CSEC BIOLOGY - A5

PERIOD 1
Specific
Week Topic Objectives Content SBA Labs Assessment
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Aug 22 - 26 Introduction
Discuss topics
done in Form 4
Discuss status of
SBAs done in
Form 4
Involvement of enzymes in
describe the process releasing energy as ATP.
of aerobic Distinguish between
Respiration respiration; respiration and breathing
Simple treatment. A chemical
and word equation to show
the starting materials and final
products of aerobic
respiration is required.
 Include the production of
distinguish between lactic acid in muscle, alcohol
aerobic and and carbon dioxide in plants,
anaerobic production of bio-gas from
respiration; organic matter.

describe the Simple diagrams to show the

mechanism of relationship between the
breathing in humans trachea, the bronchi, alveoli
35 and gaseous and lungs and the diaphragm
Aug 29 - Sept exchange in and ribcage required. The
2 Respiration flowering plants; necessity for a continuous
supply of oxygen and the
removal of waste products to
be included. Oxygen debt. Text - ITQ1 - 9

identify
characteristics Emphasis on mechanisms for
Gaseous common to gaseous increasing surface area in
Exchange exchange surfaces; humans, fish and plants. Examination Style Que 1-3
discuss the effects For example, nicotine
of smoking. addiction, damage to the
lining of the lungs, cancer-
causing effects and reduction
in the oxygen carrying
capacity of the blood.
Marijuana addiction, acute
chest illness, obstruction of
airways (no further details
required)
 Introduction to
SBA

Respiration
36 Questions from
Sep 5 - 9 Concise
explain the need for The limitations of simple
Transport and transport systems in diffusion. Comparison with
Defence in multi-cellular single celled organism such
Animals organisms; as the amoeba. The MCQ - Respiration
relationship between surface
Text - ITQ 1 -18
area and volume.

identify the materials Oxygen, carbon dioxide,

which need to be hormones, mineral nutrients,
transported in glucose and amino acids.
animals and plants;
Lab #1 To observe diffusion
To determine the effect
of solutions of different
concentrations on potato
Lab #2 strips
Revision - An
Introduction to
Living Things
Concise Revision Course
 for Biology Pg 1 - 4
Revision ques 1 - 7 Pg 4
describe the Structure and function of the
structure and heart. Names of blood
Transport and function of the vessels supplying lungs,
37 Defence in circulatory system in kidney, liver, brain, intestine
Sept 12- 16 Animals humans; only. Text - ITQ 1 -18
Lab # 2
Revision - Chp 2
Concise Revision Course
for Biology Pg 5 - 8
Rev ques 1-5
relate the structure
Transport and of the components
38 Defense in of blood to their Diagrams of red and white
Sept 19 - 23 Animals function; blood cells required.
Text - ITQ 1 -18
To draw, label and annotate a
Lab # 3 leaf
Revision - Living
Organisms in Their
Environment
Concise Revision Course
for Biology Pg 8 -
Rev ques 6-8

39 Transport and Defense describe the role of Include the clotting Text - Examination Style
 blood in defending mechanism; the role of
the body against phagocytes and natural
Sept 26 - 30 in Animals disease immunity. Ques 1 -4
explain how the
principles of
immunisation are
used in the control
of communicable As demonstrated by artificial
diseases; immunity via vaccines.
Revision -
Interrelationships
between Living Concise Revision Course
Organisms for Biology Pg 12-16
Rev ques 1-5
MCQ #2 Transport and
Defense in Animals
explain how the Hollow tubes- nonliving with
structure of xylem lignified walls; no end walls-
40 vessels is suited for allow for a continuous flow of Text ITQ 1 - 11 pgs 171 -
Oct 3 - 7 Transport in Plants their function; water. 172
discuss the role of
the process of
transpiration in Transpiration stream from
plants roots to leaves to be included.
describe the effect Light intensity, temperature,
of external factors humidity, and air movements
on transpiration; should be included.
Lab # 4 - PD PD Lab - A student accidently
 uses cool water from a kettle
to add to a tea bag to make a
cup of tea. She comes back 5
minutes after and notices that
the tea did not diffuse into the
water. Based on this
observation devise a
hypothesis. Plan and Design
and experiment to test your
hypothesis
To test foods for protein,
starch, fats, reducing and non-
Lab # 5 reducing sugar
Revision -
Interelationships
between Living
Organisms
Concise Revision Course
for Biology Pg 16-19
Rev ques 6 - 9
41 Lab #6 -PD MID SEMESTER BREAK PD lab - A farmer usually
Oct 10 - 14 mixes one tablespoon of
Miracle Gro fertilizer to 1
gallon of water to fertilse his
plants. The last time he
fertilzed his plants, he did not
have enough Miracle Gro and
he mixed half a tablespoon to
a gallon of water. He noticed
that his plants did not appear
to grow as well as the time
 before. Based on the
observation, devise a
hypothesis. Plan and design
an experiment to test your
hypothesis

discuss adaptation Simple treatment of root

42 in plants to conserve length, cuticle thickness, Text ITQ 1 - 11 pgs 171 -
Oct 17 - 21 Transport in Plants water; water storage. 172
explain how the
structure of the
phloem is suited to
its function; Source------> Sink
To determine the effect of
temperature on respiration in
Lab #7 yeast Examination style questions
Revision - The
impact of humans
on the Concise Revision Course
environment for Biology Pg 20 - 29
Rev ques 1 - 9

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TEST
Oct 24 -
28
WEEK Paper 2 : 4 Structured
Questions 2 hrs
 PERIOD 2
Understand the Roots, stems, leaves, fruits,
importance of food seeds in plants; the liver, fat
Storage in Plants storage in living deposits in animals to be
Text ITQ 1 - 6, pgs 179 -
44 and Animals organisms included. Detailed structure of
180
storage organs not required.
identify some
products and the
Oct 31 - sites of storage in
Nov 4 plants MCQ #3 Transport in Plants

draw and annotate

stages in
germinating seeds
To determine the effect of light
Lab #8 on transpiration
A baker observes that when
bread dough is made with cold
water and then bakedn, it
tends to be flat

While bread dough that is

Lab #9 - PD made with warm water and
then baked tends to be taller.
Based on the observation,
devise a hypothesis. Plan and
design an experiment to test
your hypothesis

Revision - Cells Concise - Pg 33-37

 Revison Question Pg
37

describe the
structure of a
Storage in Plants dicotyledonous Text ITQ 1 - 6, pgs 179 -
45 and Animals seed 180
describe the
processes taking
place within a
Examination Style
seed during Questions pg 180 Ques 1 -
Nov 7 - 11 germination 3
draw buds from
plant storage
organs
identify some
products stored
and the sites of
storage in animals
To draw, label and annotate a
Lab# 10 long bone
Revision - The
Chemistry of Living Concise - Pg 41 - 45
Organisms Revision Questions

46 Excretion, understand the Implications of toxicity. For MCQ #4- Storage in Plants
 importance of example, carbon dioxide,
Osmoregulation excretion in living heat, urea, water, oxygen,
and Homeostasis organisms calcium oxalate and tannins. and Animals
distinguish Undigested material versus
between excretion, bilirubin in faeces, and urea in
egestion and urine.
Text ITQ 1- 10 pgs 193 -
Nov 14 - 18 secretion 194
give examples of Leaf fall, loss of bark and
substances storage in plants; lungs, skin,
excreted by plants urinary systems in humans to
be included.
give examples of
substances
excreted by plants
To determine the
population density and
frequency of plants in an
area of the school
compound using quadrat
Lab # 11 sampling
Revision - Nutrition Concise - Pg 46 - 63

Excretion, understand how

Osmoregulation substances are Text ITQ 1- 10 pgs 193 -
47 and Homeostasis excreted by plants 194

Nov 21 - 25 understand how

 substances are
excreted by
animals
understand the
structure of the
excretory system
relate the structure
of the kidney to its
excretory function
To determine the
population density and
frequency of plants in an
area of the school
compound using a line
Lab #12 transect
Concise - Pg 46 - 63.
Revision - Nutrition Revision Questions

Highlight structure of the

urinary system and kidney
relate the structure tubule; The function of the
Excretion, of the kidney to its parts. Mention kidney failure
Osmoregulation osmoregulation and dialysis. Role of ADH in Text ITQ 1- 10 pgs 193 -
48 and Homeostasis function homeostasis. 194
Examination Style
Nov 28 - understand QUestions pg 194 Ques 1 -
Dec 2 homeostasis 4
 understand the
control of blood
glucose
understand the
control of body
temperature
understand the
control of the
amount of carbon
dioxide in the body
To observe and draw a
Lab #13 soil profile diagram

The distinction should be Text - ITQ 1-10, pgs 205 -

49 Movement made between: 206

(a) growth movement as

shown by germinating
Dec 5 - 9 distinguish between seedlings,
growth movements
in plants and (c) Locomotion/whole
movement in movement as illustrated by
animals; animals.

relate the structure Functions to include

of the skeleton to its protection, support,
 function in humans; locomotion, blood formation.
To compare the water-
holding capacity of three
Lab #14 types of soil
To estimate the
percentage of water in a
Lab #15 soil sample

discuss the
importance of Comparison with flowering
locomotion in plants; make reference to role Text - ITQ 1-10, pgs 205 -
50 Movement animals; in nutrition and reproduction. 206
The relationship between the
describe the bones and muscles of a limb.
mechanism of Behaviour of antagonistic Examination Style
movement in a muscles; types of joint, action Questions pg 206, Ques 1 -
Dec 12 - 16 human forelimb. at moveable joints. 3
Draw, label and annotate a
simple diagram of the long
bone of a forelimb.
PD lab based on selected
Lab # 16 Research topic to be given to work
Porject Proposal on during the vacation
51, 52, 1
Dec 16,
2022 - Jan
 6, 2023 Christmas Holidays
define 'stimulus' and Text ITQ 1- 11, pgs 223 -
2 Irritability 'response' 224
Jan 9 - 13, describe the The response of stems and
2023 response of: roots of seedlings to light, Past Papers
touch and gravity. Relate
(a) green plants to observations to the behaviour
stimuli; of plants in natural situations. Paper 1 - MCQ

(b) invertebrates to
variations in light
intensity, The response of invertebrates
temperature and for example, millipedes,
moisture; earthworms or woodlice. Structured Paper 2
To draw, label and annotate a
Lab #16 fish gill

Sense organs, muscle and

define receptor and glands. Leaf, petiole, apical
3 Irritability effector; meristem. Text ITQ 1- 11,
explain why the Reference to investigations
response to stimuli with green plants and
is important for the invertebrates
Jan 16 - survival of
20, 2023 organisms;
explain the Emphasis on the coordinating
relationship among function of the brain and
the receptor, the spinal cord and the roles of
 central nervous sensory and motor neurones.
system and the
effector;
Lab #17 Project Implementation

explain a simple Use of simple flow diagrams

4 Irritability reflex action to show the pathway along
which the impulse travels in
the reflex. Diagrams showing
Jan 23 - a spinal cord and spinal
27, 2023 nerves not required. Text ITQ 1- 11

describe the Examination Style

functions of the main Cerebrum, cerebellum and Questions pg 224 Ques 1 -
regions of the brain; medulla. 3
discuss the Include alcohol and one
physiological, social illegal drug. Mention the use
and economic and abuse of prescription
effects of drug drugs, for example, diet pills,
abuse; tranquilisers, steroids,
caffeine and analgesics (pain-
killers). Past Papers

To observe and compare

continuous and
Lab # 18 discontinuos variation Paper 1 - MCQ
Structured Paper 2

5 The Eye, the Ear relate the structure Cross section or longitudinal ITQ 1 - 14
 of the human eye to section of the eye required.
its functions as a Role of rods and cones as
and the Skin sense organ; specialized receptor cells.
explain
Jan 30 - accommodation; Long and near sightedness; Examination Style
Feb 3, sight defects and the the use of corrective lenses; Questions pg 242 - 243
2023 corrections of each; glaucoma Ques 1 - 5
relate structure of
the human skin to its
function in Role of skin structures in
temperature temperature control as an
regulation and example of homeostasis is
protection. required. Past Papers
Mention skin care and the
effect of chemicals. The
importance of melanin and
SPF (simple treatment only).
Discuss the skin bleaching
phenomenon Paper 1 - MCQ
To simulate sex
deterrmination in human
Lab #19 reproduction Structured Paper 2

6 Growth make deductions Examples could involve Past Papers

from simple measuring changes in length,
investigations mass or surface area using
designed to roots, leaves, or other
demonstrate growth suitable material or counting
 in living organisms; the number of leaves in a
named plant from seedling to
Feb 6 - 10, fruiting plant. Include cell
2023 division in meristem; Paper 1 - MCQ
Comparison of growth in
Structured Paper 2
plants and animals

describe the
sturcture of a
dicotyledonous
seed Functions of the seed
describe the
processes taking include breakdown of food
place within a seed stores and translocation to
during germination. growing points.

7 ITQ 1 -18
1. compare sexual
Feb 13 - and asexual Examination Style
17, 2023 Reproduction reproduction; Questions 1 - 3
2. describe the
structure and
8 function of the Past Papers
Feb 20 - reproductive Paper 1 - MCQ
24, 2023 systems in
 humans;
3. describe the
menstrual cycle; Structured Paper 2
4. outline the
mechanism for
bringing
gametes together,
their fusion and the
development of the
embryo in humans;
5. discuss the
advantages and
disadvantages
of various methods
- of birth control;
6. discuss the
transmission and
control of
Acquired Immune
Deficiency
Syndrome
(AIDS) and
gonorrhoea;

9
 MID SEMESTER
Feb 27 - March 3, 2023 BREAK

10
Mar 6 - 10, 1. relate the parts
2023 Reproduction of a flower to their ITQ 1 - 10
Examination Style
11 functions; Questions 1 - 3
2. compare the
Mar 13 - structure of an
17, 2023 insect Past Papers
pollinated flower
and a wind
pollinated Paper 1 - MCQ
flower; Structured Paper 2
3. distinguish
between the
processes of
pollination and
fertilisation;
4. explain how fruit
and seed formation
occur after
fertilization;
 5. describe fruit
structure including
adaptations for fruit
and seed dispersal.

12
1. distinguish
Mar 20 - among pathogenic,
24, 2023 Disease deficiency,
hereditary and
physiological
diseases; Text ITQ 1 -2
2. discuss the
treatment and Examination Style Question
control of the Pg 276 Ques 1 - 3
Four main groups
of disease; Past Papers
3. discuss the
social,
environmental and Paper 1 - MCQ
economic
implications of
disease with Structured Paper 2
reference to both
plant and animal
 diseases.

1. identify the
CONTINUITY AND stages in the life
13 VARIATION cycle of a Text ITQ 10
Mar 27 - Examination Style Ques pg
31, 2023 mosquito; 288 - 289 Ques 1 - 2
2. discuss the role
of the mosquito as
a Past Papers
vector in the
transmission of
pathogenic Paper 1 - MCQ
diseases; Structured Paper 2
3. suggest
appropriate
methods of control
of
each stage of the
life cycle of
mosquito;

Continuity and 1. describe the

14 Variation process of meiosis; Text ITQ 1 - 6
 2. state the
Examination Style
April 3 - 7, importance of Questions pg 295 Ques 1 -
2023 halving of 2
Chromosome
number in the
formation Past Papers
of gametes; Paper 1 - MCQ
3. explain the role
of meiosis in the Structured Paper 2
transmission of
inheritable genetic
characteristics;
4. explain the
meaning of
Inheritance terms
5. explain the
inheritance of traits
6. predict the
results of crosses
7. describe the
mechanism of sex
determination and
inheritance of sex
linked diseases in
 humans;

15
1. describe how
April 10 - Continuity and genetic engineering
14, 2023 Variation can be Text ITQ 1 - 10
used to change the
traits of an Examination Style Ques 1 -
organism; 4
2. discuss the
possible
advantages and Past Papers
disadvantages of
genetic
engineering. Paper 1 - MCQ
Structured Paper 2