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In the first week, we introduce the students to the cell. The basic unit of life. |
cell structure: Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Uni- Organelles |
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Observe cells under the microscope. |
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Students must understand the difference between organic and inorganic molecules. They will learn the different structures of proteins, factors affecting protein development, and how structure is related to function |
Composition of Cells: Inorganic and Organic Proteins |
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Students will learn Enzymes role in cellular activity. By the end of this week they should be able to identify all the key areas on an enzyme. Understanding the different types of inhibitors and factors which can affect an enzymes ability to work. |
Enzymes and their role in biochemical activities of cells. Minerals and vitamins |
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This week, students will learn the different cellular composition of Carbohydrates and lipids. Understanding their role in the body, their ability to store energy and their unique properties. |
Composition of cells: Carbohydrates and lipids |
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This week students will learn the composition of the plasma membrane and how molecules move in and out of the cell. Also the important of Surface area to Volume ratio. |
Internal and external environments of cells: Plasma membrane Diffusion, osmosis, active transport and SA:V ratio |
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Surface area to Volume experiment. Starch and iodine demonstration |
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Students will learn the basic inputs and outputs of photosynthesis, where and when it occurs, as well as the light dependant and independent stages, and limiting factors. |
Cell functioning: Photosynthesis Inputs and Outputs |
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Photosynthesis and cellular respiration in Elodea and snails |
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Students will learn the basic inputs and outputs of cellular respiration, where and when it occurs |
Cell functioning: Cellular respiration Inputs and Outputs |
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration in Elodea and snails |
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This week students learn the basics of DNA and the phases of Mitosis. |
Composition of cells: Nucleic acids Cell replication: Mitosis, cell growth, cell size and cell division. |
Observe mitosis under the microscope. |
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Leave this week blank, for revision or catching up on anything you have missed throughout the term. |
Revision/catch up |
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Students will learn the difference between Autotrophs and Heterotrophs, and re- |
Common requirements of living things: Obtaining nutrients and energy. |
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Students will learn the organs involved in the Digestive system. They will also observe the difference between Omnivores, Carnivores and herbivores. |
Processing nutrients: features of effective systems in Heterotrophs |
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Students will learn the: Circulatory system |
Distributing materials: features of effective systems in Heterotrophs. |
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Lymphatic system |
Distributing materials: features of effective systems in Heterotrophs. |
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Students will learn Excretory Systems |
Removing waste: nature of waste products and toxic substances |
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Students will learn the Respiratory system. Revisiting key concepts such as SA:V ratio and diffusion. |
Exchanging gases: features of effective surface of gaseous exchange. |
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Students will learn Asexual reproduction: Binary fission Stick insects Sexual reproduction: Organs involved. |
Reproduction: Asexual and sexual reproduction. Mechanisms and systems. |
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Students will learn the basic hierarchy of life and how to classify organisms. |
Biological classification: Purpose, principles, hierarchy, features and taxonomic groups. |
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Leave this week blank, for revision or catching up on anything you have missed throughout the term. |
Revision/ catch up |
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Environmental factors: Biotic and Abiotic factors |
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Structural adaptations |
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Physiological adaptations: Tolerance range Nervous systems |
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Students will learn: Insulin |
Endocrine systems: Hormones |
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Water balance |
Regulating water balance |
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Plant tropisms Growth responses and rhythmic activities |
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Behavioural adaptations: Group behaviours, communication, social and territorial behaviours |
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Reproductive adaptations: Systems and strategies. Development and life cycles. |
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Techniques used to monitor environmental change and species distribution. |
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Components of ecosystems: communities of living organisms, ecological groupings |
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Relationships between organisms: Parasite/host, Predator/prey, Mutualism and symbiosis |
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Cycling of matter. Carbon cycle |
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Nitrogen cycle, Bio- |
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Population dynamics: factors affecting distribution and abundance. Migration patterns |
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Changes to ecosystems over time: succession |
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Human activity and indigenous people |
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Techniques for monitoring and maintaining ecosystems. |
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Leave this week blank, for revision or catching up on anything you have missed throughout the term. |
Revision/ catch up |
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