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.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the three ways that substances can be transported.
Describe the process of diffusion and osmosis.
Explain why energy is needed for active transport.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify 4 possible pathogens.
Describe the effects of these pathogens on the body.
Compare and give examples of each pathogen.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State what is meant by an STI.
Describe how STIs can be transmitted.
Explain why STIs should be screened regularly.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the stages of drug development.
Describe how drugs are tested for efficacy.
Explain why drug testing is needed.
Lessons created to complement the activate 3 unit of work - Detection in biology.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State the meanings of the terms: Magnification and resolution.
Compare an electron and light microscope.
Justify why electron and light microscopes are used for forensic evidence.
Lessons created to complement the activate 3 unit of work - Detection in biology.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify factors that can be investigated from a body.
Describe the role of a pathologist.
Compare dental records to bite marks.
Lessons created to complement the activate 3 unit of work - Detection in biology.
Practical notes are on slide 12 with risk assessment prep.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State the contents of blood.
Describe the functions of blood.
Explain why blood transfusions can be dangerous.
A fast paced escape room containing 12 different challenges! - set at 5 minute intervals will easily fill your entire lesson with the students working to crack the code.
Each challenge is set at 3 different levels - these can be switched as needed for any challenge i.e. if you’ve covered the periodic table recently you might want your class to attempt the level 2 or 3 version of the challenge.
The challenges cover topics such as:
The Periodic Table,
Acids and Alkalis,
Circuits,
Motion graphs (Distance-time and Velocity-time),
Food tests,
Animal and plant cells,
Food chains / webs,
Radioactivity Half-life,
Reflection - pathway of light through many mirrors.
Separating techniques - filtration, crystallisation and distillation.
Moments / Turning forces
DNA triplet code reading
Slides can be printed to give out to students or projected on the board - not necessary to print.
An answer sheet for each student can also be printed.
The final slide contains the correct answers in the correct order.
Resource was intended for BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Biology.
The resource was designed on google slides and should work fine on powerpoint, it might just need some rearranging.
Past paper questions are included with the relevant mark scheme answers following.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify the components of a nerve cell: Dendrite, Axon and axon terminal.
Describe the function of a synapse.
Explain why it is important that neurotransmitters are digested after they generate an impulse.
A comprehensive collection of 32 slides which contain all of the relevant information for BTEC Applied Science Unit 9B Homeostatic mechanisms used by the human body
Includes a writing frame to help students.
B. D2
Analyse the impact of homeostatic dysfunction on the human body - discusses the impact of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
B. M2
Explain the role of hormones in homeostatic mechanisms - discusses the impacts of ADH on the nephron, the impact of insulin and glucagon on blood glucose levels.
B. P2
Describe how homeostatic mechanisms maintain normal function - Discusses the function of thermoregulation, the endocrine system, osmoregulation, the kidneys, the nephron and blood glucose levels.
Questions are included in the majority of slides in order for students to engage with the content whilst being taught.
There are unlabelled diagrams of the: endocrine system, urinary system, the kidney and the nephron. With labelled content with function to reach the “illustrative” criteria of the coursework.
A collection of 3 posters that summarises the content needed for unit 1 Biology Applied Science Pearsons Edexcel level 3.
The following concepts are covered:
Cell theory,
Ultrastructure of cells,
Prokaryotic cells and Gram stain technique,
Specialised cells,
Epithelial tissue,
Muscle tissue,
Nervous tissue,
Nerve impulses,
Electrocardiogram graphs of the heart.
The revision poster includes blank versions and answer keys.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
List the names and order the stages of the cell cycle including mitosis.
Describe what happens in each stage of the cell cycle, including mitosis.
Describe how mitosis produces genetically identical, diploid cells.
Explain why mitosis is important.
Includes an entire slow animation of the entire mitosis process (60 slides)
Includes scaffolded questions to allow access for all learners - 74 slides in total.
Suitable for KS3 and KS4.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
State what’s meant by biodiversity.
Describe how biodiversity can be increased / decreased.
Describe what non-indigenous / alien species can do to biodiversity.
Explain why there is a limit on how much fertiliser a person can buy.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify changes that occur during puberty.
Describe how testosterone and oestrogen affect the body.
Compare the changes that occur in girls to boys.
By the end of the lesson learners will be able to:
Identify parts of a seed.
Describe how the pollen grain fertilises the ovule.
Explain why seeds will only germinate when exposed to water.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify variation.
Describe the process of survival of the fittest.
Explain why natural selection requires reproduction.
Resource designed to use when delivering the Pearsons international BTEC Applied Science:
Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Biology II
Learning aim A: Understand biological molecules and pathways and their effect on the body
A comprehensive lesson which will teach students about mutations and the role of siRNA
Contains differentiated tasks in order to meet the needs of different learners.
Learning objective: Analyze the impact of mutations on gene expression, protein structure and function, and organismal traits, considering both beneficial and harmful effects.
Success criteria:
I can define mutations and explain why mutations affect the produced protein.
Critically evaluate the role of siRNA and RISC in regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level, emphasizing their impact on mRNA stability, translation efficiency, and cellular processes.
3. I can critically assess the ethical considerations surrounding siRNA-based therapies, addressing concerns about potential unintended consequences and the manipulation of gene expression.
Contains 17 slides and a lesson plan
I used this resource to teach the Pearson international BTEC level 3 unit 14A genetics course.