Biology Curriculum Map Year 10
The Windsor Boys’ School Biology Curriculum Map Year 10
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Cell transport |
| Enzymes |
| Respiration |
| Communicable diseases & Preventing disease |
| Adaptations, interdependence and competition |
| Ecology and biodiversity |
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How molecules move across cell membranes looking at diffusion, osmosis and active transport.
Required practical – How salt/sugar solutions effect mass of plant tissue. |
| Organisation of the digestive system and the enzymes involved. How and where the enzymes function within the digestive system.
Required practical’s – How pH effects amylase enzyme.
Qualitative tests for lipids, sugars, proteins and fats. |
| Aerobic and anaerobic respiration. How the body responds to exercise and the relationship between respiration and metabolism |
| Structure and effects of different pathogens. Function of antibiotics and painkillers accompanied with how drugs are developed.
Separate – Monoclonal antibodies and plant defence response.
Required practical (sep only) Effect of antiseptics on bacterial growth.
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| Biotic, abiotic factors and how they interact with the surrounding ecosystem. Adaptations of organisms within the ecosystem. |
| Waste management. Human land use and its impact on deforestation and global warming. Maintaining biodiversity and breeding programs for endangered species.
Separate – Food production and food security.
Required practical – Field investigation |
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Topic 6-mark question
End of topic test, higher and foundation. With evaluation of test and assessment feedback. |
| Topic 6-mark question
End of topic test, higher and foundation. With evaluation of test and assessment feedback. |
| Topic 6-mark question
End of topic test, higher and foundation. With evaluation of test and assessment feedback. |
| Topic 6-mark question
End of topic test, higher and foundation. With evaluation of test and assessment feedback. |
| Topic 6-mark question
End of topic test, higher and foundation. With evaluation of test and assessment feedback. |
| Topic 6-mark question
End of topic test, higher and foundation. With evaluation of test and assessment feedback. |
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