GCSE Twenty First Century Science Suite - Biology B (9-1) - J257

Planning and teaching

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

B1: outline scheme of work J257 J260 - 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 164KB
Annual planning for Twenty First Century 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 164KB

BSL glossary GCSE Biology B J257_J260 This spreadsheet signposts British Sign Language (BSL) terms published as part of the BSL STEM Glossary, mapped to the specification. XLSX 178KB
STEM contributors - Biology This spreadsheet will signpost some opportunities to highlight some diverse STEM contributors, making links between their work and the specification. XLSX 143KB
You and your genes PDF 4MB

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
How to answer 6 mark LOR - Biology 3 Activity This activity is designed to 'unpick' how to tackle 6 mark LOR questions. DOCX 668KB

End of topic quiz Topic B1 - You and your genes . DOC 933KB
ExamBuilder – using past papers to make new papers A short video showing you how to use the ExamBuilder tool
Quiz – Topic B1 You and your genes DOCX 844KB

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

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