Session 6 Biology GCSE SCIENCE DOUBLE AWARD YEAR

Session 6 Biology

GCSE SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD) YEAR 10 CONTENT 1. 1 Description Content Cells and movement across membranes • • • 1. 2 1. 3 Respiration and the respiratory system in humans • Digestion and the digestive system in humans • • • cell structure diffusion, osmosis, active transport enzymes aerobic and anaerobic respiration respiratory system effect of smoking process of digestion tests for starch, glucose and protein human digestive system balanced diet Additional content for Separate Biology

GCSE SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD) YEAR 10 CONTENT Description Content Circulatory system in humans • • • blood heart and circulatory system risk factors for cardiovascular disease • 1. 5 Plants and photosynthesis • • 1. 6 Ecosystems and • human impact on the environment • • 1. 4 Additional content for Separate Biology • food webs, pyramids of number • • and biomass • intensive farming biological indicators, effects of pollution structure of arteries, veins and capillaries advantages and disadvantages of different treatments for cardiovascular disease – statins, angioplasty and changes to lifestyle structure of leaf transport systems in plants transpiration mineral deficiencies decomposition carbon cycle nitrogen cycle (including denitrification)

GCSE SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD) YEAR 11 CONTENT Top Description ic Content 4. 1/ Classification and 2. 1 Biodiversity • • classification (five kingdom) scientific naming adaptations and competition biodiversity 4. 2 Cell division and stem / cells 2. 2 • • mitosis and meiosis stem cells 4. 3/ DNA and inheritance 2. 3 • • DNA structure genetic profiling inheritance - Punnett squares genetic modification Additional content for Separate Biology

GCSE SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD) YEAR 11 CONTENT Top Description ic Content Additional content for Separate Biology 4. 4/ Variation and evolution • types and causes of variation • evolution 2. 4 4. 5/ Response and 2. 5 regulation • • • nervous system reflex actions homeostasis – blood sugar, temperature • • eye tropisms 4. 6/ Disease, defence and 2. 6 treatment • • causes of disease defence against disease vaccination antibiotics and drugs • • kidney structure nephron structure and function effect of ADH treatment of kidney disease • •

ADDITIONAL CONTENT FOR GCSE BIOLOGY - UNIT 2 Topic Description Additional Content 2. 7 Micro-organisms and their applications • • • 2. 8 Disease, defence and treatment • culture of micro-organisms aseptic techniques fermenter causative agent, effect and prevention of HIV / AIDS, Chlamydia, Malaria • process of drug development • production and use of monoclonal antibodies

SPECIFIED PRACTICAL WORK - YEAR 10 Topic 1. 1 Specified Practical Work • Examination of animal and plant cells using a light microscope and production of labelled scientific drawings from observation • Investigation into factors affecting enzyme action* * Amendments have been made to this practical 1. 3 • Investigation into the energy content of foods 1. 5 • Investigation of the factors affecting photosynthesis • Investigation into factors affecting transpiration (GCSE Biology only)

SPECIFIED PRACTICAL WORK - YEAR 11 Double award Biology Specified Practical Work 4. 1 2. 1 • Investigation into factors affecting the distribution and abundance of a species 4. 4 2. 4 • Investigation into variation in organisms 4. 5 2. 5 • Investigation into factors affecting reaction time 2. 6 • Test artificial urine samples for the presence of protein and glucose (GCSE Biology only) 2. 7 • Investigation into the effect of antibiotics on bacterial growth (GCSE Biology only)

MATHS SKILLS Taken from Appendix B of the specification. Bold print means HT only. • • • • Recognise and use expressions in decimal form Recognise expressions in standard form Use ratios, fractions and percentages Use an appropriate number of significant figures Find arithmetic means Construct and interpret tables and diagrams Understand the principles of sampling as applied to scientific data Understand simple probability Make order of magnitude calculations Substitute numerical values into algebraic equations and solve them using appropriate units for physical quantities Translate information between graphical and numeric form Plot two variables from experimental or other data Interpret the slope of a linear graph Calculate areas of triangles and rectangles, surface areas and volumes of cubes

BIOLOGY RESOURCES • • • Teacher guide Specified practical guidance Digital resources – • Biology 1 - printable resources, starter activities, front of class digital resources and virtual experiments. • Cells and cell processes • Diffusion, osmosis and active transport • Respiration • Digestion • Enzymes • Photosynthesis • Circulation

BIOLOGY RESOURCES • Biology 2 - printable resources, starter activities, front of class digital resources and virtual experiments. • Biodiversity • Cell division • DNA • Genes and variety • The eye • The kidney • Disease, defence and treatment

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