GCSE Gateway Science Suite - Biology A (9-1) - J247

Planning and teaching

Full planning and teaching materials are now only available on Teach Cambridge. Examples are shown below.

Specification clarification summary Following the ongoing review of our qualifications and feedback from teachers about the depth and breadth of some of the specification statements in GCSE Biology A, we have added the following clarifications to particular specification statements, as detailed in this resource. Please use this resource in conjunction with the specification. PDF 82KB
B2: outline scheme of work J247 J250 - This resource provides planning guidance with suggested teaching times for the topics within the specification, along with a sample scheme of work for the specified topic. DOCX 664KB
Annual planning for Gateway Sciences This resource provides suggested models for teaching single sciences and combined sciences over 2, 2½ and 3 years. A tool is included to modify these models to fit your centre's curriculum plan. XLSX 329KB

STEM contributors - Biology This spreadsheet will signpost some opportunities to highlight some diverse STEM contributors, making links between their work and the specification. XLSX 132KB
Scaling up This guide will help teachers plan for and teach scaling up by giving guidance on key concepts and suggesting classroom activities. PDF 3MB
Scaling up student and teacher resources These student and teacher resources should be used with the 'scaling up' delivery guide. ZIP 3MB

Language of measurement in context - Biology

The purpose of this exemplar investigation is to illustrate the use of the language of measurement terms in the context of Biology. DOCX 889KB
How to answer 6 mark LOR - Biology 1 Activity J247-J250 J257-J260 - This activity is designed to 'unpick' how to tackle 6 mark LOR questions. DOCX 702KB
Comparing light and electron microscopes This activity is designed to be used as a consolidation tool for the light microscope and an introduction to the electron microscope. DOCX 372KB
DNA modelling - Lesson element DOCX 918KB

End of topic quiz Topic B2 - Scaling up. DOCX 13MB
ExamBuilder – using past papers to make new papers A short video showing you how to use the ExamBuilder tool
Quiz – Topic B2 Scaling up DOCX 478KB

Purposeful practicals overview J247/ J248/ J249/J250 - A refreshed approach to practicals delivery PDF 1MB
Purposeful practicals menu guide J247/ J248/ J249/J250 - Deliver your practicals with purpose PDF 2MB
Integrated instructions J247 - Microscopy (onion cells) PDF 209KB
Purposeful practicals pack J247 - Microscopy (onion cells) DOCX 2MB
Practical skills booklet - Student booklet
Student laboratory booklet containing instructions for carrying out the selected activities which cover all of the skills for GCSE Combined Science. DOCX 3MB
Practical skills booklet - Student extension tasks Practical skills booklet - Student extension tasks DOCX 322KB
Practical support guide A list of practical activities and resources suitable for each PAG. Very helpful for revision work and where practical activities are not possible. DOCX 158KB

Mathematical skills This mathematical skills handbook is designed to accompany the GCSE (9-1) Gateway and Twenty First Century Science specifications for teaching from September 2016. PDF 2MB

Delivery guides

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