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GCSE Sciences Guide for Independent Revision Revision Guides Seneca Learning GCSEPod ExamPro Questions Special things to know These revision guides are https://www.senecalearning.com/ A fantastic video The “must do” revision activity; if Here are listed some special things to really good for the key resource that MRC has you are going to do well with exam focus on, such as required practicals. subject knowledge and A free revision website, which bought for Year 11’s this questions, you need to practise some practise at basic presents information is easy year. doing them. These are our ‘top tips’ for success. questions. They are a bite-sized chunks, asks you Make sure you pay close attention to great starter for your Watch videos and questions about what you In the links below you’ll find the these. revision but much more is answer questions on the have just learnt and answers you need for the exams! needed, especially to topics you need for your (You just need to match them up intelligently goes back over GCSE Science. RP means Required Practical check you can quickly stuff if you are not sure. with the right questions!) recall the knowledge There are loads of really needed and explain the A. The links below, for each This academic year, lots of good videos there, but details of required topic, will take you to a set of exam additional questions have some of the questions practicals. questions. been added for free which is refer to information that is missing – if you find B. Complete a question on Read through the brilliant. Questions check these, just skip over note paper. sections, try answering your understanding of them. C. Check the mark scheme the pink Qs, and complete Required Practical Methods, and carefully mark your answers, the summary Qs at the and explain in detail how to do Also, the videos don’t taking note of the exact words end of the chapter. complicated calculations in cover the whole course looked for. You need to use the Chemistry plus more. so don’t rely on these exact phrases and underlined Repeat to make sure only. Make sure you use words to get the marks. you’ve got it. other revision resources. REMEMBER THESE PHRASES and use them in the exam. Answers to all Qs are in D. With your green pen, the back. make a note of any corrections, or useful information from the examiner’s report. E. Do another question. There are plenty – do as many as you can (not all have to be done, but at least 6 from each section). Topic
Biology Paper 1 Revision Guides Seneca Learning GCSEPod ExamPro Questions Special things to know Label a microscope diagram (RP) and explain how to make the image larger Read through Compare animal and plant cells, 4.1.1 Cell structure F : http://aabuvii.exampro.net/ B1 Cell structure and Do the pink Qs 1.1 What’s in Cells eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells 4.1.3 Transport in H : http://aabuvii.exampro.net/ transport Answer summary Qs 1.3 Transport in Cells State the difference between osmosis, Cells T : http://aabuvii.exampro.net/ Repeat summary Qs diffusion and active transport Maths skill; calculating magnification RP Osmosis Read through Create a mind map on cell division, stem F : http://gixisyh.exampro.net/ Do the pink Qs cells and differentiation. B2 Cell division 1.2 Cell Division 4.1.2 Cell Division H : http://detisor.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs T : http://seseuef.exampro.net/ Learn the order of mitosis and meiosis Repeat summary Qs RP – Microscopy (Triple) Read through Flow diagram on the human digestive Do the pink Qs 2.1 Principles of B3 Organisation and F : http://oisudua.exampro.net/ system; describing how it works, which 4.2.2 Animal tissues, Answer summary Qs Organisation H : http://rilobyk.exampro.net/ enzymes digest which food groups and the digestive system organs and systems Repeat summary Qs 2.2 Enzymes T : http://oeeieoy.exampro.net/ factors that affect enzymes. RP Food Tests Read through A flow chart of the circulatory system, 2.3 Circulatory System F : http://qujoney.exampro.net/ B4 Organising plants Do the pink Qs 4.2.3 Plant tissues, respiratory system 2.5 Plant Tissues, Organs H : http://kiuofye.exampro.net/ and animals Answer summary Qs organs and systems Labelled diagram of the heart Repeat summary Qs and Systems T : http://uixuiet.exampro.net/ RP Enzyme Action and the effect of pH Read through 3.1 Communicable 4.3.1 Communicable Compare bacterial and viral diseases B5 Communicable Do the pink Qs Diseases Diseases F : http://lalieei.exampro.net/ Be able to describe, in detail, some diseases Answer summary Qs (T) 3.2 Monoclonal (T) 4.3.2 Monoclonal H : http://ioneguo.exampro.net/ diseases and their cures B6 Preventing and Repeat summary Qs antibodies Antibodies T : http://ooguviz.exampro.net/ Describe the processes of vaccination treating disease (t) 4.3.3 Plant Disease (T) 3.3 Plant Diseases and how immunity is acquired B7 Non- Read through F : http://jovyguh.exampro.net/ A flow chart for how cancer spreads in Do the pink Qs 2.4 Non-communicable communicable H : http://qyvesal.exampro.net/ the body, and the cell division Answer summary Qs Diseases T : http://tubegol.exampro.net/ Risk factors for heart diseases etc diseases Repeat summary Qs Read through Word and symbol equation for Do the pink Qs F : http://yenoiax.exampro.net/ photosynthesis and factors that affect B8 Photosynthesis Answer summary Qs 4.1 Photosynthesis 4.4.1 Photosynthesis H : http://guhebey.exampro.net/ the rate of photosynthesis Repeat summary Qs T : http://peveryr.exampro.net/ RP Photosynthesis Where in plants it takes place Read through Comparison of aerobic and anaerobic F : http://gibaceb.exampro.net/ Do the pink Qs respiration B9 Respiration 4.2 Respiration 4.4.2 Respiration H : http://cahokim.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs T : http://bohesej.exampro.net/ Explanation of why heart rate increases Repeat summary Qs during exercise
Biology Paper 2 Revision Guides Seneca Learning GCSEPod ExamPro Questions Special things to know Read through RP – Reaction Time F : http://gizuiow.exampro.net/ B10 The human Do the pink Qs 5.2 The human nervous 4.5.2 The human nervous Order of the reflex arc H : http://yyfiwej.exampro.net/ nervous system Answer summary Qs system system T : http://yudeeen.exampro.net/ Repeat summary Qs Read through 5.1 Homeostasis Complete a flashcard with the Do the pink Qs 4.5.1 Homeostasis F : http://sueudyu.exampro.net/ principles of hormone control B11 Hormonal 5.3 Hormonal coordination Answer summary Qs 4.5.3 Hormonal control in H : http://cuveeok.exampro.net/ Create a mind map on; treating coordination in humans humans T : http://qijisec.exampro.net/ diabetes, menstrual cycle and plant Repeat summary Qs (T) 5.4 Plant Hormones hormones and responses Read through Labelled diagram and roles of the Do the pink Qs kidney 4.5.3 Hormonal control in B12 Homeostasis in 5.3 Hormonal coordination Write a 6 mark answer to explain Answer summary Qs humans T : http://oieimaj.exampro.net/ action (triple only) Repeat summary Qs in humans (T) 4.5.4 Plant Hormones dialysis and kidney transplants RP – Effect of light or gravity on newly germinated seedlings (Triple only) Read through Complete a flash card on DNA F : http://uudooid.exampro.net/ B12 (B13 for Triple) Do the pink Qs structure and protein synthesis 6.1 Reproduction 4.6.1 Reproduction H : http://savexue.exampro.net/ Reproduction Answer summary Qs T : http://eifemee.exampro.net/ Punnet squares and probabilities Repeat summary Qs Chromosomes B13 (B14 for Triple) Read through Create a mind map on selective F : http://cosieir.exampro.net/ Do the pink Qs 4.6.2 Variation and breeding and genetic engineering. Variation and 6.2 Variation & Evolution H : http://souocie.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs evolution Give examples in your work evolution T : http://haiyfev.exampro.net/ Repeat summary Qs B14 (B15 for triple) Read through 4.6.3 The development of Create a mind map on Darwin’s F : http://uivupie.exampro.net/ Do the pink Qs 6.3 Genetics and Evolution genetics ideas and theories Genetics and H : http://eyxukee.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs 6.4 Classification 4.6.4 Classification of living Create case studies for a variety of evolution T : http://joqytov.exampro.net/ species (e.g. peppered moth) Repeat summary Qs organisms B15 (B16 for triple) Read through Compare completion between plants Do the pink Qs 4.7.1 Adaptations, F : http://uyzouoi.exampro.net/ and animals Adaptations, Answer summary Qs 7.1 Communities interdependence and H : http://sinixey.exampro.net/ Make a mind map on adaptions of interdependence competition T : http://ueuiuus.exampro.net/ plants and animal to survive including and competition Repeat summary Qs examples Read through Create a poster on the carbon cycle. B16 (B17 for triple) Do the pink Qs Include factors that can affect it F : http://fyvucow.exampro.net/ 7.2 Organisation of 4.7.2 Organisation of an Use your revision guide to condense Organising an Answer summary Qs H : http://eoziwil.exampro.net/ Ecosystems ecosystem the unit onto 2 single revision cards. ecosystem Repeat summary Qs T : http://paiyleu.exampro.net/ RP – Field sampling (counting daisies) RP – Decay (Triple only) Read through Write a 6 mark answer explain the (H/T) 4.7.3 Biodiversity B17 (B18 for triple) Do the pink Qs 7.3 Biodiversity F : http://luwiwoo.exampro.net/ impact of change on our and human interactions Biodiversity and Answer summary Qs (T) 7.4 Trophic Levels H : http://pybobou.exampro.net/ environment (T) 4.7.4 Trophic levels ecosystems Repeat summary Qs (T) 7.5 Food Production (T) 4.7.5 Food production T : http://ooeibag.exampro.net/ List the disadvantages of deforestation
Chemistry Paper 1 Revision Guides Seneca Learning GCSEPod ExamPro Questions Special things to know Recall methods for separating mixtures, i.e. chromatography, distillation, Read through crystallisation F : http://totebai.exampro.net/ C1 Atomic Do the pink Qs 5.1.1 A simple model of Draw and label an atom including 1.1 Atoms & Elements the atom… H : http://haxaeoq.exampro.net/ Structure Answer summary Qs T : http://gumiouh.exampro.net/ charges and masses Repeat summary Qs Calculating the number of neutrons on isotopes (and relative abundance for Higher/Triple) Describing the development of the Read through periodic table (dates, who and what) 5.1.2 The periodic table F : http://sodiwuu.exampro.net/ C2 The periodic Do the pink Qs Knowing groups, periods, properties and 1.1 Atoms & Elements (T) 4.1.3 Properties of H : http://yasefao.exampro.net/ table Answer summary Qs transition metals T : http://gumiouh.exampro.net/ electronic structure Repeat summary Qs Describing and explaining trends in Group 1 and Group 7 5.2.1 Chemical Bonds RP – Making Salts Read through 5.2.2 How bonding and Covalent bonds: shares pairs of electrons 2.1 Chemical Bonds structure are related F : http://uuyaeos.exampro.net/ C3 Structure and Do the pink Qs How Ionic Bonding can be written with 2.2 States of Matter 5.2.3 Structure and H : http://nyeycew.exampro.net/ Bonding Answer summary Qs bonding of carbon square brackets Repeat summary Qs 2.3 Chemical Properties T : http://eelehan.exampro.net/ How Metallic bonding works (T) 4.2.4 Bulk and surface properties… Which has high melting points and why 5.3.1 Chemical measurements… Practising balancing chemical equations Read through 5.3.2 Use of amount of Recall the basic equations that will not substance F : http://hiaaqyl.exampro.net/ C4 Chemical Do the pink Qs 3.1 Chemical (T) 4.3.3 Yield and atom be given to you in the exam, along with H : http://riwusav.exampro.net/ Calculations Answer summary Qs Measurements economy T : http://iureoin.exampro.net/ key units (e.g Moles and Concentration) Repeat summary Qs (T) 4.3.4 Using concs. Triple – RP Method and calculations for (T) 4.3.5 Use of amount of titration substance Remember the Reactivity Series Read through 4.1 Acids, Alkalis and Naming salts from reactions of acids and metals 5.4.1 Reactivity of F : http://aiooeiq.exampro.net/ C5 Chemical Do the pink Qs Reations RP 6 mark method for making a salt, metals H : http://pyrukab.exampro.net/ Changes Answer summary Qs 4.2 Reactivity of Metals 5.4.2 Reactions of acids T : http://ziquwie.exampro.net/ name key equipment Repeat summary Qs 4.3 Reactions of Acids (H) Calculate bond energies Method to get anhydrous and hydrous salts Flash cards for Molten Salts, Salts in Read through Solution and Brine F : http://nirixaf.exampro.net/ Do the pink Qs Draw a labelled diagram of Electrolysis C6 Electrolysis 4.4 Electrolysis 5.4.3 Electrolysis H : http://purijie.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs T : http://duceeyh.exampro.net/ taking place include the electrodes Repeat summary Qs Recall RP Electrolysis technique and process, half equations at the electrodes Read through 5.1 Exothemic & 5.5.1 Exothemic and RP Temperature Change technique and F : http://gujywot.exampro.net/ Do the pink Qs Endothermic Reactions endothermic reactions name key equipment, reducing heat loss C7 Energy Changes (T) 4.5.1 Chemical cells H : http://huiizoc.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs (T) 5.2 Chemical Cells & T : http://lutehik.exampro.net/ Endo and Exothermic reactions including Repeat summary Qs and fuel cells Fuel Cells energy level diagrams and catalyst effect
Chemistry Paper 2 Revision Guides Seneca Learning GCSEPod ExamPro Questions Special things to know Read through RP Rates of Reaction technique and analysing Do the pink Qs graph results, especially units (e.g. g/s) 5.6.1 Rate of reaction F : http://gynohae.exampro.net/ Explain How each factor can increase the C8 Rates and Answer summary Qs 6.1 Rate of reaction 5.6.2 Reversible H : http://rijujud.exampro.net/ chance of a successful collision between equilibrium Repeat summary Qs 6.2 Reversible reactions reactions T : http://qulubis.exampro.net/ particles (H) Apply Le Chateliers principle to reversible reactions Read through State the general formula for alkanes and Do the pink Qs 7.1 Organic Chemistry 5.7.1 Carbon F : http://iulexux.exampro.net/ draw examples for the first six C9 Crude oil and Answer summary Qs (T) 7.1 Carbon compounds as fuels H : http://polyeox.exampro.net/ Describe factional distillation- do this as an fuels Compounds and feedstock T : http://nubudyu.exampro.net/ answer to a 6 mark question (remember you Repeat summary Qs key words i.e condensation and evaporation) C10 Organic Read through Recall and make a flash card on making Do the pink Qs (T) 4.7.2 Reactions of alcohol, carboxylic acid and esters reactions (triple (T) 7.2 Alkenes & Alcohols alkenes and alcohols T : http://hyjunou.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs include reaction conditions and the only) Repeat summary Qs pattern of word equations Read through Compare addition and condensation (T) 4.7.3 Synthetic and C11 Polymers Do the pink Qs polymerisation (T) 7.2 Alkenes & Alcohols naturally occurring T : http://uiuyyim.exampro.net/ (triple only) Answer summary Qs polymers (T) - DNA structure and natural polymers Repeat summary Qs Read through RP Chromatography recall basic Do the pink Qs 8.1 Purity, Formulations & 5.8.1 Purity, formulations equipment names, method and Rf value and chromatography F : http://euxosig.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs Chromatography calculation C10 (C12 for triple) 5.8.2 Identification of H: Repeat summary Qs 8.2 Identification of common gases http://qodimed.exampro.net/ Recall the gas tests for Carbon Dioxide, Chemical analysis compounds Oxygen, Hydrogen and Chlorine (T) 4.8.3 Identification of T : http://yiyarys.exampro.net/ (T) 8.3 Identifying ions ions (Triple): know all the tests for Positive and Negative ions RP Identifying Ions Read through Table to compare early and current Do the pink Qs 5.9.1 The composition atmosphere and write before and afters C11 (C13 for triple) and evolution… Answer summary Qs 9.1 The Earth’s 5.9.2 Carbon dioxide F : http://nibyjic.exampro.net/ 6 mark Q: What created the early The Earth’s Repeat summary Qs and methane … H : http://lehuien.exampro.net/ atmosphere and why CO2 has decreased Atmosphere T : http://fidyzez.exampro.net/ from the early atmosphere atmosphere 5.9.3 Common atmospheric pollutants Create a mind map of the contributors and consequences of global warming Read through RP Water Purification - revise and Do the pink Qs 10.1 Using the Earth’s 5.10.1 Using the Earth’s condense into a flashcard C12 (C14 for triple) Answer summary Qs resources F : http://kuxeryj.exampro.net/ Produce a flow chart for making drinking Resources The Earth’s Repeat summary Qs 5.10.2 Life cycle H : http://qotojis.exampro.net/ (potable) water 10.2 Life Cycle assessment and T : http://gysiuid.exampro.net/ Produce a flow chart for treating waste Resources Assessments recycling water Life Cycle Assessements! C15 Using our Read through (T) 10.3 Using materials compare ways to extract copper (T) 10.3 Using Materials resources (triple Do the pink Qs (T) 10.4 The Haber define (T) 10.4 The Haber Process and the use of T : http://nivalut.exampro.net/ only) Answer summary Qs polymers/composites/reinforcement, Repeat summary Qs Process NPK fertilisers Making of and use of fertilisers
Physics Paper 1 Revision Guides Seneca Learning GCSEPod ExamPro Questions Special things to know Read through Recall the equations that will not be P1 Energy Do the pink Qs 6.1.1 Energy changes F : http://vunubip.exampro.net/ given to you in the exam, along with all Answer summary Qs 1.1 Energy Changes H : http://jeqoueq.exampro.net/ units Transfers in a system Repeat summary Qs T : http://cogasuk.exampro.net/ Calculate energy changes RP – Measuring Specific Heat Capacity Read through Triple RP - Insulation 6.1.2 Conservation F : http://ceqonym.exampro.net/ P2 Energy transfer Do the pink Qs 1.2 Energy Losses & Make a list of poor and good conductors and dissipation of H : http://yoheleq.exampro.net/ by heating Answer summary Qs Efficiency of heat energy T : http://gefuiud.exampro.net/ Repeat summary Qs KS3 Revision : Conduction, convection Read through Know the advantages and disadvantages F : http://hooiyea.exampro.net/ P3 Energy Do the pink Qs of a wide range of energy sources 1.3 Energy Resources H : http://qocubaa.exampro.net/ Resources Answer summary Qs T : http://qocubaa.exampro.net/ Make a list of renewable & non- Repeat summary Qs renewable energy sources Read through 2.1 Electric Charge 6.2.1 Current, potential Equations : PIVIREVQIt and the units Do the pink Qs 2.2 Resistance & Electrical difference and F : http://mapioys.exampro.net/ The song for Series and Parallel Circuits P4 Electrical Answer summary Qs resistance RP – Resistance and Length Work 6.2.2 Series and parallel H : http://ruouyov.exampro.net/ Circuits Repeat summary Qs RP – Characteristics and graphs for each 2.3 Electric Circuits circuits T : http://jofucau.exampro.net/ component 2.5 Static Electricity (T)4.2.5 Static Electricity How to use ammeters and voltmeters Read through Draw a labelled diagram of a plug Do the pink Qs 6.2.3 Domestic uses F : http://ruiibid.exampro.net/ including the names and colours of wires P5 Electricity in Answer summary Qs 2.4 Electricity in Homes and safety H : http://mideqoy.exampro.net/ Practise power calculations the Home 6.2.4 Energy transfers T : http://mideqoy.exampro.net/ Repeat summary Qs Explain how fuses, RCCBs, earth cable work Read through 6.3.1 Changes of RP – Density and the calculation Do the pink Qs 3.1 States of Matter state and the Draw particles in different states and Answer summary Qs particle model F : http://yehydet.exampro.net/ describe by discussing energy P6 Molecules and 3.2 Heat Repeat summary Qs 6.3.2 Internal energy H : http://uukyvod.exampro.net/ Definition of Internal Energy and how it matter 3.3 Particle Motion in and energy transfers T : http://yepyyol.exampro.net/ can be changes Gases 6.3.3 Particle model Triple – explanation of how particle and pressure motion causes pressure Read through 6.4.1 Atoms and History of the discovery of the nucleus Do the pink Qs isotopes and neutrons (who, when, what) Answer summary Qs 6.4.2 Atoms and Radioactive Decay Equations and Repeat summary Qs nuclear radiation F : http://vejotek.exampro.net/ flashcards on alpha, beta, gamma and 4.1 Atoms P7 Radioactivity (T) 6.4.3 Hazards and H : http://xegozyp.exampro.net/ neutron 4.2 Radiation uses of radioactive T : http://mozyaeo.exampro.net/ How to find the half-life from a graph emissions What different isotopes can be used for (T) 4.4.4 Nuclear Triple : 6 markers on how fission and fission and fusion fusion reactions happen
Physics Paper 2 Revision Guides Seneca Learning GCSEPod ExamPro Questions Special things to know Read through 6.5.1 Forces and their Know your equations and calculations Do the pink Qs interactions F : http://cefatuu.exampro.net/ List of vectors and scalars P8 Forces in 6.5.2 Work done and Answer summary Qs 5.2 Forces H : http://limokii.exampro.net/ Higher : using diagrams to resolve two balance energy transfer Repeat summary Qs (T) 4.5.4 Moments, levers T : http://suiutay.exampro.net/ vectors into one, and find the components of a vector and gears Read through Compare speed-time and distance-time F : http://cugejag.exampro.net/ Do the pink Qs 6.5.4 Forces and graphs, especially gradient and area P9 Motion 5.1 Basics of Motion H : http://heyihuu.exampro.net/ Answer summary Qs Motion Calculation of speed, distance, time T : http://heyihuu.exampro.net/ Repeat summary Qs acceleration Read through 6.5.3 Forces and RP – Hooke’s Law F : http://hakofuh.exampro.net/ P10 Forces in Do the pink Qs elasticity RP – Newton’s Second Law 5.3 Effects of Forces H : http://capukye.exampro.net/ Motion Answer summary Qs (H/T) 6.5.5 6 marker – explanation of terminal T : http://xeteges.exampro.net/ Repeat summary Qs Momentum velocity Read through Complete a revision card with all your P11 Pressure Do the pink Qs equations for this unit on e.g pressure Answer summary Qs 5.4 Pressure T : http://sybasyo.exampro.net/ Practice a 4 mark question- like this: (triple only) Repeat summary Qs Explain why the atmospheric pressure on Earth is lower at the top of mountains Read through 6.1 Waves Basics RP – Measuring the Speed of Waves P11 Waves (P12 Do the pink Qs (T) 6.2 Waves at a 6.6.1 Waves in air, F : http://yoaucul.exampro.net/ Diagrams and explanations of refraction Answer summary Qs fluids and solids H : http://rypiiue.exampro.net/ and reflection including wavefronts for triple) Boundary Repeat summary Qs T : http://yikuveq.exampro.net/ Triple : How earthquakes are used to (T) 6.3 Sound Waves determine the earth’s structure P12 Read through Use and annotate an electromagnetic Do the pink Qs 6.6.2 F : http://faoyqip.exampro.net/ spectrum. What are the uses and Electromagnetic 6.2 Electromagnetic Answer summary Qs Electromagnetic H : http://fajidig.exampro.net/ distances Wave (P13 for Waves waves Repeat summary Qs T : http://hoiesop.exampro.net/ Know your waves-create a mind map triple RP Infrared Radiation absorption Read through Lens diagrams – practise drawing them P14 Light (triple Do the pink Qs (T) 6.5 Lenses 4.6.3 Black body for a concave and convex lenses, and T : http://zogefuf.exampro.net/ only) Answer summary Qs (T) 6.6 Heat and Radiation radiation objects at different positions Repeat summary Qs Triple RP – Reflection and Refraction Read through 6.7.1 Permanent and Explanations of how to determine is an P13 Do the pink Qs 7.1 Magnetism Basics induced magnetism etc F : http://hebihot.exampro.net/ object is a magnet or just a magnetic 6.7.2 The motor effect Electromagnetism Answer summary Qs 7.2 Electromagnetism H : http://zuiusuy.exampro.net/ material (T) 4.7.3 Induced Repeat summary Qs (T) 7.3 Transformers T : http://cueiziu.exampro.net/ Triple : how a transformer works (P15 for triple) potential, transformers and the National Grid Read through Create a flow chart on the life of a star (T) 4.8.1 Solar system P16 Space (triple Do the pink Qs Know the calculations for distance and (T) 8.1 Astrophysics etc T : http://funakeg.exampro.net/ only) Answer summary Qs speed and ideas about circles (for orbits) (T) 4..2 Red-shift Repeat summary Qs 6 marker – Red-shift and the Big Bang
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