LG 1 / I can describe cells as the basic units of all living things and explain the function and characteristics of their specialised structures.
SC 1 / I can the scientific meaning of the terms cell, unicellular organism and multicellular organism, and identify some examples of each.
1 / 2 / SC 2 / I can describe the basic functions of cells (respiration, protein synthesis and fat storage)
SC 3 / I can distinguish between, and describe the basic differences between plant and animal cells.
SC 4 / I can identify the following organelles on a diagram and explain the basic function of each - nucleus, membrane, cell wall, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, ribosomes, vacuoles, chloroplast, Golgi body and cytoplasm.
LG 2 / I can safely and accurately use a light microscope to draw scaled diagrams of cells
SC 5 / I can describe the early development of the microscope and its contribution to the understanding of cells, cause of infectious disease and hygiene(Hooke, Leeuwenhoek, and Pasteur).
3 / SC 6 / I can label and describe the function of a simple light microscope
SC 7 / I can draw prepare a wet mount slide and examine plant and animal cells under a light microscope.
LG 3 / I can describe the process of mitosis and explain the function and characteristics of their specialised structures.
4 / SC 8 / I can recognise that cells replicate via cell division and explain the importance of mitosis to multicellular organisms for “grow and repair”.
SC 9 / I can explain, draw, and label a diagram of the process of mitosis (5 stages) as a means of cell replication
LG 4 / I can explain how plants manufacture and transport essential nutrients
SC 12 / I can measure the transport system processes with plants
4 / 5 / SC 13 / I ca describe and the process of photosynthesis (including a word chemical equation), and its role within plants and the global ecosystem
SC 14 / I can recognise the function of guard cells, stoma, spongy mesophyll, palisade cells and the epidermis in plant leaves, and describe the role they play in photosynthesis
SC 15 / I can observe the stoma of leaves and leaf cross-section under light microscopes
Revision and Mid-Term exam
LG 5 / I understand the importance of reproduction for organisms.
5 / 6 / SC 15 / I can describe asexual and sexual reproduction and list the advantages and disadvantages of each
SC 16 / I can describe the innate nature of reproduction and identify organisms which sexually reproduce versus those who asexually reproduce.
SC 17 / I can calculate and graph population growth for unicellular organism
LG 6 / I can describe and explain the function of specialist organs responsible for sexual reproduction in plants
I can draw and label the reproductive organs within a typical flower
7 / 8 / I can describe the function of the organs with flowers and explain how each contribute to pollination.
I can describe the role insects and birds play in pollination and the role seed dispersal plays in successful reproduction.
I can collect and analyse data related to simulated seed dispersion and draw conclusion related to successful reproductive strategies.
LG 7 / I can describe and explain the function of specialist organs responsible for sexual reproduction in humans
I can label and state the function of the female and male reproductive systems.
8 / 9 / I can label a timeline of the menstrual cycle and explain the key stages of the cycle.
I can discuss the advantages and ethics of reproductive technology including cloning, IUI, IVF, and genetic screening of embryos.
10 / Revision and End-Term exam
Key Words
cells / prokaryotic / eukaryotic / nucleus / Photosynthesis / Reproductive technologies
respiration / asexual / sexual / organelles / DNA / Menstrual cycle
pollination / reproduction / gametes / mitosis / fertilisation
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