: Cell strcture (First Exams 2025)
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IB Biology A2.2: Cell strcture (First Exams 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the A2.2 Cell Structure in the new IB Biology specification for both HL and SL. This Powerpoint consists of 114 slides and contains the followings: All the information (both SL and HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Videos Student questions with answers Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist The following content is included: A2.2.1: cells as the basic structural unit of life. A2.2.2: Microscopy skills A2.2.3: Development of microscopes A2.2.4: Structures which are common to cells in all living things A2.2.5: Structure of prokaryotic cells A2.2.6: Eukaryotic cell structure A2.2.7: Processes of life in unicellular organisms A2.2.8: Differences in eukaryotic cell structure between animal, fungi and plants A2.2.9: Atypical structures in eukaryotes A2.2.10: Cell types and structures viewed in light and electron microscopes A2.2.11: Drawing and annotating based on electron micrographs. A2.2.12: Origin of eukaryotic cells by endosymbiosis A2.2.13: Cell differentiation as the process for developing specialised tissues in organisms Note: Please review and provide feedback
IB Biology C1.2: Respiration (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology C1.2: Respiration (first exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the Theme/Unit C1.2 Respiration in the new IB Biology specification. ***YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of over 80 slides and contains the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: C1.2.1: Explain what ATP is and how it functions as a cell’s energy currency. C1.2.2: Describe processes within cells that use ATP as an energy source. C1.2.3: Describe the interconversions and energy changes between ATP and ADP. C1.2.4: Describe cell respiration as the process that produces ATP using energy from carbon compounds and be able to distinguish between cell respiration and gas exchange. C1.2.5: Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration. C1.2.6: Describe the variables that affect the rate of cell respiration and be able to calculate the rate of respiration. C1.2.7: Explain the role of NAD as a hydrogen carrier in cell respiration. C1.2.8: Describe the conversion of glucose to pyruvate by the process of glycolysis. C1.2.9: Describe anaerobic respiration as a means to regenerate NAD, producing lactate as a by-product. C1.2.10: Describe anaerobic respiration in yeast and how we make use of it for brewing and baking. C1.2.11: Describe the link reaction and the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl groups. C1.2.12: Describe the Krebs cycle. C1.2.13: Explain how NAD transfers energy to the electron transport chain (ETC) for the pumping of protons across the inner mitochondrial membrane. C1.2.14: Describe the establishment of a proton gradient across the inner membrane by the flow of electrons through the ETC. C1.2.15: Describe the formation of ATP via chemiosmosis. C1.2.16: Outline the role of oxygen as the final electron acceptor. C1.2.17: Outline how carbohydrates and lipids are used differently in the cell respiration pathway.
IB Biology Complete course bundle (first exams 2025)
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IB Biology Complete course bundle (first exams 2025)

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This bundle contains all the resources you need to teach the new IB Biology specification. It includes 40 fully resourced units of work and assessment bundles, including: A1.1: Water A1.2: Nucleic acids A2.1: Origins of cells A2.2.: Cell structure A2.3: Viruses (HL only) A3.1: Diversity in organisms A3.2: Classification and Cladistics A4.1: Evolution and speciation A4.2: Ecosystems B1.1: Lipids & Carbohydrates B1.2: Proteins B2.1: Membranes & transport B2.2: Organelles and Compartmentalisation B2.3: Cell specialisation B3.1: Gas exchange B3.2: Transport B3.3: Muscles & motility B4.1: Adaptations to environments B4.2: Ecological niches C1.1: Enzymes C1.2: Respiration C1.3: Photosynthesis C2.1: Chemical signalling (HL only) C2.2: Neural signalling C3.1: Integration of body systems C3.2: Defence against disease C4.1: Populations and communities C4.2: Transfer of energy and matter D1.1: DNA replication D1.2: Protein synthesis D1.3: Mutations and gene editing D2.1: Cell and nuclear division D2.2: Gene expression D2.3: Water potential D3.1: Reproduction D3.2: Inheritance D3.3: Homeostasis D4.1: Natural selection D4.2: Stability and change D4.3: Climate change This bundle contain the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Clear diagrams Student friendly content Summary videos Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary Now includes end of unit assessments for Theme A (9 assessments), Theme B (10 assessments) and Theme C (10 assessments). Assessment bundles for Theme D will be added shortly. **All lessons can be bought individually from my store, but this resource provides a saving of over 80GBP (too many files to form a bundle) ** Note: Please leave a review, this would help other educators make better informed decisions.
IB Biology: B3.1 Gas exchange (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology: B3.1 Gas exchange (first exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the B3.1 Gas exchange in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of 90 slides and contains the followings: All the information ( HL) the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: B3.1.1: Outline the need for gas exchange in living organisms. B3.1.2: Describe properties of gas-exchange surfaces. B3.1.3: Explain how concentration gradients are maintained at exchange surfaces in animals. B3.1.4: Describe the adaptations of mammalian lungs for gas exchange. B3.1.5: Explain the process of ventilation. B3.1.6: Determine measurements of lung volumes. B3.1.7: Outline the adaptations of leaves for gas exchange. B3.1.8: Draw and label a plan diagram to show the distribution of tissues in a transverse section of a dicotyledonous leaf. B3.1.9: Outline the process of transpiration and the factors that affect the rate of transpiration. B3.1.10: Determine stomatal density. B3.1.11: Outline the adaptations of foetal and adult haemoglobin for the transport of oxygen. B3.1.12: Explain the Bohr shift and the benefits for respiring tissues. B3.1.13: Analyse and explain oxygen dissociation curves.
IB Biology C1.1:  Enzymes (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology C1.1: Enzymes (first exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the Theme/Unit C1.1 Enzymes in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of over 60 slides and contains the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: C1.1: Define metabolism. C1.2: Distinguish between anabolism and catabolism and give examples. C1.3: Describe the structure and role of enzymes. C1.4: Describe the mechanism of enzyme catalysis. C1.5: Describe the role of molecular motion and substrate–active site collisions in enzyme catalysis. C1.6: Explain the relationship between the structure of the active site, enzyme–substrate specificity and denaturation. C1.7: Explain the effect of enzymes on the activation energy. C1.8: Explain the effect of temperature, pH, substrate concentration on the enzyme activity. C1.9: Determine reaction rate through experimentation and secondary data. C1.10:Distinguish intracellular and extracellular enzyme-catalysed reactions. C1.11: Distinguish cyclical and linear pathways in metabolism. C1.12: Explain the generation of heat by metabolic reactions. C1.13: Distinguish competitive and non-competitive inhibition and give examples. C1.14: Explain the end-product inhibition and give examples. C1.15: Explain mechanism-based inhibition.
IB Biology B4.2:  Ecological niches (first exams in 2025)
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IB Biology B4.2: Ecological niches (first exams in 2025)

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This lesson can be purchased as part of the IB Complete course bundle (first exams 2025) at a heavily discounted price, formed of 40 fully resourced lessons, end of topic exams and student checklists. It can be found here This PowerPoint contains everything you need to teach the B4.2 Ecological niches in the new IB Biology specification. **YouTube video is a preview of the full resource (does not include all slides) ** This Powerpoint consists of 60 slides and contains the followings: All the information the IB have included in the new spec. Exam tips Clear diagrams Student research tasks Clearly identified HL and SL content Student checklist Summary The following content is included: B4.2.1: Explain what biotic and abiotic interactions are and how they influence growth, survival and reproduction, including how a species obtains food. B4.2.2: Explain the differences between obligate anaerobes, facultative anaerobes and obligate aerobes. B4.2.3: Summarise the process of photosynthesis as the mode of nutrition in plants, algae and several groups of photosynthetic prokaryotes. B4.2.4: Explain the various modes of holozoic, mixotrophic, saprotrophic nutrition. B4.2.5: Give details of the diversity of nutrition in archaea. B4.2.6: Summarise the relationship between dentition and the diet of omnivorous and herbivorous representative members of the family Hominidae. B4.2.7: Infer the diet of several hominid species from anatomical features. B4.2.8: Describe the adaptations of herbivores for feeding on plants and of plants for resisting herbivory. B4.2.9:Describe the adaptations of predators for finding, catching and killing prey and of prey animals for resisting predation. B4.2.10: Describe the adaptations of plants for harvesting light. B4.2.11: Describe and explain the differences between the fundamental and the realised niches. B4.2.12:Explain the concept of competitive exclusion and the uniqueness of ecological niches
iGCSE Co-ordinated science: B10 Reproduction ALL Lessons
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iGCSE Co-ordinated science: B10 Reproduction ALL Lessons

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This resource consist of everything you will need to teach iGCSE Co-ordinated science (cambridge) B10 reproduction. This resource consists of 3 powerpoints (over 80 slides in total) and a student checklist. Approximately 8 lessons are needed to complete this unit. Lessons included: Sexual and asexual reproduction Reproduction in plants (structure of the flower, pollen, insect and wind pollination, fertilisation and germination) Sexual reproduction humans (male and femal reproductive system, menstrual cycle, fertilisation, gestation of foetus, HIV/AIDs) Each lesson consists: Starter tasks Clear diagrams and explanations Student questions with answers Research tasks Videos Student checklist