11 Biology

Course Overview

Term 1
* Carry out a practical investigation with direction. This will involve the development of a fair test on respiration and use of pulse oximeters.

* Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas related to Micro-organisms.
Students learn how to grow micro-organisms on agar plates using aseptic technique. They will learn about the variety of microbes and the way that they reproduce, as well as their uses in the food industry.

Term 2
Continued...* Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas related to Micro-organisms.
Students learn how to grow micro-organisms on agar plates using aseptic technique. They will learn about the variety of microbes and the way that they reproduce, as well as their uses in the food industry.

* Research and report on marine biology issue.
Students learn how to think critically about contemporary issues in biology such as marine reserves. Field trip to a local marine laboratory.

Term 3
Continued...* Research and report on a biological issue.
Students learn how to think critically about contemporary issues in biology such as marine reserves.

* Mammals as consumers.
Students learn about the similarities and differences in the way that mammals obtain nutrition.

Term 4
Continued...* Mammals as consumers.
Students learn about the similarities and differences in the way that mammals obtain nutrition.

* Demonstrate an understanding of genetic variation
Students learn about the diversity of life at the genetic level. Students learn how genetic diversity can be increased or decreased and how populations adapt over time.