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      <title>CSF transition/summer work: A-level Biology by Comberton Sixth Form</title>
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         <title>Revision Guides</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>The revision guide we recommend, alongside the Exam Practice Workbook, is </p><p><strong>A level Biology</strong></p><p><strong>Exam Board: OCR A</strong></p><p><strong>Complete revision &amp; Practice</strong></p><p><strong>Publisher </strong><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="a-link-normal" href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/CGP-Books/e/B00E0L0CBM/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1">CGP Books</a></p><p>in September of year 12 these revision guides will be ordered through school at a reduced price</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Some course textbooks are available in the school library but we recommend students purchase their own copy.</p><p>This textbook, produced in collaboration with OCR, provides complete support through the linear course, delivering the breadth, depth, and skills needed to succeed.</p><p><strong>A Level Biology A for OCR Student Book</strong></p><p><strong>Series Editor Ann Fullick, Author Jo Locke, and</strong></p><p><strong>Author Paul Bircher.</strong></p><p><strong>ISBN-13:</strong>&nbsp;978-0198351924</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Further Reading</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Biology is in the news everyday and we recommend that you set alerts on your phone so you can keep up to date with the latest discoveries.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Finding your way to the &#39;Super- curricular&#39; information via our CSF website</title>
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         <title>Overview of A level Biology</title>
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         <title>Biology Independent Study Guide</title>
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         <title>Maths for Biologists</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>To support students with the Maths content of A level Biology we also recommend this book, that can be ordered through school in year 12 at a reduced price.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title> Task B- Keyword cards on Cells </title>
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         <title>Task B Nucleic Acids keywords</title>
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         <title>Task B Multiple choice questions</title>
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         <title>Requirements</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>All students must have suitable stationary needed for laboratory work and exams, namely a scientific calculator, black ball point pens, pencils, sharpener and a 30cm ruler. You will also need lined paper and an A4 binder in which to keep organised lesson notes and worksheets. Highlighter pens, file dividers, post-it notes and plastic wallets are also very useful. <strong>Use of a digital device such as an iPad would be very useful in lessons, as all lessons are stored digitally</strong>.</p><p><strong>For safety reasons all students studying a science A level will need a lab coat and goggles. Lab coats with studs (not buttons) can be purchased from Amazon.</strong></p><p>Students will be required to attend a field trip in the summer term of 2027. Essential practical work will be undertaken to complete the Practical Endorsement component of the course. We will endeavour to keep the cost of this trip down as much as possible. It will cost in the region of £30 only.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Summer Transition work for A level Biology</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Before you start A level Biology we would like you to complete these 4 tasks.  They will take about 4 hours in total. You will need to print out some of the tasks. Task C is a biological visit of your choosing. We are looking forward to hearing about your visit next term. Please bring your work to your first Biology lessons next term.</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <title>An end to hay fever?</title>
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