Science Biology - Year 12
Week Beginning - 18th May
What I will be learning about - Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources
What I will need to know or be able to do by the end of the week
Biodiversity and the wealth of natural resources used by humans. Why there are so many different species, the concept of niche and adaptation. Adaptation and natural selection and how this leads to evolution. The concerns for disappearing biodiversity and loss of potential natural resources. The need for biologists to identify, name and classify species. Traditional and novel uses of plants and plant fibres and the use of chemical extracts from animals and plants. The relationship of plant anatomy to function and the structure and role of cellulose and starch is studied. The issue of sustainability and the role of zoos and seed banks in conservation of endangered species.
Resources I will need to use
Topic 4 Revision Pack
Week Beginning - 11th May
What I will be learning about - Topic 3: Voice of the Genome
What I will need to know or be able to do by the end of the week
Development of multicellular organisms from single cells to complex individuals. Cell structure and ultrastructure, cell division, the importance of fertilisation, the roles of stem cells, gene expression, cell differentiation and tissue organisation. The role of the genotype, epigenetics and the effect of environment on phenotype.
Resources I will need to use
Topic 3 Revision Pack
Week Beginning - 4th May
What I will be learning about - Topic 2: Genes and Health
What I will need to know or be able to do by the end of the week
Biological principles through the context of the genetic disease cystic fibrosis: the properties of and transport of materials, across cell membranes and gas exchange surfaces, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis, enzymes and monohybrid inheritance through the context of the genetic disease cystic fibrosis. Social and ethical issues surrounding the genetic screening for genetic conditions.
Resources I will need to use
Topic 2 Revision Pack
Week Beginning - 27th April
What I will be learning about - Topic 1: Lifestyle health and risk
What I will need to know or be able to do by the end of the week
Knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the circulatory system and the importance of lifestyle choices to health. The role of diet and other lifestyle factors in maintenance of good health with particular reference to the heart and circulation and to cardiovascular disease (CVD). The structures and functions of some carbohydrates and lipids. Ideas about correlation, causation and the concept of risks to health.
Resources I will need to use
Topic 1 Revision Pack
Week Beginning - 20th April
What I will be learning about - CPAC practicals 5-8
What I will need to know or be able to do by the end of the week
All write ups complete including questions on the CPAC worksheets. All included and organised in order in a folder. (or titled correctly on word documents if no access to a printer).
Resources I will need to use
Notes from practicals.
CPAC worksheets 5-8
Week Beginning - 14th April
What I will be learning about - CPAC practicals 1-4
What I will need to know or be able to do by the end of the week
All write ups complete including questions on the CPAC worksheets. All included and organised in order in a folder. (or titled correctly on word documents if no access to a printer)
Resources I will need to use
Notes from practicals.
CPAC worksheets 1-4