3 Nov 2016
20 Jun 2016
Senior I: Keys unit 3
Answers to questionnaire from 2nd of June:
Questionnaire June
Answers to coursebook end-of-the-unit activities:
Answer Exam Practice (book)
25 Apr 2016
Senior I: Unit 2 Answers
Hello, everybody! Click on the link below to download the answers from unit 2. It's a pdf file, so you'll need a programme like Adobe Acrobat to open it.
If you have any questions, leave a comment below.
See you on Thursday!
24 Apr 2016
Senior II: Transport Masterpost
Experiment: Measuring Transpiration
Last class, we discussed the process of plant transpiration thoroughly. Here is an interesting website where you can experience for yourselves how transpiration can be measured by the use of an instrument called potometer. Please click on the link below and investigate the experiment. You'll be asked questions about it in class.
On a side note, here are some quizzes you can use to test your knowledge before the exam:
Transport in plants quiz:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/quiz/q75952378
Circulatory system quiz:
http://www.vtaide.com/png/blood-mcq.htm
Last class, we discussed the process of plant transpiration thoroughly. Here is an interesting website where you can experience for yourselves how transpiration can be measured by the use of an instrument called potometer. Please click on the link below and investigate the experiment. You'll be asked questions about it in class.
On a side note, here are some quizzes you can use to test your knowledge before the exam:
Transport in plants quiz:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/quiz/q75952378
Circulatory system quiz:
http://www.vtaide.com/png/blood-mcq.htm
Senior II: Specialised cells
Dear students,
This year, we'll be dealing with different types of cells. As you know, many cells are specialised. It basically means that those cells have adapted for certain purposes. The picture below shows examples of some specialised plant and animal cells:
This year, we'll be dealing with different types of cells. As you know, many cells are specialised. It basically means that those cells have adapted for certain purposes. The picture below shows examples of some specialised plant and animal cells:
Senior I: Announcement
Dear students,
The answers to the end-of-the-unit exercises will be posted on Monday at 10pm.
In the meantime, here are some online quizzes with answers:
Plant And Animal Cell Organelles Quiz:
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=3rd-block-group-2_1
Calculating magnification:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zgcxsbk/revision/4
Levels of organisation Quiz:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zgcxsbk/test
All the best,
Miss Natalia
The answers to the end-of-the-unit exercises will be posted on Monday at 10pm.
In the meantime, here are some online quizzes with answers:
Plant And Animal Cell Organelles Quiz:
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=3rd-block-group-2_1
Calculating magnification:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zgcxsbk/revision/4
Levels of organisation Quiz:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zgcxsbk/test
All the best,
Miss Natalia
22 Mar 2016
Senior II: Forecast exam 2016
Dear all,
- Characteristics of living things
- Classification
- The kingdoms
- Viruses
- Dichotomous keys
- Cell structure
- Levels of organisation
- Magnification
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Active transport
- Water
- Carbohydrates
- Fats
- Proteins
- Enzymes
If you have a question, please leave a message in the comments.
All the best!
Miss Natalia
13 Mar 2016
Senior II: Living Things + The Cell (revision)
12 Mar 2016
Structure of the IGCSE Biology Exam
Students will take 3 different exams at the end of the 2nd year IGCSE course (Senior II).
Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
For more information, please visit:
Official Learner Guide:
http://www.cie.org.uk/images/163030-cambridge-learner-guide-for-igcse-biology.pdf
Syllabus 2016:
http://www.cie.org.uk/images/167733-2016-2018-syllabus.pdf
Candidates who have studied the Core syllabus content, or who are expected to achieve a grade D or below should be entered for Paper 1, Paper 3 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades C to G.
Candidates who have studied the Extended syllabus content (Core and Supplement), and who are expected to achieve a grade C or above should be entered for Paper 2, Paper 4 and either Paper 5 or Paper 6. These candidates will be eligible for grades A* to G.
For more information, please visit:
Official Learner Guide:
http://www.cie.org.uk/images/163030-cambridge-learner-guide-for-igcse-biology.pdf
Syllabus 2016:
http://www.cie.org.uk/images/167733-2016-2018-syllabus.pdf
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