Date Syllabus Ref Content Less Practical 4... 4... 4... 4... Animal and Plant Cells - Eukaryotes Structure Organelle function Bacterial cells - Prokaryotes Structure Organelle function Term (7w) 4... Cell specialisation Sperm, nerve, muscle, Root hair cells, xylem, phloem 4... Microscopy Light /electron Magnification calculations 4... Principles of organisation Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems (No specific examples of systems required) 4 RP Drawing cells End of topic test on cells. 0 mark test sit and peer mark in the same lesson. Human Digestive system Recap KS gross structure Term (8w) Block A assessment week 4... Human Digestive system Recap KS gross structure Enzyme Theory Digestive enzymes (inc. RP4) 4 RP4 Food tests 4... Bile in digestion (inc. RP) RP Effect of ph on amylase. End of topic test Enzymes and digestion 0 mark test sit and peer mark in the same lesson. 4.6..4 DNA, genome and chromosome Nucleus-Chromosome-gene-DNA Importance of mapping the genome 4.6.. Variation Inherited/environmental/combination Mutations 4.6.4 Classification Linnaeus - KPCOFGS Binomial system
term (6w) 4.6.4 Impact of developments on classification system (Carl Woese)(Hwk) Evolutionary trees 4.7..4 Adaptations Polar bear, Cacti, Camel Extremophiles - salt, temp, pressure, ocean vents, 4.6.. Evolution Summary ending in formation of new species Natural section (IGNS) End of topic test Chromosomes to evolution Block B Assessment Term 4 (7w) 4.6.. Selective breeding Selective breeding theory 4 Examples - see syllabus Inbreeding 4.6..7 Bacterial resistance MRSA Reducing occurrence of resistance 4.6..4 4.6.. 4.6..6 Evolution, Fossils and Extinction Evidence for evolution Fossils Extinction End of topic test on bacterial resistance, selective breeding and evolution, fossils and extinction. 4...6 Human Defense system Barriers to infection Pathogens definition White blood cells - phagocytosis, antibodies, antitoxins 4...9 Discovery and development of drugs Historical discovery of medicines Testing and trialling Placebos 4...8 Antibiotics Specificity of antibiotics Painkillers End of topic test on human defence, discovery of drugs and antibiotics.
Term (4.) 4... Endocrine system Glands and target organs Comparison to nervous system Pituitary gland Gland map (inc. Testosterone - 4...4) 4...4 Reproductive hormones Menstrual cycle (plus application) HIGHER TIER ONLY Progesterone 4... Contraception Evaluate hormonal and non- hormonal contraception 4...6 HIGHER TIER ONLY Fertility hormones FSH & LH IVF Issues surrounding IVF End of topic test on hormones and contraception term 6 (7w) Block C Assessment 4 4... Nervous system Conscious response Reflex arc RP7 4.4.. Respiration Aerobic respiration Uses of energy Anaerobic respiration Fermentation 4.4.. Exercise Heart rate and exercise Breathing rate and exercise Oxygen debt and muscle fatigue HIGHER TIER ONLY Fate of lactic acid 4.4.. Metabolism Recap biological molecules from digestion Definition of metabolism Energy and making molecules examples of metabolic reactions
Term 7 End of topic test on nervous system, respiration, exercise and metabolism. 4... Diffusion Simple diffusion including examples of substances Factors affecting diffusion Surface area to volume ratio Locations of diffusion - lungs, small intestine, gills, roots and leaves Exchange surface features to be covered in above 4... Osmosis Osmosis theory Osmosis practical 4... Active transport Active transport theory examples - mineral ions in soil, absorption of sugar in small intestine 6 RP Term 8 Block A assessment 4... 4... End of topic test on transport on diffusion, osmosis and active transport. Plant tissues and organs Roots Xylem and transport Structure of the leaf ( tissues) Transpiration (stomata and guard cells) (Plus 4 factors) Structure of the phloem and movement of sap Catch up lesson 4.4.. 4.4.. Photosynthesis Basic photosynthesis (endothermic) Factors affecting photosynthesis (graph skills) 4 RP6
Term 9 HIGHER TIER ONLY Interpreting limiting factors graphs Green houses Inverse square law 4.4.. Uses of glucose examples of glucose use - link to metabolism for proteins and cellulose 4...4 4... Plant diseases Rose Black spot Tobacco mosaic virus End of topic mini test on photosynthesis, uses of glucose and plant diseases. 4... Blood Components and their functions Adaptations of blood cells 4... Heart and blood vessels (includes lungs) Structure and function of heart and lungs Blood flow pathway Aorta, vena cava, pulmonary vein and artery Blood vessel structure and function Pacemakers & blood flow calculations 6 Term 0 Block B Assessment 4...4 CHD Coronary heart disease Stents and Statins Heart valves Heart transplants Advantages and disadvantages of different types of treatments 4 End of topic test on blood, heart, CHD 4...7 Vaccination How a vaccine works 4... Viral diseases Measles symptoms and spread HIV symptoms and spread TMV (recap only if time permits)
term 4... Protist diseases Malaria symptoms and spread 4... Bacterial diseases Salmonella symptoms and spread Gonorrhoea symptoms and spread End of topic mini test on vaccination and viral, protist and bacterial diseases. 4...7 HIGHER TIER ONLY Negative feedback Adrenaline Thyroxine 4... Blood glucose control Glucose regulation Diabetes 4.6.. Sexual and Asexual reproduction Types of reproduction Gametes (including pollen) 4... Mitosis and cell cycle (+ application) Reasons for mitosis Basic description of mitosis (NOT IPMAT) 4...7 Cancer What is cancer Benign Malignant Term Block C Assessment 4 4.6.. Meiosis (+ application) Basic description on Meiosis Chromosome numbers Development after fertilisation 4.6..6 Genetic inheritance Definitions of genetic terms Alleles - Dom/Rec Punnett squares Phenotypes usually due to multiple genes 4.6..7 Inherited disorders Polydactyly Cystic Fibrosis
Term 4.6..8 Sex determination Inheritance of X and Y chromosomes - punnett square 4.6..4 Genetic engineering Basic process Plant crops Bacterial production of hormones Concerns about GM crops Treatment of inherited disorders HIGHER TIER ONLY Detailed method instead of basic for genetic engineering End of topic test genetics. 4...4 4... Cell differentiation Definition Stem cells Types -embryos, bone marrow, meristem Uses - therapeutic cloning, crops Risks term 4 4...6 (4...) Block A Assessment Risk factors and lifestyle disease (plus allergies and mental health) Costs of diseases Effect of lifestyle factors at local, national, global level Risk Factors Allergies and mental health Sampling and graphs 4.7.. Levels of organisation Producers Consumers Food chains Predator - Prey Cycling Term 4.7.. 4.7.. 4.7.. Communities, abiotic and biotic factors Definitions of each Competition Interdependence Examples of Abiotic factors Examples of Biotic Factors (See Syllabus for list) 4.7.. 4.7..6 Biodiversity and maintaining biodiversity Definition Importance Human Impact
4.7.. 4.7..4 4.7.. Land use and Deforestation Habitat reduction Peat Bogs Cattle, crops and biofuels - examples only Waste management Pollution (air, water and land) 4.7.. Carbon Cycle Diagrams and descriptions Water cycle Diagrams and descriptions 4.7.. Global warming Biological consequences methane End of topic test human impact on the environment. HSW ISA skills, exam practice and revision