EDEXCEL INTERNATIONA LADVANCED ALEVEL (IAL) BIOLOGY STUDENT BOOK AND ACTIVE BOOK 2 (REQUIREDIN2019-2020)

This resource package is designed for the Edexcel International A Level (IAL) Biology specification (first teaching from 2018, with exams from 2019). Book 2 specifically covers the content for the second year of the course, corresponding to Units 4, 5, and 6.

Key Features:

• For the New 2018 Specification: Fully updated to match the current Edexcel IAL (2018) Biology syllabus, making it the required text for the 2019-2020 cohort and beyond.

• Core Learning Resource: The Student Book provides complete coverage of Units 4, 5, and 6, which typically include topics such as:

  • Unit 4: Energy, Environment, Microbiology, and Immunity.

  • Unit 5: Respiration, Coordination, Muscles, Homeostasis, and Genetics.

  • Unit 6: Practical skills and lab-based examination preparation.

• Integrated Digital Access: The ActiveBook 2 is an online, interactive digital version of the Student Book. It includes features like:

  • Easy navigation and search.

  • Direct links to related content and resources.

  • Interactive quizzes and activities for immediate self-testing.

  • Animations and videos to illustrate complex biological processes.

• Focus on Skills: Strong emphasis on developing practical skills, data analysis, and scientific methodology crucial for the Unit 3 and Unit 6 practical assessments.

• Exam Preparation: Packed with exam-style questions, past paper references, and 'Review Questions' at the end of each topic to build confidence for the final A2-level exams.

In short: This is the official, all-in-one print and digital resource for the second half of the Edexcel IAL Biology course. It delivers the in-depth knowledge, practical focus, and interactive learning tools needed to succeed in the final A2 examinations and practical assessments.

Typical Content in Book 2 (Units 4 & 5):

• Energy flows and ecosystems

• Climate change and nutrient cycles

• Microbiology, biotechnology, and immunity

• Neural and hormonal coordination

• Muscle contraction

• Homeostasis and the kidney

• Inheritance, gene expression, and gene technolog