Year 10 Biology – Combined

 

Curriculum Modules

(combined science – AQA 8464)

 What will my child be learning? What homework will they be set? How do I support my child?
B1

Cell Structure and Cell Division

 ·Microscopes

·Animal and Plant Cells

·Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells

·Specialised Animal and Plant   Cells

·Mitosis

  

 

 

 

 

The students are given a homework book, either higher tier or foundation tier based on their Kimberley School Target.

The students will be allocated pages to complete in this book for homework, which correspond to the lessons taught in class.

In addition, questions may be set covering the following areas:

·         Long answer questions.

·         Practical write-ups.

·         Revision & flashcards.

 

Key words.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Help them revise using revision cards.

 

Help them revise from the classwork books.

 

Ensure they complete homework on time. Encourage them to ask their teachers for help if they are stuck
B2 and B3

Stem Cells, Organisation and The Digestive System

 · Differentiation

· Stem Cells

· Tissues and Organs

· The Digestive System

· Enzymes
B4

Organising Animals and Plants

 · The Blood

· The Heart

· Breathing

· Gas Exchange

· Tissues and Organs in Plants

· Transport Systems in Plants

· Transpiration
B8

Photosynthesis

 · The Rate of Photosynthesis

· How Plants use Glucose

· Making the most of       Photosynthesis
B9

Respiration

 · Aerobic Respiration

· Exercise

· Anaerobic respiration

· Metabolism and the Liver
B10

Homeostasis

 ·         Homeostasis

·         Nervous System

·         Reflex Actions

 

Support/study guides available

Title Available from Approx. cost
CGP workbook, exam practice question and answers books. These books cover the whole course (Y10 and Y11) Purchase online through sQuid, and can be collected from Mr Murray in S9 £14 for combined science

£20 for triple science

 
AQA Biology for GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy. Higher/Foundation Workbook Provided by the Science Department for use in lass or at home Free
BBC Bitesize Key Stage 4 www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Free
Expert Guidance web site http://www.expertguidance.co.uk Free

 

Other ways in which parents/carers can help: