Al Dhafra Private School

2022-2023
Grade 9 Biology Syllabus
Term 2
Unit/ Lesson Learning Outcomes Pages PISA / EMSAT Standard
Module
Unit 3: Lesson 1: Students will be p. 242 PISA HS-LS1-2
Cells Life Is able to:
cell structure, SEP
Cellular
8.1.1 Explain the function, and
developing and using
main points of the data
Chapter 8: models
cell theory. interpretation.
Cell
Structure DCI
8.1.2 Explain how
and microscopes work. structure and function of
EMSAT
Function cells
8.1.3 Compare
Content
prokaryotic and CCC
Specifications:
eukaryotic cells.
systems and system
cell structure,
models
component
identification,
function
explanation,
and data
analysis.

Lesson 2: Students will be able p. 248 PISA HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2

Cell to:
the different SEP
Structure
8.2.1 Explain the role organelles,
Asking questions
of the cell nucleus. their functions,
and how they Developing models
8.2.2 Identify the
contribute to
cellular structures DCI
the overall
that make and
structure and the role of organelles and
transport proteins
function of the the cell membrane,
and other
cell. Structure-function
macromolecules.
relationship
8.2.3 Distinguish the
functions of CCC
vacuoles, Systems and system
lysosomes, and the models: recognize cells
EMSAT
cytoskeleton. as complex systems with
Content various components that
8.2.4 Compare the
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 roles of Specifications work together to carry out
chloroplasts and specific functions.
the different
mitochondria.
components of
8.2.5 Describe the a cell, their
role of the cell roles, and how
membrane. they work
together to
maintain cell
structure and
function.

Science Investigating Cell Structure: Microscopic Observation of Onion Cells:

Experime
The experiment aims to study the structure of onion cells through microscopic observation,
nt Title
providing insights into their organization and composition.

Lesson 3: Students will be able p. 260 PISA HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Cell to:
different types SEP
Transport
8.3.1 Explain how of cell transport
Developing models,
passive transport mechanisms,
Analyzing and interpreting
works. such as
data
diffusion,
8.3.2 Explain how
osmosis, and DCI
active transport
active
works. Cell membrane structure
transport, and
how these and function, Cell
processes transport mechanisms
contribute to comprehend the
maintaining processes of diffusion,
cellular osmosis, and active
homeostasis. transport and their role in
maintaining proper
EMSAT balance within cells.
Content CCC
Specifications:
Systems and system
how models: cell transport
substances mechanisms contribute to
move across maintain homeostasis of
cell cells.
membranes,
the factors that
influence
transport rates,
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 and the
importance of
maintaining
proper balance
within cells.
Science Title: Investigating Cell Transport: A Study on the Movement of Substances Across
Experime Cell Membranes:
nt Title
The experiment explores cell transport and the movement of substances across cell
membranes, enhancing the student understanding of cellular processes and molecular
regulation.

Lesson 4: Students will be able p. 266 PISA HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-3

Homeosta to:
how cells SEP
sis and
8.4.1 Explain how maintain
Cells Developing models,
single-celled internal
Constructing explanations
organisms maintain balance,
DCI
homeostasis. respond to
changes in the Homeostasis
8.4.2 Describe how
environment,
cells of a multicellular Cell responses to stimuli
and regulate
organism work CCC
cellular
together to maintain
processes to cause-and-effect
homeostasis.
maintain relationship between
homeostasis. changes in the
environment and the
responses of cells to
EMSAT maintain homeostasis.
Content
Specifications:
how cells
maintain a
stable internal
environment,
the importance
of feedback
mechanisms in
regulating
cellular
activities, and
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 the role of
homeostasis in
overall
organismal
health.
Unit 2: Lesson 4: Students will be able P. 223 PISA HS-LS2-7
Ecology Sustainabi to:
the importance HS-ETS1-1
lity
7.4.1 Identify the of sustainable
HS-ESS3-4
criteria that can be practices, the
used to evaluate impact of HS-ESS3-5
Chapter 7: whether human
Humans development is activities on SEP
and sustainable. ecosystems, Developing and using
Global and the ability models
7.4.2 Explain why
Change to propose
innovation and Planning and carrying out
solutions for
resilience are investigations
environmental
important.
challenges. DCI
Interactions within
EMSAT ecosystems

the Human impact on the

conservation of environment
natural CCC
resources, the
impact of Systems and system
human actions models, explore how
on the sustainable practices can
environment, help maintain the balance
and the ability and resilience of these
to evaluate the systems.
effectiveness of
sustainable
practices.

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