Month Topic/Theme/Skill Major Tasks Assessments Es & Os
August Life on Earth Identification Keys Use and create branching and paired statement keys to identify various objects/organisms. Produce key for peer use. SCN3.01 I can sample and identify living things from different habitats and compare their biodiversity and can suggest reasons for their distribution. August Energy Flow through ecosystems - food webs, arrows, pyramids of number etc Discuss reasons for energy loss. Measure energy in plants. Calculations based on energy loss and biomass. Problem Solving activities. Sept. Effects of grazing and predators. Predator -Prey interactions Investigate predator-prey relationships. Analyse graphs of predator- prey relationships. Problem solving activities Sept. Competition, ecological niche. Research effects of competition/introduced species. Research niche of Scottish wild life. Analyse food webs. Problem Solving Activities Research Report
Sept. Nitrogen Cycle - for protein, nitrates, nitrification, denitrification, nitrogen fixation - root nodules & free living bacteria. Card sort activities. Construct flow diagrams KU & PS Quiz/Test SCN4.03a Through investigation of the Nitrogen Cycle and evaluating results from practical experiments I can suggest a design for a fertiliser taking account of its environmental impact. Sept/Oct Impact of population growth and natural hazards on Biodiversity. - Fertilisers/Pesticides/Indicator species/Biological Control Mind-Map on natural hazards. Group research, power-point and talk on human effects. Debate possible strategies to minimise. Line graph of increasing human population Peer assessment of power- point and talk. SCN4.01a I understand how animal and plant species depend on each other and how living things are adapted for survival. I can predict the impact of population growth and natural hazards on biodiversity. Oct. Hols
Oct. Review unit & Revise End of unit test. Oct. Cell Biology Cell structure and function Produce model/poster to revise cell structure. Examine cells via microscope/internet. Prepare microscope slides. Numeracy based on cell size & magnification. Peer assessment of model/poster. Problem Solving activities. SCN3.13a Using a microscope, I have developed my understanding of the structure and variety of cells and their functions. Nov. Transport across cell membranes. Structure of cell membrane, diffusion and osmosis. Experiments on model & plant cells. Create models of cell membranes. Problem Solving Experimental Report KU & PS Quiz/Test
Nov/ Dec Cell division/mitosis and its role in growth and repair Cell culture - Aseptic techniques. Cancer - uncontrolled cell division. Card sort activities on mitosis Numeracy on doubling, graphs of population growth. Inoculate agar plates, set up fermenter. Research uses of tissue culture. Pupil demo and explanation of mitosis SCN4.13a By researching cell division, I can explain its role in growth and repair and can discuss how some cells can be used therapeutically. Xmas
Syllabus Schedule Biology Year Group S2
Jan. DNA, genes, chromosomes. DNA codes for proteins. DNA is unique to the individual. DNA passed on through generations. Create model chromosomes Decoding activity to produce paper chain proteins. Research inherited conditions. Explanation of paper chain chromosomes and proteins. KU & PS Quiz/Test SCN3.14b I have extracted DNA and understand its function. I can express an informed view of the risks and benefits of DNA profiling. Jan. Therapeutic uses of cells and genetic engineering. Research uses of genetic engineering e.g. insulin. Produce Summary SCN4.13a Feb. Enzymes - found in all living cells, made of protein, specific, unchanged, speed up break down and synthetic reactions, used in industry. Experiments - catalase, amylase, phosphorylase Create models Investigate biological and non-biological washing powders. Design Experiment
SCN4.13b I have taken part in practical activities which involve the use of enzymes and microorganisms to develop my understanding of their properties and their use in industries. Feb. Hols
Feb Enzymes - continued KU & PS Quiz/Test March Properties and uses of microorganisms - rapid growth, diverse use of food source, wide range of products. Make bread and yogurt, Malt barley Investigate cheese production and uses of microorganisms in breakdown of sewage and bioremediation. Measure yeast growth with colorimeter. Analyse graphs of microbial growth. Explain bread-making/ brewing process SCN3.13b I have contributed to investigations into the different types of microorganisms and can explain how their growth can be controlled. SCN4.13b Easter
April Respiration - aerobic and anaerobic - plant and animal cells, energy release, enzyme controlled, factors affecting rate. Germinating peas experiment. Investigate effect of temperature/energy source on rate of respiration. Explanation Design Experiment KU & PS Quiz/Test SCN4.02b I can contribute to the design of an investigation to show the effects of different factors on the rate of aerobic respiration and explain my findings. May Photosynthesis - requirements, limiting factors, energy changes. Starch tests. Elodea/immobilised algae/carbon dioxide probe experiments. Experimental Report SCN3.02a I have collaborated on investigations into the process of photosynthesis and I can demonstrate my understanding of why plants are vital to sustaining life on Earth. SCN4.02b May Review unit & revise End of Unit Test Start of Course June S2 Life on Earth Biomes, Ecosystems Investigate range of biomes, range of biotic and abiotic factors that affect.
Sampling Techniques - Quadrat and Pit Fall trap. Field Trip Field Trip Report SCN 3.01a I can sample and identify living things from different habitats to compare their biodiversity and can suggest reasons for their distribution. Syllabus Schedule Biology Year Group S2