Discover: Cells Under the Microscope
Outcome: I can describe how a light microscope magnifies cells, and why resolution matters as well as magnification.
Open W3L1Made by Matt · LAUNCH GCSE Biology
LAUNCH GCSE Biology · five-week lesson pack
Five-week sequence
Use: Calculating Magnification
Outcome: I can calculate magnification, image size and actual size, and convert between mm and µm.
Open W3L2Master: Magnification Exam Questions
Outcome: I can answer exam-style magnification questions independently, showing full working and the correct units.
Open W3L3Discover: Diffusion
Outcome: I can explain diffusion and the factors that affect its rate.
Open W4L1Use: Diffusion in the Lungs — Testing Breath
Outcome: I can apply diffusion to gas exchange in the alveoli, and use the limewater test as evidence that the body makes carbon dioxide.
Open W4L2Master: Explaining Diffusion in the Exam
Outcome: I can answer exam-style diffusion questions independently, matching my answer to the command word.
Open W4L3Discover: Osmosis
Outcome: I can define osmosis and explain how it differs from diffusion.
Open W5L1Use: Osmosis Core Practical
Outcome: I can carry out the osmosis core practical and calculate the percentage change in mass.
Open W5L2Master: Analysing the Osmosis Practical
Outcome: I can analyse osmosis results with a graph and evaluate the method independently.
Open W5L3Discover: Active Transport
Outcome: I can explain active transport and distinguish it from diffusion and osmosis.
Open W6L1Use: Active Transport in Root Hairs and the Gut
Outcome: I can apply active transport to root hair and gut cells, and use data to link it to respiration.
Open W6L2Master: Comparing the Three Processes
Outcome: I can answer 'compare' exam questions across the three transport processes independently.
Open W6L3Discover: Topic 1 Knowledge Round-Up
Outcome: I can recall and connect the key ideas of Topic 1: magnification, diffusion, osmosis and active transport.
Open W7L1Use: Command Words Across Topic 1
Outcome: I can choose what a Topic 1 question wants from its command word and answer to it.
Open W7L2Master: Topic 1 Exam Practice
Outcome: I can answer exam-style questions across Topic 1 independently, matching each to its command word.
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