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Unit 2 Multicellular Organisms
Key Area: 1 Cells tissues and organs.
I can…
1. define the term ‘multicellular organism’.
2. describe the organisation of cells, tissues and organs in a multicellular
organism.
3. identify different structural features of specialised plant cells.
4. identify different structural features of specialised animal cells.
5. relate the structure of cells to their function.
6. identify tissues and organs from the specialised cells that make them.
Key Area: 2 Stem cells and Meristems.
I can…
1. define the term ‘stem cell’.
2. describe the role of stem cells in animals.
3. define the term ‘meristem’.
4. describe the role of meristems in plants.
5. identify the medical uses of stem cells.
6. describe the ethical issues surrounding the use of stem cells.
Key Area: 3 Control and Communication.
I can…
1. describe the structure and function of the central nervous system (CNS).
2. name the three main parts of the brain.
3. describe the functions of the three main parts of the brain.
4. identify the structures of the brain from a model/diagram.
5. describe the function of a reflex action.
6. describe the structure involved in a reflex arc.
7. describe the structure and function of neurones.
8. describe the structure and function of a synapse.
9. define a receptor and effector.
10. name three receptor organs.
11. name two effectors.
12. describe an experiment to test my reflexes.
13. define what an endocrine gland is.
14. state the function and give examples of endocrine glands.
15. define the term hormone.
16. describe the function of hormones in the body.
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17. name three hormones found in the human body.
18. describe the process of blood glucose regulation.
19. describe the affect on the body of having too much or too little glucose in
my blood.
20. I have researched the role hormones play on my development.
21. I have investigated the causes and treatments of diabetes.
Key Area: 4 Reproduction.
I can…
1. state that body cells contain a full chromosome complement and are
therefore diploid
2. define the term ‘gamete’.
3. identify male and female gametes in mammals.
4. identify the site of production of male and female gametes in mammals.
5. identify male and female gametes in flowering plants.
6. identify the site of production of male and female gametes in flowering
plants.
7. state that all gametes contain half the number of chromosomes as body
cells. This is called the haploid number.
8. describe the process of fertilisation in mammals.
9. describe the process of pollination and fertilisation in plants.
10. state how the diploid number is restored at fertilisation.
11. define the term zygote.
Key Area: 5 Variation and Inheritance.
I can…
1. define the term ‘continuous variation’.
2. state that polygenic inheritance is very common for phenotypic traits and
therefore shows continuous variation.
3. define the term ‘genotype’.
4. define the term ‘phenotype’.
5. define the term ‘homozygous’
6. define the term ‘recessive’ and give an example of when a recessive trait
would be present in the phenotype.
7. define the term ‘dominant’ and give examples of when a dominant trait
would be present in the phenotype.
8. state that homozygous dominant and heterozygous individuals will display a
dominant outward physical appearance.
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Key Area: 6 The need for transport.
I can…
1. describe the need for water in plants.
2. define the term transpiration.
3. describe the materials transported in water within a plant.
4. identify and name the structures involved in transpiration.
5. describe the structure and function of root hairs, guard cells, stomata,
epidermal and mesophyll cells.
6. describe the structure and function of xylem and phloem tissue.
7. describe the effect environmental factors have on the transpiration rate.
8. describe experiments that measure the rate of transpiration.
9. describe germination experiments.
10. define germination.
11. use microscopes to identify different plant cells.
12. name three transport systems in the human body.
13. identify the structures and functions of the circulatory system.
14. identify the structures and functions of the respiratory system.
15. identify the structures and functions of the digestive system.
16. name the chambers of the heart.
17. identify and name the blood vessels associated with the heart.
18. describe the pathway of blood through the heart and body.
19. identify arteries, veins and capillaries.
20. describe the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries.
21. identify the components of blood.
22. identify the structures of the respiratory system.
23. describe the structure and function of the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles,
alveoli and cilia.
24. describe why red blood cells are efficient at carrying oxygen.
25. identify the organs of the digestive system.
26. describe the function of each of the digestive organs.
27. define the term peristalsis.
28. label the structures of a villus.
29. describe the adaptations of the villus in relation to its function.
30. describe experiments that demonstrate the function of the digestive
system.
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Key Area: 7 Effects of lifestyle choices.
1. describe what constitutes an unhealthy lifestyle.
2. describe the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle.
3. describe the conditions type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
4. describe the causes and effects of cardiovascular disease.
5. describe the causes and effects of a stroke.
6. describe the effects of a poor lifestyle on circulatory and respiratory
systems.
7. describe ways in which a healthy lifestyle can improve the physical and
mental health of an individual.
8. I have researched information on conditions caused by a poor lifestyle.
9. I have debated the effectiveness of the NHS.
Key Area: 7 Effects of lifestyle choices.
1. describe what constitutes an unhealthy lifestyle.
2. describe the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle.
3. describe the conditions type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
4. describe the causes and effects of cardiovascular disease.
5. describe the causes and effects of a stroke.
6. describe the effects of a poor lifestyle on circulatory and respiratory
systems.
7. describe ways in which a healthy lifestyle can improve the physical and
mental health of an individual.
8. I have researched information on conditions caused by a poor lifestyle.
9. I have debated the effectiveness of the NHS.
Key Area: 7 Effects of lifestyle choices.
1. describe what constitutes an unhealthy lifestyle.
2. describe the consequences of an unhealthy lifestyle.
3. describe the conditions type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
4. describe the causes and effects of cardiovascular disease.
5. describe the causes and effects of a stroke.
6. describe the effects of a poor lifestyle on circulatory and respiratory
systems.
7. describe ways in which a healthy lifestyle can improve the physical and
mental health of an individual.
8. I have researched information on conditions caused by a poor lifestyle.
9. I have debated the effectiveness of the NHS.