IGCSE Biology Scheme of Work

Pearson Edexcel
International GCSE Biology (2017)

How to use the Scheme of Work
This Scheme of Work (SoW) has been made available on a word document rather than PDF, allowing you to edit the document in a way that suits your
teaching style and learner needs.
International GCSEs have 120 - 140 guided learning hours.
Guidance provided within the course planners, schemes of work and lesson plans are suggested approaches which can be adapted by centres to
suit their particular context.
The following SoW is based on 2 hours of teaching time per week over 60 weeks and can be adjusted to how centres will use time for practical
activities differently; you should edit this planner to suit your teaching approach.
The course planner, in the Getting Started Guide, provides a high level view of how you could approach the topics to cover the specification content across
two years.
The columns in this lesson plan indicate:

An overview of the time allocated to lessons
Which section of the specification this lesson (or group of lessons) relates to
The learning outcomes of those lessons.
The activities and resources that could be used to support the teaching of this lesson
Transferable skills support, see below for further information
Edexcel International GCSE (2017) in Biology (4BI1) Scheme of Work Edexcel Limited 2016
Why transferable skills?
In recent years, higher education institutions and global employers have consistently flagged the need for students to develop a range of transferable skills to
enable them to respond with confidence to the demands of undergraduate study and the world of work.
To support the design of our qualifications, we have mapped them to a transferable skills framework. The framework includes cognitive, intrapersonal skills
and interpersonal skills and each skill has been interpreted for each specification to ensure they are appropriate for the subject. Further information on
transferable skills is available on the website. Pearson materials, including this scheme of work will support you in identifying and developing these skills in
students.
In the final two columns of this scheme of work we have indicated which transferable skills are explicitly assessed, and also where there are opportunities for
them to be developed through teaching. Our intention is that teachers can use these columns to increase opportunities for transferable skills development in
learners.
Other course planning support

You will find other support for planning the course in the Teacher Support Materials. There are free downloadable resources that you can access here.
Teaching resource exemplars

The scheme of work contains suggestions for resources that you can use to support your teaching. These are suggestions only of material you may find
useful and you are encouraged to use a wide range of resources that suit the needs of your students.
Other teaching resources

Student Books full colour textbooks matched to the specification.
ActiveBook a digital copy of the Student Book in the back of every copy.
Further details can be found at www.pearsonschools.co.uk. Search for this title: Edexcel IGCSE Biology Student Book.
Edexcel Subject Advisors

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Health and safety
The practicals and experiments suggested within this scheme of work are those we believe are not banned or restricted in any way and are still currently used
in most schools and colleges. The International GCSE encourages experimental work with the assessment of investigative skills being made in the written
examinations.
We advise teachers and technicians to discuss the merits of the suggested practicals when deciding which to carry out and how they will be carried out. For
example, will it be demonstrated by the teacher or technician, or conducted by students themselves, either individually or in small groups, under the guidance
and direction of the teacher?
You may have ideas for practical work that we have not suggested but would work equally well.
As in all practical work, a risk assessment is expected as part of good health and safety practice in all centres and we understand that many schools and
colleges refer to the CLEAPSS service: http://www.cleapss.org.uk/ for guidance and support in conducting science practical work.
Websites
There are links to relevant websites in this scheme of work. In order to ensure that the links are up to date, that the links work, and that the sites are not
inadvertently linked to sites that could be considered offensive, we also have made many of the links available on our website at www.pearsonhotlinks.co.uk.
If you find that a link from the scheme of work no longer works, please go to the pearsonhotlinks site to report it. Please note: some of the BBC websites
might not be available to certain international schools.
Edexcel International GCSE in Biology (2017)
Week Content coverage Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources Which transferable Which transferable
skills are explicitly skills could also be
assessed through acquired through
examination teaching and
delivery
Section 1: The Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Reasoning
1(a)
nature and variety of ability to: Produce a poster to describe Biology Student Book: Pages 1 Problem solving Interpretation
living organisms and illustrate one of the Reasoning Adaptive learning
13
a) Characteristics of basic characteristics. Interpretation Adaptability
1.1 understand that living organisms
living organisms Adaptive learning Initiative
share the following characteristics: Consider to what extent a Adaptability Self-direction
motor car or petrol Edexcel International GCSE
they require nutrition Self monitoring/self
lawnmower, for example, Biology Revision Guide: Page 1
they respire evaluation/self
can meet the characteristics
they excrete their waste of life.
reinforcement
they respond to their Communication
surroundings
they move
they control their internal
conditions
they reproduce
they grow and develop.
Section 1: The Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Reasoning
1(b)
nature and variety of ability to: Table to compare plants, Biology Student Book: Pages 16 Problem solving Interpretation
living organisms animals, fungi and Reasoning Adaptive learning
17
b) Variety of living protoctists. Interpretation Adaptability
1.2 describe the common features
organisms Adaptive learning Initiative
shown by eukaryotic organisms: Adaptability Self-direction
Edexcel International GCSE
plants, animals, fungi and protoctists. Class practicals: Responsibility
Biology Revision Guide: Pages
Pictures/specimens to place Productivity
57
into correct main groups.
Plants: these are multicellular
organisms; their cells contain Expose nutrient agar plates Video clips:
to the environment and
chloroplasts and are able BBC Life on Earth DVD
observe fungal colonies that
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to carry out photosynthesis; their grow. sections on protoctist,

cells have cellulose cell walls; they plant, fungi & animal
store carbohydrates as starch or Observation of protoctists groups.
sucrose. Examples include flowering using microscopes and
cavity slides. These may be BBC After life the
plants, such as a cereal (for example
found in pond water or strange science of
maize), and a herbaceous legume
ordered from biological decay fungal
(for example peas or beans).
suppliers. decomposition
Animals: these are multicellular
organisms; their cells do not contain
chloroplasts and
are not able to carry out
photosynthesis; they have no cell
walls; they usually have
nervous coordination and are able to
move from one place to another; they
often store carbohydrate as
glycogen. Examples include
mammals (for example humans)
and insects (for example housefly
and mosquito).
Fungi: these are organisms that are

not able to carry out photosynthesis;
their body is usually organised into a
mycelium made from thread-like
structures called hyphae,
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which contain many nuclei; some

examples are single-celled; their
cells have walls made of chitin; they
feed by extracellular secretion of
digestive enzymes onto food
material and absorption of the
organic products; this is known as
saprotrophic nutrition; they may store
carbohydrate as glycogen. Examples
include Mucor, which has the typical
fungal hyphal structure, and yeast,
which is single-celled.
Protoctists: these are microscopic

single-celled organisms. Some, like
Amoeba, that live in pond water,
have features like an animal cell,
while others, like Chlorella, have
chloroplasts and are more like plants.
A pathogenic example is
Plasmodium, responsible for causing
malaria.
delivery
Section 1: The Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Reasoning
2(a)
nature and variety of ability to: ActiveBook find out more Biology Student Book: Pages 17 Problem solving Interpretation
living organisms about viruses, bacteria and Reasoning Adaptive learning
21
b) Variety of living fungi. Interpretation Adaptability
1.3 describe the common features
organisms Adaptive learning Initiative
shown by prokaryotic organisms Consider current or recent Adaptability Self-direction
appropriate news items ActiveBook: Page 19
such as bacteria. Responsibility
relating to viruses, for Perseverance
example swine flu or bird flu, Edexcel International GCSE Self- regulation
Bacteria: these are microscopic or to bacteria.
single-celled organisms; they have a Biology Revision Guide: Pages (metacognition,
cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm 57 forethought,
Animation: reflection)
and plasmids; they lack a nucleus
Cells Alive size of micro- Self- presentation
but contain a circular chromosome of organisms. Society for General Microbiology
DNA; some bacteria can carry out
photosynthesis but most feed off
Class practicals:
other living or dead organisms.
Pictures/specimens to place
Examples include Lactobacillus into correct main groups.
bulgaricus, a rod-shaped bacterium
Observe Amoeba movement
used in the production of yoghurt using microscopes or
from milk, and Pneumococcus, a through: Amoeba movement.
spherical bacterium that acts as the
pathogen causing pneumonia.
1.4 understand the term pathogen

and know that pathogens may
include fungi, bacteria,
protoctists or viruses.
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Viruses: these are not living

organisms. They are small particles,
smaller than bacteria; they are
parasitic and can reproduce only
inside living cells; they infect every
type of living organism. They have a
wide variety of shapes and sizes;
they have no cellular structure but
have a protein coat and contain one
type of nucleic acid, either DNA or
RNA. Examples include the tobacco
mosaic virus that causes discolouring
of the leaves of tobacco plants by
preventing the formation of
chloroplasts, the influenza virus that
causes flu and the HIV virus that
causes AIDS.
Section 1: The Consolidation and assessment Introduce examination-style Edexcel International GCSE Problem solving Problem solving
2(b)
nature and variety of questions on the topics Biology Student Book Questions Reasoning Reasoning
living organisms covered, with a focus on one Pages 1415 and 22 Interpretation Interpretation
or two command words such Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
as Name and Label. Adaptability Adaptability
Self-assessment on Page 22 of Continuous learning
Initiative
ActiveBook
Self-direction
Responsibility
Edexcel International GCSE Perseverance
Biology Revision Guide: Pages 4, Productivity
Self- regulation
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5 and 8 (metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Self monitoring/self
evaluation/self
reinforcement
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
3
and functions in ability to: View images of plant and Biology Student Book: Pages 13 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms animal cells then construct a Analysis Reasoning
and 1213
a) Levels of table to show similarities and Reasoning Intellectual interest
2.1 describe the levels of
organisation differences. Interpretation and curiosity
organisation in organisms: Adaptive learning Initiative
ActiveBook Page 1 cell labelling
b) Cell structure organelles, cells, tissues, organs and Adaptability Self-direction
Class practicals: resource
systems Creativity Collaboration
Staining and observing onion Teamwork
2.2 describe cell structures, including epidermis. Edexcel International GCSE Cooperation
the nucleus, cytoplasm, cell Staining and observing Biology Revision Guide: Pages Interpersonal skills
cheek cells and comparing to 14 Leadership
membrane, cell wall,
the onion epidermis.
mitochondria, chloroplasts,
Compare two different
ribosomes and vacuole stains. Video clips:
Viewing pondweed leaves BBC clip 10602 (plant and
2.3 describe the functions of the with a microscope / leaves. animal cells) (2min 12sec)
nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, Dnatube Elodea
cell wall, mitochondria, chloroplasts, canadensis
ribosomes and vacuole
Website:
2.4 know the similarities and
differences in the structure of plant Cells Alive
and animal cells.
delivery
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Websites: Personal and social Personal and social
4
and functions in ability to: View abpi poster of stem responsibility responsibility
Association of the British Adaptability Adaptability
living organisms cells. Pharmaceutical Industry Problem solving Intellectual interest
a) Levels of 2.5B explain the importance of cell Carry out interactive web (ABPI) website provides
organisation Reasoning and curiosity
differentiation in the development exercise on stem cells posters, information and Interpretation Perseverance
b) Cell structure of specialised cells (http://www.abpischools.org. interactive exercises on stems Adaptive learning Communication
uk/page/resource/age.cfm). cells Adaptability Collaboration
2.6B understand the advantages Class debate on the ethics of (http://www.abpischools.org.uk Creativity Teamwork
and disadvantages of using stem stem cell use. /page/about.cfm) Ethics
cells in Medicine. Make an information leaflet Cooperation
for a doctors surgery Video clips: Interpersonal skills
informing patients on the Leadership
uses of stem cells. BBC DVD about stem cells
Responsibility
and uses in medicine Fix Me
Assertive
Horizon
communication
Self- presentation
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Intellectual interest
5
and functions in ability to: View models of the biological Biology Student Book: Pages 37 Problem solving and curiosity
living organisms molecules to ascertain Analysis Reasoning
43
common elements. Reasoning Interpretation
c) Biological 2.7 identify the chemical elements
Interpretation Decision making
molecules present in carbohydrates, proteins Make paper models of large Decision making Adaptive learning
and lipids (fats and oils) molecules from simple basic Experiment 6 Student Book:
Page 43 and pdf on ActiveBook Adaptive learning Initiative
units. Creativity Self-direction
Build a Carbohydrate Page 42
2.8 describe the structure of Innovation Self regulation
carbohydrates, proteins and lipids as interactive game. Adaptability (metacognition,
large molecules made up from Edexcel International GCSE forethought,
smaller basic units: starch and Animation: Biology Revision Guide: Page 15 reflection)
glycogen from simple sugar; protein Virtual laboratory starch Communication
from amino acids; lipid from fatty test Collaboration
delivery
acids and glycerol Class practical: Practicals: Teamwork

Practical guides containing Cooperation
Tests for starch, glucose, Interpersonal skills
2.9 practical: investigate food fats and proteins. student, teacher and technician
samples for the presence of glucose, Use the food tests to test the guides are at: http://www.biology-
starch, protein and fat. composition of unknown resources.com/biology-
foods. experiments2.html
6
and functions in ability to: Use supplied data to plot a Biology Student Book: Pages 36 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms graph of effect of Analysis Analysis
and 48
c) Biological temperature on enzyme Reasoning Reasoning
2.10 understand the role of enzymes
molecules activity. Interpretation Interpretation
as biological catalysts in metabolic Decision making Decision making
reactions Compare diagrams of an Edexcel International GCSE
Biology Revision Guide: Page 2 Adaptive learning Executive function
enzyme before and after Executive function Intellectual interest
2.11 understand how the functioning denaturing. Relate this to Creativity and curiosity
of enzymes can be affected by shape of the substrate and Video clip: Innovation Self- regulation
changes in temperature, including altered shape of the active (metacognition,
site. Dnatube: Enzyme action
changes to the shape of the active forethought,
site How do enzymes work? reflection)
Practical:
Teamwork
Animation: Practical guides containing Cooperation
2.12 practical: investigate how student, teacher and technician Interpersonal skills
How enzymes work.
enzyme activity can be affected by guides are at: http://www.biology-
changes in temperature. resources.com/biology-
Demonstration / Class
practical: experiments2.html
Catalase compared to
denatured catalase on
hydrogen peroxide.
Effect of temperature on
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activity of amylase.
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
7
and functions in ability to: Compare class data with Biology Student Book: Pages 5 Problem solving Analysis
living organisms data on Page 6 of Student Analysis Reasoning
6/ActiveBook
c) Biological Book/ActiveBook. Reasoning Interpretation
2.13 understand how enzyme
molecules Interpretation Decision making
function can be affected by changes Decision making Executive function
in pH altering the active Edexcel International GCSE
Class practical: Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
Biology Revision Guide: Page 2
site Effect of pH on trypsin / Executive function and curiosity
pepsin digestion of albumin / Creativity Self- regulation
2.14B practical: investigate how re-suspended powdered Practical: Innovation (metacognition,
enzyme activity can be affected by milk. Experiment 1, Page 5 of Student forethought,
changes in pH. reflection)
Book
Demonstration: Collaboration
Teamwork
Starch-amylase prior to class
Practical guides containing Cooperation
practical.
student, teacher and technician Interpersonal skills
guides are at:
http://www.biology-
resources.com/biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
experiments-sup.html
delivery
8
and functions in ability to: Small-group activity with a Biology Student Book: Pages 9 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms series of cards that need to Analysis Analysis
11 and 122
be sorted to produce Reasoning Reasoning
d) Movement of 2.15 understand the processes of ActiveBook: Page 10
diffusion, osmosis and active Interpretation Interpretation
substances into and diffusion, osmosis and active Decision making Adaptive learning
transport by which substances move transport definitions.
out of cells Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
into and out of cells. Word search game: Diffusion Edexcel International GCSE
Creativity and curiosity
and Osmosis. Biology Revision Guide: Page 3 Innovation Self-regulation
(metacognition,
Animation: Practical: forethought,
Animation on ActiveBook. reflection)
Practical guides containing Collaboration
Interactive software package student, teacher and technician Teamwork
on Multimedia Science guides are at: Cooperation
School Interpersonal skills
(http://multimediasciencesim Assertive
http://www.biology- communication
ulations.com/biology.php)
resources.com/biology- Self- presentation
experiments2.html
Demonstrations:
Diffusion in air and water
(ammonia and HCl in tube / http://www.biology-
iodine in water). resources.com/biology-
Use Visking tubing, distilled experiments-sup.html
water and a concentrated
solute solution to show that
osmosis can occur in both
directions.

delivery
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
9
and functions in ability to: List some substances that Biology Student Book: Pages 9 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms cells take in and those that Analysis Analysis
11
cells remove and suggest Reasoning Reasoning
d) Movement of 2.16 understand how factors affect Interpretation Adaptive learning
mechanism of movement for
substances into and the rate of movement of substances Edexcel International GCSE Decision making Creativity
each.
out of cells into and out of cells, including the Biology Revision Guide: Page 3 Adaptive learning Innovation
effects of surface area to volume Executive function Intellectual interest
Class practical: Creativity and curiosity
ratio, distance, temperature and Investigating the effects of Practical: Innovation Initiative
concentration gradient temperature / surface area to Communication
Practical guides containing
volume ratio and / or Collaboration
student, teacher and technician
concentration gradient on Teamwork
2.17 practical: investigate diffusion diffusion of acid into agar. guides are at: Cooperation
and using living and non-living Interpersonal skills
systems. http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Practical on page 10 of Student

Book Protocol also via
SoB/Practicalbiology
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Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Animation: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
10 (a)
and functions in ability to: Red blood cells Biology Student Book: Pages 9 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms bursting/crenulations as an Analysis Analysis
11 and 122126
example of osmotic effect on Reasoning Reasoning
d) Movement of 2.17 practical: investigate osmosis Interpretation Interpretation
animal cells.
substances into and using living and non-living systems. Edexcel International GCSE Decision making Decision making
out of cells Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
Class practical: Executive function Executive function
4445
Experiments 11 and 12: Creativity Creativity
Investigating the effects of Innovation Innovation
osmosis in onion epidermis Experiment 11 Page 125 and Intellectual interest
cells and on potato tuber Experiment 12 Page 126 of and curiosity
tissue. Communication
Student Book
This is a useful place to bring Collaboration
in the idea of how to Teamwork
calculate percentage Cooperation
Practical: Interpersonal skills
change.
Various osmosis practicals on
Demonstration: SoB/Practicalbiology
Investigating the role of Also, practical guides containing
osmosis in turgor pressure student, teacher and technician
by placing syrup into visking
guides are at:
tubing and placing this into
water.
Investigating osmosis by http://www.biology-
placing eggs with their shell resources.com/biology-
removed by acid treatment experiments2.html
into different concentrations
of salt.
http://www.biology-
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Video clip:
Using red onion to show
turgor
Consolidation and assessment Students can produce a Critical thinking Critical thinking
10 (b) Section 2: Structures Edexcel International GCSE
table to compare osmosis, Problem solving Problem solving
and functions in Biology Student Book questions Analysis Analysis
diffusion and active
living organisms transport. Pages 1415 and 5152 Reasoning Reasoning
Interpretation Interpretation
Decision making Continuous learning
Edexcel International GCSE Adaptive learning Initiative
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Executive function Self-direction
45 and 17 Creativity Responsibility
Innovation Perseverance
Productivity
Self- assessment on Page 15 of Self regulation
(metacognition,
ActiveBook
forethought,
reflection)
Edexcel International GCSE Integrity
Self- monitoring/self-
evaluation/self-
reinforcement
11
and functions in ability to: Use animation resource on Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms ActiveBook to produce word Analysis Analysis
109112
e) Nutrition and symbol equations. Reasoning Reasoning
2.18 understand the process of
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photosynthesis and its importance in ActiveBook: Page 112 Decision making Decision making
the conversion of light energy to Activity: Adaptive learning Executive function
chemical energy Use Figure 10.4 to link to Executive function Creativity
Edexcel International GCSE Creativity Innovation
equation and discuss
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Innovation Intellectual interest
2.19 know the word equation and the whether photosynthesis will
balanced chemical symbol equation occur. 4041 and curiosity
for photosynthesis Productivity
Self- regulation
Class practical: Experiment 8 Pages 109110 (metacognition,
2.23 practical: investigate Use variegated leaves from of Student Book forethought,
photosynthesis, showing the de-starched plants, with reflection)
evolution of oxygen from a water areas covered to exclude
Practical:
light, to test the need for
plant, the production of starch and chlorophyll in photosynthesis. Practical guides containing
the requirements of light, carbon student, teacher and technician
dioxide and chlorophyll. guides are at:
Demonstration:
Set up a plant with leaves
without light (foil) and carbon http://www.biology-
dioxide (soda lime). Useful resources.com/biology-
point to demonstrate need for
experiments2.html
control experiments.
http://www.biology-
Video clip:
Photosynthesis song
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12
and functions in ability to: In groups of three, each Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms consider a different factor Analysis Analysis
109111
e) Nutrition and explain it to the other Reasoning Reasoning
2.20 understand how varying carbon
group members. Interpretation Interpretation
dioxide concentration, light intensity Decision making Decision making
and temperature Undertake interactive task on Edexcel International GCSE
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptive learning Executive function
affect the rate of photosynthesis requirements for factors Executive function Creativity
limiting photosynthesis. 4041
2.23 practical: investigate Creativity Innovation
photosynthesis, showing the BBC Bitesize Factors limiting Innovation Intellectual interest
evolution of oxygen from a water photosynthesis. Experiment 8 Pages 109110 Adaptability and curiosity
plant, the production of starch and of Student Book Initiative
the requirements of light, carbon Animation: Communication
dioxide and chlorophyll. Consider animation on effect Collaboration
of light. Edexcel International GCSE Teamwork
Biology Student Book: Pages Cooperation
114117 Interpersonal skills
Class practical:
Measuring the rate of
photosynthesis using Edexcel International GCSE
pondweed. Biology Revision Guide: Page 41
Experiment 10 Pages 116117

of Student Book
Practical:
Practical also on
delivery

guides are at:
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Critical thinking Critical thinking
13 Edexcel International GCSE
and functions in ability to: Produce a presentation (for Problem solving Problem solving
Biology Student Book: Pages Analysis Analysis
living organisms example ppt/TV ad/interview
118119 Reasoning Reasoning
e) Nutrition 2.21 describe the structure of the leaf sketch/music) to highlight the
importance of magnesium Interpretation Interpretation
and explain how it is adapted for Decision making Initiative
photosynthesis and nitrate ions. Edexcel International GCSE Adaptive learning Self-direction
Undertake the interactive Biology Revision Guide: Page 42 Creativity Responsibility
2.22 understand that plants require task on Plant mineral Innovation Perseverance
mineral ions for growth, and that nutrition.
Video clip: Adaptability Self- regulation
magnesium ions are needed for Label a diagram of TS of a (metacognition,
chlorophyll and nitrate ions are leaf. BBC clip 213 (plant growth soil forethought,
needed for amino acids. Make a 3D model of a and nutrients) (58 sec) reflection)
section through a leaf.
Produce a table with two Edexcel International GCSE
columns. First is for Biology Student Book Pages
structural adaptation of the
112114
leaf, and second column
shows how the adaptation
enables/increases Edexcel International GCSE
delivery
photosynthesis. Biology Revision Guide Page 42

Multimedia Science School
photosynthesis simulation.
Video clip:
BBC clip 10655 (adaptations of
Demonstrations:
the leaf for photosynthesis) (3
Show images of plants min 13 sec)
lacking named mineral ions.
Set up plant cultures that
lack named mineral ions Software:
such as nitrate and http://multimediasciencesimulatio
phosphate. ns.com/demonstration.php
Questions should focus on Critical thinking Critical thinking
14(a) Section 2: Structures Consolidation and assessment Edexcel International GCSE
allowing students to describe Problem solving Problem solving
and explain how the leaf is
living organisms adapted for photosynthesis. Pages 120121 Reasoning Reasoning
Self- assessment on Page 121 of Adaptive learning Initiative
ActiveBook Executive function Self-direction
Creativity Responsibility
Edexcel International GCSE Adaptability Productivity
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Self- regulation
4244 (metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Ethics
Integrity
evaluation/self-
delivery
reinforcement
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Critical thinking Problem solving
14(b) Edexcel International GCSE
and functions in ability to: Students to categorise their Problem solving Analysis
Biology Student Book: Pages 37 Analysis Reasoning
living organisms meal items over one day into
42 Reasoning Interpretation
e) Nutrition 2.24 understand that a balanced diet carbohydrates, proteins,
lipids. Interpretation Adaptive learning
should include appropriate Decision making Creativity
proportions of Do a literature/internet Edexcel International GCSE Adaptive learning Innovation
carbohydrate, protein, lipid, vitamins, search to find the functions Biology Revision Guide: Pages Creativity Intellectual interest
minerals, water and dietary fibre of fibre. 1415 Innovation and curiosity
Three-way cut and paste Adaptability Initiative
2.25 identify the sources and matching activity, linking Self-direction
describe the functions of listed components of diet Responsibility
carbohydrate, protein, lipids (fats and with sources and functions. Perseverance
oils), vitamins A, C and D, the Interactive diet analysis Productivity
mineral ions calcium and iron, water Self- regulation
(http://multimediasciencesim
and dietary fibre as components of (metacognition,
ulations.com/biology.php) forethought,
the diet.
reflection)
Communication
Class practical:
Collaboration
Use food tests (from week 5) Teamwork
on various foods such as Cooperation
bread, potatoes, butter, Interpersonal skills
soya, chicken, etc.
Demonstration:
Show images of various
sources of dietary
components.
delivery
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Critical thinking Analysis
15 Edexcel International GCSE
and functions in ability to: Use/build a model of the Problem solving Reasoning
Biology Student Book: Pages 43 Analysis Interpretation
living organisms alimentary canal.
45 and 4650, and ActiveBook Reasoning Initiative
e) Nutrition 2.26 understand how energy Label a diagram of the Interpretation Self-direction
requirements vary with activity levels, alimentary canal. Adaptive learning Responsibility
age and pregnancy Edexcel International GCSE Creativity Self- regulation
Animation: Biology Revision Guide: Pages Innovation (metacognition,
2.27 describe the structure and Dnatube enzymes, food 14 and 16 Personal and social forethought,
function of the human alimentary digestion. responsibility reflection)
canal, including the Adaptability Communication
Video clip:
mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small Demonstration: Living Body
intestine (duodenum and ileum),
large intestine Peristalsis by trying to get a
small ball or dried pea out of
(colon and rectum) and pancreas
a length of (clear) plastic
tubing. Then repeat with
2.28 understand how food is moved some vegetable oil as a
through the gut by peristalsis. lubricant.
Students will be assessed on their Animation: Edexcel International GCSE Problem solving Problem solving
17 Section 2: Structures
ability to: Animation on ActiveBook. Biology Student Book: Pages 46 Analysis Analysis
and functions in Reasoning Reasoning
living organisms 49
2.29 understand the role of digestive Class practical:
e) Nutrition Adaptive learning Initiative
enzymes, including the digestion of Model gut using Visking Creativity Self-direction
starch to glucose by amylase and ActiveBook: Page 46
tubing. Innovation Responsibility
maltase, the digestion of proteins to Adaptability Self- monitoring/self-
amino acids by proteases and the Edexcel International GCSE evaluation/self-
digestion of lipids to fatty acids and Biology Revision Guide: Page 17 reinforcement
glycerol by lipases.
delivery
Practical:
guides are at:
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Model gut practical on

Video clips:
Living Body/New Living Body
Alice Roberts, BBC - Dont
die young
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Problem solving Analysis
18
and functions in ability to: Draw and label a villus. Biology Student Book: Pages 48 Analysis Reasoning
living organisms Annotate various structural Reasoning Interpretation
50
e) Nutrition adaptations with an Interpretation Intellectual interest
2.30 understand that bile is produced
explanation of how they help Adaptive learning and curiosity
by the liver and stored in the gall Innovation Initiative
bladder absorption. Edexcel International GCSE
Adaptability Self-direction
delivery
Make a crossword puzzle or Biology Revision Guide: Page 17 Communication

2.31 understand the role of bile in word search. Collaboration
neutralising stomach acid and Compare experiment 7 with Teamwork
Experiment 7 Page 45 of Cooperation
emulsifying lipids the use of a food industry
calorimeter. Student Book Interpersonal skills
Complete Nuffield worksheet
2.32 understand how the small Value of Villi.
intestine is adapted for absorption, Animation: Practical:
including the structure of a villus. Emulsification animation.
Lipase and bile action on fat student, teacher and technician
digestion in milk changing
guides are at:
pH.
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Worksheets:
Nuffield worksheets may be
obtained from:
https://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/r
esource/32773
delivery
Video clip:
BBC clip 10649 (digestive
enzymes)
(2 min 55 sec)
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Class practical: Practical: Problem solving Analysis
19 (a)
and functions in ability to: Measuring the energy content of Analysis Reasoning
living organisms a food. Reasoning Interpretation
Biology Student Book: pages 44- Interpretation Decision making
e) Nutrition 2.32 describe an experiment to 45 Decision making Executive function
investigate the energy content in a Activity: Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
food sample. Comparing simple laboratory Executive function and curiosity
calorimeters with more advanced Innovation Self- regulation
ones. The terms accuracy and student, teacher and technician Adaptability (metacognition,
reliability can be introduced. guides are at: forethought,
reflection)
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Nuffield Biology for GCSE
delivery
esource/32773
Consolidation and assessment Critical thinking Critical thinking
19(b) Section 2: Structures Edexcel International GCSE
Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms Pages 5152 Reasoning Reasoning
Decision making Adaptive
Self -assessment on Page 52 of Adaptive learning Initiative
ActiveBook Executive function Self-direction
Edexcel International GCSE Adaptability Productivity
Biology Revision Guide: Page Self- regulation
1719 (metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Integrity
Self- monitoring/self -
evaluation/self-
reinforcement
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Analysis
20
and functions in ability to: Produce a table to compare Biology Student Book: Pages 69 Problem solving Reasoning
living organisms differences between aerobic Analysis Interpretation
f) Respiration and anaerobic respiration. Reasoning Decision making
2.34 understand how the process of
Edexcel International GCSE Interpretation Adaptive learning
respiration produces ATP in living Comparing Olympic winning Decision making Creativity
organisms times for athletics from Biology Revision Guide: Pages
23 Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
Olympic Games between Creativity and curiosity
2.35 know that ATP provides energy 1956 and 1976. Mexico City Innovation Collaboration
for cells is high altitude in 1968. Adaptability Teamwork
delivery
Class practical: Cooperation
2.36 describe the differences Comparing inhaled and Interpersonal skills
between aerobic and anaerobic exhaled air using limewater. Leadership
respiration. Responsibility
Demonstration:
Yeast releasing carbon
dioxide/dough rising in a
measuring cylinder.
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Demonstration: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
21
and functions in ability to: Experiment 2: Demonstration Biology Student Book: Page 7 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms of the production of carbon Analysis Analysis
f) Respiration dioxide by small living Reasoning Reasoning
2.37 know the word equation and the
organisms and Experiment Edexcel International GCSE Interpretation Interpretation
balanced chemical symbol equation Decision making Decision making
for aerobic respiration in living 3: Demonstration that heat is Biology Revision Guide: Pages
produced by respiration. 23 Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
organisms Executive function Executive function
Creativity Creativity
2.38 know the word equation for Experiments 2 and 3: Page 8 of Innovation Intellectual interest
anaerobic respiration in plants and in Class practical: Student Book Adaptability and curiosity
animals Investigating the effect of Communication
temperature on anaerobic Collaboration
respiration of yeast by Video clips: Teamwork
2.39 practical: investigate the
evolution of carbon dioxide and heat measuring rate of carbon BBC clip 10885 (aerobic and Cooperation
from respiring seeds or other suitable dioxide production. anaerobic respiration) (4 min Interpersonal skills
living organisms. 36 sec)
New Living Body muscles
Practical:
delivery

guides are at:
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Animation: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
22(a)
and functions in ability to: Resource on ActiveBook Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
living organisms (teacher driven). Analysis Reasoning
114115
g) Gas exchange Reasoning Interpretation
2.40B understand the role of
diffusion in gas exchange Demonstrations: ActiveBook Page 115 Decision making Intellectual interest
Data logger with oxygen, Adaptive learning and curiosity
2.41B understand gas exchange Edexcel International GCSE
carbon dioxide and light Creativity Self- regulation
(of carbon dioxide and oxygen) in probes plus light on/light off Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptability (metacognition,
relation to over a 24-h period with 10 and 41 forethought,
respiration and photosynthesis pondweed. reflection)
Placing leaves into boiling Communication
water to see location of Collaboration
2.42B understand how the
stomata. Teamwork
structure of the leaf is adapted for
Clear sticky tape/clear nail Cooperation
gas exchange
varnish on leaves to shown Interpersonal skills
stomata/guard cells.
2.43B describe the role of stomata
in gas exchange.
delivery
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Problem solving Problem solving
22(b)
and functions in ability to: Study a 3D model of the leaf Biology Student Book: Pages Analysis Analysis
living organisms and relate it to Figure 10.6 112115 Reasoning Reasoning
g) Gas exchange Page 113. Interpretation Interpretation
2.44B understand how respiration
Decision making Decision making
continues during the day and Experiment 9: Page 115 of Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
night, but that the net exchange of Animation: Student Book
Executive function Executive function
carbon dioxide and oxygen Resource on ActiveBook to Creativity Intellectual interest
depends on the intensity of light show role of stomata. Edexcel International GCSE Innovation and curiosity
2.45B practical: investigate the Biology Revision Guide: Page 41 Adaptability Initiative
effect of light on net gas exchange Self-direction
from a leaf, using hydrogen- Class practical:
Practical: Cooperation
carbonate indicator. Investigating the effect of
Interpersonal skills
light on gas exchange by a Practical guides containing
Self- presentation
leaf by placing it in student, teacher and technician
hydrogen-carbonate guides are at:
indicator.
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Problem solving Problem solving
23
and functions in ability to: Build a paper model of the Biology Student Book: Pages 26 Reasoning Reasoning
living organisms thorax. Relate to Figure 3.1 Interpretation Interpretation
27 and 2930
g) Gas exchange Page 26. Decision making Decision making
Humans
Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
Undertake interactive task: Creativity Initiative
Lungs. Edexcel International GCSE
2.46 describe the structure of the Innovation Self- regulation
delivery
thorax, including the ribs, intercostal Interactive software exercise Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptability (metacognition,
muscles, diaphragm, trachea, 1011 forethought,
bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli and reflection)
pleural membranes ulations.com/biology.php) Ethics
Check recall of activity using Integrity
2.48 explain how alveoli are adapted Demonstrations: resource on Page 26 of Self- monitoring/self-
for gas exchange by diffusion View model of a pair of lungs ActiveBook evaluation/self -
between air in the lungs and blood in or show video clip below. reinforcement
capillaries. Place wet microscope slides
together to show function of Lung dissection protocol on
pleural fluid. SoB/Practicalbiology
Pleural fluid demo available in:

Nuffield Biology for GCSE
esource/32773
Video clip:
BBC clip 5373 (anatomy and
physiology of the lungs) (3
min 16 sec)
24
and functions in ability to: Analyse data from Page 30 Biology Student Book: Pages 27 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms and make conclusions. Link Analysis Analysis
28
g) Gas exchange to Experiment 5: An Decision making Decision making
2.47 understand the role of the
investigation into the effect of Executive function Executive function
intercostal muscles and the Initiative
diaphragm in ventilation exercise on breathing rate. Edexcel International GCSE
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Productivity
Use hand-held spirometer to
delivery
measure maximum 1112 Self- regulation

2.50 practical: investigate breathing expiratory volume of class, (metacognition,
in humans, including the release of plot histogram of results, and forethought,
relate to body size and Experiment 5 Page 30 of reflection)
carbon dioxide and the effect of
exercise. fitness. Student Book Demo-resource on Communication
Page 28 of ActiveBook Collaboration
Teamwork
Cooperation
Video clip: Interpersonal skills
Class practical: Living Body/New Living Body
Experiment 5.
Demonstration:
Demo balloons in a plastic
bottle (this could then be
used to consider whether it is
a good or poor model for
ventilation).
25(a)
and functions in ability to: Students to produce posters Biology Student Book: Pages 30 Analysis Analysis
living organisms on various effects of smoking Reasoning Reasoning
34
g) Gas exchange including coronary heart Interpretation Interpretation
2.49 understand the biological
disease. Creativity Creativity
consequences of smoking in relation Innovation Innovation
to the lungs and the Personal and social Personal and social
Demonstration: Biology Revision Guide: Pages
circulatory system, including responsibility responsibility
1213
coronary heart disease. Smoking machine (in a Initiative
fume cupboard). Self-direction
Smoking machine protocol on Responsibility
SoB/Practicalbiology Communication
Self- presentation
delivery
ASH (Action on Smoking and

Health) website
Video clip:
BBC (Alice Roberts) Dont die
young
25(b) Section 2: Structures Consolidation and assessment It would be useful to Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
and functions in introduce examination-style Biology Student Book questions Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms questions on the topics Analysis Analysis
Pages 1415, 3536 and 120
covered, with a focus on Reasoning Reasoning
121 Interpretation Interpretation
production of a graph.
Self- assessment on Pages 36 Executive function Executive function
and 121 of ActiveBook Personal and social Personal and social
responsibility responsibility
Adaptability Adaptability
Edexcel International GCSE Continuous learning
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Initiative
45, 1314 and 4244 Self-direction
Responsibility
Perseverance
Productivity
Self- regulation
(metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Integrity
delivery
evaluation/self -
reinforcement
26
and functions in ability to: Work out surface area, Biology Student Book: Pages 53 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms volume, and surface area to Analysis Analysis
54
volume ratio for three Reasoning Reasoning
h) Transport 2.51 understand why simple,
different sized cubes. Then Interpretation Interpretation
unicellular organisms can rely on Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
diffusion for movement of substances compare back to Experiment Edexcel International GCSE
4: Demonstration of diffusion Biology Revision Guide Page 2 Creativity Intellectual interest
in and out of the cell Innovation and curiosity
in a jelly.
Adaptability Initiative
2.52 understand the need for a Experiment 4 Page 10 of Self-direction
transport system in multicellular Student Book Self- regulation
organisms Class practical: (metacognition,
Observe Amoeba. forethought,
Flowering plants reflection)
2.53 describe the role of phloem in

transporting sucrose and amino
acids between the leaves and other
parts of the plant.
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Analysis
27
and functions in ability to: Identify roles of the root. Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Reasoning
living organisms Analysis Interpretation
Draw and label root hair cell 127130 and 131132
Reasoning Adaptive learning
h) Transport Flowering plants with (i) typical cell structures, Interpretation Creativity
and then (ii) label and Adaptive learning Initiative
annotate structures with a ActiveBook: Page 132
2.54 describe the role of xylem in Creativity Self- regulation
transporting water and mineral ions specific uptake function.
Innovation (metacognition,
from the roots to Recall role of magnesium Edexcel International GCSE Adaptability forethought,
delivery
other parts of the plant and nitrate ions. Biology Revision Guide: Pages reflection)
44 and 45 Communication
2.55B understand how water is Animation: Collaboration
absorbed by root hair cells. Teamwork
Use resource on ActiveBook. Cooperation
Video clip: Interpersonal skills
Class practical:
BBC Private life of plants,
Place celery in coloured food
growing
dye and then dissect out
xylem tissue. View XS and
LS using microscopes.
Observe how it enters the
leaves.
Demonstrations:
View TS of stem and root
showing xylem.
Look at tree rings to show
annual growth of xylem.
28
and functions in ability to: Computer simulation of Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
living organisms transpiration; use data to plot Analysis Reasoning
127131
a graph. Reasoning Interpretation
h) Transport 2.56B understand that
transpiration is the evaporation of
Edexcel International GCSE Decision making Adaptive learning
water from the surface of Class practical:
Biology Revision Guide: Page 46 Adaptive learning Executive function
a plant Use a potometer to Executive function Creativity
investigate the effect of wind Creativity Intellectual interest
2.57B understand how the rate of speed on transpiration rate. Practical: Innovation and curiosity
transpiration is affected by Practical guides containing Adaptability Self- regulation
delivery
changes in humidity, wind speed, Demonstration: student, teacher and technician (metacognition,
temperature and light intensity Show a weight potometer guides are at: forethought,
(Figure 11.19, Page 130) reflection)
2.58B practical: investigate the and a volume potometer Collaboration
(Figure 11.20, Page 131). http://www.biology- Teamwork
role of environmental factors in
determining the resources.com/biology- Cooperation
experiments2.html Interpersonal skills
rate of transpiration from a leafy
shoot.
http://www.biology-
29
and functions in ability to: Red blood cell jigsaw from Biology Student Book: Pages 60 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms Cells Alive website. Analysis Analysis
62
Reasoning Reasoning
h) Transport Humans Virtual centrifugation of blood Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
2.59 describe the composition of the to discover solid and liquid Creativity Creativity
fractions. Edexcel International GCSE
blood: red blood cells, white blood Biology Revision Guide: Page 22 Adaptability Intellectual interest
cells, platelets and plasma Students to produce and curiosity
presentations on red blood Initiative
cell structural adaptations, Self-direction
2.60 understand the role of plasma in shape adaptations or Responsibility
the transport of carbon dioxide, presence of haemoglobin for Communication
digested food, urea, hormones and oxygen carriage. Create
heat energy models of red blood cells
using plasticine or
2.61 understand how adaptations of playdough.
red blood cells make them suitable
for the transport of oxygen, including
delivery
shape, the absence of a nucleus and

the presence of haemoglobin.
30 Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
and functions in ability to: Produce a mind map/spider Biology Student Book: Pages 61 Problem solving Reasoning
living organisms diagram of how the immune Reasoning Interpretation
62
system responds to disease. Interpretation Adaptive learning
h) Transport 2.62 understand how the immune
Adaptive learning Creativity
system responds to disease using Find out about Edward Creativity Initiative
white blood cells, Jenner. ActiveBook: Page 62
Innovation Self-direction
illustrated by phagocytes ingesting Produce a blood clotting flow Edexcel International GCSE
Adaptability Responsibility
pathogens and lymphocytes diagram. Biology Revision Guide: Pages
releasing antibodies specific to the 2223
pathogen Animations:
Resource on ActiveBook Video clips:
2.63B understand how vaccination Immunity Ouch! from Cells BBC clip 1838 (phagocytosis)
results in the manufacture of Alive website. (1min 9 sec)
memory cells, which enable future
antibody production to the Antibodyantigen interaction. BBC clip 2456 (on Jenner) (3
pathogen to occur sooner, faster min 18 sec)
and in greater quantity Class practical: BBC Dont Die Young
Infectious disease -
2.64B understand how platelets simulation (simulations
are involved in blood clotting, showing how an infectious
which prevents blood loss and the disease can spread through
entry of micro-organisms. a human population).
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
31
and functions in ability to: Undertake interactive task: Biology Student Book: Pages 56 Problem solving Analysis
living organisms Heart. Analysis Reasoning
58
Reasoning Interpretation
delivery
h) Transport 2.65 describe the structure of the Cloze loop of question and Interpretation Self- regulation
heart and how it functions answer cards. Edexcel International GCSE Decision making (metacognition,
Adaptive learning forethought,
2.66 explain how the heart rate Creativity reflection)
Animation:
changes during exercise and under Innovation Collaboration
Various on the internet such Adaptability Teamwork
the influence of adrenaline. Heart dissection practical on
as howstuffworks. Cooperation
Class practicals: Also SoB/Practicalbiology for

Heart dissection. practical on effects of exercise on
Heart rate at different heart rate
exercise levels; could also
do before and after Video clip:
adrenaline flowing. Pumping myocytes from
Cells Alive website
Demonstration:
Data logger recording heart
rate at varying exercise
levels.
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Intellectual interest
32
and functions in ability to: Students to make own route Biology Student Book: Pages 54 Problem solving and curiosity
living organisms plans for a red blood cell Analysis Initiative
57 and 5859
travelling from one organ to Reasoning Self- regulation
h) Transport 2.68 understand how the structure of
another using a circulation Interpretation (metacognition,
arteries, veins and capillaries relate Adaptive learning forethought,
to their function system plan; then test fellow Edexcel International GCSE
students in small groups. Biology Revision Guide: Pages Creativity reflection)
Innovation communication
2.69 understand the general Look at prepared slides of 1920
Adaptability
structure of the circulation system, vessels to compare them.
delivery
including the blood vessels to and Multimedia science school Observing blood circulation
from the heart and lungs, liver and interactive software on practical on SoB/Practicalbiology
kidneys. transport.
Animation: Software:
BBC GCSE Bitesize
http://multimediasciencesimulatio
(introduction to blood).
ns.com/demonstration.php
Video clips:
Class practical:
BBC clip 1466 (heart activity,
Harveys vein demonstration
ECG)
to show valves in veins.
(2 min 24 sec).
New Living body
Demonstration:
Hanging weights off circles
of artery and vein dissected
from heart and lungs to
compare strength and
elasticity
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Video clips: Critical thinking Reasoning
33(a)
and functions in ability to: BBC Dont Die Young Problem solving Interpretation
living organisms Produce a leaflet to inform Analysis Adaptive learning
(Alice Roberts)
people on what heart disease Reasoning Creativity
h) Transport 2.67 understand how factors may C4 Bodystory
is and the factors that Interpretation Initiative
increase the risk of developing increase the risks of Adaptive learning Self-direction
coronary heart disease. Website: Creativity Responsibility
developing it.
British Heart Foundation; Innovation Communication
https://www.bhf.org.uk/ Personal and social Collaboration
responsibility Teamwork
Adaptability Cooperation
delivery
Section 2: Structures Consolidation and assessment Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
33(b)
and functions in Biology Student Book questions Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms Analysis Analysis
Pages 6364 and 133134
Reasoning Reasoning
Self- assessment test Page 64 Decision making Decision making
on ActiveBook Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
Creativity Continuous learning
Edexcel International GCSE Innovation Self-direction
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Personal and social Responsibility
2324 and 4648 responsibility Perseverance
Adaptability Self- regulation
(metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Integrity
Self-monitoring/self-
evaluation/self -
reinforcement
Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Reasoning
34
and functions in ability to: Make a table to state organs Biology Student Book: Pages 85 Problem solving Interpretation
living organisms of excretion and what is Analysis Adaptive learning
86
excreted and why. Reasoning Creativity
i) Excretion Flowering plants
Interpretation Innovation
Edexcel International GCSE Adaptive learning Initiative
2.70 understand the origin of carbon Class practical: Creativity Self-direction
dioxide and oxygen as waste Kidney dissection. Innovation
3233
products of metabolism and their loss Adaptability
from the stomata of a leaf
Video clip:
delivery
Humans BBC clip 5370 (kidney
structure and function) (3 min
2.71 know the excretory products of 18 sec)
the lungs, kidneys and skin (organs NB: Video could be used as an
of excretion) alternative to dissection.
2.72B understand how the kidney

carries out its roles of excretion
and osmoregulation
2.73B describe the structure of the

urinary system, including the
kidneys, ureters, bladder and
urethra.
35
and functions in ability to: Make notes from resource Biology Student Book: Pages 86 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms on ActiveBook. Analysis Analysis
89
Reasoning Reasoning
i) Excretion 2.74B describe the structure of a Snap match structure to Interpretation Interpretation
nephron, including the Bowmans function for parts of a
ActiveBook: Page 87 Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
capsule and glomerulus, nephron. Creativity and curiosity
convoluted tubules, loop of Henle
Innovation Initiative
and collecting duct Animation: Edexcel International GCSE Adaptability Self-direction
See resource above. Biology Revision Guide: Pages Perseverance
2.75B describe ultrafiltration in the 3233 Productivity
Bowmans capsule and the Self- regulation
composition of the glomerular AFL: opportunity for students to
(metacognition,
filtrate produce a table of differences
forethought,
between selective reabsorption
reflection)
and ultrafiltration.
2.76B understand how water is Self- presentation
delivery
reabsorbed into the blood from
the collecting duct Class practical:
Comparing mock urine
2.77B understand why selective samples to identify and
reabsorption of glucose occurs at explain presence of protein
the proximal convoluted tubule. (high blood pressure),
glucose (diabetes) and high
concentration due to
dehydration (dark colour).
This revisits food tests.
36
and functions in ability to: Students could explore Biology Student Book: Pages 89 Problem solving Analysis
living organisms howstuffworks website for Analysis Reasoning
90
ADH function. Reasoning Interpretation
i) Excretion 2.78B describe the role of ADH in
Interpretation Initiative
regulating the water content of the Multimedia science school Adaptive learning Self-direction
blood interactive software. Edexcel International GCSE
Biology Revision Guide: Page 33 Creativity Responsibility
2.79B understand that urine AFL: opportunity for students to Adaptability Self- presentation
contains water, urea and ions. produce a table of differences Video clip:
between excretion and egestion. BBC Dont Die Young
delivery
37 Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
and functions in ability to: Students could list the Biology Student Book: Pages 65 Problem solving Problem solving
living organisms receptor and effector for Analysis Analysis
66, 8384 and 9093
j) Coordination and each image of a stimulus Reasoning Reasoning
2.80 understand how organisms are
response presented. Interpretation Creativity
able to respond to changes in their Decision making Innovation
environment Thermoregulation worksheet. Edexcel International GCSE
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptive learning Initiative
Creativity Self-direction
2425 and 3334
2.81 understand that homeostasis is Class practical: Innovation Communication
the maintenance of a constant Assessing skin sensitivity to Adaptability Collaboration
internal environment, and that body temperature. Skin sensitivity practical on Teamwork
water content and body temperature SoB/Practicalbiology Cooperation
are both examples of homeostasis Interpersonal skills
Demonstration:
Self- presentation
Water (sweat) level and Video clips:
2.82 understand that a co-ordinated temperature before and after
response requires a stimulus, a Stimulusresponse
exercise.
receptor and an effector. New living body (marathon)
38 Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
and functions in ability to: Plant responses to stimuli. Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
living organisms Analysis Reasoning
135141
j) Coordination and Reasoning Interpretation
Flowering plants Demonstration:
response Interpretation Decision making
2.83 understand that plants respond Experiments 1315: Which Edexcel International GCSE Decision making Intellectual interest
to stimuli part of a shoot is sensitive to Adaptive learning and curiosity
light, Effects of auxin in Creativity Initiative
4849
2.84 describe the geotropic and lanolin on growth of Innovation Communication
phototropic responses of roots and coleoptiles, and use of Adaptability Collaboration
stems clinostat to show geotropism Practical: Teamwork
in roots. Cooperation
Experiment 13 Page 139,
2.85 understand the role of auxin in Experiment 14 Page 140 and Leadership
delivery
the phototropic response of stems. Class practicals: Experiment 15 Page 141 of

Placing cress with light from Student Book
one direction.
Investigating the effects of Activity on plant response to
auxin on tips of oat or wheat
stimuli from SoB/Practicalbiology
coleoptiles.

guides are at:
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
Video clip:
Phototropism time-lapse
video from YouTube
delivery
39 Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Reasoning
and functions in ability to: View model of the vertebral Biology Student Book: Pages 65 Problem solving Interpretation
living organisms column to recognise position Analysis Decision making
68 and 7275
j) Coordination and of spinal cord, etc. Reasoning Self-direction
Humans
response Interpretation Communication
2.86 describe how nervous and Animation:
Edexcel International GCSE Decision making Collaboration
hormonal communication control See Living Body video. Adaptive learning Teamwork
responses and understand the Creativity Cooperation
differences between the two systems 2426 and 31
Class practicals: Innovation Interpersonal skills
Comparing reaction speeds Adaptability Leadership
2.87 understand that the central of sight and touch when Practical: Responsibility
nervous system consists of the brain catching a falling ruler. Practical guides containing
and spinal cord and is linked to Investigating the sensitivities student, teacher and technician
sense organs by nerves of different areas of skin. guides are at: http://www.biology-
2.88 understand that stimulation of
experiments2.html
receptors in the sense organs sends
electrical impulses along nerves into
and out of the central nervous http://www.biology-
system, resulting in rapid responses resources.com/biology-
2.89 understand the role of
neurotransmitters at synapses
Measuring reaction practical on
2.90 describe the structure and SoB/Practicalbiology
functioning of a simple reflex arc
illustrated by the withdrawal of a Video clip:
finger from a hot object.
Living Body
delivery
40 Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Analysis
and functions in ability to: View a model of the eye. Biology Student Book: Pages 68 Problem solving Reasoning
living organisms Analysis Interpretation
71
j) Coordination and Reasoning Initiative
2.91 describe the structure and Animation:
response Interpretation Self-direction
function of the eye as a receptor Sight animation. Decision making Productivity
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptive learning Self- regulation
2.92 understand the function of the Class practicals: Creativity (metacognition,
2627
eye in focusing on near and distant Innovation forethought,
Eye dissection.
objects, and in responding to Adaptability reflection)
Iris reflex. Practical:
changes in light intensity.
Investigating distance
judgement and link to eye Practical guides containing
position of prey and student, teacher and technician
predators. guides are at: http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
Demonstration:
Eye test experiments / colour http://www.biology-
vision. resources.com/biology-
Demonstrate focusing in the experiments-sup.html
eye using a model in which
lens can change shape.
Demonstrate eye dominance Video clip:
/ blind spots. BBC clip 6016 (eye structure
and function plus focusing
and varying light intensity
response) (4 min 2 sec)
delivery
41(a) Section 2: Structures Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
and functions in ability to: Match the sources, roles and Biology Student Book: Pages 78 Problem solving Analysis
living organisms effects, possibly as a series Analysis Reasoning
81
j) Coordination and of cards so that students Reasoning Interpretation
2.93 describe the role of the skin in
response form correct triplets. Interpretation Initiative
temperature regulation, with Creativity Self-direction
reference to sweating, Edexcel International GCSE
Interactive software package Biology Revision Guide: Pages Innovation
vasoconstriction and vasodilation Adaptability
on menstrual cycle 3334
2.94 understand the sources, roles
ulations.com/biology.php)
and effects of the following Video clips:
hormones: adrenaline, Living Body (Hormones)
insulin, testosterone, progesterone Class practical:
BBC Dont Die Young
and oestrogen Whether adrenaline alters
(skin)
ability on Shooting Sheep
Game.
2.95B understand the sources,
roles and effects of the following
hormones: ADH,
FSH and LH.
delivery
Section 2: Structures Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking

41(b) Consolidation and assessment
and functions in Biology Student Book questions Problem solving Problem solving
Analysis Analysis
living organisms Pages 7677, 82, 9495 and 142
Reasoning Reasoning
Self- assessment on Pages 77,
82, 95 and 142 of ActiveBook Creativity Creativity
Innovation Continuous learning
Self-direction
Biology Revision Guide Pages Responsibility
2729, 3435 and 50 Perseverance
Self- regulation
(metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Integrity
evaluation/self-
reinforcement
delivery
42 Section 3: Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
Reproduction and ability to: Build a model of an insect- Biology Student Book: Pages 96 Problem solving Reasoning
inheritance pollinated flower. Analysis Interpretation
97, and 143 and 144
a) Reproduction Reasoning Creativity
3.1 understand the differences Table to compare insect- and Interpretation Intellectual interest
between sexual and asexual wind- pollinated flower Adaptive learning and curiosity
structure. ActiveBook: Page 79
reproduction Creativity Initiative
Research effect of reduced Innovation Self-direction
3.2 understand that fertilisation bee numbers on pollination Edexcel International GCSE Adaptability Communication
by using two different Biology Revision Guide: Pages Self- presentation
involves the fusion of a male and
sources, for example 5051
female gamete to produce a zygote Telegraph Science and BBC
that undergoes cell division and News.
develops into an embryo Video clip:
Animation: BBC Private Life of plants
Flowering plants Resource on ActiveBook. flowering
3.3 describe the structures of an Class practical:

insect-pollinated and a wind- Flower dissection.
pollinated flower and explain how
each is adapted for pollination.
delivery
43 Section 3: Students will be assessed on their Animation: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Reasoning
Reproduction and ability to: Resource on ActiveBook. Biology Student Book:Pages Problem solving Interpretation
inheritance Analysis Decision making
145147
a) Reproduction Reasoning Adaptive learning
3.3 describe the structures of an Demonstrations: Interpretation Executive function
insect-pollinated and a wind- Take cuttings. Decision making Initiative
ActiveBook: Page 144
pollinated flower and Fruit demonstration showing Adaptive learning Self-direction
explain how each is adapted for the different methods for Executive function Responsibility
pollination seed dispersal. Edexcel International GCSE Creativity Creativity
3.4 understand that the growth of the Observe pollen tube growth Biology Revision Guide: Pages Innovation Innovation
in flowers such as the lily. 5052 Adaptability Adaptability
pollen tube followed by fertilisation
Collaboration
leads to seed Demonstrate different
Teamwork
and fruit formation asexual methods such as Video clip: Cooperation
spider plants.
BBC Private Life of plants Interpersonal skills
3.5 practical: investigate the travelling
conditions needed for seed Class practical:
germination Conditions required for seed
germination (placing cress Practical:
seeds in conditions lacking Practical guides containing
3.6 understand how germinating
one factor). student, teacher and technician
seeds utilise food reserves until the
seedling can carry guides are at: http://www.biology-
out photosynthesis resources.com/biology-
experiments2.html
3.7 understand that plants can
reproduce asexually by natural http://www.biology-
methods (illustrated by runners) and resources.com/biology-
by artificial methods (illustrated by experiments-sup.html
cuttings).
delivery
Reproduction and ability to: Label male and female Biology Student Book: Pages 96 Problem solving Analysis
inheritance reproductive systems and Analysis Reasoning
101
a) Reproduction state functions. Reasoning Interpretation
Humans
Interpretation Initiative
Summarise in a table the Adaptive learning Self-direction
four hormones, functions and ActiveBook: Page 99
3.8 understand how the structure of Creativity Responsibility
sites of production. Edexcel International GCSE
the male and female reproductive Innovation Perseverance
Summarise primary and Biology Revision Guide Pages Personal and social Self- regulation
systems are adapted for their
secondary sexual 3536 responsibility (metacognition,
functions characteristics. Adaptability forethought,
reflection)
3.9 understand the roles of Video clip:
Animation:
oestrogen and progesterone in the C4 Body story teen dreams
Resource on ActiveBook.
menstrual cycle
3.10B understand the roles of FSH

and LH in the menstrual cycle
3.13 understand the roles of

oestrogen and testosterone in the
development of secondary sexual
characteristics.
delivery
45(a) Section 3: Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Analysis
Reproduction and ability to: View different Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Reasoning
inheritance representations of the Analysis Interpretation
101104
a) Reproduction menstrual cycle and link Reasoning Initiative
3.11 describe the role of the
together (for example Figure Interpretation Self-direction
placenta in the nutrition of the Adaptive learning Perseverance
developing embryo 9.11 Page 102 and Figure ActiveBook: Page 103
9.12 Page 103). Creativity
Innovation
3.12 understand how the developing Edexcel International GCSE Adaptability
embryo is protected by amniotic fluid. Animation: Biology Revision Guide: Pages
Resource on ActiveBook 37
(students to complete).
Video clips:
BBC clip 1851 (role of
placenta)
(3 min 9 sec)
C4 Body story the
takeover
delivery
45(b) Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking

Section 3: Consolidation and assessment
Biology Student Book questions Problem solving Problem solving
Reproduction and Analysis Analysis
Pages 105106 and 150151
inheritance Reasoning Reasoning
Self- assessment on Pages 106 Decision making Decision making
and 149 of ActiveBook Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
Edexcel International GCSE Innovation Continuous learning
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Personal and social Self-direction
3839 and 5354 responsibility Perseverance
Adaptability Self -regulation
(metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Integrity
evaluation/self
reinforcement
delivery
46(a) Section 3: Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
Reproduction and ability to: Make a big (cell) to small Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
inheritance (bases) flow diagram. Analysis Reasoning
181187
b) Inheritance Reasoning Interpretation
3.14 understand that the genome is Build a paper / origami DNA Interpretation Initiative
the entire DNA of an organism and model. Adaptive learning Self-direction
ActiveBook: Pages 181 and 182
that a gene is a section of a molecule Creativity Responsibility
of DNA that codes for a specific Animation: Innovation Perseverance
protein Resources on ActiveBook. Edexcel International GCSE Adaptability Communication
3.15 understand that the nucleus of a Class practical:
cell contains chromosomes on which DNA extraction from onions / NCBE website for DNA your
genes are located kiwi fruit. onions? protocol
3.16B describe a DNA molecule as

two strands coiled to form a
double helix, the strands being
linked by a series of paired bases:
adenine (A) with thymine (T), and
cytosine (C) with guanine (G).
delivery
46(b) Section 3: Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Reasoning
Reproduction and ability to: Produce a cartoon strip / Biology Student Book :Pages Problem solving Interpretation
inheritance storyboard showing the Analysis Adaptive learning
182183
b) Inheritance steps in protein synthesis. Reasoning Creativity
3.18B describe the stages of
Interpretation Innovation
protein synthesis including Investigate protein synthesis Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
transcription and translation, on the web (www.dnai.org).
Creativity and curiosity
including the role of mRNA, Cloze loop activity with Website:
Innovation Initiative
ribosomes, tRNA, codons and questions and answers on http://www.dnai.org/ Adaptability Self-direction
anticodons genetic terms. Responsibility
Genetics crossword for Self- presentation
3.19 understand how genes exist in terms.
alternative forms called alleles which
give rise to differences in inherited Demonstration:
characteristics
Ability to taste PTC.
3.20 understand the meaning of the
terms: dominant, recessive,
homozygous, heterozygous,
phenotype, and genotype
3.21B understand the meaning of

the term codominance.
delivery
Reproduction and ability to: Carry out a range of crosses. Biology Student Book:Pages 197- Problem solving Analysis
205 Analysis Reasoning
inheritance Various on the internet, for Reasoning Interpretation
b) Inheritance 3.22 understand that most example Monohybrid Interpretation Adaptive learning
phenotypic features are the result of crosses. ActiveBook: Page 191 Adaptive learning Creativity
polygenic inheritance rather than Interactive software package Creativity Innovation
single genes on inheritance on Multimedia Edexcel International GCSE Innovation Intellectual interest
Science School. Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptability and curiosity
3.23 describe patterns of monohybrid 6971 and 75 Initiative
Self-direction
inheritance using a genetic diagram
3.24 understand how to interpret Video clips:
family pedigrees
BBC clip 10652 (genetics of
sex determination) (2 min 40
3.25 predict probabilities of outcomes
sec)
from monohybrid crosses
BBC clip 10651 (introduction
to terms dominant and
3.26 understand how the sex of a
recessive) (1 min 19 sec)
person is controlled by one pair of
BBC clip 10653 (mutations
chromosomes, XX in a female and and genetic diseases;
XY in a male describes cystic fibrosis and
Downs syndrome) (3 min 41
3.27 describe the determination of sec)
the sex of offspring at fertilisation,
using a genetic diagram.
delivery
Reproduction and ability to: Compare identical and non- Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Reasoning
identical twins. Analysis Interpretation
inheritance 190194
Reasoning Adaptive learning
b) Inheritance 3.28 understand how division of a Use resource on ActiveBook Interpretation Creativity
diploid cell by mitosis produces two and BBC clip 6022 to Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
compare mitosis and Edexcel International GCSE
cells that contain Creativity and curiosity
meiosis. Biology Revision Guide: Pages
identical sets of chromosomes Innovation Initiative
Use pipe cleaners and 68 and 71
Adaptability
plasticine to model mitosis.
3.29 understand that mitosis occurs
during growth, repair, cloning and Video clip:
Interactive software: BBC clip 6022 (mitosis and
asexual reproduction
Multimedia Science School cell meiosis)
division (2 min 24 sec)
3.30 understand how division of a
cell by meiosis produces four cells,
Animation:
each with half the number of
chromosomes, and that this results in Cells Alive website for
mitosis and meiosis.
the formation of genetically different
haploid gametes
3.31 understand how random

fertilisation produces genetic
variation of offspring
3.32 know that in human cells the

diploid number of chromosomes is
46 and the haploid number is 23.
delivery
ability to: Problem solving Analysis
Reproduction and Research effects of Biology Student Book: Pages
Analysis Reasoning
inheritance mutation in areas where 183184 and 193194
Reasoning Interpretation
b) Inheritance 3.33 understand that variation within radioactivity has been high
(Chernobyl, Hiroshima). Interpretation Adaptive learning
a species can be genetic, Adaptive learning Creativity
environmental, or a Investigate radon Creativity Intellectual interest
distribution around UK and Biology Revision Guide: Pages
combination of both Innovation and curiosity
its effects 68 and 71
Personal and social Initiative
(http://www.ukradon.org/inf responsibility Self- regulation
3.34 understand that mutation is a ormation/ukmaps)
Web page: Adaptability (metacognition,
rare, random change in genetic
forethought,
material that can be inherited (http://www.ukradon.org/informati
reflection)
on/ukmaps) Ethics
Demonstration:
3.35B understand how a change in Integrity
How to make a DNA model
DNA can affect the phenotype by Self- monitoring/self-
with a mutation.
altering the evaluation/self
sequence of amino acids in a reinforcement
Class practical: Communication
protein
Collect class data on:
earlobes, eye colour, hair
3.36B understand how most colour, tongue rolling and
genetic mutations have no effect height. Data can be
on the phenotype, some have a presented in a table and one
small effect and rarely do they characteristic presented
have a significant effect graphically. Compare height
with other traits.
3.37B understand that the
incidence of mutations can be
increased by exposure to ionising
delivery
radiation (for example, gamma
rays, x-rays and ultraviolet rays)
and some chemical mutagens (for
example, chemicals in tobacco).
50(a) Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Problem solving Problem solving
ability to: Students to find out about Biology Student Book: Pages Analysis Analysis
the life of Charles Darwin. Reasoning Reasoning
208216
3.38 explain Darwins theory of To write an article for a Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
evolution by natural selection magazine to explain how the Creativity Creativity
giraffe evolved to have a ActiveBook: Page 210
3.39 understand how resistance to long neck.
Self-direction
antibiotics can increase in bacterial Analyse data on the increase Edexcel International GCSE Responsibility
in MRSA cases. Biology Revision Guide: Pages Perseverance
populations, and appreciate how
Animation: 7779 Productivity
such an increase can lead to
Resource on ActiveBook. Self- regulation
infections being difficult to control. (metacognition,
Models for natural selection from forethought,
Demonstrations:
SoB/Practicalbiology reflection)
Computer simulations of Self- monitoring/self-
evolution. evaluation/self -
Antibiotic resistance using Antibiotic Resistance, Mutation reinforcement
antibiotic multi-discs. Rates and MRSA Communication
Class practical: Video clips:

Simple models for natural BBC clip 5519 (Darwin On
selection. the Origin of Species).
BBC Great Britons
Darwin
delivery
50(b) Section 3: Introduce examination-style Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
Consolidation and assessment
Reproduction and questions on the topics Biology Student Book questions Problem solving Problem solving
covered, with a focus on Pages: 188189, 195196, 206 Analysis Analysis
inheritance
genetic crosses and family 207 and 217 Reasoning Reasoning
pedigrees. Interpretation Interpretation
Self- assessment on Pages: 189, Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
196, 207 and 217 of ActiveBook Creativity Creativity
Innovation Innovation
Personal and social Personal and social
Edexcel International GCSE responsibility responsibility
Biology Revision Guide Pages: Adaptability Continuous learning
6869, 72, 7677 and 7980 Self-direction
Responsibility
Perseverance
Self- regulation
(metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Integrity
evaluation/self
reinforcement
delivery
51 Section 4: Ecology Students will be assessed on their Class practicals: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Analysis
and the environment ability to: Using quadrats to sample Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Reasoning
from a habitat. Analysis Interpretation
a) The organism in the 152154
Reasoning Decision making
environment 4.1 understand the terms population, Use quadrats to randomly Interpretation Adaptive learning
community, habitat and ecosystem sample one species in two Decision making Executive function
different areas, for example Edexcel International GCSE
Biology Revision Guide: Page 56 Adaptive learning Initiative
4.2 practical: investigate the sunny and shaded areas, to Executive function Self-direction
find population sizes. Creativity Responsibility
population size of an organism in two
different areas using quadrats Experiment 16 Page 154 of Innovation Communication
Student Book Adaptability Collaboration
Teamwork
4.5 understand how abiotic and biotic Cooperation
factors affect the population size and Distribution of Pleurococcus from Interpersonal skills
distribution of Organisms. SoB/Practicalbiology Leadership
52 Section 4: Ecology Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Analysis
and the environment ability to: Produce a poster of a food Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Reasoning
web. Could use images from Analysis Interpretation
b) Feeding 155158
magazines/internet etc. to Reasoning Decision making
relationships 4.3B understand the term
illustrate the poster. Interpretation Adaptive learning
biodiversity Decision making Executive function
Construct a pyramid of Three resources on Page 155 of
ActiveBook: interdependence, Adaptive learning Initiative
4.4B practical: investigate the energy on graph paper using Executive function Self-direction
data from Figure 14.12 Page food chains and webs, food webs
distribution of organisms in their Creativity Responsibility
158. and pyramids Innovation Productivity
habitats and
measure biodiversity using Carry out a belt transect, Adaptability Communication
using a quadrat and tape Edexcel International GCSE Collaboration
quadrats Teamwork
measure/rope, to determine Biology Revision Guide: Pages
Cooperation
the distribution of one 5657 Interpersonal skills
4.6 understand the names given to
organism, for example up a Leadership
delivery
different trophic levels, including rocky shore, away from a Video clips: Responsibility
producers, primary, pond or tree. BBC clip 10600 (introduction
secondary and tertiary consumers to food chains) (2 min 51
Multimedia Science School sec)
and decomposers
food web simulation. BBC clip 201 (pyramid of
4.7 understand the concepts of food numbers)
(1 min 16 sec)
chains, food webs, pyramids of Animation:
number, pyramids of biomass and Resources on ActiveBook.
pyramids of energy transfer.
53 Section 4: Ecology Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
and the environment ability to: Use information to explain Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
why food chains tend to be 157158 Analysis Reasoning
b) Feeding Reasoning Interpretation
4.8 understand the transfer of relatively short.
relationships Interpretation
substances and energy along a food Interconvert percentage and Edexcel International GCSE Adaptive learning
chain energy units as they move Biology Revision Guide: Page 57 Creativity
along food chain. Innovation
4.9 understand why only about 10% Video clip: Adaptability
of energy is transferred from one Demonstration:
BBC clip 200 (reasons for
trophic level to the next. Effect of moving fingers in only 10% energy transfer in
water on water temperature food chains) (3 min 37 sec)
to illustrate heat loss.
delivery
54 Section 4: Ecology Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Problem solving Interpretation
and the environment ability to: Produce a Biology Student Book: Pages Analysis Adaptive learning
presentation/poem/song etc. Reasoning Creativity
c) Cycles within 159161
about the carbon cycle. Interpretation Innovation
ecosystems 4.10 describe the stages in the
Adaptive learning Personal and social
carbon cycle, including respiration, Creativity responsibility
photosynthesis, Animation: Innovation Intellectual interest
decomposition and combustion Resource on ActiveBook Personal and social and curiosity
(carbon cycle). Edexcel International GCSE responsibility Initiative
4.11B describe the stages in the Water cycle Biology Revision Guide: Pages Adaptability Self-direction
nitrogen cycle, including the roles 5759 Responsibility
Self- regulation
of nitrogen fixing bacteria, Class practical:
(metacognition,
decomposers, nitrifying bacteria. Microbes ate my homework. Microbes ate my homework forethought,
practical from reflection)
Demonstration: SoB/Practicalbiology Ethics
Nitrifying bacteria in soil Self- monitoring/self -
practical. evaluation/self -
Practical: reinforcement
Practical guides containing Communication
student, teacher and technician Self presentation
guides are at:
http://www.biology-
experiments2.html
http://www.biology-
delivery
Video clip:
Bellamy Rides Again
Carbon cycle / Nitrogen cycle
BBC Strange Science of
decay
55 Section 4: Ecology Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Interpretation
and the environment ability to: Relate how a greenhouse Biology Student Book :Pages Problem solving Adaptive learning
works with the enhanced Analysis Creativity
d) Human influences 170173
greenhouse effect. Reasoning Innovation
on the environment 4.12 understand the biological
Interpretation Personal and social
consequences of pollution of air by Produce a summary poster Adaptive learning responsibility
with each pollutant, what ActiveBook: Page 171
sulfur dioxide and Creativity Intellectual interest
produces them and their Innovation and curiosity
carbon monoxide
effects. Edexcel International GCSE Personal and social Initiative
4.13 understand that water vapour, Biology Revision Guide: Pages responsibility Self-direction
Animation: 6163 Adaptability Productivity
carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide,
Resource on ActiveBook. Self- regulation
methane and CFCs are (metacognition,
greenhouse gases Resources on global warming forethought,
Class practical:
(animation) and greenhouse reflection)
4.14 understand how human Effect of different sulfur effect (video) Ethics
dioxide concentrations on Communication
activities contribute to greenhouse
mustard seed germination Self presentation
gases and seedling growth. Video clip:
BBC Britain Under Threat
4.15 understand how an increase in Demonstration:
greenhouse gases results in an
Effect of carbon dioxide gas
enhanced greenhouse effect and that in a jar on rate of cooling.
this may lead to global warming and
its consequences
delivery
4.18B understand the effects of Video clip:
deforestation, including leaching, Resource on ActiveBook.
soil erosion, disturbance of
evapotranspiration and the carbon
cycle, and the balance of
atmospheric gases.
56(a) Section 4: Ecology Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
and the environment ability to: Offer students two Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
newspaper articles on Analysis Reasoning
d) Human influences 173176
deforestation to compare. Reasoning Interpretation
on the environment 4.16 understand the biological
Interpretation Adaptive learning
consequences of pollution of water Poster. Adaptive learning Creativity
by sewage Creativity Intellectual interest
Animation: Innovation and curiosity
4.17 understand the biological Resource on ActiveBook. Edexcel International GCSE Personal and social Self-direction
consequences of eutrophication Biology Revision Guide: Pages responsibility Self- regulation
6163 Adaptability (metacognition,
caused by leached minerals
forethought,
from fertiliser. reflection)
Ethics
Integrity
Communication
Self presentation
56(b) Section 4: Ecology Introduce examination-style Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
and the environment questions on the topics covered, Biology Student Book questions Problem solving Problem solving
with a focus on designing your Analysis Analysis
Pages :162163, 177178 and
own practical. Reasoning Reasoning
225226 Interpretation Interpretation
Adaptive learning Initiative
delivery
Self- assessment on Pages: 163, Executive function Self-direction

178 and 225 of ActiveBook
Personal and social Self- regulation
Edexcel International GCSE responsibility (metacognition,
Adaptability forethought,
Biology Revision Guide Pages:
reflection)
5961, 6365 and 8384 Self- monitoring/self-
evaluation/self-
reinforcement
Assertive
communication
Self- presentation
57 Section 5: Use of Students will be assessed on their Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
Activities:
biological resources ability to: Biology Student Book Pages: Problem solving Reasoning
Assign students specific Analysis Interpretation
a) Food production details about advantages 164170 and 218221
Reasoning Decision making
b) Selective breeding Crop plants and disadvantages of ActiveBook: Page 175 Interpretation Creativity
pesticide or biological control Decision making Innovation
5.1 describe how glasshouses and to allow group discussions. Adaptive learning Intellectual interest
polythene tunnels can be used to Students to suggest features Creativity and curiosity
to select for when breeding Biology Revision Guide Pages: Innovation Initiative
increase the yield of certain crops
cattle and wheat or rice. 6162 and 81 Personal and social Self-direction
Design a sustainable fish responsibility Responsibility
5.2 understand the effects on crop
farm that minimises pollution Web page: Adaptability Productivity
yield of increased carbon dioxide and Self- regulation
and spread of disease.
increased temperature in (metacognition,
Choose one animal and one Different animal varieties
glasshouses forethought,
plant and explain how it has (http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/bree
been selectively bred. reflection)
5.3 understand how the use of ds/cattle) Ethics
fertiliser can increase crop yield Integrity
delivery
Animation: Video clips: Communication
5.4 understand the reasons for pest Resource on ActiveBook. Collaboration
control and the advantages and Salmon farming: Teamwork
Cooperation
disadvantages of using pesticides AFL: opportunity for students to https://www.youtube.com/watch?
and biological control with crop produce a table to compare v=o0Xxypp39Sg Leadership
plants artificial selection (as in selective https://www.youtube.com/watch? Responsibility
breeding) with natural selection v=qYCEGtMdORU Assertive
and water pollution by sewage communication
Fish farming
and by fertiliser. Self- presentation
environmental impacts:
5.9B understand the methods https://www.youtube.com/watch?
used to farm large numbers of fish v=kA5_y73pc4A
to provide a source of protein,
including maintaining water Selective breeding:
quality, controlling intraspecific DVD Channel 4 Animal farm
and interspecific predation, episode 1
controlling disease, removing (https://www.youtube.com/watch?
waste products, controlling the v=8JqZvE55a_U)
quality and frequency of feeding,
and selective breeding
5.10 understand how selective

breeding can develop plants with
desired characteristics
5.11 understand how selective

breeding can develop animals with
desired characteristics.
delivery
58 Section 5: Use of Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
biological resources ability to: Build a paper model of a Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
fermenter. Label and Analysis Reasoning
a) Food production 228233
annotate it. Reasoning Interpretation
Microorganisms Interpretation Initiative
ActiveBook: Pages 228, 231 and Decision making Self-direction
5.5 understand the role of yeast in Animation: Adaptive learning Responsibility
233
the production of food including Resources on ActiveBook. Creativity Productivity
bread Innovation Collaboration
Class practicals: Edexcel International GCSE Personal and social Teamwork
Biology Revision Guide: Pages responsibility Cooperation
5.6 practical: investigate the role of Demonstrating the products
8586 and 87 Adaptability Interpersonal skills
anaerobic respiration by yeast in of anaerobic respiration in
Leadership
different conditions yeast.
Making yoghurt. Experiment 17 Page 232 of
5.7 understand the role of bacteria Baking bread. Student Book
(Lactobacillus) in the production of
yoghurt Demonstration:
NCBE website Practical
Set up a fermenter or biogas
fermentation
5.8 understand the use of an digester.
industrial fermenter and explain the
need to provide suitable conditions in Video clip:
the fermenter, including aseptic BBC clip 4198 (use of
precautions, nutrients, optimum microbes in the food and
drink industry) (2 min 5 sec)
temperature and pH, oxygenation
and agitation, for the growth of
microorganisms.
delivery
59 Section 5: Use of Students will be assessed on their Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Intellectual interest
biological resources ability to: Shuffle a series of Biology Student Book: Pages and curiosity
statements or diagrams to Initiative
c) Genetic 235243
describe the GM process. Self-direction
modification (genetic 5.12 understand how restriction
Responsibility
engineering) enzymes are used to cut DNA at Weigh up arguments in Productivity
favour of and against the use ActiveBook: Pages 235 (video)
specific sites and ligase enzymes are Self- regulation
of GMOs (arguments for and 238 (animation)
used to join pieces of DNA together (metacognition,
GMOs and arguments forethought,
against GMOs). reflection)
5.13 understand how plasmids and Edexcel International GCSE
Biology Revision Guide: Pages Ethics
viruses can act as vectors, which
Animation: 8990 Integrity
take up pieces of DNA, and then
Resource on ActiveBook. Communication
insert this recombinant DNA into Collaboration
other cells Video clips: Teamwork
Resource on ActiveBook Cooperation
5.14 understand how large amounts Dnatube - Bacteria: genetic Leadership
of human insulin can be engineering Responsibility
Assertive
manufactured from genetically DVD Channel 4 Animal farm communication
modified bacteria that are grown in a https://www.youtube.com/wat Self- presentation
fermenter ch?v=8JqZvE55a_U (animals
and golden rice)
5.15 understand how genetically
modified plants can be used to
improve food production
5.16 understand that the term

transgenic means the transfer of
genetic material from one species to
delivery
a different species.
60(a) Section 5: Use of Students will be assessed on their Activity: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Problem solving
biological resources ability to: Use resource and Figure Biology Student Book: Pages Problem solving Analysis
Analysis Reasoning
d) Cloning 20.10 Page 223 to produce a 221224 and questions Page
detailed written flow chart of Reasoning Interpretation
5.17B describe the process of 225
how Dolly was formed. Interpretation Adaptive learning
micropropagation (tissue culture) Adaptive learning Creativity
in which explants are grown in Creativity Innovation
Animation: ActiveBook: Page 223
vitro Innovation Intellectual interest
Resource on ActiveBook. Personal and social and curiosity
5.18B understand how Edexcel International GCSE responsibility Initiative
Class practical: Biology Revision Guide: Page 82 Adaptability Self-direction
micropropagation can be used to
Responsibility
produce commercial quantities of Cloned cauliflower.
Productivity
genetically identical plants with Practical Self- regulation
desirable characteristics NCBE website Cloned (metacognition,
cauliflower protocol forethought,
5.19B describe the stages in the reflection)
production of cloned mammals Integrity
Video clip: Self monitoring/self
involving the introduction of a
Channel 4 - Animal farm episode evaluation/self
diploid nucleus from a mature cell reinforcement
into an enucleated egg cell, 3 (cloned animals)
Communication
illustrated by Dolly the sheep Cooperation
5.20B understand how cloned Responsibility
transgenic animals can be used to Self- presentation
produce human Proteins.
delivery
60(b) Section 5: Use of Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
biological resources Biology Student Book questions Problem solving Problem solving
Analysis Analysis
Pages: 225, 234 and 244
Reasoning Reasoning
Self- assessment on Pages: 225, Interpretation Interpretation
234 and 244 of ActiveBook Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
Innovation Continuous learning
Edexcel International GCSE Personal and social Self-direction
Biology Revision Guide: Pages responsibility Responsibility
Adaptability Perseverance
8384, 8788 and 9092
Self- regulation
(metacognition,
forethought,
reflection)
Integrity
evaluation/self-
reinforcement

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to carry out photosynthesis; their grow. sections on protoctist,

Fungi: these are organisms that are

which contain many nuclei; some

Protoctists: these are microscopic

1.4 understand the term pathogen

Viruses: these are not living

acids and glycerol Class practical: Practicals: Teamwork

Practical on page 10 of Student

Experiment 10 Pages 116117

student, teacher and technician

photosynthesis. Biology Revision Guide Page 42

Model gut practical on

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student, teacher and technician

Pleural fluid demo available in:

measure maximum 1112 Self- regulation

ASH (Action on Smoking and

2.53 describe the role of phloem in

shape, the absence of a nucleus and

Class practicals: Also SoB/Practicalbiology for

2.72B understand how the kidney

2.73B describe the structure of the

the phototropic response of stems. Class practicals: Experiment 15 Page 141 of

Practical guides containing

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3.3 describe the structures of an Class practical:

3.10B understand the roles of FSH

3.13 understand the roles of

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3.16B describe a DNA molecule as

3.21B understand the meaning of

3.31 understand how random

3.32 know that in human cells the

Class practical: Video clips:

Self- assessment on Pages: 163, Executive function Self-direction

5.10 understand how selective

5.11 understand how selective

5.16 understand that the term

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