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SCIENCE
Year Level
3 / 2015
Cells and Reproduction
Exam and Study Questions
C2C units - Building Blocks of Life/Reproduction
Science Ways 1 – unit 8.1 -8.2, 10.3
Science Ways 2 – unit 8.1-8.3
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Key ideas from curriculum documents
Science Understanding
Cells are the basic units of living things and have specialised structures and functions
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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 that carry out specialised functions that enable them to
survive and reproduce
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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
Science as a Human Endeavour
Scientific knowledge changes as new evidence becomes available, and some scientific discoveries have
significantly changed people’s understanding of the world
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investigating developments in the understanding of cells and how this knowledge has impacted on areas such as
health and medicine
investigating the development of the microscope and the impact it has had on the understanding of cell functions
and division
Science knowledge can develop through collaboration and connecting ideas across the disciplines of science
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considering how advances in technology, combined with scientific understanding of the functioning of body
systems, has enable medical science to replace or repair organs
researching the use of reproductive technologies and how developments in this field rely on scientific knowledge
from different areas of science
Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues, these solutions may
impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations
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discussing ethnical issues that arise from organ transplantation
Science understanding influences the development of practices in areas of human activity such as industry,
agriculture and marine terrestrial resource management
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describing the impact of plant cloning techniques (asexual production) in agriculture such as horticulture, fruit
production and vineyards
People use understanding and skills from across the disciplines of science in their occupations
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recognising the role of knowledge of cells and cell divisions in the area of disease treatment and control
Science Inquiry Skills
Questioning and predicting
Planning and conducting
Processing and analysing data and information
Evaluating
Communicating.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
LITERACY
Comprehending texts through listening, reading and viewing
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Interpret and analyse learning area texts
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Comprehend texts
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Navigate, read and view learning area texts
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Listen and respond to learning area texts
Composing texts through speaking, writing and creating
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Compose spoken, written, visual and multimodal learning area texts
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Use language to interact with others
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Compose texts
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Deliver presentations
Word Knowledge
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Understand learning area vocabulary
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Use spelling knowledge
Text knowledge
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Use knowledge of text cohesion
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Use knowledge of text structures
Grammar knowledge
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Use knowledge of words and word groups
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Use knowledge of sentence structures
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Express opinion and point of view
Visual Knowledge
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Understand how visual elements create meaning
NUMERACY
Interpreting statistical information
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Interpret chance events
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Interpret data displays
Using measurement
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Estimate and measure with metric units
Using spatial reasoning
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Visualise 2D shapes and 3D objects
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Interpret maps and diagrams
Recognising and using patterns and relationships
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Recognise and use patterns and relationships
Using fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and rates
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Apply proportional reasoning
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Interpret proportional reasoning
ICTs
Investigating with ICT
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Define and plan information searches
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Locate, generate and access data and information
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Select and evaluate data and information
Communicating with ICT
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Collaborate, share and exchange
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Understand computer mediated communications
Managing and operating ICT
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Manage digital data
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Select and use hardware and software
Creating with ICT
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Generate solutions to challenges and learning area tasks
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Generate ideas, plans and processes
CRITICAL & CREATIVE THINKING
Inquiring – identifying, exploring and organising information and ideas
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Identify and clarify information and ideas
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Organise and process information
Generating ideas, possibilities and actions
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Seek solutions and put ideas into action
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Consider alternatives
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Imagine possibilities and connect ideas
Reflecting on thinking and processes
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Transfer knowledge into new contexts
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Reflect on processes
Analysing, synthesising and evaluating reasoning and procedures
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Evaluate procedures and outcomes
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Apply logic and reasoning
DIFFERENTIATION
Students requiring support can…
The learning experiences within this unit can be differentiated by increasing:
• the frequency of exposure for some students
• the intensity of teaching by adjusting the group size
• the duration needed to complete tasks and assessment
Students requiring extension can…
For guided and/or independent practice tasks:
• student groupings will offer tasks with a range of complexities to cater for individual learning needs
• rotational groupings that allow for more or less scaffolding of student learning
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8 Science
Term 3
Week
2015
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Introducing Cells
What are cells? Compare Plant and animal cells and draw cells
Identify major organelles – nucleus, membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, ER, ribosomes and vacuoles, chloroplast
Prokaryotes & eukaryotes
Difference between prokaryote and eukaryote cells (kary = nucleus or not)
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Using Microscopes
Parts of the microscope
Calculating magnification, lateral reversal, field & depth of view
Looking at Pond water using both monocular and binocular microscopes
Drawing microscopic views
Compare (draw) unicellular life forms: Amoeba, Euglena, Paramecium
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Onion Skin Slide (practical)
Make an Onion skin microscope slide
Stain. Observe ridged structure of plant cells.
Cell Reproduction
Overview of mitosis
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Animal Cells
Function of Animal cells and their structures: cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm
Organelles: mitochondria (for energy); ribosomes (synthesise protein)
Functions of Animal cells
Diffusion of gases and water (& alcohol) through cell membranes; larger molecules blocked
Differentiate between plant and animal cells/organelles
Plant Physiology
Plant vascular tissue: xylem & phloem (set up celery stem practical)
Capillary action (practical on capillarity with glass slides & capillary tubes)
Turgidity & Transpiration as the water “pump” in plants: show wilting of a weed
Leaf Structure
Cross-section through a leaf
Function of stoma and view stoma using microscope and sticky tape
Microscopes to view prepared slides of leaf cross-sections
Photosynthesis & cellular Respiration
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Equation & process of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
How cells use glucose (use EQUELLA site)
Anatomy of a Flower
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Dissection of various flowers to examine structure (Practical)
Function of parts of flower (Draw a diagram of a flower labelling parts using real flower)
Methods of pollination, natural and artificial
Fertilisation
Fertilisation of ovum by pollen
Introduce sex cells and chromosomes
Identify the difference between sex cells and body cells
Introduction to Reproduction in Animals
Sexual vs. asexual reproduction
Identify methods of reproduction across the animal kingdom
Look at number of offspring vs. chances of survival
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Human Reproduction
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Male reproductive organs
Label diagrams and understand structures and functions
Female Reproductive System
Label diagrams and understand structure and function
Menstrual Cycle – introduction to the different hormones involved
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Reproductive Technologies
Researching the use of reproductive technologies and how developments in this field rely on scientific knowledge from different areas of science and
discussing ethical issues that arise
Considering how advances in technology, combined with scientific understanding of the functioning of body systems, has enabled medical science to replace or
repair organs
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Revision/ Exam
Critical Learning
Lesson
Literacy Focus
Numeracy
Focus
ICT lesson
Creative
Thinking
Practical Lesson
Key Words
cells
respiration
phloem
prokaryotic
asexual
reproduction
eukaryotic
sexual
gametes
nucleus
organelles
mitosis
Photosynthesis
xylem
DNA
pollination
fertilisation
Menstrual cycle
growth
Reproductive technologies
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