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Year 10 Science Overview for Year 10 Biology Term 1 Week Content/Topics 1 Investigating Module 1: Aim, hypothesis & method = Photosynthesis practical, includes variables (Independent, dependent & controlled), following a method, construct a method. 2 Investigating Module 2: Tables, graphs, data collection & analysis = Diffusion practical, includes using equipment to collect accurate results, calculating an average. 3 Investigating Module 3: Evaluation & Conclusion = Plant growth practical, includes definitions & examples of key terms. 4 Cells: Living vs Non-living, Cell theory and timeline. 5 Cells: Prokaryotic/eukaryotic cells, six kingdoms, plant vs animal, SA: Volume ratios, microscopy. 6 Cells and DNA: Cell differentiation, DNA structure and replication, the genetic code, DNA extraction. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 EID AL ADHA (Wed & Thurs) 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 UAE NATIONAL DAYS (Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs) Revision 15 GRADE 10, 11 AND 12 EXAMS 16 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
