IGCSE Coordinated Term Plan

Week Session Lesson title Learning objective Learning outcomes Skills Spec

01.1 1 Characteristics What is alive? ● List and describe the characteristics of living organisms. Literacy B1.1
of living things ● Determine if items are living or non-living using the Vocabulary
characteristics. Critical thinking
● Explain why a thing is living or non-living.
01.2 2 Cells and What are all living things ● To recall the main components of cells. Critical thinking B2.1
Organelles made of? ● To draw and label diagrams of plant and animal cells. Literacy
● To differentiate between plant and animal cells. Numeracy
Vocabulary
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01.3 3 Microscope How can we be sure that ● To label the main parts of a light microscope. Practical skills B2.1
practical cells exist? ● To prepare slides of cheek and onion cells. Vocabulary
● To focus and view samples under the microscope and draw them. Communication
Scientific enquiry
H/W Cell theory rap Independent learning B1.1, B2.1
Recall of information
Self-management
02.1 4 Specialised cells Why are some cells ● To research the structures and functions of specialised cells and Critical thinking B2.1
different? present your findings. Literacy
● To summarise how specialised cells are adapted to carry out their Vocabulary
function. Communication
02.2 5 Diffusion How do substances move? ● To describe what we mean by diffusion. Vocabulary B2.2
● To analyse the factors which can make diffusion slower or faster. Critical thinking
● To link our knowledge of diffusion to our knowledge about cells. Literacy
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02.3 6 Osmosis How does water move by ● To define what is meant by osmosis.
osmosis? ● To explain the impact osmosis has on plant and animal cells
● To link the idea of osmosis to water potential.
H/W Podcast and Independent learning B2.2
worksheet, how Recall of information
substances move Self-management
3 03.1 Osmosis required How does concentration ● To investigate the effect of sugar concentration on osmosis. Scientific enquiry B2.2
practical affect osmosis? Investigation
03.2 Osmosis practical How does concentration ● To evaluate your investigation into the effect of sugar Investigative skills B2.2
write up affect osmosis? concentration on osmosis. Critical thinking
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03.3 8 Biological How are biological ● To identify the chemical elements present in carbohydrates, Analysing data B3.1
molecules molecules formed? proteins and lipids (fats and oils) Critical thinking
● To describe the structure of carbohydrates, proteins and
lipids as large molecules made up from smaller basic units

H/W Biological
molecules
crossword
04.1 9 Food tests How do we test for ● To identify the tests used for various biological molecules. Investigative skills B3.1
biological molecules? ● To describe the molecules that make up foods. Scientific enquiry
● To investigate which biological molecules are present in foods.
04.2 9 Enzymes What is an enzyme? ● To explain how enzymes speed up the rate of reactions. Creativity B4.1
● To discuss the importance of an enzymes specific shape. Information
● To analyse why an enzyme may become denatured presenting
4 04.3 10 Enzyme rates What can affect the rate of ● To describe how temperature and pH effect enzymes. Investigative skills B4.1
an enzyme controlled ● To investigate what is meant by the “optimum” temperature. Scientific enquiry
reaction? ● To evaluate how the rate of reaction is affected by denaturing of Data analysis
an enzyme.
H/W Enzymes podcast ●
HW
05.1 11 Photosynthesis What is photosynthesis? ● To recap the equation for photosynthesis, reactants and products. Recall of information B5.1
● To balance the symbol equation for photosynthesis. Numeracy
● To investigate what else a plant needs to photosynthesise Critical thinking
05.2 12 Rate of What affects the rate of ● To describe how to measure the rate of photosynthesis in an Investigative skills B5.1
photosynthesis photosynthesis? aquatic plant. Scientific enquiry
● To investigate the effect that changing the light intensity has on Numeracy
the rate of photosynthesis.
5 ● To evaluate what limiting factors need to be controlled.
05.3 13 Leaf structure How is a leaf adapted for ● To identify key structures in a leaf. Critical thinking B5.1
and function photosynthesis? ● To describe the functions of the key structures relating to How science works
photosynthesis.
● To explain how a leaf is adapted to maximise photosynthesis.
H/W Plant nutrition ●
part 1 HW
6 06.1 14 Products of What are the products of ● To describe how glucose is stored in a plant. Investigative skills B5.1
photosynthesis photosynthesis? ● To investigate which parts of a variegated leaf contain starch. Critical thinking
● To analyse the method and answer exam questions
06.2 15 Limiting What limits the rate of ● To describe the limiting factors of photosynthesis. Analysis of data B5.1
factors photosynthesis? ● To explain how the crop industry maximises photosynthesis. Numeracy
● To analyse data showing plants respire and photosynthesise. Cross-curricular links
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06.3 16 Mineral What else do plants need? ● To state what plants need to grow. Critical thinking B5.1
deficiencies ● To explain what the minerals are used for. Data analysis
● To describe the symptoms of deficiencies in plants.
H/W Plant nutrition ●
part 2
07.1 17 Balanced diet What do we need to stay ● To define a balanced diet. B6.1
healthy? ● To describe the functions of each component of an ideal diet.
● To describe the functions and sources of some key vitamins
and minerals.

07.2 18 Digestive How does the digestive ● To describe the organs of the digestive system. B6.2
system system work? ● To describe the step-by step process of digestion.
7 ● To explain the functions of each of the organs.
07.3 19 Digestive How are enzymes involved ● To name specific digestive enzymes and where they are made. B6.3
enzymes in digestion? ● To describe the roles of specific enzymes in digestion.
● To explain the role of stomach acid and bile in digestion.
H/W Digestion ●
summary flow
chart
08.1 20 Absorption How is the small intestine ● To describe the structure of villi. B6.2
(Villi) adapted for absorption? ● To explain how the structure of the villi allows efficient
absorption in digestion.
● To apply your understanding of the villi to coeliac disease
08.2 21 Teeth Why do we need to care for ● B6.3
our teeth?
08.3 22 Xylem and How does a plant transport ● To describe the transpiration stream. B7.1
8 phloem substances? ● To explain how the structure of the vascular tissues is
adapted to their function.
● To apply your understanding of vascular tissues to exam
questions.
H/w Xylem, phloem ● B7.1
and transpiration
ppqs
9 09.1 23 Transpiration What affects the rate of ● To describe the transpiration stream. B7.1
investigation transpiration? ● To analyse the conditions which increase the transpiration
rate.
● To evaluate the adaptations which could overcome water
loss.
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09.2 24 Circulatory What is the role of the ● To describe role of the circulatory system and the organs B7.2
system circulatory system? involved.
● To explain the route of blood around the body.
● To compare the functions and features of blood
components.
09.3 25 Blood How is the blood transported ● To compare the functions and features of blood B7.2
components and around the body? components.
vessels.
● To describe the 3 main types of blood vessels.
● To explain why valves are important.
H/W Blood ● B7.2
components exam
qs
10.1 26 Heart What are the structures and ● To describe the structures of the mammalian heart. B7.2
dissection functions of the heart? ● To identify the structures in the dissected heart.
● To explain the functions of the major parts of the heart.
10.2 27 Journey How does blood flow ● To explain the functions of the major parts of the heart. B7.2
through the heart through the heart? ● To describe the passage of blood through the heart.
● To investigate how exercise affects heart rate.
10.3 28 Effect of How does exercise affect our ● To plan an investigation into how exercise changes the B8.1/B7.2
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exercise body? body.
● To investigate how exercise affects heart and breathing
rate.
● To analyse why exercise affects heart and breathing rate.
H/W Conclusion and ● B7.2/B8.1
evaluation of
investigation
11 11.1 29 Lungs and gas How does the structure of the ● To describe the structure of the lungs. B8.1
exchange lungs affect their function? ● To explain the process of breathing.
● To explain gas exchange in the lungs and compare inhaled
and exhaled air.
11.2 30 Smoking How does smoking impact ● To recap the structure of the lungs. B8.1
gas exchange? ● To explain how the lungs are adapted for gas exchange.
● To analyse the effect of smoking on health.
11.3 31 Aerobic How do our bodies get ● To recall the raw materials (reactants) and products of B8.2
Respiration energy? aerobic respiration to form an equation
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● To describe where respiration takes place?

● (Cell and organelles)
● To explain the importance of respiration, applying it to
specific situations.
H/W Design a cigarette ●
packet to dissuade
smoking.
12.1 32 Anaerobic What are the different types ● To define aerobic and anaerobic respiration. B8.2
respiration of respiration? ● To create word and symbol equations for both types of
respiration.
● To compare the two types of respiration.
12.2 33 Neurones and How does our body respond ● To describe how a nerve impulse travels around the body B9.1
response to change? and what body stimuli body receptors respond to.
12 ● To explain how nerve cells are adapted to their function.
● To explain how synapses work.
12.3 34 Reflexes What are reflex actions? ● To explain voluntary actions and involuntary reflex actions B9.1
● To explain the reflex arc and how it facilitates reflex actions
● To plan an investigation into reaction times.
H/W Sense organs ws ●
13.1 35 Reaction times How do we investigate ● To describe how to investigate reaction times. B9.1
practical reaction time? ● To investigate differences in reaction times.
● To review investigative key skills.
13.2 36 Eye How does the eye work? ● To describe the structure and functions of the human eye. B9.2
● To describe how the eye focuses.
● To define accommodation.
13 13.3 37 Hormones How do hormones impact B9.3
● To explain what a hormone is and what they do.
the body? ● To describe the differences between the nervous and
endocrine systems.
● To identify glands, hormones and target organs.
H/W Endocrine system ●
and adrenaline
questions
14 14.1 38 Homeostasis What is homeostasis? ● To define key words on the topic of homeostasis. B9.4
● To explain how and why our bodies regulate temperature.
● To apply knowledge to explain processes when people
experience hypothermia or heat stroke.
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14.2 39 Glucose How do our bodies regulate ● To recap how glucose enters our bloodstream and why. B9.4
regulation glucose levels? ● To explain how blood glucose levels are maintained.
● To discuss types of diabetes and treatments.
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14.3 40 Plant How is plant growth ● To describe the hormones that control plant growth. B9.5
responses controlled? ● To explain how plant growth is controlled.
● To evaluate the use of plant hormones in agriculture
H/W Plant responses
eqs
15.1 41 Sexual vs What are the different types ● To describe the difference between the two types of B 10.1
Asexual of reproduction? reproduction.
reproduction
● To explain how one type of reproduction can result in
variation.
● To evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each type
of reproduction.
15.2 42 Plant How do plants reproduce? ● To describe the structures and functions of a flower. 10.2
15 reproduction 1 ● To explain the process of pollination.
● To explain what happens after pollination has occurred
15.3 43 Plant How do plants reproduce? ● To describe the ways that plants can disperse seeds. 10.2
reproduction 2 ● To explain the process of germination.
● To analyse the conditions needed for germination.
H/W Plant reproduction ● 10.2
booklet
16.1 44 Male What is the structure of the ● To recall parts of the male reproductive system. 10.3
Reproductive male reproductive system? ● To explain how sperm are adapted to their function.
system
● To explain the route a spermatazoa takes.
16.2 45 Female What is the structure of the ● To recall parts of the female reproductive system. 10.3
reproductive female reproductive system? ● To describe the functions of the parts of the female
system
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● To explain how an egg is adapted to carry out it’s function.
16.3 46 Fertilisation What happens if fertilisation ● To recap the male and female gametes. 10.3
and menstrual doesn’t occur? ● To describe the process of fertilisation.
cycle
● To explain the stages of the menstrual cycle.
H/W Menstrual cycle ● 10.3
questions.
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17.1 47 Foetal What happens after ● To describe what happens after fertilisation. 10.3
development and fertilisation? ● To describe the stages of foetal development.
placenta
● To explain the role of the placenta and amniotic fluid.
17.2 48 STIs and HIV What are STIs ● To describe what an STI is . 10.3
● To identify the symptoms of a variety of STIs.
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● To explain the structure and transmission methods of HIV.
17.3 49 DNA and What is a molecule of DNA ● To describe the structure of a DNA molecule. 11.1
chromosomes made up of? ● To extract your DNA.
● To explain the importance of studying the human genome.
H/W ●
18.1 49b DNA What does DNA look like? ● To demonstrate practical skills 11.1
extraction ● To extract your DNA
practical ● To consider lab safety.
18.2 50 Mitosis How do cells divide? ● To understand that mitosis produces genetically identical 11.2
cells.
● To explain each stage of mitosis.
18 ● To explain the role of mitosis in growth and repair.
18.3 51 Meiosis How are gametes made? ● To understand that gametes are made by meiosis. 11.2
● To explain each stage of meiosis.
● To compare mitosis and meiosis.
H/W Meiosis and ● 11.2
Mitosis exam
questions
19 19.1 52 Inheritance How are characteristics ● To understand that genetic disorders are passed through 11.3
inherited? genes.
● To predict inheritance using Punnett squares.
● To explain inheritance using genetic diagrams.
19.2 53 Variation and How are members of the ● To explain survival of the fittest in detail. 11.4
mutations same species different? ● To apply knowledge to practice questions on natural
selection.
● To explain the development of antibiotic resistance.
19.3 54 Natural What is natural selection? ● To explain survival of the fittest in detail. 11.4
selection ● To apply knowledge to practice questions on natural
selection.
● To explain the development of antibiotic resistance.
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H/W Antibiotic ● 11.4

resistance data
analysis
20.1 55 Food chains How is energy transferred? ● To understand how a food chain is laid out. 12.1
and webs ● To analyse food webs.
● To predict changes in an ecosystem.
20.2 56 Carbon cycle What is the carbon cycle? ● To define the terms combustion, respiration and 12.1
photosynthesis.
● To explain the carbon cycle.

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20.3 57 Human impact How do humans affect the ● To explain the waste and pollution caused directly by 1301
on the environment? humans.
environment
● To analyse the consequences of deforestation.
● To evaluate the impact of global warming.
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H/W Carbon cycle ● 12.1
diagram
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