Teaching and Learning Resources for Grade IX Biology

Recommended Key Textbook:

Biology for Grade 9, PLD, Lahore

Additional Recommended Resource Material

Topic
Topic Title Reference Book Topic in the Reference Book Reference Website
No.
1 Introduction to Biology Textbook for Biology IX (2007). Punjab Topic 1: Introduction to
Textbook Board. Lahore. Biology

2 Solving a Biological Problem Textbook for Biology IX (2007). Punjab Topic 1: Introduction to
Textbook Board. Lahore. Biology

3 Biodiversity Textbook for Biology IX (2007). Punjab Topic 4: Viruses, Bacteria and
Textbook Board. Lahore. Cyanobacteria
Topic 5: Fungi and Algae
Topic 6: Bryophytes
Topic 7: Tracheophytes or
Vascular Plants
Topic 8: Invertebrates
Topic 9: Chordates/
Vertebrates
Mackean D. G. (2nd Edition). IGCSE Topic 26: Human Impact on
Biology. Hodder Education. London. the Environment

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Topic
Topic Title Reference Book Topic in the Reference Book Reference Website
No.
4 Cells and Tissues Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 3: Diffusion, Osmosis, Transport Processes:
(2004). Biology A course for “O Surface Area to Volume http://www.ytpak.com/watch?
Level”. Ratio v=EmPfjfmw_O8
Singapore: Federal Publication. Surface Area to Volume Ratio
http://www.ytpak.com/watch?
v=yZU7Kvkk4js

5 Gaseous Exchange Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 10: Respiration
(2004). Biology A course for “O Topic 16: Drugs
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.

6 Enzymes Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 4: Enzymes

(2004). Biology A course for “O
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.

7 Bioenergetics Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 7: Nutrition in Plants Light Dependant Reactions of
(2004). Biology A course for “O Topic 10: Respiration Photosynthesis
Level”. http://www.ytpak.com/watch?
Singapore: Federal Publication. v=BK_cjd6Evcw

8 Nutrition and Digestion Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 5: Nutrition
(2004). Biology A course for “O Topic 6: Nutrition in
Level”. Mammals
Singapore: Federal Publication.

Textbook for Biology IX (2007). Punjab

Textbook Board. Lahore. Topic 10: Food and Nutrition

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 Topic
Topic Title Reference Book Topic in the Reference Book Reference Website
No.
9 Transport Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 8: Transport in Transport of Water in Plants
(2004). Biology A course for “O Mammals http://www.ytpak.com/watch?
Level”. Topic 9: Transport of v=rK2DIF_tgCg
Singapore: Federal Publication. Materials in Flowering Plants

Mackean D. G. (2nd Edition). IGCSE Topic 12: The Blood

Biology. Hodder Education. London. Circulatory System

Note: This resource list has been prepared primarily for teachers. While it can be shared with students, students should not be required to buy
multiple books. Schools are encouraged to stock these books in the library. Moreover, these are only suggestions which have been compiled for
the ease of teachers and students; schools are encouraged to use other resources for teaching and learning as well, as long as they are in line with
the student learning outcomes (SLOs) mentioned in AKU-EB syllabi. Unless specified, AKU-EB does not endorse any of these books or
websites.

In case any website is not functional for any reason, you may search material via Google or Yahoo search engines. If you have any query, you
may contact us at examination.board@aku.edu

This resource list is applicable for syllabi which will be assessed in 2019 onwards.

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 Teaching and Learning Resources for Grade X Biology
Recommended Key Textbook:

Biology for Grade 10, PLD, Lahore

Additional Recommended Resource Material

Topic Reference
Topic Title Reference Book Topic in the Reference Book
No. Website
10 Cell Cycle Textbook for Biology IX (2007). Punjab Topic 2: Organization of Life Process of mitosis:
Textbook Board. Lahore. http://www.pbslearningmedia.
org/asset/lsps07_int_celldivisio
n/
http://www.ytpak.com/watch?v
=DwAFZb8juMQ
Comparison of mitosis and
meiosis:
http://www-
tc.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/assets/s
wf/1/how-cells-divide/how-
cells-divide.swf

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Topic
Topic Title Reference Book
No.
11 Homeostasis Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK
(2004). Biology A course for “O
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.
12 Coordination and Control Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK
(2004). Biology A course for “O
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.
Textbook for Biology X (2007). Punjab
Textbook Board. Lahore.
13 Support and Movement Textbook for Biology X (2007). Punjab
Textbook Board. Lahore.
Mackean D. G. (2nd Edition). IGCSE
Biology. Hodder Education. London.
14 Reproduction Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK
(2004). Biology A course for “O
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.
Textbook for Biology X (2007). Punjab
Textbook Board. Lahore.
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Topic in the Reference Book Reference Website
Topic 11: Excretion
Topic 12: Homeostasis
Topic 14: Co-ordination and
Response: II Animal Receptor
Organs
Topic 15: Co-ordination and
Response: III Hormones and
Endocrine Glands
Topic 15: Co-ordination
Topic 14: Support and
Movement
Topic 17: The skeleton,
Muscles and Movement
Topic 20: Reproduction in
Plants
Topic 16: Reproduction
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Topic
Topic Title Reference Book
No.
15 Inheritance Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK
(2004). Biology A course for “O
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.
Mackean D. G. (2nd Edition). IGCSE
Biology. Hodder Education. London.
16 Man and his Environment Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK
(2004). Biology A course for “O
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.
Mackean D. G. (2nd Edition). IGCSE
Biology. Hodder Education. London.
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Topic in the Reference Book
Topic 22: Heredity
Topic 21: Cell Division,
Chromosomes and Genes
Topic 23: Variation, Selection
and Evolution
Topic 18: Ecology
Topic 25: The
Interdependence of Living
Organisms
Topic 26: The Human Impact
on the Environment
Reference
Website
Concept of 3 R
http://dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/p
ubs-reports/threers.htm
http://www.conserve-energy-
future.com/reduce-reuse-
recycle.php
Ozone depletion
http://www.7continents5ocean
s.com/ozone-layer-depletion-
causes-effects-and-solutions
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Topic Title Reference Book Topic in the Reference Book
No. Website
17 Biotechnology Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 17: Microorganisms
(2004). Biology A course for “O and their Applications in
Level”. Biotechnology
Singapore: Federal Publication.

Mackean D. G. (2nd Edition). IGCSE Topic 24: Applied Genetics

Biology. Hodder Education. London.

18 Pharmacology Kwan Pang L. and Lam Eric YK Topic 16: Drugs

(2004). Biology A course for “O
Level”.
Singapore: Federal Publication.

Note: This resource list has been prepared primarily for teachers. While it can be shared with students, students should not be required to buy
multiple books. Schools are encouraged to stock these books in the library. Moreover, these are only suggestions which have been compiled for
the ease of teachers and students; schools are encouraged to use other resources for teaching and learning as well, as long as they are in line with
the student learning outcomes (SLOs) mentioned in AKU-EB syllabi. Unless specified, AKU-EB does not endorse any of these books or
websites.

In case any website is not functional for any reason, you may search material via Google or Yahoo search engines. If you have any query, you
may contact us at examination.board@aku.edu

This resource list is applicable for syllabi which will be assessed in 2019 onwards.

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