Practical Science for 11-16s: Water movement through cells - Osmosis
Friday 29th January 2027
10-12am
Location: Wesley Hall, Crookes, Sheffield.
Details
Students will be supported to carry out an investigation to explore the movement of water in and out of cells by the process of osmosis, and to understand the effects of osmosis on plant tissues. Students will be supported to develop the experimental skills that are assessed in IGCSE examinations. They will have opportunities to further their knowledge and understanding of cell transport and the role of osmosis in animal and plant tissues, and to develop exam technique and understanding of key words and terminology.
All tasks are carefully differentiated to allow students at any stage of their IGCSE journey to access learning at a level that is suitable to them individually.
Included in your booking
- Small-group teaching (maximum 10 students) from Amanda, an experienced IGCSE science specialist, qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS) and STEAM Impact Award winner.
- Practical investigations using specialist laboratory equipment and materials.
- Carefully designed activities that develop practical skills, scientific understanding and exam confidence.
- Take-home exam questions, mark schemes and model answers linked directly to the practical work completed during the session.
Relevant curriculum links
(Opportunities provided, if appropriate, on an individual basis)
Edexcel IGCSE Biology (4BI1):
2.15 understand the process of osmosis
2.16 understand how factors affect the rate of movement of substances into and out of cells, including the effects of concentration gradient
2.17 practical: investigate osmosis using living and non-living systems
Cambridge IGCSE Biology (CAIE 0970):
3.2 - 2 State that water diffuses through partially permeable membranes by osmosis
3.2 - 3 State that water moves into and out of cells by osmosis through the cell membrane
3.2 - 5 Investigate and describe the effects on plant tissues of immersing them in solutions of different concentrations
3.2 - 7 Describe osmosis as the net movement of water molecules from a region of higher water potential (dilute solution) to a region of lower water potential (concentrated solution), through a partially permeable membrane
3.2 - 8 Explain the effects on plant cells of immersing them in solutions of different concentrations by using the terms: turgid, turgor pressure, plasmolysis, flaccid
Registration
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