SISEKELO HIGH SCHOOL
SCHEME OF WORK
2024
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY
TERM & TARGET
CYCLE DATE
TERM 1
Cycle 1
TOPIC
Wed 17 Jan
School
Resumes
Life at
molecular
level
31 JAN
16 Feb
29 Mar
School
closes for
The
Chemistry
for Life
CONTENT
Cells: basic units of life
Microscopy – history and
light microscope
Cell structure and
function
Compare basic structure
and function of plant and
animal cells
Tabulate differences
between plant and
animal cells.
Investigate movement of
substances in and out of
cells (diffusion, osmosis
& active transport)
Cell division: Mitosis
Describe the role of
mitosis in growth, repair
& reproduction
Chromosomes
The cell cycle
Cancer –causes of
cancer; beliefs &
attitudes to cancer; IKS
& biotechnology –
treatment of cancer
Molecules for life
CLASS LEVEL: GRADE 10
SKILL
AQUISITION
-Observation
-Pragmatism
RESOURCES
ASSESSMENT
Condensed notes,
IEB grade 10 Life
sciences
Controlled test
Formal task
COMPLETION
DATE
-Differentiating
31 JAN
-Descriptive
-Internet video
clips on mitosis.
Formal task Class activity
15 FEB
-Application
-Overhead
projector
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY
TERM & TARGET
CYCLE DATE
mid-term
break
TOPIC
CONTENT
05 MAR
School
resumes
Plant and
Animal
Tissues
19 Mar
Organs
29 Mar
Life
processes in
plants &
animals
CLASS LEVEL: GRADE 10
SKILL
AQUISITION
RESOURCES
Organic molecules made
up of carbon, hydrogen
& oxygen.
Saturated & unsaturated
fats in relation to heart
disease.
Inorganic molecules –
-Appreciation
water, mineral salts
of nature
(Microelements &
Macroelements)
Eutrophication
-Responsibility
Enzymes in industry
of actions on
environment
29 FEB-04 MAR
Plant tissues
Meristematic tissue
Permanent tissue
Animal tissues
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nerve tissue
Dicot Leaf structure
IKS and biotechnology
Energy transformations
that sustain life
Photosynthesis –
definition; description of
process, word and
symbols
Describe raw materials
for photosynthesis
ASSESSMENT
Test
Formal task
MID-TERM BREAK
-Ingenuity
-Pragmatism
-Internet
-Descriptive
-Practical test
COMPLETION
DATE
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY
TERM & TARGET
CYCLE DATE
TOPIC
CONTENT
TERM 2
Cycle 1
12 Apr
School
closes for
first term
07 May
School
resumes
Animal
Nutrition
CLASS LEVEL: GRADE 10
SKILL
AQUISITION
State the products of
photosynthesis
Describe limiting factors
for photosynthesis.
Describe cellular
respiration – aerobic and -Analytical
anaerobic.
Compare and contrast
-Evaluation
aerobic and anaerobic
respiration.
Practical investigation of
life processes.
END OF TERM 1
Definition of terms- diet
(balanced or
-Healthy
imbalanced)
Factors influencing diets consciousness
(religion, health status,
physical activity, blood
group type, etc.)
-Descriptive
Describe processesingestion; digestion;
absorption; assimilation
& egestion.
Necessity of food.
-Appreciation
Compare herbivores,
carnivores & omnivores. of nature
Hormonal and
homeostatic control
Differentiate mechanical
& chemical digestion.
RESOURCES
-Class
presentations
ASSESSMENT
COMPLETION
DATE
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY
TERM & TARGET
CYCLE DATE
TOPIC
CONTENT
24 May
07 JUN
Gaseous
exchange
21 June
Environment
al studies
School
closes
for midterm
break
CLASS LEVEL: GRADE 10
SKILL
AQUISITION
RESOURCES
Dietary supplements – in
sports, beauty, health,
anti-aging.
Dental decay
Use of fluoride in water
Sugar diabetes link with
obesity.
Need for a gaseous
exchange
Requirements for an
efficient gaseous
exchange.
Human gaseous
exchange.
Biosphere: Biomes
Define the biosphere
-Descriptive
Describe aquatic and
terrestrial biomes.
-PowerPoint
Ecosystems: Abiotic and
presentations
biotic factors.
Energy flow through
ecosystems.
Nutrient cycles: water,
oxygen, carbon and
nitrogen.
21- 30 JUNE MID-TERM BREAK
ASSESSMENT
COMPLETION
DATE
SUBJECT: BIOLOGY
TERM & TARGET
CYCLE DATE
01 Jul
school
resumes
19 Jul
TOPIC
09 AUG
SKILL
AQUISITION
CONTENT
Diversity and
classification
CLASS LEVEL: GRADE 10
History of life
on earth
RESOURCES
History of classification
Differentiate between
eukaryotes and
prokaryotes.
General classification
using the five-kingdom
classification and three
domain system.
Binomial system.
Biological keys.
History of life
Geological timescale
Cambrian explosion
Mass extinction
-Test
-PowerPoint
presentation
END OF TERM 2
09 SEP
School
resumes
24 SEP
Fossilization
Different types of fossils
Fossil evidence in South
Africa
Human impact on diversity
and natural environment
Fossil tourism.
09-13 OCT MID-TERM BREAK
14 OCT
School
resumes
REVISION
Essay writing and
practical.
Revision of all topics
11NOV
End of year
exams begin
Grade 8-11
22 NOV
School ends
for learners
14 OCT –
08 NOV
END OF TERM 3
ASSESSMENT
-PowerPoint
presentation
COMPLETION
DATE