IGCSE+Year+9+&+10+Biology+Resources

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CIE SYLLABUS 2016 FOR BIOLOGY:


 * 1. Characteristics of Living Organisms** [[file:Topic 1.docx]]


 * animal and plant cell, specialised cells ([|weblink]) [|specialised cells]
 * specialised cells fact sheet [[file:Specialised_cells_fact_sheets[1].docx]]courtesy ( [|www.tes.co.uk])
 * [] : synthetic life created in the lab
 * Primordial soup : []


 * 2. Classification and diversity of living organisms** [[file:Topic 2.docx]]( syllabus from Cambridge IGCSE BIOLOGY 0610)


 * Classification of vetebrates ( powerpoint) [[file:classification of vertebrates modified.pptx]]courtesy ( [|www.tes.co.uk])
 * dichotomous key on vertebrates and invertebrates( word document) [[file:Classication_key[1].doc]]
 * plant classification courtesy [[file:plants,_bacteria,_viruses_and_fungi[1][1].ppt]] [[file:Classification of plants.ppt]]


 * 3. Transport in living things**
 * [[file:Movement in and out of cells.docx]]( syllabus from cambridge IGCSE BIOLOGY 0610)
 * Diffusion (Powerpoint) (Courtesy [|www.worldofteaching.com]) [[file:diffusion.ppt]]
 * Osmosis( Powerpoint) ( courtesy [|www.worldofteaching.com]) [[file:osmosis part 2.ppt]]
 * [] : Osmosis Video


 * 4. Enzymes** []

( syllabus from Cambridge IGCSE BIOLOGY 0610)
 * Video on enzyme substrate complex ([])


 * 5. Photosynthesis **
 * green houses in temperate and tropical regions : []
 * [[file:921-2717-1-PB.pdf]]

> (Syllabus from IGCSE Biology 0610)
 * 6. Nutrition**
 * Functions of Proteins: http://biology.about.com/od/molecularbiology/a/aa101904a.htm
 * Food test [|click here]
 * [[file:nutrition.powerpoint.ppt]]
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 * balanced diet: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/food-and-your-life-stages
 * http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/pe/performance/0_performance_nutrition_rev1.shtml
 * [[file:Diarrhoea and Cholera.pdf]]


 * Use of hormones in food industry : http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/31/hormon...15385.html
 * small intestine :[]
 * Digestive system : []


 * 7. Transport in Plants**

http://www.bio.miami.edu/dana/226/226F09_9print.html- cross section and types of root

http://www.summit-tree.com/pubs/Summit%20Systemic%20Pest%20Apps.pdf- systemic pesticides

**8. Transport in Humans**
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Septal defects in the heart: []

Valve defects: []

Heart murmurs: []

How the heart works: []

Heart attack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8P3n6GKBSY Heart failure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhYeO2fwSps Miscellaneous: https://www.bhf.org.uk/heart-matters-magazine/medical/lvads ( ventricle assisting devices)

Blood Pressure: []

lymphatic system: http://www.slideshare.net/scuffruff/tissue-fluid-and-lymph

Vaccination: [] [] Blood clotting: []

( cross section of human skin)
 * 9. Homeostasis** [[image:skin.gif]]

(a) Video on blood glucose regulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZxuQo3ylII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_jC4FDOUc http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/responses_to_environment/homeostasisrev6.shtml

(b) Thermoregulation: Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ8WXpsUXYQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUCdLkI474 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/edexcel/responses_to_environment/homeostasisrev3.shtml


 * 10.** **Coordination and Response**[[file:1 - Neuronal difference & Schwaan.ppt]]

example of a neurodegenerative disease:http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/stephen-hawking-als/?WT.mc_id=SA_Twitter?WT.mc_id=SA_Facebook Role of Pancreas: []

Additional information: How optic nerve is compressed in Glaucoma? []


 * 11. Respiration** [[file:Breathing_and_the_lungs[1].pptx]]

[]- Inside the lungs



Use of drugs to increase stamina in sports:http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/performanceenhancingdrugs/a/EPO.htm

Effects of smoking: []

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 * 12.** **Nervous system revision**

use of hormones in food industry: []

[] [|http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-do-your-kidneys-work-emma-bryce#watch]
 * 13. Plant hormone**
 * 14. Excretion and dialysis** [[file:Dialysis.ppt]][[file:kidney[1].ppt]]

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 * 15. Drugs:**

Effects of Heroin: []

Types of drugs: []


 * 16. Human Reproduction:**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLmg4wSHdxQ: Ovulation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFrVmDgh4v4 : Human Fertilization http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGJsrGmWeKE : ovulation and menstrual cycle http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/triple_edexcel/control_systems/menstrual_cycle_fertilisation/revision/1/ Menstrual cycle Good website showing description of all contraceptive methods: http://bedsider.org/methods AIDS: http://www.avert.org/aids.htm http://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/ Benefits of breast feeding: []

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 * 17. Variation:**

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Good article on Genetically Modified crops in Developing Nations : [] Fears over GM Food items: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/06/08/fears-not-facts-support-gmo-free-food/


 * 18. Population Size:**

Human Population growth: [] Reasons for population Growth: [] limiting factors of population growth: [] Additional Info on human population: [] Social implications of population growth: [] []


 * 18**. **Human influences in the ecosystem:**

Nitrate Vulnerable Zones ( eutrophication): [] Problems caused by pesticides( DDT) : [] [] Effects of DDT: [] Oil Spill: http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2014/dec/14/first-dead-dolphin-spotted []

Effect of non-biodegradable plastics: [] []

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MIscellaneous articles on effect of plastics on health: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bpa-free-plastic-containers-may-be-just-as-hazardous/

Water Pollution: []

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ACID RAIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms4v0Ekvyuw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEAfip6F3-8

ozone hole : []

AIR POLLUTION: Sulphur Dioxide: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa_pre_2011/rocks/fuelsrev5.shtml

[] ( class) [] (NASA) [] [] ( greenhous effect)
 * GLOBAL WARMING:**

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Nuclear fallout: [] []

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 * negative impacts of female contraceptive hormones in water courses**