Biology
KS3
Biology Combined & Triple*
Y9 | Key Stage 3
Theme/Unit
Class Content
B5
Communicable
Diseases
Health and Disease
Causes of Disease
Preventing infections
Human Defense Responses
B6
Preventing and
Treating Disease
Vaccination
Antibiotics and Painkillers
Discovering Drugs
Developing Drugs
B7
Non-communicable
Diseases
Cancer
Smoking
Diet and Exercise
Alcohol and other carcinogens
Independent Study
Assisted Study
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.
9
YEAR
B1
Cell Structure &
Cell Division
· Microscopes
· Animal and Plant Cells
· Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells
· Specialised Animal and Plant Cells
· Mitosis
B4
Organising Animals and Plants
· The Blood
· The Heart
· Breathing
· Gas Exchange
· Tissues and Organs in Plants
· Transport Systems in Plants
· Transpiration
B9
Respiration
· Aerobic Respiration
· Exercise
· Anaerobic respiration
· Metabolism and the Liver
B2 & B3
Stem Cells,
Organisation & The Digestive System
· Differentiation
· Stem Cells
· Tissues and Organs
· The Digestive System
· Enzymes
B8
Photosynthesis
· The Rate of Photosynthesis
· How Plants use Glucose
· Making the most
of Photosynthesis
B10
Homeostasis
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Homeostasis
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Nervous System
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Reflex Actions
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*The Brain
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*The Eye
Biology Combined & Triple*
Y10 | Key Stage 4
10
YEAR
Theme/Unit
Class Content
B11
Hormonal
Coordination
Hormonal Control
Blood Glucose
Diabetes
Negative Feedback
Human Reproduction
Menstrual Cycle
Contraception
Infertility
*Plant Hormones
B13
Reproduction
Types of Reproduction
Meiosis
DNA
Inheritance
Genetics
Inherited Disorders
Screening for Genetic Disorders
B15
Genetics and Evolution
*History of Genetics
*Theories of Evolution
*Darwin
*Speciation
Evidence for Evolution
Fossils
Extinction
Antibiotic Resistance
Classification
B17
Organising an Ecosystem
Food Chains
Materials Cycling
The Carbon cycle
*Decomposition
*B12
Homeostasis in
Action
*Body Temperature
*Waste Products
*Kidney
*Dialysis
*Kidney Transplants
B14
Variation and
Evolution
Variation
Natural selection
Selective Breeding
Genetic Engineering
Ethics
B16
Adaptation, Interdependence, competition
Communities
Environment
Distribution
Competition
Adaptations
B18 Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Human Population
Pollution
Deforestation
Global Warming
Biodiversity
*Trophic levels and Biomass
*Food Security
*Sustainable Food Production
11
YEAR
Y11 | Key Stage 4
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Biology Combined & Triple*
Theme/Unit
Class Content
Independent Study
Assisted Study
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.
Study Guides, Resources & Extra Support
updates pending
What is Art at Key Stage 5?
Biology is the study of life and living things and how living things interact with their surroundings.
Who is it for?
Biolog y A level is aimed at students who wish to study Biology at a higher level than GCSE. It is a well-respected qualification that is recognised by all higher education institutions and employers. It is a good preparation for medical and paramedical careers such as nursing, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy, etc, but can also be used for entry into other careers such as scientific research, banking, law, teaching, etc.
12&13
YEARS
What will i study?
Grade 6 GCSE Biology (Triple Science) OR grade 6 in Combined Science (with at least a grade 6 in the Biology component) and grade 6 Maths. In addition, students will be monitored closely for effort and quality of work throughout their year 11 studies. Students who do not demonstrate the necessary attitude and effort in their studies, in the opinion of their science teachers, will be discouraged from taking biology A level. The final decision on acceptance onto the course will be taken by the Science Department in conjunction with Head of Sixth Form.
Starting in September 2015, the system of Science A Levels (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)) in England and Wales underwent radical change, with the goverment replacing the AS/A2 system which has been existence since 2000. A Levels have moved to a linear structure where all the work completed in Year 12 and 13 will be examined at the end of the year.
Course Content:
Module 1: Development of Practical Skills in Biology
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This module covers the practical skills that students will develop throughout the course.
The practical skills in this module can be assessed within written examinations.
Module 3: Exchange and Transport
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Inclues : Exchange surfaces. Transport in animals. Transport in plants.
(Y13) Module 5: Communication, Homeostasis and Energy
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Includes:
Cell structure; Biological molecules; Nucleotides and nucleic acids; Enzymes; Biological membranes; Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation.
Module 2: Foundations in Biology
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Includes:
Cell structure; Biological molecules; Nucleotides and nucleic acids; Enzymes; Biological membranes; Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation.
Module 4: Biodiversity, Evolution and Disease
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Includes : Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Biodiversity
(Y13) Module 6: Genetics, Evolution and Ecosystems
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Includes : Cellular control
Patterns of inheritance
Manipulating genomes
Cloning and biotechnology
Ecosystems, Populations and sustainability.
How will I be assessed?
In addition to the 3 written exam papers, candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities throughout the two years to demonstrate practical competence. The performance is reported separately from the A-level grade as a pass/fail by the teacher.
Y12/13 Guide to Independent Learning
Biology at KS5
After each lesson you should:
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Review your lesson notes and highlight anything that you do not understand so that you can ask about this in the next lesson
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Locate and read the relevant material in the OCR A Level Biology textbook and add anything extra or interesting to your notes
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Complete any outstanding questions or exercises and self-assess using any answers that have been emailed to you or uploaded to Show My Homework
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Locate the next lesson that will be taught and familiarise yourself with the content so that it will not be the first time you encounter the content when you are in the next lesson.
Each week you should:
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Review the work you have done over the week and make some active revision resources. Examples may
include glossaries, mind-maps, flash cards, flow diagrams, quizzes, mood boards, drawings for understanding -
Test yourself on the glossary for this topic. You can use the technique of ‘look, cover, write’ or say the words out loud by having a peer test you. Learning definitions is like learning a new language.
be proactive when using revision sites - locate the pages relevant to the material that you have been covering in lessons. Add any extra or interesting information to your notes
At least once per half-term you should:
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Carry out a folder cleanse. Ensure work is in a sensible order (chronological or by theme) and that sections are clearly divided ( e.g. different teachers / different topics / assessments v class work)
identify any missing work and take steps to fill gaps – liaise with a trusted study partner or your teacher
Throughout the year you should:
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2. Each week you should:
review the work you have done over the week and make some active revision resources. Examples may
include glossaries, mind-maps, flash cards, flow diagrams, quizzes, mood boards, drawings for understanding
Test yourself on the glossary for this topic. You can use the technique of ‘look, cover, write’ or say the words out loud by having a peer test you. Learning definitions is like learning a new language.
be proactive when using revision sites - locate the pages relevant to the material that you have been covering in lessons. Add any extra or interesting information to your notes
Where can this course take me?
Students with a keen interest in Biology may wish to progress into further education and/or begin building a career in such specializations as:
Medical Professional
Medical Research
Geneticist
Bio-Engineering
Forensics
Wildlife Conservation
Archaeology
For more information of post-school progression please check out our dedicated Careers Page for related links and guidance.
For more information on this course throughout all key stages please contact Dr R Del Buono
r.delbuono@kimberleyschool.co.uk
