Year 7 8 9 10 Science Understandings Biological Sciences There are differences within and between groups of organisms; classification helps organise this diversity Interactions between organisms can be described in terms of food chains and food webs; human activity can affect these interactions Cells are the basic units of living things and have specialised structures and functions organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce Multi-cellular organisms rely on coordinated and interdependent internal systems to respond to changes to their Ecosystems consist of communities of interdependent organisms and abiotic components of the and energy flow through these systems They how biological function and respond to external changes with reference to interdependencies, energy transfers and flows of The transmission of heritable characteristics from one generation to the next involves DNA and genes The of evolution by natural selection explains the diversity of living things and is supported by a range of scientific Science Inquiry Skills Questioning and predicting Planning and conducting Processing and analysing data and information Students identify questions that can be investigated scientifically. They plan fair experimental methods, identifying to be changed and measured. They select equipment that improves fairness and accuracy and describe how they considered safety. Students draw on to support their They summarise from different sources, describe and refer to the quality of their when suggesting Students identify and construct questions and problems that they can investigate scientifically. They consider safety and ethics when planning including or experimental methods. They identify to be changed, measured and controlled. Students construct representations of their to reveal and and and use these when justifying their They explain how modifications to methods improve the quality of their and apply their own scientific knowledge and findings to claims made by others. Students questions that can be investigated using a range of inquiry skills. They methods that include the control and accurate measurement of and systematic collection of and describe how they considered ethics and safety. They in identify between and reveal inconsistencies in results. They their methods and the quality of their and explain specific actions to improve the quality of their Students develop questions and and independently and improve appropriate methods of including and laboratory experimentation. They explain how they have considered reliability, safety, fairness and ethical actions in their methods and identify where can be used to enhance the quality of When selecting and developing and justifying they identify alternative explanations for findings and explain any sources of uncertainty. Students the and reliability of claims made in with reference to currently held scientific views, the quality of the
Evaluating Communicating improvements to their methods. They communicate ideas, methods and findings using and appropriate representations. They use appropriate language and representations to communicate science methods and findings in a range of text types. They others’ methods and explanations from a scientific perspective and use appropriate language and representations when communicating their findings and ideas to specific audiences. methodology and the cited. They construct based arguments and select appropriate representations and text types to communicate science ideas for specific purposes. Science as a Human Endeavour Nature and development of Science Use and influence of Science Scientific knowledge changes as new evidence becomes available, and some scientific discoveries have significantly changed people’s understanding of the world Science knowledge can develop through collaboration and connecting ideas across the disciplines of science Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of Contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations Science understanding influences the development of practices in areas of human activity such as industry, agriculture and marine and terrestrial resource management People use understanding and skills from across the disciplines of science in their occupations Refer to year 7 descriptors. Scientific understanding, including models and theories, are contestable and are refined over time through a process of review by the scientific community Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology and technological advances are often linked to scientific discoveries People can use scientific knowledge to evaluate whether they should accept claims, explanations or predictions Advances in science and emerging sciences and technologies can significantly affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research Refer to year 9 descriptors.
Week Topic Content Activities Resources and Experiments Assessment and Homework 1 week) Cells Animal, Plant and Fungal cells Distinguish between plant cells , animal cells and fungal cells, giving function to their parts Function of the organelles Nucleus, cytoplasm, vacuole, cell membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, ribosomes, lysosomes, endoplasmic reticulum Identifying structures within cells and describing their function Draw and cells Construct a cell (groups) Review questions Work sheets About cell Cell Information Cells Review MRS C GREN Pearson Ch. 2.2 Activity sheets 2.2; 2.3; 2.4 Unit Review questions 1-10 Activity sheets 2 Microscopes Examine a variety of cells using a light microscope, by digital technology or by viewing a simulation Names to parts of the microscopes and their function Both monocular and binocular Magnification calculations Electron microscopes (just discuss) Label microscopes Practical activity 1 (preparing a wet mount) Set up microscopes with a range of prepared slides, students move around the room and draw each animal slide. (Refer to skill- builder, p55- drawing) Work sheets Basic Microscope Cells and Microscopes Microscope Microscope No Labels Pearson Ch. 2.1 Practical Activities 2.1 Unit Review questions. 2.1 microscope worksheet.
4 Living systems Digestive system Identify the organs and overall function of a system of multicellular organism in supporting the life process. Describe the structure of each organ in a system relating it s function to the overall function of the system Describe the specialised cells and tissues involved in the structure. INTRODUCE ENZYMES AND THEIR PROPERTIES, PRODUCTS Types of digestion intestine Large intestine Digestive disorders Work sheets Digestive System Digestive System cutout activity Label the Digestive system Pearson Ch. 3.1 Practical activity 3.1 Review questions 1- 10 5 (short week) Breathing and respiration Recognise structure of the Respiratory System and its parts and function Gas exchange in the alveoli Respiration word - and symbol equation Mechanics of breathing Work sheets Respiratory Diseases Pearson Ch. 3.2 Practical Activities 3.2 Chapter review 3.2 6 (short week) Circulation Structure of the Heart Vessels Arteries, Veins And Capillaries Blood WBC, RBC, Platelets, Plasma Heart dissection Observe Microscope slides of Arteries, And Capillaries Blood- WBC, RBC, Platelets, Work sheets Circulatory System Transport of Vessels Pearson Ch. 3.3 Practical Activities 3.3 Chapter review 3.3 Heart Practical 7 Muscles and Function of the skeleton Production, Protection, Movement, Support Recognise the structure of the bone and types Observe skeleton, and joint models Pearson Ch. 3.4 Practical Activities 3.4 Chapter review 3.4
Spongy, compact Types of joints Hinge, ball and socket, pivot, saddle How ligaments hold joints in place Muscle function and naming of basic groups How tendons work with muscles and bones 8 Waste disposal Processes of excretion by organs liver, skin, kidney Structure of the kidney Kidney diseases Practical activity pp. 124 Work sheets Kidney dialysis Pearson Chapter 3.5 Practical Activity 3.5 Review questions 9 Asexual and sexual reproduction Distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants and animals Compare reproductive systems of organisms Flower dissection Work sheets Asexual reproduction Flowering plants Parts of a flowering Plant Plant reproduction Pearson Chapter 4.2 Practical Activity 4.2 Review questions 4.2 10 REVISION Unit test Assessment Outline ASSESSMENT TYPE TITLE WORTH Test Mid term test: Cells 5% Unit test Biological Science Topic Test 15%