International Gcse Human Biology Scheme of Work Post Proofreading

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International GCSE Human Biology (2017)

How to use the Scheme of Work
This scheme of work (SoW) has been made available as a word document rather than PDF, allowing you to edit the document in a way that suits your
teaching style and student needs.
International GCSEs have 120 - 140 guided learning hours.
Guidance provided within the course planners, schemes of work and lesson plans are suggested approaches that can be adapted by centres to
suit their particular context.
The following SoW is based on two hours of teaching time per week over 60 weeks and reflects how centres could use time for practical activities;
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 Human Biology (4HB1) 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 Human Biology Student Book.
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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.
Edexcel International GCSE in Human Biology (2017)
Wee Content coverage Learning outcomes Exemplar activities Exemplar resources Transferable Transferable
k skills that are skills that could
explicitly also be acquired
assessed through teaching
through and delivery
examination
Section 1 Students will be assessed on Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
1
Cells and Tissues their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Look at TEM images and try Reasoning Analysis
Cell structures 1.1 recognise cell structures as to identify structures. BBC Bitesize – What’s In A Interpretation Reasoning
and functions seen Cell? Adaptive learning Interpretation
with a light microscope and Produce a poster labelling http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Adaptability Decision making
electron structures and annotated with gcsebitesize/science/add_ede Adaptive learning
microscope (TEM images only), functions of each structure. xcel/cells/cells2.shtml (for Learning
including nucleus, animal cell components) Intellectual Interest
chromosomes, cell Students can research a and curiosity
membrane, mitochondria, particular organelle and Video – Electron Initiative
endoplasmic reticulum and prepare a PowerPoint microscope Self-direction
ribosomes presentation to the class. https://www.youtube.com/wat Responsibility
ch?v=fToTFjwUc5M Perseverance
1.2 describe the functions of the Look at pre-prepared slides Communication
cell structures: of various cells under a light BBC – Levels of Collaboration
• nucleus microscope. Organisation Teamwork
• chromosomes http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Cooperation
• cell membrane Produce a slide of your own n/guides/zgcxsbk/revision/2 Interpersonal skills
• mitochondria cheek cell or onion cell – (for animal cell components) Leadership
• endoplasmic reticulum compare plant and animal
• ribosomes. cell structures. Please Video – Cell biology under
consider local Health and the microscope
safety issues and http://www.dnatube.com/vide
regulations. o/2321/Cell-Biology-Under-
Microscope
Squeeze some pond weed
examination
between two microscope

slides - look at them under a
microscope to see how many
chloroplasts there are. Plant
cells are outside the
specification but this can
develop practical
skills/illustrate plant cell
differences.
Use an internet programme

to make a word search or
crossword – perhaps for
homework and students can
swap in pairs and try to do
them in the next lesson.
2
Make models of DNA ladder Reasoning Analysis
Structure of DNA 1.3 describe the structure of a structure using card or even Animations: Interpretation Reasoning
and DNA replication DNA molecule as: use different coloured jelly DNA structure Adaptive learning Interpretation
• two strands coiled to form a babies as the bases. http://highered.mheducation.c Adaptability Decision making
double helix om/sites/dl/free/0072835125/ Adaptive learning
• containing nucleotides Make plasticine/play-doh 126997/animation12.html Creativity
• strands linked by models to show replication. Innovation
complementary bases, DNA replication Adaptability
complementary bases linked by Download app stop motion http://highered.mheducation.c Intellectual Interest
hydrogen bonds. animation – use iPhones or om/sites/dl/free/0072835125/ and curiosity
iPads to make an animation 126997/animation16.html Initiative
examination
1.4 describe DNA replication as of DNA replication using Self-direction

the separation of DNA strands plasticine/card etc. Perseverance
and the formation of a new Communication
strand by complementary base Extension for G&T Collaboration
pairing of nucleotides, including Make molymod models of a Teamwork
the role of DNA polymerase. nucleotide. Cooperation
Interpersonal skills
Use an internet programme Leadership
them in the next lesson
3 Section 1 Students will be assessed on Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical Thinking Critical thinking
Make models of DNA/RNA Analysis Analysis
Protein synthesis 1.5 understand that a gene is a base sequences using Animations: Reasoning Reasoning
and mutations length of DNA containing a different coloured card or Transcription and Interpretation Interpretation
sequence of bases that code for even use different coloured translation Decision making Decision making
a specific protein. Teaching jelly babies as the bases and https://www.youtube.com/wat Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
should be limited to: show mutations changing the ch?v=fihDFf2vDrI Creativity Creativity
• the order of bases in DNA base sequence. Innovation Innovation
codes for the order of amino Adaptability Adaptability
acids in a protein Make plasticine/play-doh ABPI interactive activity on Intellectual Interest
• 3 bases coding for one amino models to show protein synthesis and curiosity
acid transcription/translation/ http://www.abpischools.org.uk Initiative
protein synthesis. /topic/cellbiology/7 Self-direction
1.6 know that RNA is a second Perseverance
examination
type of nucleic acid that has the Download app stop motion Communication
following features: animation – use iPhones or Collaboration
• single stranded iPads to make an animation Teamwork
• contains ribose of transcription/translation Cooperation
• contains uracil and that it is using plasticine/card etc. Interpersonal skills
used to take information from Leadership
DNA in the nucleus to the Use an internet programme
ribosomes for the synthesis of to make a word search or
proteins crossword – perhaps for
1.7 understand that a DNA swap in pairs and try to do
mutation involves a change in them in the next lesson.
the sequence of bases that could
lead to a change in the amino
acid sequence and phenotype of
an individual
1.8 describe protein synthesis

as:
• transcription – the formation of
mRNA in the nucleus
• the transfer of mRNA to
ribosomes in the cytoplasm
• translation of the genetic code
by tRNA from mRNA codons
• the formation of a polypeptide
chain using amino acids.
4
Cells and Tissues their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
examination
Discuss the ethical issues Analysis Reasoning

Genetic engineering 1.9 outline principles of genetic surrounding genetic Video: Reasoning Interpretation
engineering, including: engineering. Students could DNAtube Interpretation Decision making
• the production of genetically research and/or have a class http://www.dnatube.com/vide Decision making Adaptive learning
modified bacteria to produce debate of the pros and cons. o/2310/Bacteria-Genetic- Adaptive learning Executive function
human insulin Engineering Creativity Personal and
• the production of genetically Use an internet programme Innovation social
modified plants to produce to make a word search or Adaptability responsibility
vaccines (e.g. hepatitis B) and to crossword – perhaps for Intellectual Interest
improve health (e.g. Golden Rice homework and students can and curiosity
to increase vitamin A in the diet). swap in pairs and try to do Initiative
them in the next lesson Self-direction
Ethics
Integrity
Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Cooperation
Leadership
Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self- presentation
5
Cells and Tissues their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Make plasticine/play-doh Analysis Reasoning
Mitosis, stem cells, 1.10 understand that mitosis models to show Animation: Reasoning Interpretation
Ethics occurs during growth, repair, chromosomes during mitosis. Mitosis Interpretation Decision making
examination
cloning and asexual reproduction http://highered.mheducation.c Decision making Adaptive learning

Download app stop motion om/sites/dl/free/0072835125/ Adaptive learning Executive function
1.11 know the four main stages animation – use iPhones or 126997/animation2.html Creativity Personal and
of mitosis; prophase, metaphase, iPads to make an animation Innovation social
anaphase and telophase, which of mitosis using plasticine, Videos: Adaptability responsibility
results in the production of two card etc. DNAtube Intellectual Interest
genetically identical diploid http://www.dnatube.com/vide and curiosity
daughter cells Discuss the ethics of using o/162/Stem-Cells-Part-I Initiative
stem cells. Students could Self-direction
1.12 know that there are different research and/or debate the ABPI interactive activity on Ethics
types of stem cells, including pros and cons. cell division: Integrity
embryonic and adult stem cells http://www.abpischools.org.uk Communication
that have the ability to develop Investigate cell division using: /topic/celldivision Collaboration
into other body cells http://multimediasciencesimul Teamwork
ations.com/biology.php BBC – Stem Cells and Cooperation
1.13 describe the advantages, Medicine Interpersonal skills
disadvantages and ethics in the http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Leadership
research and use of embryonic n/clips/zqvxcwx Responsibility
and adult stem cells. Assertive
Communication
ABPI interactive activity on Self-presentation
stem cells:
http://www.abpischools.org.uk
/topic/stem-cells/
6
Use a model skeleton to Analysis Analysis
Cells tissues and 1.14 understand that cells are show bones and muscle DNAtube –Red blood cells Reasoning Reasoning
organs, bone and grouped into tissues and that locations/attachment. http://www.dnatube.com/vide Interpretation Interpretation
examination
muscle specialised tissues are organised into organs o/20/Red-Blood-Cells-under- Decision making Decision making
cells View pre-prepared slides of microscope Adaptive learning
1.15 describe the structure of blood/nervous tissue or other Creativity
bone, muscle (voluntary, cells under a light DNAtube – Fusion of sperm Innovation
involuntary and cardiac, as microscope. and egg Adaptability
observed under a light http://www.dnatube.com/vide Intellectual Interest
microscope), blood, nervous Locate/download a picture o/8296/Fusion-of-the-ovum- and curiosity
tissue and epithelium (squamous from an online library to and-sperm
and ciliated, with reference to observe red blood cells or
cells lining the cheek and stained white blood cells.
trachea)
1.16 describe the structure of to make a word search or
cells specialized for crossword – perhaps for
reproduction, e.g. egg (ovum) homework and students can
and sperm and relate their swap in pairs and try to do
structure to function. them in the next lesson.
7
Biological their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Molecules Make models out of card or Analysis Analysis
2.1 know the chemical elements molymod. Or look at pre- Protocols for practicals: Reasoning Reasoning
Elements present, present in carbohydrates, prepared molymod models to http://www.biology- Interpretation Interpretation
structures of proteins and lipids (fats and oils) work out the elements resources.com/biology- Decision making Decision making
examination
molecules, tests for present in each. experiments2.html Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
molecules 2.2 understand the structure of Creativity Executive function
carbohydrates, proteins and Innovation Innovation
lipids as large molecules made Class practicals: Adaptability Adaptability
up from smaller basic units: Starch test using iodine Continuous
• starch and glycogen from Benedict’s test for sugar learning
simple sugars Emulsion test for lipids Intellectual Interest
• protein from amino acids Biuret test for proteins. and curiosity
• lipids from fatty acids and Initiative
glycerol Communication
Use an internet programme Collaboration
2.3 describe the tests for glucose to make a word search or Teamwork
(a reducing sugar), starch, lipid crossword – perhaps for Cooperation
and protein. homework and students can
Section 2 Students will be assessed on Class practicals: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
8
Biological their ability to:  Vitamin C content student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Molecules  Energy content of a crisp. Analysis Analysis
2.4 practical: investigate the Protocols for practicals: Reasoning Reasoning
examination
Embedded qualitative and quantitative http://www.biology- Interpretation Interpretation

practicals content of vitamin C in food resources.com/biology- Decision making Decision making
experiments2.html Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
2.5 practical: investigate the Creativity Executive function
energy content of food. Innovation Innovation
Adaptability Adaptability
Continuous
learning
Intellectual Interest
and curiosity
Initiative
Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Cooperation
Section 2 Students will be assessed on Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
9
Biological their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem Solving Problem Solving
Molecules Students can prepare a Analysis Analysis
2.6 explain the role of enzymes PowerPoint presentation on Reasoning Reasoning
Enyzmes as as biological catalysts in how a particular variable Interactive resource on Interpretation Interpretation
catalysts, factors metabolic reactions affects enzyme action or enzymes Decision Making Decision Making
affecting enzymes research a particular inhibitor http://www.abpischools.org.uk Adaptive Adaptive Learning
2.7 explain the action of or type of inhibitor. /topic/enzymes_16plus Learning Executive Function
enzymes and how their activity is Creativity Innovation
affected by: Innovation Adaptability
• temperature Interactive resource on Adaptability Continuous
• pH enzymes learning
• substrate concentration http://www.abpischools.org.u Intellectual Interest
• competitive and non- k/topic/enzymes_16plus and curiosity
examination
competitive inhibitors. Initiative

Use an internet programme Communication
to make a word search or Collaboration
Section 2 Students will be assessed on Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
10
Biological their ability to: Class practicals: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Molecules  Effect of temperature on Analysis Analysis
2.8 practical: investigate the enzyme activity Protocols for practicals: Reasoning Reasoning
Embedded practical effect of temperature and pH on  Effect of pH on enzyme http://www.biology- Interpretation Interpretation
enzyme activity. activity. resources.com/biology- Decision making Decision making
experiments2.html Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
Executive Executive function
function Innovation
Creativity Adaptability
Innovation Continuous
learning
and curiosity
Initiative
Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Cooperation
examination
Section 2 Students will be assessed on Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
11
Biological their ability to: Class practicals: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Molecules Analysis Analysis
2.9 describe the advantages of Use glucose test strips to test Reasoning Reasoning
Immobilised using immobilised enzymes in: fake urine (cold tea) for Interactive resources on Interpretation Interpretation
enzymes + • the production of lactose-free presence of glucose to enzyme uses Decision making Decision making
embedded practical milk identify a diabetic patient. http://www.abpischools.org.uk Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
• the conversion of sucrose into /topic/enzymes/7 Executive Executive function
glucose and fructose Prepare immobilised function Innovation
• glucose testing strips for enzymes in alginate beads. Creativity Adaptability
diabetics Innovation Continuous
learning
2.10 practical: investigate the Intellectual Interest
action of immobilised enzymes and curiosity
including the preparation of Initiative
alginate beads Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Cooperation
12
Movement of their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Substances Burn an incense stick and Analysis Analysis
3.1 know simple definitions of time how long it takes for Protocols for practicals: Reasoning Reasoning
Definitions + diffusion, osmosis and active students to smell it – using http://www.biology- Interpretation Interpretation
osmosis transport their distance away work out resources.com/biology- Decision making Decision making
the rate of diffusion. experiments2.html Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
3.2 understand that movement of Executive Executive function
examination
substances into and out of cells Look at diffusion of DNAtube – Diffusion and function Innovation
can be by diffusion, osmosis methylene blue in liquid or Osmosis Innovation Adaptability
(understanding of water potential agar blocks. http://www.dnatube.com/vide Continuous
is required) and active transport. o/30098/The-Process-of- learning
Use Visking tubing to show Diffusion-Osmosis Intellectual Interest
osmosis. and curiosity
Initiative
Plant cells are not in the Communication
specification but are more Collaboration
easily visible if using the Teamwork
following demonstration. Put Cooperation
rhubarb epidermal cells in
sucrose and show under the
microscope the cells
becoming plasmolysed.
Then irrigate with water to
show them becoming turgid
again.
Investigate diffusion and

osmosis using:
http://multimediasciencesimul
ations.com/biology.php

examination
13
Movement of their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Substances Draw 3 different sized cubes Analysis Analysis
3.3 understand the factors that – work out their surface area, Protocols for practicals: Reasoning Reasoning
Factors affecting affect the rate of movement of volume and SA:Vol ratio. http://www.biology- Interpretation Interpretation
movement substances into and out of cells resources.com/biology- Decision making Decision making
to include the effects of surface Research the rough experiments2.html Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
area to volume ratio, dimensions of a bacterium, a Executive Executive function
temperature and concentration rat and a whale – estimate function Innovation
gradient. their surface areas and Innovation Adaptability
volumes. Compare the Continuous
SA:Vol ratio. Now get learning
students to suggest problems Intellectual Interest
for life as larger/multicellular and curiosity
organisms evolved (in terms Initiative
of heat loss & gas exchange). Communication
Collaboration
Investigate diffusion rates in Teamwork
different sized agar blocks. Cooperation
examination
Work out, for example, time

to change colour compared
with the surface area:vol
ratio.
14
Bones, Muscles their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
and Joints Use a model skeleton to see Reasoning Analysis
4.1 describe the structure and and name the bones and Video: Interpretation Reasoning
Skeleton, joints, function of the main parts of the observe the position of http://www.dnatube.com/vide Adaptive learning Interpretation
structure of synovial skeleton: various different joints. o/9237/The-Human-Skeleton Adaptability Decision making
joint • axial skeleton (vertebral Adaptive learning
column, ribcage and skull) Use an internet programme Executive function
• appendicular skeleton (scapula, to make a word search or Innovation
clavicle, pelvis and limbs) crossword – perhaps for Adaptability
• the structure of a long bone to homework and students can Intellectual Interest
include the distribution of spongy swap in pairs and try to do and curiosity
bone, compact bone and them in the next lesson.
epiphysis
4.2 explain the functions of joints

using the elbow, shoulder and a
cartilaginous intervertebral joint
as examples
4.3 describe the structure of a

synovial joint.
15
Bones, Muscles their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
and Joints Students could research and Reasoning Reasoning
examination
4.4 explain the relationship prepare posters or Sample assessment material Interpretation Interpretation
Muscles, dietary between voluntary muscles and PowerPoint presentations on – Paper 2, Question 2. Adaptive learning Decision making
factors, bones to bring about movement how diet affects muscle and Adaptability Adaptive learning
osteoporosis illustrated by the biceps and bone development or how BBC –Muscles Executive function
triceps muscles and associated poor diet and can lead to http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Personal and
bones in the arm and shoulder problems with bone growth. n/clips/zmpd2hv social
responsibility
4.5 understand the dietary Intellectual Interest
factors controlling the healthy and curiosity
development of muscle and bone Initiative
Self-direction
4.6 understand the causes and Ethics
symptoms of osteoporosis. Integrity
Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Cooperation
Leadership
Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self-presentation
16
Coordination their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Students could produce a Analysis Analysis
Neurone structure, 5.1 know the structure of poster or PowerPoint Video – Neurones and How Reasoning Reasoning
CNS, main areas of neurones: sensory, motor and presentation on areas of the they Work Interpretation Interpretation
the brain relay brain and their main http://www.dnatube.com/vide Decision making Decision making
examination
functions. o/1107/Neurons-and-How- Adaptive learning Adaptive learning

5.2 know the basic plan of the They-Work Executive Executive function
central nervous system Interactive resource on the function Innovation
nervous system Innovation Adaptability
5.3 know the main areas of the http://www.abpischools.org.u Continuous
brain and their functions k/topic/nervoussystem/1/1 learning
including the cerebral Intellectual Interest
hemispheres, cerebellum, mid Use an internet programme and curiosity
brain, pituitary gland and to make a word search or Initiative
hypothalamus. crossword – perhaps for Communication
homework and students can Collaboration
17
Students could use knee-jerk Analysis Analysis
Reflex arc, 5.4 know the structure and hammers to demonstrate the Reaction time and Reasoning Reasoning
receptors, impulse functions of the spinal cord and knee jerk reflex on each sensitivity protocols: Interpretation Interpretation
pathway the structure of a reflex arc other. http://www.biology- Decision making Decision making
resources.com/biology- Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
5.5 understand that the body In pairs use a torch to show experiments2.html#Senses Executive Executive function
examination
contains receptors that can the iris reflex. function Innovation

detect the stimuli for light, BBC – Using Reflexes to Innovation Adaptability
temperature, pressure/pain and Students could investigate Test Senses Intellectual Interest
taste their reaction times. E.g. http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio and curiosity
catching a ruler. n/clips/zv4pvcw Initiative
5.6 describe the pathway taken Communication
by a nerve impulse to cause a Interactive resource on the Collaboration
response to a stimulus. nervous system Teamwork
http://www.abpischools.org.u Cooperation
k/topic/nervoussystem/1/1
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Students could investigate Analysis Analysis
Initiation of 5.7 practical: investigate the sensitivity of the skin to Reasoning Reasoning
impulses + number and position of sensory touch. Sensitivity protocol: Interpretation Interpretation
embedded practical receptors, such as touch and http://www.biology- Decision making Decision making
temperature receptors in the skin Interactive resource on the resources.com/biology- Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
nervous system: experiments2.html#Senses Executive Executive function
5.8 understand how nerve http://www.abpischools.org.u function Innovation
impulses are initiated, the k/topic/nervoussystem/1/1 Innovation Adaptability
direction of movement of an Intellectual Interest
impulse along a neurone and Use an internet programme and curiosity
transmission across a synapse. to make a word search or Initiative
crossword – perhaps for Communication
homework and students can Collaboration
swap in pairs and try to do Teamwork
them in the next lesson. Cooperation
19
examination
Students could produce an Reasoning Analysis
Nervous system v 5.9 understand the action of A3 poster highlighting the DNAtube video – Overview Interpretation Reasoning
hormones, action of hormones from the pituitary major endocrine glands with of the human endocrine Adaptive learning Interpretation
various hormones (ADH and gonadotrophic a summary of the hormones system: Adaptability Decision making
hormones), adrenal (adrenaline) they produce and their http://www.dnatube.com/vide Adaptive learning
and thyroid glands, the islets of function. o/11230/Endocrine-System- Creativity
Langerhans in the pancreas in-Human Innovation
(insulin and glucagon) and the Produce a table of Adaptability
gonads, and know the role of differences comparing the Interactive resource - Intellectual Interest
hormones in growth and nervous with the endocrine hormones and curiosity
development system. http://www.abpischools.org.uk Initiative
/topic/hormones Self-direction
5.10 understand the differences Students can investigate how Responsibility
between the nervous and muscles use sugar using Perseverance
hormonal systems online research/textbooks. Productivity

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examination
Practical activities might Reasoning Analysis
Structure and 5.11 explain the structure and include: Practical protocols: Interpretation Reasoning
function of the eye, function of the eye in:  Investigate the blind spot http://www.biology- Adaptive learning Interpretation
eye defects • focusing on near and distant  Dissection of an eye resources.com/biology- Adaptability Decision making
objects (various animals possible) experiments2.html#Senses Adaptive learning
• responding to changes in light  Inversion of image Executive function
intensity  Perception of distance Innovation
• stereoscopic vision allowing  Hand-eye coordination. Adaptability
better judgment of distance. Intellectual Interest
Research eye defects – and curiosity
5.12 understand eye defects and produce posters or Initiative
their treatment, i.e. long sight, PowerPoint presentations for Communication
short sight, astigmatism, and the class on a particular Collaboration
cataracts, and the use of corneal defect of interest. Teamwork
transplants. Cooperation
21
Produce an annotated poster Reasoning Analysis
5.13 explain the structure and showing structures of the ear Science made simple – the Interpretation Reasoning
Structure and function of the ear in balance – colour coded to highlight amazing ear Adaptive learning Interpretation
function of the ear, and hearing which are involved in hearing http://www.sciencemadesimpl Adaptability Decision making
noise + embedded v balance. e.co.uk/curriculum- Adaptive learning
practical 5.14 understand how prolonged blogs/biology-blogs/the- Executive function
exposure to high noise levels Research which jobs/careers amazing-ear Innovation
affects the functioning of the ear have problems with noise Adaptability
and hearing levels and what is done to BBC – Hearing and Balance Intellectual Interest
prevent hearing damage. http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio and curiosity
5.15 practical: investigate the n/clips/zyy7tfr Initiative
examination
range of frequency audible to the Produce a poster on famous Communication

human ear. rock stars who have hearing Collaboration
loss/tinnitus due to excessive Teamwork
noise. Cooperation
Investigate frequencies
audible to children v adults.

22
Coordination their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Research and produce a Analysis Reasoning
Legal and Illegal 5.16 understand the meaning of poster or PowerPoint Video: How Drugs Affect Reasoning Interpretation
drugs, alcohol the term 'drug' and distinguish presentation on a particular the Brain Interpretation Decision making
between legal and illegal drugs, drug and how it affects the http://www.dnatube.com/vide Decision making Adaptive learning
including: nervous system. o/29546/How-Does-Drugs- Adaptive learning Executive function
• the dangers of heroin, cannabis Affact-Your-Brain Creativity Personal and
and cocaine Debate the legalisation of Innovation social
• the action of common drugs – students could Adaptability responsibility
painkillers such as paracetamol research one side of the Intellectual Interest
on the nervous system argument and debate in and curiosity
class. Initiative
5.17 describe the damaging Self-direction
effects of alcohol on the nervous Students could research or Ethics
examination
system and liver and the discuss the cost of Integrity

behavioural consequences of drugs/alcohol abuse to the Communication
excessive and long-term NHS. Collaboration
drinking. Teamwork
Cooperation
Leadership
Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self-presentation
23
Coordination their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Students could use an Analysis Reasoning
Mental illness 5.18 describe the causes, interactive resource such as Reasoning Interpretation
symptoms and treatments of the website below to produce Interpretation Decision making
mental illness, including a poster on the different kinds Decision making Adaptive learning
schizophrenia and depression of mental illness. Adaptive learning Executive function
Creativity Personal and
5.19 describe the causes, http://www.mind.org.uk/infor Innovation social
symptoms and treatments of mation-support/types-of- Adaptability responsibility
Alzheimer's disease, vascular mental-health-problems/ Intellectual Interest
dementia and Parkinson's. and curiosity
Students could produce a Initiative
poster on a specific illness in Self-direction
the specification. Ethics
Integrity
Communication
Collaboration
examination
Teamwork
Cooperation
Leadership
Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self-presentation
24
Nutrition and their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Energy Students keep a record of the Analysis Analysis
6.1 explain the importance of a food they/their family eat for a Interactive resources on Reasoning Reasoning
Balanced diet, balanced diet including the week then categorise them balanced diet Interpretation Interpretation
variations and recommended dietary intake of into the different food groups. http://www.abpischools.org.uk Decision making Decision making
sources in diet, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, /topic/balanced-diet/1/1 Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
deficiency diseases vitamins A and C, calcium, iron They could also estimate the Creativity Executive function
and fibre energy content of a meal or Video – History of Vitamin Innovation Innovation
investigate their nutrient C and Scurvy Adaptability Adaptability
6.2 understand variations in diet intake v RDA using: http://www.dnatube.com/vide Intellectual Interest
related to age, pregnancy, http://multimediasciencesimul o/25163/Lec-22--Vitamin-C- and curiosity
climate and occupation ations.com/biology.php and-the-Limeys Initiative
6.3 know the sources and Use an internet programme

functions of carbohydrates, to make a word search or
proteins, lipids (fats and oils), crossword – perhaps for
vitamins A, C and D, and the homework and students can
mineral ions, calcium and iron swap in pairs and try to do
6.4 describe the causes and
examination
symptoms of deficiency diseases

limited to scurvy (lack of vitamin
C), anaemia (lack of iron),
blindness (lack of vitamin A) and
Kwashiorkor (lack of protein).
25
Energy Produce an annotated poster Analysis Analysis
6.5 know the structures of the labelling the alimentary canal Practical protocols Reasoning Reasoning
Alimentary canal, human alimentary canal and and the function of each http://www.biology- Interpretation Interpretation
peristalsis, digestive describe the functions of the section. resources.com/biology- Decision making Decision making
enzymes mouth, oesophagus, stomach, experiments2.html#Enzymes Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
small intestine, large intestine Interactive resources on the Creativity Executive function
and pancreas in digestion digestive system Interactive resource on Innovation
digestion Adaptability
6.6 explain how food is moved http://multimediasciencesimul http://www.abpischools.org.uk Intellectual Interest
through the gut by peristalsis ations.com/biology.php /topic/dietanddigestion/7 and curiosity
including the role of dietary fibre Initiative
in the process Investigate the effect of
amylase on starch
6.7 understand the role of http://www.abpischools.org.u
digestive enzymes including: k/topic/dietanddigestion
• their site of production and
action
• the digestion of starch to Practical – model gut using
examination
glucose by amylase and maltase Visking tubing.

• the digestion of proteins to
amino acids by proteases Use an internet programme
(pepsin, trypsin) to make a word search or
• the digestion of lipids to fatty crossword – perhaps for
acids and glycerol by lipases. homework and students can
26
Energy Analysis Analysis
6.8 know that bile is produced by Investigate the Interactive resources on Reasoning Reasoning
Bile, structure of the liver and stored in the gall presence/absence of bile on digestion Interpretation Interpretation
villus bladder and understand the role lipase activity. http://www.abpischools.org.uk Decision making Decision making
of bile in neutralising stomach /topic/dietanddigestion/7 Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
acid and emulsifying lipids Creativity Executive function
Interactive resource on http://multimediasciencesimul Innovation
6.9 understand how the structure digestion ations.com/biology.php Adaptability
of the villus helps absorption of http://multimediasciencesimul Intellectual Interest
the products of digestion in the ations.com/biology.php and curiosity
small intestine. Initiative
examination

27
Energy Research careers in biology Analysis Analysis
6.10 know the types, structure – different specialist areas in BBC Bitesize - Teeth Reasoning Reasoning
Teeth and functions of teeth, the dentistry. http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Interpretation Interpretation
factors that affect their growth n/guides/zwqycdm/revision/2 Decision making Decision making
and how to care for teeth and Produce a poster on the Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
gums. different types of human Creativity Executive function
teeth and their functions. Innovation
This can be extended Adaptability
(beyond the specification) for Intellectual Interest
a comparison of different and curiosity
teeth of carnivores, Initiative
herbivores and omnivores.
Research the evolution of

teeth – what did our
ancestors’ teeth look like? Or
how can we learn so much
from fossil teeth? Or how do
we know what
Australipithecus ate from
fossils?
Produce a poster on gum

disease or how to prevent
tooth decay.
examination

28
Nutrition and their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Energy Interactive resource on Analysis Reasoning
6.11 understand BMI, including diabetes Reasoning Interpretation
BMI, obesity, food the calculation of BMI, and the http://www.abpischools.org.u Interpretation Decision making
hygiene role of obesity as a risk factor in k/topic/diabetes Decision making Adaptive learning
early onset of diabetes and the Adaptive learning Executive function
significance of high cholesterol Students could research and Creativity Personal and
levels in atherosclerosis. produce a poster on risk social
factors for diabetes or responsibility
6.12 explain the importance of atherosclerosis. Intellectual Interest
hygienic methods of food and curiosity
preparation, cooking, storage Students could produce Initiative
and preservation. posters or PowerPoint Self-direction
presentations on food Ethics
poisoning as a result of poor Integrity
food hygiene. Communication
Collaboration
Teamwork
Cooperation
Leadership
Responsibility
examination
Assertive
Communication
Self presentation
29
Respiration their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Practical activities could Analysis Analysis
Respiration + 7.1 know that the process of include: BBC Bitesize – Respiration Reasoning Reasoning
embedded practical respiration releases energy in http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Interpretation Interpretation
living organisms  Use limewater to n/topics/zw22pv4 Decision making Decision making
investigate carbon dioxide Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
7.2 practical: investigate the when exhaling. Alternative Practical protocols Executive function
difference between inspired and use of hydrogen carbonate http://www.biology- Innovation
expired air for carbon dioxide as an indicator. resources.com/biology- Adaptability
concentration experiments2.html#Respiratio Intellectual Interest
n and curiosity
7.3 know the word equation and Initiative
the balanced chemical symbol
equation for aerobic respiration
in living organisms.
30
Respiration their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Use an internet programme Analysis Analysis
7.4 know the word equation for to make a word search or Videos – ATP Reasoning Reasoning
Anaerobic anaerobic respiration crossword – perhaps for http://www.dnatube.com/vide Interpretation Interpretation
respiration, ATP homework and students can o/3421/ATP-cycle Decision making Decision making
7.5 explain the differences swap in pairs and try to do Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
examination
between aerobic and anaerobic them in the next lesson. http://www.dnatube.com/vide Executive function
respiration o/29866/All-About-ATP- Innovation
Molecules Adaptability
7.6 understand the role of ATP in Intellectual Interest
energy transfer (addition and and curiosity
removal of a phosphate group Initiative
and associated energy
requirement and release).
31
Gas Exchange their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Produce an annotated poster Analysis Analysis
Gas exchange 8.1 know the structure of the labelling the breathing Reasoning Reasoning
system, ventilation, thorax including the ribs, system with the functions of Interactive resource on Interpretation Interpretation
diffusion intercostal muscles, diaphragm, each part. breathing Decision making Decision making
trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, http://multimediasciencesimul Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
alveoli and pleural membranes Use an internet programme ations.com/biology.php Executive function
to make a word search or Innovation
8.2 explain the role of the crossword – perhaps for BBC Bitesize – Breathing Adaptability
intercostal muscles and the homework and students can http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Intellectual Interest
diaphragm in ventilation swap in pairs and try to do n/clips/zwrtfg8 and curiosity
them in the next lesson. Initiative
8.3 explain how the lungs are
adapted for gas exchange by
diffusion.
32
Measure each student’s vital Analysis Analysis
Vital capacity, tidal 8.4 understand the terms lung capacity. Reasoning Reasoning
volume, spirometer capacity, vital capacity, tidal Interpretation Interpretation
examination
+ embedded volume and interpret spirometer Use a data logger and Decision making Decision making
practical traces showing breathing breathing sensor/spirometer Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
movement to show data such as: tidal Executive function
volume, vital capacity etc. Innovation
8.5 practical: investigate the Adaptability
effect of exercise on the rate of Interactive alveoli & diffusion Intellectual Interest
breathing and measure lung http://multimediasciencesimul and curiosity
capacity. ations.com/biology.php Initiative
33
Research and produce a Analysis Analysis
Chemoreceptors, 8.6 describe the regulation of poster on aerobic v anaerobic Reasoning Reasoning
aerobic exercise, carbon dioxide content in the exercise programmes. Interpretation Interpretation
pulse rate and heart blood including the role of Compare the training Decision making Decision making
rate chemoreceptors in the aorta and programmes for marathon Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
carotid arteries runners v sprinters, for Executive function
example. Innovation
8.7 understand the term aerobic Adaptability
exercise Use an internet programme Intellectual Interest
to make a word search or and curiosity
8.8 understand the long-term crossword – perhaps for Initiative
benefits of exercise on the homework and students can
cardiovascular system swap in pairs and try to do
8.9 understand the pulse rate as
a measure of heart rate and
explain why resting pulse can be
used as a measure of physical
fitness.
examination
34
Practical – investigate the Analysis Analysis
Heart rate and 8.10 explain why the heart rate effect of exercise on pulse Interactive resources on the Reasoning Reasoning
adrenaline + changes during exercise and the rate – could be kept simple, heart Interpretation Interpretation
embedded practical influence of adrenaline e.g. rate of sitting-standing- http://multimediasciencesimul Decision making Decision making
sitting ations.com/biology.php Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
8.11 practical: investigate the Executive function
effect of exercise on the pulse Investigate the effect of http://www.abpischools.org.uk Innovation
rate. holding your breath for /topic/heartandcirculation/9 Adaptability
different lengths on heart Intellectual Interest
rate. and curiosity
35
Gas Exchange their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Produce posters ‘for a Analysis Reasoning
Oxygen debt, 8.12 understand how an oxygen doctor’s surgery’ warning Interactive resources on the Reasoning Interpretation
smoking debt arises and how it is repaid patients on how smoking heart Interpretation Decision making
after exercise affects the lungs and heart. http://multimediasciencesimul Decision making Adaptive learning
ations.com/biology.php Adaptive learning Executive function
8.13 understand the damage to Students could debate the Personal and
the respiratory and ethical issues of smoking and http://www.abpischools.org.uk social
cardiovascular system caused by its cost to society/NHS and /topic/heartandcirculation/9 responsibility
smoking should smoking be Intellectual Interest
someone’s right. BBC Bitesize – Smoking and curiosity
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Initiative
gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gate Self-direction
way/understanding_organism Ethics
s/fitness_healthrev3.shtml Integrity
examination
Communication
Video – Smoking and Collaboration
Alcohol Teamwork
http://www.dnatube.com/vide Cooperation
o/8200/Effects-of-Smoking- Interpersonal skills
and-Drinking-on-Your-Body Leadership
Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self-presentation
Section 8 Consolidation and assessment Activities: Edexcel International GCSE
36
Gas Exchange student book pages – tbc
During any consolidation and
Gas exchange, assessment slot available
exercise, oxygen here or throughout the course
debt, smoking introduce SAM questions
wherever possible – there are
many past paper questions
from previous years in the
previous specification that
are useful.
Games such as: ‘We Say

You Pay’ with biology words
can add variety to a test.

examination

37
Internal Transport their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Look at pre-prepared slides Analysis Analysis
Composition of the 9.1 know the composition of the of blood cells under the Reasoning Reasoning
blood, role of blood: red blood cells microscope. Interactive resource on Interpretation Interpretation
plasma, tissue fluid (erythrocytes), white blood cells circulation Decision making Decision making
(phagocytes and lymphocytes), Use downloaded/projected http://www.abpischools.org.uk Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
platelets and plasma images of various cells found /topic/heartandcirculation Executive function
in blood. Innovation
9.2 understand the role of BBC Bitesize – Blood Adaptability
plasma in the transport of carbon Use an internet programme http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Intellectual Interest
dioxide, digested food, urea, to make a word search or gcsebitesize/science/add_gat and curiosity
hormones and heat energy crossword – perhaps for eway_pre_2011/living/moving Initiative
homework and students can rev1.shtml
9.3 know the role of tissue fluid swap in pairs and try to do
and explain how this arises as a them in the next lesson.
result of pressure differences
and its subsequent drainage into
the lymphatic system.
38
Internal Transport their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Students could research Analysis Reasoning
9.4 explain how red blood cells different blood groups and Reasoning Interpretation
Red blood cells, are adapted for oxygen transport how their frequencies vary in BBC Bitesize – The Immune Interpretation Decision making
ABO blood groups, different parts of the world. System Decision making Adaptive learning
white blood cells 9.5 understand the role of ABO http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Adaptive learning Executive function
examination
blood groups and their Produce a table showing gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gate Creativity Personal and
importance in blood transfusions donors and recipients for way_pre_2011/ourselves/2_k Social
each blood type eeping_healthy3.shtml responsibility
9.6 understand the role of white Intellectual Interest
blood cells including Extension work – students DNAtube – Determining and curiosity
phagocytosis and antibody could research or make a Blood Types Initiative
production (details of plasma PowerPoint presentation on http://www.dnatube.com/vide Self-direction
cells are not required) the rhesus or other blood o/1965/Determining-Blood- Ethics
type systems. Types Integrity
9.7 describe the importance of Communication
blood clotting and the role of Use an internet programme BBC Bitesize – Blood Collaboration
enzymes in causing the to make a word search or Clotting Teamwork
conversion of fibrinogen into crossword – perhaps for http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Cooperation
fibrin (the names of other homework and students can gcsebitesize/science/triple_oc Interpersonal skills
intermediates and enzyme swap in pairs and try to do r_gateway/the_living_body/ru Leadership
names are not required). them in the next lesson. nning_repairs/revision/2/ Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self- presentation
39
Dissect a heart – identify the Analysis Analysis
9.8 compare the structures of aorta leaving the heart and BBC Bitesize – Arteries and Reasoning Reasoning
Blood vessel arteries, veins and capillaries, pulmonary vein or vena cava Veins Interpretation Interpretation
structure, plan of and understand their roles returning blood to the heart. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Decision making Decision making
circulatory system including the pulse Remove small hoops from gcsebitesize/science/21c_pre Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
each and suspend weights _2011/disease/heartdiseaser Executive function
9.9 know the general plan of the from them to investigate the ev2.shtml Innovation
circulatory system to include the elasticity of arteries Adaptability
examination
blood vessels to and from the compared to veins. Intellectual Interest

heart, the lungs, the liver and the Interactive resource on and curiosity
kidneys. Look at pre-prepared slides circulation Initiative
of arteries and veins under a http://www.abpischools.org.uk
microscope. /topic/heartandcirculation
Produce an annotated poster

of the main arteries and veins
in the body and the organs
they serve.
Produce a summary table of

the main differences between
arteries, capillaries and veins.

40
Dissect a heart – use an iPad Analysis Analysis
Heart structure, 9.10 know the structure of the to photograph and annotate Interactive resource on Reasoning Reasoning
heart disease, heart heart and how it functions the sections of the heart that circulation Interpretation Interpretation
transplants you can identify. http://www.abpischools.org.uk Decision making Decision making
9.11 describe the causes, /topic/heartandcirculation Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
prevention and treatment of Students could research how Executive function
examination
heart disease including: artificial hearts work. How stuff works – how Innovation
• the effect of diet and exercise artificial hearts work Adaptability
• the use of stents, artificial Use an internet programme http://science.howstuffworks.c Intellectual Interest
hearts and transplants. to make a word search or om/innovation/everyday- and curiosity
crossword – perhaps for innovations/artificial-heart.htm Initiative
9.12 understand the problems homework and students can
associated with heart swap in pairs and try to do Video – Stent Deployment
transplants. them in the next lesson. http://www.dnatube.com/vide
o/1343/Stent-deployment-
Medical-Animation-Scientific-
animation
BBC Bitesize – Heart and

Lung Transplants
http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio
n/clips/z6sjxnb
41
Use this video to suggest Analysis Reasoning
Treatment and 9.13 describe the use of statins drugs have side effects BBC Bitesize – Blood Reasoning Interpretation
prevention, and plant stanol esters in the http://www.dnatube.com/vide Pressure Interpretation Decision making
hypertension, ACE treatment and prevention of o/27858/Side-effects-of- http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Decision making Adaptive learning
inhibitors circulatory disorders cholesterol-drugs gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gate Adaptive learning Executive function
way_pre_2011/ourselves/0_fit Creativity Personal and
9.14 understand the role of beta- Students could then _for_life1.shtml social
blockers in the treatment of investigate a particular drug responsibility
circulatory disorders, e.g. heart and produce a poster or Video – ACE Inhibitors Intellectual Interest
failure and angina PowerPoint showing the https://www.youtube.com/wat and curiosity
positive effect but also the ch?v=7ZLfYhguNVg Initiative
examination
9.15 explain the terms systolic side effects of their particular Self-direction
and diastolic blood pressure drug. Ethics
Integrity
9.16 describe the causes, Use an internet programme Communication
prevention and treatment of to make a word search or Collaboration
hypertension crossword – perhaps for Teamwork
homework and students can Cooperation
9.17 understand the role of ACE swap in pairs and try to do Interpersonal skills
inhibitors in the treatment of high them in the next lesson. Leadership
blood pressure. Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self-presentation
42
Produce a poster or cartoon Analysis Reasoning
Monoclonal 9.18 describe how monoclonal showing the stages of Reasoning Interpretation
antibodies antibodies are produced production of monoclonal BBC Bitesize – Monoclonal Interpretation Decision making
antibodies. Antibodies Decision making Adaptive learning
9.19 understand how monoclonal http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Adaptive learning Executive function
antibodies work to detect and gcsebitesize/science/triple_ed Intellectual Interest
treat diseases such as cancer. excel/control_systems/microo and curiosity
rganisms_immunity/revision/6 Initiative
/ Self-direction
Videos
Producing monoclonal
examination
antibodies
https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=I36-1OQLZ28
Monoclonal Antibodies and

Medicine
ch?v=ACxmsMmo9hU
43
Homeostatic their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Mechanisms Monitor a student’s skin Analysis Analysis
10.1 know the structure and (using a data logger) and Reasoning Reasoning
Skin and functions of the skin and explain core temperature (ear BBC Bitesize – Interpretation Interpretation
thermoregulation the role of sweat glands, thermometer) during exercise Thermoregulation Decision making Decision making
vasoconstriction, vasodilation and plot a graph of both http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
and shivering in temperature showing core temperature gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/ Executive function
regulation. remaining relatively constant. responses_to_environment/h Innovation
omeostasisrev4.shtml Adaptability
Use an internet programme Intellectual Interest
to make a word search or and curiosity
crossword – perhaps for Interactive resource – Initiative
homework and students can thermoregulation
examination
swap in pairs and try to do http://www.abpischools.org.uk

them in the next lesson. /topic/homeostasis-sugar
44 Section 10 Students will be assessed on Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
Mechanisms Kidney dissection – take a Analysis Analysis
10.2 know the definition of photograph of the finished Reasoning Reasoning
Excretion, renal excretion; the removal of dissection and annotate the Interactive resource – the Interpretation Interpretation
system, urine metabolic waste, including urea, structures visible such as kidney Decision making Decision making
composition carbon dioxide and water ureter, renal artery etc. http://multimediasciencesimul Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
ations.com/courseware.php Executive function
10.3 know the structure and Innovation
functions of the renal system Use an internet programme BBC Bitesize – Kidney Adaptability
to make a word search or http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ Intellectual Interest
10.4 explain why the composition crossword – perhaps for standard/biology/animal_survi and curiosity
of urine may vary. homework and students can val/water_and_waste/revision Initiative
swap in pairs and try to do /3/
Mechanisms Research the death of Leah Analysis Analysis
10.5 describe the role of the Betts and how this is Interactive resource – the Reasoning Reasoning
Osmoregulation hypothalamus and pituitary gland connected to the kidney kidney Interpretation Interpretation
in osmoregulation https://www.youtube.com/wat http://www.abpischools.org.uk Decision making Decision making
ch?v=ZzVqHCfLhPo /topic/homeostasis-kidneys Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
10.6 explain the role of ADH in Executive function
regulating the water content of Use an internet programme Innovation
the blood. to make a word search or Adaptability
examination
crossword – perhaps for Intellectual Interest

homework and students can and curiosity
swap in pairs and try to do Initiative
Mechanisms Use an internet programme Analysis Analysis
10.7 understand the roles of to make a word search or Interactive resource on Reasoning Reasoning
Insulin, glucagon, insulin and glucagon in crossword – perhaps for blood sugar Interpretation Interpretation
homeostasis and maintaining blood glucose levels homework and students can http://multimediasciencesimul Decision making Decision making
negative feedback swap in pairs and try to do ations.com/biology.php Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
10.8 understand the concept of them in the next lesson.
homeostasis and the role of BBC Bitesize – Controlling
negative feedback, with Blood Sugar
particular reference to http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
temperature control and blood gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gate
glucose concentration. way/understanding_organism
s/staying_in_balancerev4.sht
ml
Mechanisms Analysis Analysis
10.9 describe the advantages Produce a table comparing Reasoning Reasoning
and disadvantages of: kidney transplants v dialysis Video – kidney transplant Interpretation Interpretation
Transplants, • kidney transplants and their pros and cons. http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Decision making Decision making
dialysis, liver + • kidney dialysis n/clips/zh4c87h Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
examination
embedded practical Practical – use Visking tubing

10.10 practical: investigate to show small molecules can
diffusion using a partially- pass through as in dialysis. BBC Bite size – Dialysis
permeable membrane such as http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/
Visking tubing Use an internet programme gcsebitesize/science/triple_aq
to make a word search or a/homeostasis/removal_wast
10.11 describe the functions of crossword – perhaps for e_water_control/revision/4/
the liver in bile production, homework and students can
regulation of blood sugar, urea swap in pairs and try to do
formation and detoxification them in the next lesson.
including the breakdown of
alcohol.
48 Section 10 Consolidation and assessment Activities: Edexcel International GCSE

Homeostatic student book pages – tbc
Mechanisms During any consolidation and
assessment slot available
Homeostasis, here or throughout the course
thermoregulation, introduce SAM questions
osmoregulation, wherever possible – there are
negative feedback many past paper questions
from previous years in the
previous specification that
are useful.
Games such as ‘We Say You

Pay’ with biology words can
add variety to a test.
examination

49
Reproduction and their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Hereditary Interactive resource on Analysis Analysis
11.1 know that the process of meiosis Reasoning Reasoning
Fertilisation, fertilisation involves the fusion of http://multimediasciencesimul DNAtube – Fusion of sperm Interpretation Interpretation
division of zygote, a male and female gamete to ations.com/biology.php and egg Decision making Decision making
meiosis, variation produce a zygote http://www.dnatube.com/vide Adaptive learning Adaptive earning
Students could research o/8296/Fusion-of-the-ovum-
11.2 describe how a zygote variation within the class – and-sperm
divides to form an embryo categorise the variation as
environmental or genetic or
11.3 know the stages of meiosis both. Animation – Comparison of
allowing the production of mitosis and meiosis
haploid gametes and its Use an internet programme http://novella.mhhe.com/sites/
significance in bringing about to make a word search or 0070070017/student_view0/bi
variation in a species crossword – perhaps for ology_1/chapter_13/comparis
homework and students can on_of_meiosis_and_mitosis_
11.23 understand that random swap in pairs and try to do _quiz_2_.html
fertilisation produces genetic them in the next lesson.
variation of offspring
BBC Bitesize – Meiosis
11.24 understand that variation http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/
examination
within a species can be genetic, higher/biology/genetics_adapt

environmental or a combination ation/meiosis/revision/1/
of both.
examination
Reproduction and their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Hereditary Analysis Reasoning
11.4 know the structure and Students could produced Reasoning Interpretation
function of the male and female labelled and annotated BBC Bitesize – Hormones Interpretation Decision making
Structure of reproductive systems diagrams of the male and and the Menstrual Cycle Decision making Adaptive learning
reproductive female reproductive systems. Adaptive learning Executive function
systems, menstrual 11.5 understand the roles of http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Creativity Personal and
cycle, pregnancy, oestrogen, progesterone, FSH Pupils could produce posters, gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre social
secondary sexual and LH in the menstrual cycle PowerPoint presentation or _2011/human/hormonesrev3. responsibility
characteristics stop-motion animations of the shtml l Intellectual Interest
11.6 explain the role in menstrual cycle and how the and curiosity
pregnancy of the: 4 hormones control it. BBC Bite size – Initiative
• hormone progesterone Reproduction Self-direction
• placenta Produce a table summarising http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ Ethics
• amniotic fluid the different secondary ks3/science/organisms_beha Integrity
• umbilical cord sexual characteristics in viour_health/reproduction/revi Communication
males and females. sion/1/ Collaboration
11.7 know the roles of oestrogen Teamwork
and testosterone in the Use an internet programme Cooperation
development of secondary to make a word search or Interpersonal skills
sexual characteristics. crossword – perhaps for Leadership
homework and students can Responsibility
swap in pairs and try to do Assertive
them in the next lesson. Communication
Self presentation
examination
Reproduction and their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Hereditary Investigate and produce a Analysis Reasoning
11.8 describe the birth process poster or PowerPoint BBC Bite size – Growth Reasoning Interpretation
and explain the advantages of presentation on the Curves Interpretation Decision making
Birth, growth breast feeding advantages and http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Decision making Adaptive learning
curves, disadvantages of breast gcsebitesize/science/add_ocr Adaptive learning Executive function
contraception, IVF 11.9 describe an outline of feeding v bottle feeding. _gateway/living_growing/grow Creativity Personal and
growth and development to thdevrev4.shtml social
maturity, to include growth Investigate and produce a responsibility
curves for humans poster or PowerPoint Intellectual Interest
presentation on the BBC Bitesize – and curiosity
11.10 describe the methods of advantages and Contraceptives Initiative
contraception by hormonal, disadvantages of various http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Self-direction
barrier and natural methods, types of contraception. gcsebitesize/science/aqa/nerv Ethics
intra-uterine devices and esandhormones/controlintheh Integrity
sterilisation Investigate and produce a umanbodyrev4.shtml Communication
poster or PowerPoint Collaboration
11.11 describe the advantages presentation on how we can DNAtube – Inserting and Teamwork
and disadvantages of each now use our knowledge of IUD Cooperation
contraceptive method reproductive hormones to http://www.dnatube.com/vide Interpersonal skills
improve the chances of o/9598/Insertion-of-an- Leadership
11.12 describe the process of pregnancy. IntraUterine-Device Responsibility
IVF and how it can improve the Assertive
chances of pregnancy. Use an internet programme Video - IVF Communication
to make a word search or http://www.dnatube.com/vide Self presentation
crossword – perhaps for o/2166/In-vitro-fertilization
examination

Hereditary Analysis Analysis
11.13 know that genes exist in Interactive inheritance BBC – Mutations and Reasoning Reasoning
Genetic terms, XX alternative forms called alleles resource Genetic Disease Interpretation Interpretation
& XY, sex which give rise to differences in http://multimediasciencesimul http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Decision making Decision making
determination, inherited characteristics ations.com/biology.php n/clips/zgd8q6f Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
random fertilisation Executive function
11.14 know the meaning of the Demonstrate the ability to Innovation
terms dominant, recessive, taste PTC – an example of BBC – Dominant and Adaptability
homozygous, heterozygous, inheritance. Recessive Intellectual Interest
phenotype, genotype, co- Mendel’s classic research into and curiosity
dominance, diploid and haploid Use an internet programme pea plant Initiative
to make a word search or geneticshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/
11.15 know that the sex of a crossword – perhaps for education/clips/zjyfb9q
person is controlled by one pair homework and students can
of chromosomes, XX in a female swap in pairs and try to do Genetics deciding eye colour
and XY in a male them in the next lesson. http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio
n/clips/z62r87h
11.16 explain how the sex of
offspring is determined at BBC – Sex Chromosomes
fertilisation using a genetic http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio
examination
diagram n/clips/z3k9wmn
11.17 understand that random

fertilisation produces genetic BBC Bitesize – Variation
variation of offspring. and Inheritance
ch?v=Wp_CsMe9xU0
53 Section 11 11.18 understand the role of Activities: Edexcel International GCSE Critical thinking Critical thinking
Reproduction and multiple alleles in the inheritance student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Hereditary of ABO blood groups Interactive inheritance Analysis Analysis
resource BBC Bitesize – Pedigree Reasoning Reasoning
11.19 understand patterns of http://multimediasciencesimul Charts Interpretation Interpretation
Multiple alleles, monohybrid inheritance using a ations.com/biology.php http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Decision making Decision making
monohybrid genetic diagram and the gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/ Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
inheritance, probabilities of outcomes classification_inheritance/gen Executive function
pedigree charts esandinheritancerev6.shtml Innovation
11.20 understand how to Adaptability
interpret family pedigrees. Intellectual Interest
and curiosity
Initiative
54
Hereditary View a colour blind test chart Analysis Analysis
11.21 describe the causes and to show how we test for BBC – Mutations and Reasoning Reasoning
Dominant, effects of inherited conditions colour-blindness. Genetic Disease: Interpretation Interpretation
recessive and sex such as haemophilia and red- http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Decision making Decision making
linked conditions green colour blindness (sex- Research and produce a n/clips/zgd8q6f Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
examination
linked inheritance), polydactyly poster of how we think colour Executive function

(dominant allele) and cystic blind people see compared Innovation
fibrosis (recessive allele) with normal vision’. Adaptability
Research different forms of and curiosity
colour-blindness. Initiative

Hereditary Students write/film a brief Analysis Analysis
11.22 describe how gene newspaper BBC – Mutations and Reasoning Reasoning
therapy with viruses can be used article/presentation about Genetic Disease Interpretation Interpretation
Gene therapy to treat cystic fibrosis. what gene therapy is and http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Decision making Decision making
how it can be used to treat n/clips/zgd8q6f Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
diseases such as cystic Executive function
fibrosis. BBC – Gene Therapy and Innovation
Cystic Fibrosis Adaptability
http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Intellectual Interest
n/clips/zpdyr82 and curiosity
Initiative
Disease their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Analysis
Ask students to define what a Analysis Reasoning
examination
Disease, 12.1 understand the general ‘disease’ is…pool ideas to try BBC Bitesize Reasoning Interpretation
pathogens, viruses course of a disease as: infection, to come up with a definition. Interpretation Decision making
and HIV incubation and symptoms Disease Decision making Adaptive learning
Research and produce a http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Adaptive learning Executive function
12.2 know that diseases are poster or PowerPoint on the gcsebitesize/science/21c_pre Ethics Personal and
caused by pathogenic various type and structures of _2011/disease/diseaseresista social
microorganisms viruses. ncerev1.shtml responsibility
12.3 describe the structure and Research and produce Viruses and curiosity
reproduction of viruses posters or PowerPoint on the http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ Initiative
various ways HIV can be higher/biology/cell_biology/vir Self-direction
12.4 describe methods of transmitted and ways that uses/revision/1/ Ethics
transmission, treatment and transmission can be Integrity
prevention of the spread of Ebola prevented. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Communication
and HIV (human immuno- gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre Collaboration
deficiency virus), the virus that Research and produce a _2011/human/defendingagain Teamwork
causes AIDS. poster on the history of Ebola stinfectionrev2.shtml Cooperation
outbreaks. Interpersonal skills
Video – How HIV Replicates Leadership
Use an internet programme https://www.youtube.com/wat Responsibility
to make a word search or ch?v=odRyv7V8LAE Assertive
homework and students can Video – Transmission and Self-presentation
swap in pairs and try to do prevention of HIV
them in the next lesson. https://www.youtube.com/wat
ch?v=Eqxu3jjh3LE
The EBOLA virus

examination
ch?v=sRv19gkZ4E0
BBC News - Ebola

ch?v=RUuRqa-XU8A
Interactive resource – Analysis Reasoning
Bacteria and 12.5 describe the structure, bacteria BBC Bitesize – Bacteria Reasoning Interpretation
disease, cholera, nutrition and reproduction of http://www.abpischools.org.u http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Interpretation Decision making
gonorrhoea, ORT bacteria including the k/topic/bacteria gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre Decision making Adaptive learning
interpretation of bacterial growth _2011/human/defendingagain Adaptive learning Executive function
curves Research and produce a stinfectionrev1.shtml Ethics Personal and
poster or PowerPoint on the social
12.6 investigate the effects of structure of a bacterium. BBC – Growth of Bacteria responsibility
antibacterial agents and http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Intellectual Interest
antibiotics on the growth of Practical – use agar plates to n/clips/zj6kq6f and curiosity
bacterial culture show or compare the Initiative
effectiveness of disinfectants Self-direction
12.7 know the methods of or acid or antibiotic discs in BBC – Skin – Defend and Ethics
transmission, treatment and killing bacteria. Protect Integrity
prevention of the spread of http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Communication
cholera and gonorrhoea Research and produce n/clips/zx69jxs Collaboration
posters or PowerPoint on a Teamwork
12.8 explain the importance of chosen antibiotic, or a Cooperation
oral rehydration therapy. summary of the different Interpersonal skills
ways antibiotics work. Leadership
Responsibility
examination
Use an internet programme Assertive

to make a word search or Communication
crossword – perhaps for Self-presentation
Use agar plates with nutrient Analysis Reasoning
Fungal diseases, 12.9 know the methods of medium – leave them open to BBC – Malaria Reasoning Interpretation
malaria transmission, treatment and the air then incubate and see http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Interpretation Decision making
prevention of the spread of what grows. n/clips/z97xyrd Decision making Adaptive learning
athlete’s foot Adaptive learning Executive function
Research and produce Life Cycle of the Malaria Ethics Personal and
12.10 explain the role of the posters or PowerPoint on a Parasite social
mosquito (malaria) and housefly chosen fungal disease and http://www.dnatube.com/vide responsibility
(typhoid) in transmitting the different ways it is spread o/32422/Malaria-Plasmodium- Intellectual Interest
causative agents of disease and/or prevented. Life-Cycle and curiosity
Initiative
12.11 describe the treatment and Research and produce Self-direction
prevention of the spread of posters or PowerPoint on the Ethics
malaria and typhoid. life cycle of Plasmodium. Integrity
Communication
Research and produce Collaboration
posters or PowerPoint on the Teamwork
various ways we try to Cooperation
prevent malaria. Interpersonal skills
Leadership
examination
Use an internet programme Responsibility

to make a word search or Assertive
homework and students can Self-presentation
Produce a table comparing Analysis Reasoning
Vaccines, Immunity, 12.12 understand the antibody- active and passive immunity Reasoning Interpretation
antibiotics, resistant antigen reaction and artificial and natural BBC Bitesize – Vaccination Interpretation Decision making
pathogens immunity. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Decision making Adaptive learning
12.13 explain how vaccines work gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre Adaptive learning Executive function
to prevent the spread of disease Use an internet programme _2011/human/defendingagain Ethics Personal and
to make a word search or stinfectionrev5.shtml social
12.14 understand the differences crossword – perhaps for responsibility
between natural and artificial homework and students can BBC Bitesize – Antibiotics Intellectual Interest
immunity and active and passive swap in pairs and try to do http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ and curiosity
immunity them in the next lesson. gcsebitesize/science/21c_pre Initiative
_2011/disease/antibioticsdrug Self-direction
12.15 know the sources and role testingrev1.shtml Ethics
of antibiotics Integrity
BBC Bitesize – Immunity Communication
12.16 explain how resistant http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Collaboration
pathogens such as MRSA arise gcsebitesize/science/ocr_gate Teamwork
and why they are a cause for way_pre_2011/ourselves/2_k Cooperation
concern. eeping_healthy3.shtml Interpersonal skills
Leadership
examination
Responsibility
Assertive
Communication
Self-presentation
Disease their ability to: student book pages – tbc Problem solving Problem solving
Use an internet programme Analysis Analysis
Non-pathogenic 12.17 understand the role of to make a word search or BBC – Bacteria and Sewage Reasoning Reasoning
bacteria, sewage non-pathogenic bacteria and crossword – perhaps for Treatment Interpretation Interpretation
fungi (decomposers) useful to homework and students can http://www.bbc.co.uk/educatio Decision making Decision making
humans in the decomposition of swap in pairs and try to do n/clips/z7h87ty Adaptive learning Adaptive learning
organic matter them in the next lesson.
(details of other bacteria in the
nitrogen and carbon cycles are
not required)
12.18 know the processes of

sewage treatment in modern
sewage works and a pit latrine.

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International GCSE Human Biology (2017)

International GCSEs have 120 - 140 guided learning hours.

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between two microscope

Use an internet programme

1.4 describe DNA replication as of DNA replication using Self-direction

1.8 describe protein synthesis

Discuss the ethical issues Analysis Reasoning

cloning and asexual reproduction http://highered.mheducation.c Decision making Adaptive learning

Embedded qualitative and quantitative http://www.biology- Interpretation Interpretation

competitive inhibitors. Initiative

Investigate diffusion and

Use an internet programme

them in the next lesson.

Work out, for example, time

4.2 explain the functions of joints

4.3 describe the structure of a

functions. o/1107/Neurons-and-How- Adaptive learning Adaptive learning

contains receptors that can the iris reflex. function Innovation

Use an internet programme

range of frequency audible to the Produce a poster on famous Communication

Use an internet programme

system and liver and the discuss the cost of Integrity

6.3 know the sources and Use an internet programme

symptoms of deficiency diseases

glucose by amylase and maltase Visking tubing.

them in the next lesson.

Research the evolution of

Produce a poster on gum

Use an internet programme

Games such as: ‘We Say

Use an internet programme

homework and students can

blood vessels to and from the compared to veins. Intellectual Interest

Produce an annotated poster

Produce a summary table of

Use an internet programme

BBC Bitesize – Heart and

Monoclonal Antibodies and

swap in pairs and try to do http://www.abpischools.org.uk

crossword – perhaps for Intellectual Interest

embedded practical Practical – use Visking tubing

48 Section 10 Consolidation and assessment Activities: Edexcel International GCSE

Games such as ‘We Say You

Use an internet programme

within a species can be genetic, higher/biology/genetics_adapt

homework and students can

11.17 understand that random

linked inheritance), polydactyly poster of how we think colour Executive function

Use an internet programme

The EBOLA virus

BBC News - Ebola

Use an internet programme Assertive

Use an internet programme Responsibility

12.18 know the processes of

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