Explain how electron microscopy has increased our understanding of sub-cellular structures. Year 10 Term 1 1/2 1.6 Maths skills: Size and number To make estimates of the results of simple calculations, without a calculator. To use and proportion to calibrate a microscope. To recognise and use numbers in decimal and standard form. BM1.1i; BM1.1ii; BM1.1iii Worksheets 1.6.1 and 1.6.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 3/4 1.7 The structure of DNA Describe the structure of DNA as repeating nucleotide units. Identify the four bases in DNA. Explain that the A and T, and C and G, are complementary. B1.2a–c Worksheets 1.7.1 and 1.7.2 Practical 1.7; Technician’s notes 1.7 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 3/4 1.8 Proteins (Higher tier only) Describe how proteins are synthesised according to the DNA template of a gene. Explain that the genetic code of a gene specifies the protein to be made. B1.2d; B1.2e Worksheets 1.8.1 and 1.8.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 3/4 1.9 Explaining enzymes Describe what enzymes are and how they work. Explain the lock-and-key theory. B1.2f; B1.2g Worksheet 1.9; Practical sheet 1.9; Technician’s notes 1.9 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 3/4 1.10 Practical: Investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme Describe how safety is managed, apparatus is used and accurate measurements are made. Explain how representative samples are taken. Make and record accurate observations. Draw and interpret a graph from secondary data using knowledge and observations. B1.2f; B1.2g; BM1.2i; BM1.2ii Worksheets 1.10.1, 1.10.2 and 1.10.3; Practical sheet 1.10; Technician’s notes 1.10 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow
Year 10 Term 1 5/6 1.11 at work Explain the need for energy. Describe aerobic respiration as an exothermic reaction. B1.3a; B1.3b Worksheet 1.11; Practical sheet 1.11; Technician’s notes 1.11; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 1.12 Living without oxygen Describe the process of anaerobic respiration. Compare the processes of aerobic and anaerobic respiration. B1.3c Worksheet 1.12; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 5/6 1.13 Enzymes at work Explain how enzymes break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Name the sites of production and action of specific digestive enzymes. Interpret data about digestive enzymes. B1.3d–f Worksheet 1.13 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 1.14 Practical: Use qualitative reagents to test for a range of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins Suggest appropriate apparatus for the procedures. Describe how safety is managed and apparatus is used. Describe how accurate measurements are made. Interpret observations and make conclusions. B1.3d–f Practical sheets 1.14.1 and 1.14.2; Technician’s notes 1.14 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 1.15 Looking at photosynthesis Explain the importance of photosynthesis. Explain how plants use the glucose they produce. B1.4a; B1.4b Worksheet 1.15; Practical sheet 1.15; Technician’s notes 1.15 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7/8 1.16 Explaining photosynthesis Identify the raw materials and products of photosynthesis. Describe photosynthesis by an equation. Recall that photosynthesis is a two-stage process that takes place in chloroplasts. B1.4b; B1.4c Worksheet 1.16; Technician’s notes 1.16 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow
Explain gas exchange in leaves. Year 10 Term 1 7/8 1.17 Practical: Investigate the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis using an aquatic organism such as pondweed Identify and manage variables. Process data and identify outliers. Evaluate an experimental process. B1.4d; B1.4e; BM1.4i; BM1.4iii Worksheet 1.17; Practical sheets 1.17.1, 1.17.2 and 1.17.3; Technician’s notes 1.17 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 7/8 1.18 Increasing photosynthesis Identify factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. Interpret data about the rate of photosynthesis. Explain the interaction of factors in limiting the rate of photosynthesis. B1.4e; B1.4f Worksheet 1.18; Technician’s notes 1.18 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7/8 1.19 Maths skills: Extracting and interpreting information To extract and interpret information from tables, charts and graphs. BM1.4ii; BM1.4iv; BM1.4v Worksheets 1.19.1, 1.19.2 and 1.19.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 7/8 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 2: Scaling up (20 lessons) 9/10 2.1 Key concept: Diffusion in living systems Use concentration gradients to explain the direction of diffusion. the principles of diffusion to movement of different substances in plants. B2.1a Worksheets 2.1.1, 2.1.2 and 2.1.3; Practical 2.1; Technician’s notes 2.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video Year 10 1 9/10 2.2 Explaining water movement Describe how water moves by osmosis in living tissues. Identify factors that affect the rate of osmosis. B2.1a Worksheet 2.2; Practical sheet 2.2; Quick starter Homework worksheet
Explain the term ‘partially permeable membrane’. Technician’s notes 2.2 Homework quiz Slideshow 9/10 2.3 Practical: Investigate the effect of a range of concentrations of salt or sugar solutions on the mass of plant tissue Use scientific ideas to develop a hypothesis. Plan experiments to test a hypothesis. Draw conclusions from data and compare these with hypotheses made. B2.1a; BM2.1i Worksheet 2.3; Practical sheets 2.3.1 and 2.3.2; Technician’s notes 2.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 9/10 2.4 Learning about active transport Describe active transport. Explain how active transport is different from diffusion and osmosis. Explain why active transport is important. B2.1a Worksheet 2.4; Technician’s notes 2.4 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 9/10 2.5 Cell division Describe the process of mitosis in growth, and mitosis as part of the cell cycle. Describe how the process of mitosis produces cells that are identical genetically to the parent cell. B2.1b Worksheets 2.5.1 and 2.5.2; Technician’s notes 2.5; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11/12 2.6 Cell differentiation Explain the importance of cell differentiation. Describe how cells, tissues, organs and organ systems are organised to make up an organism. Understand size and scale in relation to cells, tissues, organs and body systems. B2.1c Worksheet 2.6; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 1 11/2 2.7 Stem cells Describe the function of stem cells in embryonic and adult animals. Discuss potential benefits and risks associated with the use of stem cells in medicine. B2.1d–f Worksheets 2.7.1 and 2.7.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11/2 2.8 Key concept: Cell development Give examples of where mitosis is necessary to produce identical daughter cells. B2.1b–f Worksheets 2.8.1 and 2.8.2; Quick starter Homework worksheet
Understand the need for reduction division, meiosis. Describe the use and potential of cloned cells in biological research. PowerPoint presentation Homework quiz Slideshow Video 11/12 2.9 Key concept: Investigating the need for transport systems Describe the need for transport systems. Describe how the effectiveness of an exchange surface can be increased. Explain, in of surface area to volume ratios, the need for transport systems. B2.2a; B2.2b Worksheet 2.9; Practical 2.9; Technician’s notes 2.9 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 11/12 2.20 skills: Surface area to volume ratio Be able to calculate surface area and volume. Be able to calculate surface area to volume Know how to apply ideas about surface area and volume. BM2.2i Worksheet 2.20 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 11/12 2.10 Learning about the circulatory system Identify the parts of the circulatory system. Describe the functions of the parts of the circulatory system. Explain how the structure of each part of the circulatory system relates to its function. B2.2c Worksheets 2.10.1, 2.10.2 and 2.10.3; Practical sheets 2.10.1 and 2.10.2; Technician’s notes 2.10 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 1 11/12 Assessment End of teaching test (chapter 1 and chapter 2.1-2.10) Collins Connect Term 2 1/2 2.11 Investigating gaseous exchange Identify the parts of the human gaseous exchange system and know their functions. Explain how gaseous exchange occurs in humans. Explain the adaptations of the gaseous exchange surfaces. B2.2c Worksheet 2.11; Practical 2.11; Technician’s notes 2.11 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Explain why plants in flooded or waterlogged soil die. 3/4 2.18 Moving sugar Describe the movement of sugar in a plant as translocation. Explain how the structure of phloem is adapted to its function in the plant. Explain the movement of sugars around the B2.2g; B2.2h Worksheet 2.18; Technician’s notes 2.18 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 3/4 2.19 Investigating transpiration Describe how transpiration is affected by different factors. Describe how a potometer can be used to investigate factors that affect water uptake. B2.2g–j; BM2.2ii; BM2.2iii; BM2.2iiv Worksheet 2.19; Practical sheet 2.19; Technician’s notes 2.19 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 5/6 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect Chapter 3: Organism systems (27 lessons) Year 10 Term 2 5/6 3.1 The nervous system Explain how the nervous system is adapted to its functions. Describe the structure of the central nervous system and sensory, motor and relay neurones. B3.1a; B3.1b Worksheets 3.1.1 and 3.1.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 3.2 Reflex actions Explain the importance of reflex actions. Describe the path of a reflex arc. Explain how the structures in the reflex arc relate to function. B3.1b; B3.1c Worksheets 3.2.1, 3.2.2 and 3.2.3; Practical sheet 3.2; Technician’s notes 3.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 5/6 3.3 Practical: Investigating reaction time Select appropriate apparatus and techniques for the measurement of biological processes. Carry out physiological experiments safely. B3.1c; BM3.1i Worksheets 3.3.1, 3.3.2 and 3.3.3; Practical sheet 3.3; Quick starter Homework worksheet
Homework quiz 9/10 3.10 Systems working together (Higher tier only) Describe the effects of adrenaline. Understand that automatic control systems may involve nervous responses and chemical responses. Understand that combinations of hormones work to produce a response. B3.2b Worksheet 3.10 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 9/10 3.11 Human reproduction Describe the roles of hormones in sexual reproduction. Explain how hormones interact in the menstrual B3.2c; B3.2d Worksheets 3.11.1 and 3.11.2 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 9/10 3.12 Contraception Understand that fertility can be controlled by different hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception. Evaluate the different methods of contraception. B3.2e Worksheets 3.12.1 and 3.12.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 2 9/10 3.13 Which contraceptive? Discuss the effectiveness of different hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception. Evaluate data on the different methods of contraception. B3.2e Worksheet 3.13 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 9/10 3.14 IVF (Higher tier only) Explain the use of hormones in technologies to treat infertility. Describe the technique of in-vitro fertilisation. B3.2f Worksheet 3.14; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11/12 3.15 IVF evaluation (Higher tier only) Evaluate the processes involved in fertility treatments. B3.2f Worksheet 3.15 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11/12 3.16 Auxins Recall that plants produce hormones to coordinate and control growth, and responses to light and gravity. B3.2g Worksheets 3.16.1, 3.16.2 and 3.16.3; Practical sheet 3.16; Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
Describe how unequal distributions of auxins cause unequal growth rates in plant shoots and roots. Technician’s notes 3.16 11/12 3.17 Applications of auxins (some parts are Higher tier only) Explain how auxins coordinate and control responses to light and gravity. Explain that auxins act on ‘stem cells’ in plants called meristems. Describe some applications of auxins. B3.2g; B3.2h Worksheets 3.17.1, 3.17.2 and 3.17.3; Practical sheet 3.17; Technician’s notes 3.17 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11/12 3.18 Practical: The effect of light and gravity on the growth of germinating seeds Describe how an experiment is planned for a specific purpose. Make and record observations and translate data from one form to another. Interpret observations and other data, identifying patterns and trends, make inferences and draw conclusions. B3.2g; B3.2h Worksheet 3.18; Practical sheet 3.18; Technician’s notes 3.18 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 10 Term 2 11/12 3.19 Other plant hormones (Higher tier only) Recall that gibberellins are important in seed germination, and ethene in cell division and ripening of fruit. Explain the application of the plant hormones ethane and gibberellins. B3.2h; B3.2i Worksheet 3.19 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Term 3 1/2 3.20 Homeostasis Explain the importance of homeostasis in regulating internal conditions in the body. Recall that these control systems involve nervous or chemical responses. Describe how control systems involve receptors, coordination centres and effectors. B3.3a Worksheets 3.20.1 and 3.20.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 1/2 3.21 Controlling body temperature Understand the mechanisms by which body temperature is controlled when too hot or cold. Explain how body temperature can be controlled in a specific context. B3.3b Worksheet 3.21; Practical sheet 3.21; Technician’s notes 3.21; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow
Understand how to use percentiles. Homework quiz Slideshow Video 3/4 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect End of teaching test (chapter 2.11-2.20 and chapter 3) Mid-course test (chapters 1 to 3) Collins Connect (end of year test) Chapter 4: Community level systems (10 lessons) Year 10 Term 3 5/6 4.1 Cycling materials Recall that many materials are recycled in nature. Explain the stages in the water and decay cycles. Explain the role of microorganisms in decomposition. B1.4a; Worksheets 4.1.1 and 4.1.2; Practical sheet 4.1; Technician’s notes 4.1 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 5/6 4.2 Cycling carbon Recall that plants take in carbon as carbon dioxide. Explain how carbon is recycled. Interpret a diagram of the carbon B4.1a; B4.1c Worksheets 4.2.1 and 4.2.2; Practical sheet 4.2; Technician’s notes 4.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 5/6 4.3 Investigating decay Recall the factors needed for Describe how different factors affect the rate of Explain extracellular digestion. B4.1d; BM4.1i Worksheets 4.3.1, 4.3.2 and 4.3.3; Practical 4.3; Technician’s notes 4.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 4.4 Key concept: Learning ecosystems Describe what an ecosystem is. Explain the importance of high biodiversity. Explain what is meant by a self-supporting ecosystem. B4.1e Worksheets 4.4.1, 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 7/8 4.5 Changing abiotic factors Explain how abiotic and biotic factors can affect communities. B4.1f Worksheets 4.5.1, 4.5.2 and 4.5.3; starter
Explain changes in the distribution of species in an ecosystem. Describe stable and unstable populations. Practical sheets 4.5.1 and 4.5.2; Technician’s notes 4.5 Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 7/8 4.6 Investigating predator–prey relationships Describe how changes in one population affect another. Explain interdependent relationships. Explain how predator–prey population cycles have cyclical changes. B4.1g; BM4.1v Worksheets 4.6.1 and 4.6.2; Practical sheet 4.6; Technician’s notes 4.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 3 7/8 4.7 Competing for resources Describe how competition impacts on populations. Explain why animals in the same habitat are in competition. Explain interspecific and intraspecific competition. B4.1g Worksheets 4.7.1, 4.7.2 and 4.7.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 7/8 4.8 Looking at trophic levels Explain trophic levels. Explain and construct pyramids of biomass. Explain the difficulties in constructing pyramids. B4.1h Worksheets 4.8.1, 4.8.2 and 4.8.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7/8 4.9 Transferring biomass Identify how biomass is lost. Calculate the efficiency of biomass transfers between trophic levels. Explain the impact of biomass loss on the number of trophic levels in a food B4.1i; B4.1j; BM4.1iii Worksheets 4.9.1, 4.9.2 and 4.9.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 9/10 4.10 Maths skills: Using graphs to show relationships To recognise direct proportionality in a graph. To calculate reaction rates in linear graphs. To use the gradient of a graph to calculate the rate. BM1.2i; BM1.2ii; BM1.4i; BM4.1v Worksheet 4.10 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 9/10 Assessments End of chapter test Student Book End of chapter test Collins Connect
Chapter 5: Genes, inheritance and selection (22 lessons) 9/10 5.1 Genetics Understand and be able to use genetics terms, such as gamete, chromosome, gene, dominant, recessive, genotype, phenotype, homozygous and heterozygous. Know that some human conditions are caused by a recessive allele. B5.1a Worksheets 5.1.1, 5.1.2 and 5.1.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 10 Term 3 9/10 5.2 DNA and Describe the genome as the entire genetic material of an organism. Describe a gene as a small section of DNA that codes for a protein. B5.1b Worksheet 5.2; Practical 5.2; Technician’s notes 5.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 9/10 5.3 Asexual and sexual reproduction Understand that asexual reproduction involves just one parent and produces genetically identical offspring. Understand that sexual reproduction leads to variety in the offspring. Explain some advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction in a range of organisms. B5.1f Worksheets 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 9/10 5.4 Meiosis Explain how meiosis halves the number of chromosomes for gamete production. Explain how fertilisation restores the chromosome number. Understand that the four gametes produced by meiosis are genetically different. Describe sex determination in humans using a genetic cross. B5.1g; B5.1h; B5.1k Worksheets 5.4.1 and 5.4.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video
Year 11 Term 1 1/2 5.10 The theory of evolution Recall that all species of living things have evolved from simple life forms. Explain how evolution occurs through natural selection, B5.2c; B5.2d Worksheets 5.10.1, 5.10.2 and 5.10.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 1/2 5.11 The tree of life Describe how living things have been classified into groups using a system devised by Linnaeus. Describe how new models of classification have developed. B5.2b Worksheets 5.11.1, 5.11.2 and 5.11.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 3/4 5.12 Mutations (part is Higher tier only) Model changes to the base sequences of DNA to illustrate mutations. Describe the negative and, sometimes, positive effects of mutations. Describe how mutations can affect protein function. B5.1e; B5.2c Worksheet 5.12 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video 3/4 5.13 The origin of species by natural selection Explain the evidence that led Darwin to propose the theory of evolution by natural selection. Describe the process of natural selection. B5.2c; B5.2d Worksheets 5.13.1 and 5.13.2; Practical sheet 5.13; Technician’s notes 5.13; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 3/4 5.14 A new species Understand that when natural selection operates differently on populations, a new species is produced. Understand that during evolution, new species are formed when populations become so different that they can no longer interbreed. B5.2d Worksheets 5.14.1, 5.14.1 and 5.14.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 3/4 5.15 Evidence of natural selection and evolution? Understand how scientific theories develop over time. Plan experiments to test hypotheses B5.2e Worksheet 5.15; Practical sheets 5.15.1 and 5.15.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet
Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 1 3/4 5.16 Fossil evidence Understand how, and the situations in which, fossils are formed. Understand how fossils are used as evidence for evolution of species from simpler life forms. B5.2e Worksheets 5.16.1 and 5.16.2; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 5.17 How much have organisms changed? Understand why the fossil record is incomplete. Use the fossil record to understand how much, or how little, organisms have changed as life developed on Earth. B5.2e Worksheets 5.17.1, 5.17.2 and 5.17.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 5.18 Antimicrobial resistance Recall that bacteria develop that are resistant to antibiotics, is evidence of evolution. Understand the mechanism by antibiotic resistance develops. Understand the effects of the development of antibiotic resistance on the treatment of disease. B5.2e Worksheets 5.18.1, 5.18.2 and 5.18.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 5.19 Darwin and Wallace Recognise how Darwin and Wallace proposed, independently, the theory of evolution. Describe how Alfred Wallace gathered evidence for evolution, including warning coloration and mimicry. B5.2e; B5.2f Worksheets 5.19.1, 5.19.2 and 5.19.3; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 5/6 5.20 Evolution: fitting the pieces of the jigsaw Describe the work of Mendel, Darwin and Wallace. Explain how they contributed to the theory of evolution. Appreciate that many scientists have contributed to the gene theory. B5.2c–f Worksheets 5.20.1, 5.20.2 and 5.20.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
9/10 6.4 Learning about land use Identify why land use has changed. Describe the effects of changing land use. Evaluate a change in land use. B6.1b Worksheets 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 9/10 6.5 Changing the landscape Identify the reasons for deforestation. Describe the impact of peat bog destruction and deforestation. Evaluate the destruction of peat bogs and forests. B6.1b Worksheets 6.5.1 and 6.5.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 9/10 6.6 Thinking about global warming Recall what global warming is. Describe the causes of global warming. Explain how global warming impacts on biodiversity. B6.1b Worksheet 6.6 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Videos 9/10 6.7 Looking at waste management Describe how waste production is linked to human population growth. Describe the impact of waste on ecosystems. Explain how waste impacts on biodiversity. B6.1b Worksheet 6.7 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 9/10 6.8 Investigating pollution Identify pollution levels using indicator species. Explain how indicator species measure pollution. Compare different methods of measuring pollution. B6.1b Worksheets 6.8.1 and 6.8.2; Practical sheet 6.8; Technician’s notes 6.8 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 1 11/12 6.9 Maintaining biodiversity Describe some conservation measures. Describe the impact of breeding programmes. Explain how habitats are regenerated. B6.1c Worksheets 6.9.1, 6.9.2 and 6.9.3 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Videos
11/12 6.10 Learning about food security Identify factors affecting food security. Describe how different biological factors affect food security. Interpret data to evaluate food security. B6.2a; BM6.2iv Worksheets 6.10.1, 6.10.2 and 6.10.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11/12 6.11 Maintaining food security Describe some intensive farming methods. Explain ethical issues related to intensive farming. Evaluate modern farming techniques. Describe methods to maintain sustainable fisheries. B6.2b Worksheet 6.11 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 11/12 6.12 Selective breeding Describe the process of selective breeding. Recall how selective breeding enables humans to choose desirable characteristics in animals. Explain how selective breeding can lead to inbreeding. B6.2c Worksheets 6.12.1 and 6.12.2; PowerPoint presentation starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 11/12 6.13 Producing new plant varieties Describe the process of selective breeding. Recall how selective breeding enables humans to choose desirable characteristics in plants. B6.2c Worksheets 6.13.1 and 6.13.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 1/2 6.14 Genetic engineering (part is Higher tier only) Explain what is meant by the term genetic engineering. Give examples of how plant crops have been genetically engineered to improve products. Describe the main in the process of genetic engineering. B6.2d; B6.2e Worksheets 6.14.1 and 6.14.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Video 1/2 6.15 Genetically modified the science Explain the benefits of, and concerns about genetic modification. Explain the ethical concerns of genetic engineering. B6.2f; B6.2g; BM6.2iv Worksheet 6.15 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
1/2 6.16 Is genetic modification safe? Explain the concerns that people have genetic modification. Explain the possible safety issues of genetic engineering in agriculture and medicine. B6.2f; B6.2g Worksheets 6.16.1 and 6.16.2; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 1/2 6.17 Ethically wrong, or essential? Explain the benefits of, and concerns genetic modification. Explain the ethical issues of genetic engineering in agriculture and medicine. B6.2f; B6.2g Worksheets 6.17.1, 6.17.2 and 6.17.3; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 1/2 6.18 Learning health Describe the relationship between health and disease. Describe communicable and diseases. Describe the interactions between different of disease. B6.3a–c; BM6.3iv Worksheets 6.18.1, 6.18.2 and 6.18.3; Practical 6.18; Technician’s notes 6.18 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Year 11 Term 2 3/4 6.19 Studying pathogens Explain how communicable diseases are spread. Explain how communicable diseases can be controlled. Distinguish between epidemics and pandemics. B6.3d Worksheets 6.19.1 and 6.19.2 starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Videos 3/4 6.20 Analysing and evaluating data Translate information between graphical and numerical forms. Use scatter diagrams to identify correlations. Evaluate the strength of evidence. B6.3d; BM6.3i; BM6.3iii BM6.3iv Worksheets 6.20.1, 6.20.2 and 6.20.3; Practical sheet 6.20; Technician’s notes 6.20 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 3/4 6.21 Learning malaria Recall that malaria is a protist disease. Explain how malaria is spread. Evaluate control methods for the spread of malaria. B6.3d–f Worksheets 6.21.1 and 6.21.2 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz
3/4 6.22 Learning about viral diseases Describe the symptoms of some diseases. Describe the transmission and control of some viral diseases, including HIV. Explain how some diseases are spread. B6.3d–f Worksheets 6.22.1, 6.22.2 and 6.22.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow 3/4 6.23 Studying bacterial diseases Describe the symptoms of some bacterial diseases. Explain how some bacterial diseases are spread. Explain how some bacterial diseases can be controlled. B6.3d–f Worksheets 6.23.1, 6.23.2 and 6.23.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 6.24 Looking at fungal diseases Recall the name and symptoms of a fungal disease. Describe the transmission and treatment of rose black spot. Explain how rose black spot affects the growth of the plant. B6.3d–f Worksheet 6.24 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Year 11 Term 2 5/6 6.25 Looking at diseases Recall the causes and symptoms of plant diseases. Describe how some plant diseases are spread and controlled. Describe how plant diseases can be detected and identified, both in the lab and in the field. B6.3f; B6.3i Worksheets 6.25.1, 6.25.2 and 6.25.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 6.26 Learning plant defences Describe some physical plant defence responses. Describe some chemical plant defence responses. Explain how plant defence systems help them survive. B6.3g; B6.3h Worksheet 6.26 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 5/6 6.27 Protecting the body Describe how the body protects itself from pathogens. B6.3j; B6.3k Worksheets 6.27.1, 6.27.2 and 6.27.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet
Explain how the body protects itself from pathogens. Explain how communicable diseases can be spread. Homework quiz 5/6 6.28 Exploring blood cells Describe phagocytosis. Explain how antibody production can lead to immunity. Explain how white blood cells and platelets are adapted to their functions. B6.3j; B6.3l Worksheets 6.28.1, 6.28.2 and 6.28.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7/8 6.29 Investigating monoclonal antibodies (Higher tier only) Describe how monoclonal antibodies are produced. Describe some uses of monoclonal antibodies. Evaluate the use of monoclonal antibodies. B6.3m; B6.3n Worksheet 6.29 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7/8 6.30 Building immunity Recall how vaccinations prevent infection. Explain how mass vaccination programmes reduce the spread of a disease. Evaluate the global use of vaccination. B6.3o Worksheets 6.30.1, 6.30.2 and 6.30.3 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz Slideshow Video Year 11 Term 2 7/8 6.31 antibiotics and antivirals Describe the uses of antibiotics and antivirals. Explain how antibiotics and antivirals can be used to treat diseases. Explain the limitations of antibiotics. B6.3o Worksheet 6.31; Practical sheet 6.31; Technician’s notes 6.31 Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz 7/8 6.32 Growing microorganisms Describe the techniques used to produce uncontaminated cultures of microorganisms. Describe how bacteria reproduce by binary fission. Calculate the number of bacteria in a population. B6.3p Worksheet 6.32; Practical sheet 6.32; Technician’s notes 6.32; PowerPoint presentation Quick starter Homework worksheet Homework quiz