
Course Content
The Course consists of seven sections:-
The Biosphere
ecosystems; how ecosystems work; influence of man
The World of Plants
variety; growth & reproduction; making food
Animal Survival
food, feeding and digestion; reproduction; water and waste:
responding to the environment
Investigating Cells
cell structure; mitotic cell division; diffusion and osmosis:
enzymes; aerobic respiration
The Body in Action
movement; need for energy, breathing & circulation; coordination;
levels of fitness
Inheritance
variation; genetics; society and genetics
Biotechnology
microbes; profit from waste; genetic engineering
The course gives pupils the opportunity to understand themselves
and the natural world in which they live. An emphasis is placed
on the pupil investigating topics using various practical
activities. Dissections are optional.
Folio and Project work:
none
Course Assessment
Practical abilities are assessed internally.
Pupils are assessed on:-
• 10 technique
skills
• Ability to
design, carry out and write up a minimum of 2 investigations.
The practical abilities grade accounts for one fifth of the
final grade.
External assessment is at two levels, Credit and General.
Each level assesses Knowledge and Understanding and Problem
Solving abilities. There is an examination paper for each
level, which lasts 1.5 hours.
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