SIBANDA R EC 1973097V

UPPER SIX (CHAPLIN HIGH SCHOOL) : SCHEME CUM PLAN

BIOLOGY
FIRST TERM 2022
AIMS:

To enable learners to:

a) develop abilities and skills that enable learners solve day to day challenges and become self-reliant
b) provide the basis for further studies in Biological Sciences and other related professional and vocational courses
c) develop attitudes of concern for accuracy and precision, innovativeness, objectivity and integrity in the study of Biology
d) develop enterprising skills that lead to value addition of natural resources
e) develop an awareness of the diversity of life, global environmental issues and understand the need for conservation and its relevance
to society
f) promote an awareness of the use of Information Technology (IT) for communication as an aid to biological research
g) develop an appreciation of health issues in a global context

OBJECTIVES

The learners should be able to:

4. 1 apply biological knowledge to solve day-to-day challenges

4. 2 use scientific research methods and techniques for self-reliance
4. 3 demonstrate an understanding of biological knowledge and concepts in novel situations
4. 4 measure with accuracy and precision
4. 5 manipulate numerical and other forms of data
4. 6 design practical experiments and projects to solve problems
4. 7 suggest ways of sustainable use of natural resources for socio economic development
4. 8 explain the importance of conserving biodiversity and the environment
4. 9 use appropriate ICT tools to solve scientific problems
4. 10 demonstrate an understanding of global distribution of diseases
METHODOLOGY
Experimentation
Discovery
Demonstrations
Problem solving
Discussions
e-learning
Group work
Educational tours
Project based learning
Research
Observations
Simulations

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Cell Structure and Function

6.2 Biological Molecules and Water
6.3 Cell and Nuclear Division
6.4 Genetic Control
6.5 Gene Technology
6.6 Inherited Change and Evolution
6.7 Energetics
6.8 Transport Systems
6.9 Nervous Control
6.10 Sexual Reproduction
6.11 Ecology
6.12 Biodiversity
6.13 Human Health and Disease
TERM TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Energetics

Transport Systems

Nervous Control

Sexual Reproduction

Ecology

Biodiversity

Human Health and Disease

PRACTICAL SCHEDULE
1) identification of the biological molecules.
 Starch and glucose
 glucose quantitative analysis and serial dilutions
 amino acids as ph buffers
 biuret`s test(identification of the peptide bond).
2) Enzyme action
 Detect enzyme action through product formation as in catalase, change in ph indicators or disappearance of substrate
(amylase and starch).
3) Factors affecting enzyme action
 Ph
 Temperature
 Substrate concentration
 Enzyme concentration
 Inhibitors.
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