Exam Board
Edexcel IGCSE
What will you study?
Characteristics of living organisms
Level of organisation
Cell structure
Movement of substances in and out of cells
Respiration
Gas exchange in humans
Start Biological molecules
Revision
Summer Examination
Continue and finish Biological molecules
Research and project on Variety of Life
Useful tips and resources
Use the textbook that you will be provided with
Check the specification at regular intervals – you will receive a hard copy of this to refer to
Check the green topic list given at the start of each topic list
Keep you notes tidy and in a logical order. Do not lose them if you intend to study Biology further
Physics and maths tutor
Pass my exams
Save my exams
Love Biology
What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?
STEM club – happens every term
Living so close we are lucky to have the Science museum, Natural History Museum – both a must see visit.
The Royal Institution Science
The royal society has lots of courses that can be booked – keep checking for regular updates
London Wetland centre in Barnes – visit this local conservation charity
MediVerse is open to KS4 – every term. For those interested in all aspects of the medical related fields e.g. doctors, dentists, vets, physiotherapists and pharmacists.
There are lots of Biology competitions that we will regularly post on the Team.
You should read BBC news everyday for important scientific and medical news stories.
You could subscribe to New Scientist and Biological Sciences Review
Books to read – there is a very good collection in the school library – be sure to check them out!
Recommended reads:
Alice Roberts: The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being
Ben Goldacre: Bad Science
Steve Jones: Almost like a Whale
Holly Tucker: Blood work
Nessa Carey: The Epigenetics Revolution
Rebecca Skoot: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Richard Dawkins: The Blind Watchmaker and The Selfish Gene
James Watson: The Double Helix
