This detailed revision lesson is designed to support students preparing for their Pearson Edexcel A-Level Biology A exams. Covering topics 1–4, 7, and 8 of the specification, it provides comprehensive preparation for mocks and final assessments by helping students consolidate their knowledge and identify areas for improvement.
What’s Included:
A variety of exam-style questions and understanding checks with fully embedded answers.
Quiz rounds to maintain engagement and foster healthy competition.
Guided discussions to encourage collaboration and peer support.
Differentiated tasks to provide both challenge and accessibility for all learners.
Topics Covered:
Speciation (allopatric and sympatric) and saltatory conduction
Structure of neurones, depolarisation, and action potential initiation
Hardy-Weinberg principle and genetic terminology
Sex linkage, autosomal linkage, and gene expression (lac operon)
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, ATP yield differences
Muscle contraction (sliding filament model), muscle ultrastructure, and fibre types (slow and fast twitch)
Heart rate control, cardiac output calculations, and brain functions
The events of atherosclerosis and the role of epigenetics
Perfect for students as a self-guided revision resource or for teachers as an engaging classroom lesson, this resource ensures learners are well-prepared for their exams with varied tasks and interactive elements.
