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1 P.1 of 8 Queen Elizabeth School Old Students Association Secondary School Curriculum Plan Subject: Biology Combine Science Form: 5 Periods per week: 2.5 Textbook: Discovery Biology (Manhattan) Subject Teacher: SWL Department Head: Mr. C. F. Wong Chapter 1 Biochemistry Wk 2-4 What are the 9/9-27/9 basic chemical components of cell (Prerequisite knowledge: formation of ionic and covalent bonds) K distinguish inorganic and organic matters recognize the building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids in organisms describe the procedures to test for the presence of different organic matters quantitatively and qualitatively S Draw pictures to illustrate the structure of different organic compounds detect the presence of reducing sugar, starch, fats and proteins in common foodstuffs by simple experiments The methods for detecting glucose, reducing sugar, starch, fat, protein and vitamin C in common foodstuffs. quiz and past paper test mindmap for chapter 2 SBA: the amount of reducing sugars in a grape Designing and performing investigations to compare the amount of vitamin C in different fruits and vegetables. use of ball-stick model to illustrate the structure of organic compounds Performing different tests for organic matters Text book chapter 2 Smart Notebook files Animations / A / / / / Chapter 2 Cellular organization Wk /9-19/10 What is the cellular organization in organisms K to realize the contribution of the discovery of cells and cell theory. identify the major components of cells visible under a light microscope. state the functions of the following structures of a cell: cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, vacuole, chloroplast, nucleus and chromosome. distinguish between animal and plant cells. Textbook exercise Mindmap for chapter 3 Read the articles about the development of cell theory Study the picture of different cell model Animation of cells and cell membrane Page 1 of 4

2 P.2 of 8 explain the fluid mosaic model of cell membrane recognize different organelles in EM and relate their structures and functions distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells define tissue, organ, and system identify and name some important tissues, organs, and systems in plant and animal S manipulate microscope to examine permanent slides of different plant and animal tissues draw and annotate typical plant and animal cells/ tissues examine slide under light microscope prepare temporary slide diagram drawing Quiz SBA: drawing of high power and low power diagrams Microscope examination of plant and animal cells A / / / / Chapter 4 Cellular metabolism Wk 8-10 How does a K explain the meaning of metabolism in terms Quiz and past Experiment on 21/10-8/11 cell perform of catabolic and anabolic processes taking paper enzymatic its place in a cell Test metabolism? state the properties of enzymes Mindmap for activity: catalase, explain the role of enzymes in metabolism chapter 3 amylase, explain how the protein nature of an SBA: using milk protease, etc. enzyme is related to its characteristics agar to test for Experiments on explain the specificity of enzyme activities using the "lock and key" hypothesis perform an experiment to show the presence of catalase in plant and animal tissues demonstrate the effects of ph and temperature on enzyme activities with simple activities of protease the effect of different factors on enzymatic activity Wk 10 S Perform simple experiments to test for effect of different factors affecting enzymatic activities Demonstration of osmosis using thistle funnel EM photo Animation on enzymatic activity Animation on cellular transport A / / / / First Uniform Test Page 2 of 4

3 P.3 of 8 Chapter 6 Movement of substances across membrane Wk /11-30/11 How a cell get or remove substances across the cell membrane? K define diffusion, osmosis and active transport describe the phenomena of diffusion, osmosis, active transport and phagocytosis in living cells explain osmosis in terms of water potential explain the significance of selective permeability of cell membrane in cellular transport explain the role of membrane and carriers in active transport give example of diffusion, osmosis, active transport and phagocytosis in organisms S demonstrate osmosis and selective permeability of the cell membrane with simple experiments Quiz and past paper Test Mindmap for chapter 3 Demonstration of osmosis using thistle funnel Animation on enzymatic activity Animation on cellular transport A / / / / Mitosis and Meiosis (Chapter 5) Wk Why should a Describe the nature of chromosomes and drawings on Reading on 2/12-21/12 cell divide? the various stages of cell cycle describe the process and importance of mitosis and meiosis stem cell biotechnology mitosis and meiosis Showing related distinguish between mitosis and mitosis relate the importance of cell division in animation and video growth and reproduction Wk Wk Wk 21 Wk Identify the stage of the cell from slide Examine the slides Discuss the ethical basis of the use of stem cell for different purposes Christmas Holiday Assessment week Exam evaluation Lunar New Year Holidays Showing slides and micrographs Animation and video Slides and microscope Essay writing Readings Reading articles Page 3 of 4

4 P.4 of 8 Wk /2-7/3 How the characters of parents can be inherited to their offsprings? K use the following terms in describing genetic phenomena: dominance, recessiveness, hybrids, phenotypes, genotypes, homozygotes and heterozygotes explain gamete as the vehicle of inheritance name some examples of monohybrid inheritance explain the determination of sex in man by X and Y chromosomes. explain the existence of equal sex ratio in terns of X and Y chromosomes give examples of continuous variation and discontinuous variation. slate that the variations in phenotype may be a result of both heredity and environment or an interaction of the two. explain the occurrence of genetic variation by independent assortment of chromosomes at meiosis, random fertilisation and mutation. explain the significance of variation leading to survival of the fittest. Analyse pedigree Explain the genetic basis of the inheritance of ABO blood groups, sex determination in humans and sex linkage S use genetic symbols, diagrams and Punnett squares and apply the rule of probability to solve problems involving monohybrid inheritance in a logical deductive manner. A Observation is theory laden (i.e. observation is affected by our background knowledge and what we expect to see). Explanations are developed from a combination of collected data and what is already known. Scientists are collaborative and competitive worksheets quizzes Worksheets and quizzes Reflection on NOS NOS: Mendel laws Animation Reading to learn exercises Complete the task in drawing genetic diagram Group work on the Mendel s discovery and the other inheritance pattern Video about Mendel and history of genetics Worksheets on drawing genetic diagrams Worksheets Page 4 of 4

5 P.5 of 8 Molecular genetics (Chapter 10) Wk /3-28/3 How do the genes express in organisms? Biodiversity (Chapter 11) Wk 31 Why the 31/3-3/4 Earth is so diverse in living organisms? by nature. Scientific knowledge is tentative and subject to change. Scientific knowledge is socially and culturally embedded (i.e. science has been influenced by society and culture). Doing science requires creativity and imagination. K Relate the functions of DNA to its structure Distinguish between chromosomes, genes, alleles, nucleic acids, locus Describe the process of protein synthesis with reference to the roles of different cellular compartments Give and explain the examples of the applications of recombinant DNA technology and DNA fingerprinting Discuss the benefits and problems of Human Genome Project S Draw diagram to illustrate the DNA structure Use DNA fingerprints to identify parenthood Map the restriction sites of plasmid Using agarose gel electrophoresis to work out the size of DNA molecules A Application of scientific knowledge in society may have social, ethical, economic and environmental implications. Scientific and technological advancement have influenced our lives, society and the environment. Scientific knowledge is socially and culturally embedded (i.e. science has been influenced by society and culture). K Explain the modern classification based on the phylogenetic relationships of organisms Know the importance in using binomial nomenclature to classify organisms Describe the existence of virus as a Worksheets Quizzes UT1: 2-6/11 NOS activity: DNA structure discovery Showing videos about the breakthrough in genetics Lab report SBA activities: restriction site mapping DNA fingerprinting exercise NOS worksheets worksheets and exercises Worksheets and reading Animation Smartnotebook materials Pictures and films Materials provided in Molecular Biology Laboratory NOS activity Worksheets and readings Page 5 of 4

6 P.6 of 8 Evolution (Chapter 12) Wk 32 Why the Earth 7/4-11/4 is so diverse in living organisms? non-cellular entity identify the ways through which organisms adapt to their habitats S Classify organisms into six kingdoms Construct dichotomous keys to identify unknown organisms Classification exercises Field study report Demonstrate how to use dichotomous keys to identify unknown organisms A Appreciate the biodiversity of the Earth Field study K Look out some evidence to support the concept of organisms evolving from simple to complex life forms Explain the role of natural selection in evolution Evaluate the significance of variations within a species and the role of variation and isolation in the development of new species Quizzes Essay writing Concept maps or mind maps Essay writing Video Animation Newspaper clippings S Draw timeline for life worksheet A Evaluate the various explanations for the worksheet Compare the origins of life different theory Scientific knowledge is tentative and of evolution subject to change. Observation is theory laden (i.e. observation is affected by our background knowledge and what we expect to see). Scientific inquiries do not necessarily involve doing experiments. Doing science requires creativity and imagination. Scientific knowledge is socially and culturally embedded (i.e. science has been influenced by society and culture). Wk 33 Easter Holiday Reproduction in humans (Chapter 20) Wk Identify the structure in the human 22/4-9/5 reproductive system state that a sperm consists of a head with Essay writing Showing related medical video Discussion Video Animation Newspaper Page 6 of 4

7 P.7 of 8 nucleus and tail. describe the periodic changes of the uterine wall in a menstrual cycle. describe the transfer of semen from the penis to the vagina. describe the process of fertilisation as the fusion of the nuclei of the sperm and the ovum in the oviduct. outline human development from the fertilised ovum to an embryo. explain the functions of the placenta in the exchange of nutrients oxygen and wastes between the mother and the foetus. state the functions of the amnion in foetal development. outline the birth process. discuss the importance of parental care to human development. state reasons for birth control. explain the biological basis for the following contraceptive devices: rhythm method, condom, diaphragm, contraceptive pills and surgical method. Distinguish between sperm and ovum Examine slide of Appreciate the application of biological principle in birth control Stimuli, receptors and responses (Chapter 22) Wk K explain that the functions of the 12/5-30/5 semi-circular canals in detection of change of position during movement, involving the displacement of a gelatinous structure which pulls on sensory hair cells and initiates nerve impulses. describe the structure and functions of human eyes describe the process of the formation of a clear image and accommodation about the contraceptive methods Showing models of human reproductive system Examine slides egg and ovum or micrographs Essay writing STSE: Relate environmental problems with population growth Quiz Worksheets Essay writing Use of animation to demonstrate how ears and eyes work clippings Smart Notebook files Slides or powerpoint Showing related video Video Animation Smart Notebook files Page 7 of 4

8 QESOSASS/ Biology Combine Science Curriculum Plan P.8 of 8 Wk 40 Wk Wk describe the process involved in the control of pupil size in different light intensity identify the different parts of an ear describe the mechanism of hearing state the cause of different eye defects define geotropism, phototropism and hydrotropism. demonstrate geotropism in roots and phototropism in shoots. explain geotropism of roots and phototropism of shoots in terms of auxins. explain the importance of tropic response. S describe how the eye defects can be corrected by the aids of ray diagrams A Develop an awareness to protect the sense organs Revision Final Examination Evaluation ray diagram worksheet Quiz Self-access learning worksheet / / / Worksheets Proposed by SWL Subject Panel Chairman: Page 8 of 4

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