Download Grade 10 Biology Term 2 Overview 2016/17 File

Year 10 Science
Overview for Year 10 Biology
Term 2
Content/Topics
Week
1
Cells: Living vs Non-living, Cell theory and timeline.
2
Cells: Prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells, six kingdoms, plant vs animal, SA: Volume ratios,
microscopy.
3
Cells and DNA: Cell differentiation, DNA structure and replication, the genetic code, DNA
extraction.
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6
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9
10
11
DNA: Chromosomes, the cell cycle: mitosis & meiosis, mutations and inheritance
DNA: Work on Assessment 1, Adaptations
Assessment 1 due
Natural Selection: Adaptations, timeline, Charles Darwin, natural selection process
Natural Selection: Isolation and speciation, evidence of natural selection
Natural Selection: Work on Assessment 2 (Individual)
Assessment 2 (Individual) due
Natural Selection: Work on Assessment 2 (group)
Assessment 2 (Group) due
Assessment 2 (Group) presentations and Revision
GRADE 10, 11 AND 12 EXAMS
Senior Investigation Skills, Scientific Literacy & Assessment
Making informed predictions, evaluate conclusions, identify sources of uncertainty, provide possible alternative
explanations, describe ways to improve the quality of data, critically analyse the validity of information in secondary
sources, evaluate ways to solve problems, communicate scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, use
evidence and appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations.
Assessment includes ongoing summative assessment tasks through homework / class activities
Assessment 1: Genetics (a timeline & directed discussion of topics)
Assessment 2: Natural Selection (a timeline, presentation & application of knowledge to directed discussion of topics)
Assessment 3: Summative exam