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Year 11 ATAR HUMAN BIOLOGY
2017 PROGRAM
UNITS 1 & 2
NAME: __________________
RSHS 2017 ASSESSMENT OUTLINE
UNIT 1
Assessment
Type
* Please note this outline is subject to change *
Topic
Schedule
Microscope & Tissues Investigation
Term 1, Week 3
10
Second Hand Data Investigation
Term1, Week 10
10
Digestion & Lifestyle
Extended Response
Term 1, Week 8
7.5
Musculoskeletal System
Extended Response
Term 2, Week 4
7.5
TEST &
EXAMINATIONS
(25%)
Period Zero: Cell Test
(Topic 1)
Period Zero: Systems Test
(Topic 2 & 3)
Term 1, Week 6
EXAM (40%)
Semester 1 Exam
SCIENTIFIC
INQUIRY (20%)
EXTENDED
RESPONSE (15%)
Weighting My Mark
12.5
Term 2, Week 2
12.5
Term 2,
Weeks 6 & 7
40
UNIT 2
Assessment
Type
SCIENTIFIC
INQUIRY (20%)
EXTENDED
RESPONSE (15%)
Topic
Schedule
Weighting
Cancer Investigation
Term 3, Week 3
10
Hormones Investigation
Term 3, Week 8
10
Protein Synthesis
Extended Response
Term 2, Week
10
7.5
Sexually Transmitted Infections &
Contraception Extended Response
Term 3, Week
10
7.5
Period Zero: DNA & Inheritance
Test (Topic 5 & 6)
Term 3, Week 5
12.5
TEST (25%)
Period Zero: Human Reproduction
Test (Topic 7)
EXAMINATIONS
(40%)
Semester 2 Exam
Term 4, Week 1
Term 4,
Week 3 & 4
12.5
40
My Mark
Calendar for Term 1, 2017
Week 1
Feb
Monday
30 January
Tuesday
31
No students
Wednesday
1 February
* Please note this calendar is subject to change *
Thursday
Friday
2
3
No students
Weekend
4.
5.
TOPIC #1
1a- Investigating &
Microscopes
Week 2
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
14.
Microscopes &
Tissues
Investigation
10%
21.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
23.
24.
25.
26.
1b - Cells, Transport &
Tissues
Week 3
Week 4
13.
20.
1c - Cellular
Metabolism
22.
1d - Nutrients &
Enzymes
Week 5
March
27.
28.
1.March
2.
3.
TOPIC #2
4.
5.
2a - Digestive System
Week 6
6.
7.
8.
14.
15.
9.
Labour Day
Week 7
13.
16.
10.
PERIOD ZERO:
Cells Test
(Topic 1)
7.5%
17.
11.
12.
24.
25.
26.
31.
1. April
2.
2b - Excretion
Week 8
20.
21.
22.
23.
TOPIC #3
Digestion &
Lifestyle Ext
Response 7.5%
Week 9
27.
28.
18.
19.
3a - Respiratory
System
29.
30.
3b- Cardiovascular
System
Week 10
April
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
School
Holidays
School
Holidays
10.
Second Hand
Data
Investigation
10%
11.
12.
13.
14.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
15.
16.
22.
23.
Calendar for Term 2, 2017
Monday
Week 1
24.
Tuesday
25.
No students
Week 2
May
Wednesday
26.
27.
Thursday
28.
Friday
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Anzac Day
Weekend
29.
30.
2.
Week 3
1. May
PERIOD ZERO:
Systems Test
Topics 2 & 3
10%
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Week 4
15.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
Week 5
22.
16.
Musculoskeletal
Extended
Response
7.5%
23.
24
25
26.
27.
28.
Assessment Free
Week
Week 6
29.
TOPIC #4
4 – Musculoskeletal
System
Assessment Free
Week
30.
Year 11
EXAMS
Week 7
June
5. June
Week 8
12.
Assessment Free
Week
31
Year 11
EXAMS
6.
Western Australia
Day
Year 11
EXAMS
7.
Year 11
EXAMS
13.
Exam Review
Assessment Free
Week
1 June
Year 11
EXAMS
2
8.
9.
Year 11
EXAMS
14.
Exam Review
Assessment Free
Week
No students
Year 11
EXAMS
Year 11
EXAMS
3.
4.
10.
11.
15.
16.
17.
18.
TOPIC #5
5a - DNA & Protein
Synthesis
Week 9
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Week 10
26.
27.
28.
29.
30
1 July
2
8.
9
15.
16.
5b - Epigenetics
School
Holidays
School
Holidays
Protein
Synthesis. Ext
Resp 7.5%
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Calendar for Term 3, 2017
Monday
Week 1
17.
No students
Week 2
Tuesday
18.
24.
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekend
22.
23.
19.
20.
21.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
1. August
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
17.
18.
19.
20.
24.
25.
26.
27.
5c - Mitosis, Meiosis &
Cancer
TOPIC #6
6a - Inheritance
Week 3
August
31.
Cancer
Investigation
10%
Week 4
7.
8.
TOPIC #7
7a - Reproduction &
Gametogenesis
Week 5
14.
15.
Week 6
21.
22.
16.
PERIOD ZERO:
DNA &
Inheritance Test.
Topic 5 & 6
12.5%
23.
Week 7
September
28.
29.
30.
31.
1. September
2.
3.
Week 8
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
19.
Contraception &
STIs. Ext Resp
7.5%
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
26.
27.
28.
29.
3.
4.
5.
6.
30
1
7.
8.
7b - Development,
Teratogens & Stem
Cells
7c – Birth, changes &
Breastfeeding
Week 9
7b - Reproductive
Cycles &Hormones
11.
Hormones
Investigation
10%
12.
7d - Contraception &
STIs
Week 10
School
Holidays
School
Holidays
18.
25.
Queen’s Birthday
2. October
7e - Reproductive
Technologies & Ethics
Calendar for Term 4, 2017
Monday
Week 1
9
Tuesday
10.
No students
Week 2
16.
17.
Assessment Free
Week
Week 3
23.
Assessment Free
Week
24.
Year 11
Exams
Week 4
30.
Year 11
Exams
Week 5
6.
Wednesday
12. PERIOD ZERO:
Human
Reproduction
Test. Topic 7
12.5%
18.
Assessment Free
Week
25.
Year 11
Exams
Thursday
Friday
13.
19.
20.
Assessment Free
Week
26.
Year 11
Exams
Assessment Free
Week
27.
Year 11
Exams
2.
Year 11
Exams
21.
22.
28.
29.
31. November
Year 11
Exams
1.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Year 11
Exams
3.
Weekend
14.
15.
Year 11
Exams
Year 11
Exams
Year 11 off
4.
5.
Week 6
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Week 7
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
Week 8
27.
28.
29
30.
1 December
2.
3.
Year 11
Last day
Week 9
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Week 10
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16
17
School
Holidays
School
Holidays
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
23.
24.
30.
1.
ROSSMOYNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL - PROGRAM FOR UNIT 1 AND 2, 2017
* Please note this program is subject to change *
Note: SIS = Scientific Inquiry Skills, SHE = Science as a Human Endeavour
WEEK
TOPIC
Term 1,
Week 1
Introduction
Programs & Syllabus
http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/syllabus-and-support-materials/science/human-biology
RSHS Upper School Assessment Policy
http://www.rossmoyne.wa.edu.au/about-us/policies/assessment-and-reporting-policy/
Materials: Textbook, Study Guide, Past Exam
Papers
Start Topic #1
1a.
Scientific
Inquiry
Investigating Scientifically:

Review terminology

identify, research and construct questions for investigation; propose hypotheses; and
predict possible outcomes (SIS)

represent data in meaningful and useful ways; organise and analyse data to identify
trends, patterns and relationships; qualitatively describe sources of measurement
error, and uncertainty and limitations in data; and select, synthesise and use evidence
to make and justify conclusions (SIS)
Microscopes:

Calculate magnification, field of view, estimate cell size
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 1 & 2, Pages 3-26
Microscopes
Week 2
1b.
Cells &
Cell Transport
OBJECTIVES & OUTLINE
Cells:



Review organelles from Year 10
Hierarchy (cells, tissues, organs, systems), structures and functions
Label cell organelles and outline function/s
Cell Membrane & Transport of materials:

Structure of Cell membrane

Fluid Mosaic Model

Transport: Diffusion, Osmosis, Facilitated Diffusion, Active Transport, Vesicular
transport

Factors affecting exchange of materials across the membrane:
o Surface area to volume ratio
o Concentration gradients
o Nature of materials being exchanged
Tissues
Tissues:

The various tissues of the human body perform specific functions and can be
categorised into four basic tissue types:
o Epithelial
o Connective
o Muscular
o Nervous

SIS – Use images of various tissues to communicate conceptual understanding and
make predictions
RESOURCES/SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES/QUESTIONS
Scientific Method Terminology
Homework: Scientific Method Questions
Microscope Practice & Labs
Calculation Worksheets
Homework for weekend – Review cell organelles
(Yr 10)
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 3-5, Pages 27-61
Cell worksheets
Cell Transport flow chart
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Activity 11: SA:Vol – why is it important?
Extended response practice: Previous exam
questions on transport
Create a comparison table of Tissue types (Types,
where found in the body, description, special
features)
Worksheet – Predicting tissues
ASSESSMENTS &
IMPORTANT DATES
Week 3
1c
Cellular
Metabolism
Cellular Metabolism:

Cellular respiration to release energy in form of ATP

Catabolism vs. Anabolism

ATP & its uses

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic – reactants, products, location, amount of ATP
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 6, Pages 67-73
Comparison table – Aerobic vs. Anaerobic
Investigation:
Microscopes & Tissues
10%
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Activity 6: Respiration – Aerobic and Anaerobic
Week 4
1d.
Nutrients
Enzymes
Weeks
5+6
Week 7
Start Topic #2
2a. Digestion
2b. Excretion
Week 8
Start Topic #3
3a. Respiratory
System
Nutrients:

Cells require nutrients including: Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids etc.
Enzymes:

Structure

How they work – lock and key, activation energy

Factors affecting – pH, temperature, concentration, co-factors and co-enzymes
Digestive System:

Digestion involves the breakdown of large molecules to smaller ones by mechanical
digestions and chemical digestion (by enzymes)

Structure and Function

The sequence of organs is important in the efficient digestion of food and absorption of
nutrients in providing the appropriate conditions and enzymes.

Absorption & Efficiency of surfaces – large surface area of Small intestines aids in
absorption, structure of villi

Elimination is the removal of undigested material and some metabolic wastes from the
body

(SHE) Dysfunctions e.g. diarrhoea, constipation

(SHE) Consequences of lifestyle – malnutrition, obesity, anorexia
Excretion:

Structure and function of organs involved

Macrostructure of the kidney & urinary system

Introduce structure of the nephron – filtration, reabsorption and secretion (no
hormones req. For year 11)

SHE: effect of performance enhancing drugs

Urine composition with respect to volume & concentration. Hydrated vs. Dehydrated.
Urine colour charts?

The role of the liver and process of deamination
Respiratory System:

Structures and functions

Gas exchange – Alveoli suited for function, internal vs. external respiration, how
exchange is maintained

SHE: dysfunctions of Resp system – diagnosis & treatment (Asthma, Emphysema)

SHE: Consequences of life choices on the individual & foetus e.g. Smoking
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 6, Pages 63-67, 71
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 20: Contents of my food
Act 19, 21 or 22 (Food and nutrients)
Act 27: Effective Enzymes
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 9, Pages 107-121
Tripe Dissection
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 23: Inside the Digestive System
Act 24: Digestion Simulation
Act 26: Why is there acid in my stomach?
Act 28: Digestion of fats
WEEK 6
PERIOD ZERO:
Cell Test
(Topic 1)
7.5%
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 10, Pages 122-134
Kidney Dissection
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 32: Urine Production
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 8, Pages 97-106
Lung Dissection
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Activity 12: Respiratory Volumes
Extended Response:
Digestion & Lifestyle
7.5%
Weeks
9 + 10
3b.
Cardiovascular
System
WEEK
TOPIC
Term 2,
Week 1
Weeks
2+3
3b.
Week 4
Week 5
Weeks
6+7
Circulatory System:

The transport of materials within the internal environment for exchange with cells is
facilitated by the structure and function of the circulatory system at the cell, tissue and
organ levels.

Heart structures and functions

Outline the types and describe the structure and function of the different blood vessels
and blood components

Describe the pathway of systematic and pulmonary circulation

Understand the role of the lymphatic system – return excess fluid to the CV system

SHE: Blood transfusions rely on determining blood groups and can be used to treat
many different diseases and conditions
o Blood groups ABO & Rh+/- blood systems – blood matching of donor and
recipient. Maternal & foetal incompatibility due to Rhesus

SHE: consequences of lifestyle choices, including being active or sedentary
Start Topic #4
4a. Musculoskeletal
System
Musculoskeletal
System
OBJECTIVES & OUTLINE
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 7, Pages 75-96
Heart Dissection
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Activity 17: Cardiovascular Disease (Data
Interpretation)
RESOURCES/SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES/QUESTIONS
WEEK 10
Investigation: Second
Hand Data 10%
ASSESSMENTS &
IMPORTANT DATES
Finish Cardiovascular System
Revision for Systems Test (Week 2)
Musculoskeletal System:

Describe and label the macroscopic structure of the bone. (Compact vs.
Cancellous)

Names and label the bones of the human body (Axial and Appendicular)

Describe and label the Haversian System

Describe the different types of joints in the body – types, locations, features,
range of movements

SHE: strains and breaks

Outline and describe the different types of cartilage

Osteoarthritis & Osteoporosis – causes, impacts, symptoms, treatments

Describe and compare the different types – skeletal, cardiac & smooth

Label a Macroscopic skeletal muscle

Explain muscles working in pairs - Agonist vs. Antagonistic movement

Label a microscopic view/sarcomere – actin, myosin and the zones/lines/bands

Explain in detail the sliding filament theory – contraction vs. relaxation.
Rest of week: Catch-up
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 11-12
Pages 135-163
Long bone dissection
STAWA Stage 3: Changing Bodies
Act 26: Bones & Osteoporosis
Act 27: Joints and Arthritis
Act 28: Muscle Movement
Videos ‘Sliding Filament Model’
WEEK 2
PERIOD ZERO:
Systems Test (Topic 2 &
3)
10%
Extended Response:
Osteoporosis &
Osteoarthritis
7.5%
Assessment Free Week. Note: content may still be taught during this time
Semester One Examinations
SEMESTER 1 EXAM
40%
Weeks
8+9
Review Exams (~2 days)
Start Topic #5
5a. DNA
DNA:



Exam Review & Reflections
Structure – histones, double stranded, nucleotide composition, base pairing
Purpose – stores the information for the production of Proteins that determines
the structure and function of the cells
Describe DNA replication
Protein Synthesis:

Outline the process of Protein Synthesis: Transcription and Translation
o Protein Synthesis involves the transcription of a gene on DNA into
mRNA in the nucleus, and translation into an amino acid sequence at
the ribosome with the aid of tRNA.

SIS: Use construct models of transcription & translation to communicate
Week 10
5b. Epigenetics
Epigenetics:

Epigenetics is the study of phenotypic expression of gene, which depends on the
factors controlling transcription and translation during protein synthesis, the
products of other genes and the environment
o Describe histone modification and DNA methylation

SHE: discoveries made through modern biotechnological techniques have
increases understandings of DNA & gene expression
WEEK
TOPIC
OBJECTIVES & OUTLINE
Term 3,
Week 1
5c. Mitosis, Meiosis
& Cancer
Cell Reproduction

Describe the stages of mitosis and the events that take place in each phase

Describe the stages of Meiosis - stages of Meiosis allow for orderly distribution of
haploid sets of chromosomes to daughter cells

Compare Mitosis vs. Meiosis

Briefly describe the common symptoms of cancer and treatments available.

Outline the preventative tests available for Cancer screening – mammogram, pap
smear, prostate check
Week 2
Start Topic #6
6a. Inheritance,
Punnett Squares
Inheritance:

Inheritance terminology & definitions

Describe the different types of inheritance

DNA profiling identifies the unique genetic make-up if individuals and can be used in
determining parentage

Probable frequencies of genotype and phenotype of offspring can be predicted using
Punnett squares and by taking into consideration patterns of inheritance, including the
effects of dominance/recessive, co-dominance, autosomal or sex-linked alleles and
multiple alleles
o Examples: Huntington’s Disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), ABO blood groups,
red-green colour blindness, haemophilia
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 13
Pages 165-179
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 34: DNA – Life’s Master Molecule
STAWA Stage 3: Changing Bodies
Act 13: Protein Synthesis and mutations
Videos – Protein Synthesis
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 41: Nature vs. Nurture
Extended Response:
Protein Synthesis
7.5%
STAWA Stage 3: Changing Bodies
Act 14: Epigenetics and Gene expression
RESOURCES/SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES/QUESTIONS
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 14 & 15
Pages 181-190, 197-200
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 33: Meiosis – Dividing to multiply
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 22 & 23
Pages 302-347
Terminology Sheet
Punnet Square practice and predictions
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 36: What will my kids look like?
Act 38: Monohybrid crosses
ASSESSMENTS &
IMPORTANT DATES
Week 3
Week 4
Weeks
5+6
Week 7
6a
Start Topic #7
7a. Reproduction &
Gametogenesis
7b. Reproductive
Cycles, Hormones
& Fertilisation
7d. Development,
Teratogens & Stem
Cells
Continue inheritance

Pedigree charts can constructed for families with a particular genetic
disorder and can be used to reveal patterns of inheritance and assist in
determining the probability of inheriting the condition in future
generations

SHE: Select, construct & use appropriate representations, including
models of karyotypes to communicate conceptual understanding, solve
problems and make predictions
Reproduction

Outline the purpose of reproduction

Male and female reproductive structures and functions
o The production of offspring is facilitated by the structure and
function of the male and female reproductive systems in
producing and delivering gametes for fertilisation and providing
for the developing embryo & foetus

Gametogenesis:
o Human Reproduction: Human gametes are produced through
spermatogenesis and oogenesis, which are specific forms of
meiosis, but varying significantly in process and products
o

Both male and female reproduction is regulated by hormones including
the regulation of the ovarian & menstrual Cycles:
o Hormonal regulation of female menstrual and ovarian cycles: FSH,
LH, Oestrogen & Progesterone
o Role of hormones in male reproductive system – FSH, LH,
Testosterone
Coitus & Fertilisation:

Outline sexual intercourse and events that take place

For the establishment of a pregnancy, conception requires the union of viable
sperm and ovum at the optimum time in the ovarian cycle
Embryonic and Foetal development

Briefly describe the stages/main events that take place over the embryonic and
foetal period (during the 9 months)
o Describe cell differentiation and the development of the three
primary germ layers

Outline the impact of Teratogens on the embryo/foetus

SHE: lifestyle choices including diet, illicit drugs, alcohol and nicotine may
affect foetal development
Stem Cells:

Define a stem cell

Outline the 3 types and sources of stem cells (Totipotent, Multipotent and
Pluripotent)

Briefly describe the medical uses of stem cells
Pedigree worksheets
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 39: Family Trees
Investigation: Cancer
10%
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 15,
Pages 191-196, 200-208
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 42: Reproductive Systems
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 16
Pages 209-220
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 44: Menstrual Cycles
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 17 - 18
Pages 222-249
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 52: Foetal Growth & Development
Act 53: Teratogens – Will this harm my baby?
PERIOD ZERO:
DNA & Inheritance
Test
(Topic 5 & 6)
12.5%
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
WEEK
Term 4,
Week 1
Week 2
Weeks
3+4
7e. Birth, Changes
after birth &
Breastfeeding
Birth and Change

Describe the events that take place during the three stages of Labour

Compare circulatory changes that take place between foetus &. neonate

Describe and be able to label breast structures and functions

Describe the milk let down reflex and the hormones involved

Compare Breast feeding vs. Bottle feeding (advantages and disadvantages on
both mother and baby)
7c. Contraception
& STIs
Contraception and STIs:

Contraception methods that reduce the probability of the union of gametes or
implantation (all have limitation, risks and benefits).
o Outline the different methods: Hormonal, Mechanical barriers,
Chemical and Sterilisation (use, effectiveness, advantages and
disadvantages)

Sexually Transmitted infections (STI’s), diseases transmitted through
unprotected sex and genital contact, can be prevented through safe sex
methods; early detection and treatment of infection are important and, if left
untreated, STI’s can lead to serious health consequences
o Outline the STI’s caused by: fungus, bacteria & virus (cause,
symptoms, treatments)
Reproductive Technologies:

There are a range of techniques available to genetically screen embryos before
implantation or during early development
o Describe the different techniques used: Ultrasound, Amniocentesis,
Chorionic villus sampling, fetoscopy

There are a variety of assisted reproductive technologies to help overcome
infertility problems, but each has its limitations, risks and benefits
o Discuss the different treatments available to help infertile couples
Ethics:

Discuss the issues/ethics surrounding stem cells and IVF

SHE: the use of genetic profiling and genetic screening adults and embryos
have ethical considerations
7f. Reproductive
Technologies &
Ethics
TOPIC
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 19
Pages 260-272
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 20, 21
Pages 273-287, 289-301
STAWA STAGE 2: BODY WORKS
Act 45: Birth Control
Act 46: STI’s other than HIV/AIDS
Act 47: HIV/AIDS
TEXTBOOK: UNIT 1&2 HUMAN BIOLOGY ATAR
Chapter 18
Pages 235-237, 249-259
Extended Response:
Contraception & STI’s
7.5%
Act 28: Reproductive Technologies – Decisions
Act 50: Prenatal Testing
Act 51: Maternal & foetal observations
OBJECTIVES & OUTLINE
Revision/preparation for test and exams
Investigation:
Hormones
10%
RESOURCES/SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES/QUESTIONS
Past exam papers & Study Guide
ASSESSMENTS &
IMPORTANT DATES
PERIOD ZERO:
Human Reproduction
Test
(Topic 7)
12.5%
Assessment Free Week - Note: content may still be taught during this time
Semester Two Examinations
SEMESTER 2 EXAM
40%
USEFUL TERMINOLOGY
The following terms are frequently used when asking questions in examinations and assessments. You should have a
clear understanding of each of the following terms and use this understanding to answer questions appropriately.
Account for: State reasons for, report on. Give an account of: Narrate a series of events.
Analyse: Identify components and the relationship between them; draw out and relate implications.
Apply: Use, utilise, employ in a particular situation.
Appreciate: Make judgement about the value of.
Assess: Make a judgement of value, quality, outcomes, results or size.
Calculate: Ascertain/determine from given facts, figures or information.
Clarify: Make clear or plain.
Classify: Arrange or include in classes/categories.
Compare: Give an account of similarities and differences between two or more items, referring to both (or all) of them
throughout. Comparisons can be given using a table. Comparisons generally ask for similarities more than differences
(see contrast).
Construct: Represent or develop in graphical form.
Contrast: Show differences. Set in opposition.
Critically: Add a degree or level of accuracy depth, knowledge and understanding, logic, questioning, reflection and
quality to (analysis/evaluation).
Deduce: Draw conclusions.
Define: State meaning and identify essential qualities.
Demonstrate: Show by example.
Design: Produce a plan, object, simulation or model.
Determine: Find the only possible answer.
Describe: Provide characteristics and features.
Discuss: Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments, assessments of the relative importance of
various factors, or comparison of alternative hypotheses.
Distinguish: Give the difference(s) between two or more different items.
Distinguish: Recognise or note/indicate as being distinct or different from; to note differences.
Draw: Represent by means of pencil lines. Add labels unless told not to do so.
Estimate: Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity, based on the information provided and application of
scientific knowledge.
Examine: Inquire into.
Evaluate: Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of.
Explain: Relate cause and effect; make the relationships between things evident; provide why and/or how.
Extract: Choose relevant and/or appropriate details.
Extrapolate: Infer from what is known.
Identify: Find an answer from a number of possibilities.
Illustrate: Give concrete examples. Explain clearly by using comparisons or examples.
Interpret: Comment upon, give examples, describe relationships. Describe, then evaluate.
Investigate: Plan, inquire into and draw conclusions about.
Justify: Support an argument or conclusion.
List: Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no elaboration. Each one should be clearly
distinguishable form the others.
Measure: Find a value for a quantity.
Outline: Sketch in general terms; indicate the main features of. Give a brief account or summary. Include essential
information only.
Predict: Suggest what may happen based on available information.
Propose: Put forward (for example a point of view, idea, argument, suggestion) for consideration or action.
Recall: Present remembered ideas, facts or experiences.
Recommended: Provide reasons in favour.
Recount: Retell a series of events.
Summarise: Express, concisely, the relevant details. Give a brief, condensed account. Include conclusions and avoid
unnecessary details.
Synthesise: Putting together various elements to make a whole.
Solve: Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.
State: Give a specific name, value, or other answer. No supporting argument or calculation is necessary.
Suggest: Propose a hypothesis or other possible explanation.