12 BIOLOGY – TERM 1
Cells-r-Us
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UNIT LEARNING GOALS:
DECLARATIVE KNOWLEDGE:
Students will know the following:
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Cell Theory
Structure and function of plant and animal cells
Different cells and the way they are organised influence their
functioning as well as the functioning of the organism
Structure and function of cell organelles
Cellular respiration and photosynthesis
Role of enzymes in cellular activities and reactions
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Understand and Apply the concepts of:
PROCEDURAL KNOWLEDGE:
Students will be able to:
 Describe the difference between plant and animal cells
 List the organelles found in plant and animal cells and describe their
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function
Describe the importance of the cell membrane
Describe the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis
Describe the importance of enzymes and what variables affect them
Identify and formulate questions and hypothesis
Design, manage and carry out experiments to investigate aspects of
cell structure and function
Collect, organise and interpret experimental data
Apply and link ideas related to cell structure and function to explain
phenomena in a range of situations
Analyse and evaluate experimental data to draw justified
conclusions and make recommendations
Evaluate the relevance, authenticity, accuracy, bias and reliability of
experimental data and sources
Assessment
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Extended Experimental
Investigation (EEI)
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Written Task (WT) - Exam
Success Criteria:
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Accurate and successful
completion of class worksheets.
Design, manage, conduct and
analyse EEI successfully
Key Verbs
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Define
List
Describe
Apply
Identify
Design/create
Evaluate
Analyse
Interpret
Conclude
Resources
Power points and associated worksheets
“Nelson Biology Units 3 & 4” text book