Flying start: A Level PSychology



Course Overview: A Level BiologyExam board: OCR Specification link: Main textbook: Pearson OCR A Level Biology A. Sample page link: message: Biology – the study of life itself. Whether you have aspirations for a career in science, medicine or sport or because biology was your favourite science at GCSE, A level biology will take you on an in depth learning journey, exploring living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Now, more pertinent than ever, you can link observations made through a microscope to the global impact that biology has as a whole.Welcome video: will I learn in my first term at TRC? What should I already know? Looking ahead…16630657937500 Useful websites Check out these useful websites. These cover concepts and topics that you should have covered at GCSE that we will build upon throughout the course. Look back and test your memory.16205200Key word Lists and Knowledge Organisers Develop your vocabulary and ability to provide definitions.158218014377300Useful Websites Why not get ahead and ?use the links and resources below to introduce you to topic areas and concepts we will cover in the first term before you start.The course starts with two units that cover the foundations of biology:1. Cell BiologyExtending what you already know about cell structure to a whole new level. This unit goes in depth to explore:- cell structure- microscopy- biological membranes- transport through membranes2. Biological moleculesWe know that all living organisms are made of cells and that cells consist of organelles. This unit enables you to appreciate and understand what organelles are made of. You will explore the structure and properties of:CarbohydratesProteinsLipidsNucleic acids (DNA & RNA)WaterCell biology molecules SkillsMagnification: able to understand and use key scientific terminology is essential to being successful in A level biology. Using the links below (or alternatives if you prefer), create a glossary table or a set of flash cards for each of the three topics. When writing your definition, try to do so from memory – read the definition and recall it without looking. This will help you to commit the information to memory.Working Scientifically vocabulary: Biology: Molecules: biology: Molecules: ................
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