INTRODUCTION TO

HSB

TEACHER: MS. RAMDEHAL/MRS.SAMAROO-OMADATH

CLASS:4.3/4:7
ACADEMIC YEAR:2021/2022
TERM:1
Classroom Etiquette
1) Log into class 5 minutes before class begins
2) Do not turn on camera unless asked to do so (by the teacher)
3) Do not unmute unless asked to do so (by the teacher)
4) Always be respectful
5) Students will not be allowed into class 15 minutes after the scheduled start time
6) If the mic is not working please inform the teacher by typing in the chat
7) Once a student does not respond when called upon, either verbally or written he/she shall be
removed for the class on the said day.
HSB- HUMAN AND SOCIAL
BIOLOGY
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS- SECTIONS

Section A- Living Organisms and the Environment

Section B- Life processes
Section C- Hereditary and Variation
Section D- Diseases and their impacts on humans
Section E- The impact of health practices on the environment
Resources???
Recommended Text book- Human and Social Biology for CXEC Examinations- Macmillan
Teachers notes- posted on Moodle and Google classroom
YouTube videos
Research - internet
Exam Format- 3 Papers
School Based Assessment
- Research project which must be typed
- Students will collect data on a chosen topic, this data will be analysed and interpreted and
recommendations will be provided
SBA
SBA
- Students may work in groups or as an individual
- Report cannot exceed 1000 words (this includes charts, tables graphs). If report exceeds over
150 words a penalty will be imposed which is 10% deducted from the score achieved.
SBA
SBA- Mark Scheme
Topics to be covered in Term 1/Form 4 by Week (Subject
to change)
WEEK # TOPIC Chapter Section from Syllabus
1 Introduction to subject, characteristics of living things 1&2 A
2 Cells, microbes 3 A
3 Osmosis, diffusion, active transport 3 A
4 Photosynthesis 4 A
5 Food chain, food web, trophic levels, habitats 4 A
6 Carbon cycle 4 A
7 Review of Section A and assessment
8 Micro and macro nutrients, Deficiency diseases 5 B
9 Food Test, Functions of water and fibre, balanced 5 B
diet, malnutrition, BMI
10 Digestion- Mechanical 6 B
11 Digestion- Chemical 6 B
12 Passive and Active transport in the alimentary canal, 6 B
fate of products, absorption and egestion
13 Assessment on Digestion
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