Science KS4 - Biology Year 9 - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Science KS4 - BiologyYear 9Unit 1 – Microbial lifeUnit 1 – Microbial lifeUnit 2 – Animal biologyUnit 2 – Animal biologyUnit 2 – Animal biologyUnit 3 – Plant biologyEarly life on EarthRespiration & diffusion Surface are to volume ratioGerm TheoryPathogens - BacteriaPathogens – FungiPathogens – Viruses & ProtistsBacterial growthCulturing MicroorganismsMicroscopy Required practical 1: Use a light microscope to observe, draw and label a selection of plant and animal Multicellular organismsAnimal cellsCells, tissues and organsFood moleculesRequired practical 4: Nutrient testsEnzyme functionEnzyme rates Required Practical 3Digestive system – Organs and enzymesDigestive system absorptionMid topic assessmentBlood and blood vesselsHeart and CirculationHeart disease Lungs and respiratory systemAerobic respirationAnaerobic respirationEffects of exerciseMetabolismPlant cellsMitosis and cloningCell differentiationSpecialised cellsPhotosynthesisLeaf structureTranspirationUses of glucoseTranslocationRate of photosynthesisAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2Year 10Unit 3 – Plant biologyUnit 4 – Disease and medicineB5 – Homeostasis and Response 1Nervous systemB5 – Homeostasis and Response 2Endocrine systemB5 – Homeostasis and Response 3Reproduction and Plant ResponsesB6 – Inheritance, variation and Evolution 1B6 – Inheritance, variation and Evolution 2Required practical 5 Investigating photosynthesisPlant diseases and defencesPlant deficienciesRequired practical 3: Investigate the effect of salt or sugar solutions on plant tissueHuman Defence system – ImmunityVaccinationsAntibiotics and painkillersRequired practical 2:Lifestyle & healthCancerDrug developmentStem cells and therapeutic cloningMonoclonal AntibodiesHomeostasis and the nervous systemReflex actionsRequired practical 6: Investigating reactionsSynapsesThe brainThe eyeControl of body temperature – Negative feedbackThe endocrine systemControl of blood glucoseWater and nitrogen balanceThe KidneyKidney FailureThyroxine and adrenalineHormones and the menstrual cycleArtificial control of fertilityPlant hormonesUse of plant hormonesRequired practical 7: An investigation into the effect of light on plant shoots.VariationClassificationDNA and the genomeSexual reproduction and meiosisInheritanceGenetic DisordersSelective breedingEvolutionSpeciationHistory of evolutionEvidence for evolutionAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Summer 1Summer 2Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.2022/23CURRICULUM MAP

2. Science KS4 - BiologyAutumn 1Autumn 2Spring 1Spring 2Year 11B6 – Inheritance, variation and Evolution 2Paper 1 RevisionB6 – Inheritance, variation and Evolution 3B7 – Ecology 1B7 – Ecology 2Paper 2 RevisionExam PreparationSelective breedingEvolutionSpeciationHistory of evolutionEvidence for evolutionPaper 1 AssessmentUnits B1- B4October/ NovemberAsexual reproductionCloningGenetic engineeringMaking proteinsMutationsCommunities and ecosystemsInterdependence and CompetitionAdaptationsFeeding relationshipsTrophic levels and energyRequired Practical 9 Measure the population size of a common species in a habitat.Material cyclingDecompositionRequired Practical 10: Investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of decay of fresh milk by measuring pH change.Biodiversity 1: Human population and biodiversityBiodiversity 2: Effects of PollutionFood Security and BiotechnologyPaper 2 AssessmentUnits B5 - B7January / FebruaryPaper 1 B1-B4 (1.45)Paper 2 B5-7 (1.45)Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.Supporting at homeHomework is set weekly on Educake to provide on going retrieval practice of key information. If you want to support further, our learning checklists can be found here and practice Q and A here.Our curriculum is supported by work booklets that can be used in cases of absence and you can access the most relevant links to BBC bitesize and Oak Academy videos here.BBC BitesizeB1 – Cells BiologyB2 – OrganisationB3 - Disease and ResponseB4 - BioenergeticsB5 -Homeostasis and ResponseB6 – Inheritance, Variation and EvolutionB7 - Ecology2022/23CURRICULUM MAP