Download 2017 Year 8 Term3 Programme

Year 8 Science
Course 2 2017
Term 3: Cells and Living Systems
Text: Oxford Science 8
Biological Science Content Descriptions
Cells are the basic units of living things; they have specialised structures and functions (ACSSU149)
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examining a variety of cells using a light microscope, by digital technology or by viewing a simulation
distinguishing plant cells from animal or fungal cells
identifying structures within cells and describing their function
recognising that some organisms consist of a single cell
recognising that cells reproduce via cell division
describing mitosis as cell division for growth and repair
Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs carrying out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce
(ACSSU150)
• identifying the organs and overall function of a system of a multicellular organism in supporting the life processes
• describing the structure of each organ in a system and relating its function to the overall function of the system
• examining the specialised cells and tissues involved in structure and function of particular organs
• comparing similar systems in different organisms such as digestive systems in herbivores and carnivores, respiratory systems in
fish and mammals
• distinguishing between asexual and sexual reproduction
• comparing reproductive systems of organisms
Wk
Topic
Cells: 6.1 &
6.3
1
Microscopes:
6.2
1
Cell to
organism: 6.4
2
Content
Animal, Plant and Fungal cells
 Distinguish between plant cells & animal
cells, giving function to their parts
Function of the organelles
 Nucleus, cytoplasm, vacuole, cell
membrane, cell wall, mitochondria,
Identifying structures within cells and
describing their function
Types of microscopes
 Names the basic parts of the
microscopes and their function
 Both monocular and binocular
 Simple magnification calculations
 Electron microscopes (just discuss)
Examine the specialised cells and tissues
involved in structure and function of
particular organs
Tissue
 Epithelium, Connective, Muscle,
Nervous
Organs
 Liver, kidney, heart, lungs
Systems
 Respiratory, skeletal, excretory,
nervous, reproductive, circulatory
Recognise that cells reproduce via cell
division
Activities
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Draw and label cells
Construct a cell (groups)
Review questions
Work sheets
 About cells
 Cell Information
 Cells
 OS8: Cell worksheets
 Label microscopes
 Practical activity 1 (preparing a
wet mount)
 Set up microscopes with a
range of prepared slides,
students move around the room
and draw each animal slide.
Work sheets
Basic Microscope ,Cells and
Microscopes, Microscope Parts,
Microscope No Labels, Microscope
 Activity sheet 2.8
Work sheets
 Organ Systems
 OS8: Specialised cells
Resources and Experiments
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OS8 Drawing cells, p97
OS8 Comparing the size of cells
and their parts
OS8 Looking at organelles,
p103
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks
3/science/organisms_behaviour
_health/cells_systems/activity/
OS8: getting to know your
microscope, p99
Microscope practical, OS8.
Assessment
and Homework
Units 6.1 & 6.3
questions
Unit 6.2
questions.
Label
microscope
worksheet.
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OS8: Classifying using cells,
p105
OS8: Plant and Animal cells,
p105
Unit 6.4
questions
3
4
Living
systems
Digestive
system
7.1-7.4
Breathing
and
respiration:
7.5-7.6
describing mitosis as cell division for growth
and repair
 Systems in the human body
 Describe the structure of each organ in
a system relating it s function to the
overall function of the system
 Describe the specialised cells and
tissues involved in the structure.
Recognise structure of the Respiratory
System and its parts and function
Gas exchange in the alveoli
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Circulation:
7.7 – 7.8
5
6
7
Waste
disposal:
7.9
Plants:
Tissues &
Organs: 7.10
Structure of the Heart
Vessels
 Arteries, Veins And Capillaries
Blood
 WBC, RBC, Platelets, Plasma
Processes of excretion by organs
 Lungs, liver, skin, kidney
Structure of the kidney
Kidney diseases
Osmosis
 Leaves
 stems
 roots
 phloem
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Types of digestion
Small intestine
Large intestine
Digestive disorders – ulcers,
gallstones, gluten intolerance
Work sheets
 Digestive System
 Digestive System cutout activity
 Label the Digestive system
 Oxygen, lungs, diaphragm
 Mechanics of breathing
Work sheets
 Respiratory problems – asthma,
emphysema, pneumonia
 Heart dissection
 Observe Microscope slides of
Arteries, Veins And Capillaries
 Blood- WBC, RBC, Platelets,
Work sheets
 Circulatory System
 Transport of blood
 Vessels
 Kidney dissection
 Kidneys, skin, liver worksheets:
OS8
Work sheets
 Kidney dialysis
 Osmosis absorbing water
 Stems transporting water
 Leaves exchanging gases
 Worksheets:
Osmosis/transportation
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Brown paper body brainstorm,
p117: OS8
Digesting protein, p119:OS8
What if an enzyme was boiled?,
p119:OS8
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/t
opics/zf339j6
7.1 -7.4
questions
Measuring lung capacity, p125
OS8
Fish dissection, p125 OS8
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/t
opics/zvrrd2p/resources/1
P131 OS8: Modelling blood flow
Heart Dissection
Unit 7.5 -7.6
questions
Mid term
practical test:
Cells &
Microscopes
5%
Units 7.7-7.8
questions
Heart Practical
Assessment
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OS8: Kidney dissection p133
Unit 7.9
questions
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Stomata of a leaf, p135: OS8
Locating xylem & phloem, p135:
OS8
Factors affecting transpiration,
p135: OS8
Unit 7.10
questions
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8
9
10
Asexual and
sexual
reproduction:
8.1-8.3
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Different forms of reproduction: asexual
and sexual reproduction in plants and
animals
Compare reproductive systems of
organisms
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Flower dissection
Work sheets
 Asexual reproduction
 Flowering plants
 Parts of a flowering Plant
 Plant reproduction
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Vegetative propagation, p141:
OS8
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/t
opics/zybbkqt
REVISION
Unit 8.1-8.3
questions
Unit test
Assessment Outline
Assessment Type
Title
Weighting
Test
Mid term practical test: Cells & Microscopes
5%
Practical test
Heart Dissection
5%
Unit test
Topic Test
10%