Appendix 1
Scheme of Work / Lesson Plan 2024–25
Course: IGCSE Biology
Days: 5 days/week for 8 weeks (40 hours total)
Week
w/c
Topic and
Learning
Objectives
Teaching /
Learner Activity
Assessment
for Learning
1
w/c
Introduction to
Cells and Use of
Microscope
Microscope
demonstration;
students prepare
onion cell slides
and observe
under light
microscope.
Microscope
diagram
labelling; peer
discussion
and feedback.
2
w/c
Types of Cells:
Prokaryotic vs.
Eukaryotic
Presentation and
comparison of
cell types using
diagrams and
group
discussions.
Comparison
table activity
and quiz.
Skills
Development
(English, Maths,
Employability)
English: Scientific
vocabulary;
Maths:
Magnification
calculations;
Employability:
Lab safety,
equipment
handling.
Resources and
Differentiation
Comments and
Review of
Lesson
Microscopes,
prepared slides,
lab worksheets;
scaffolded
instruction.
Students
engaged well
with microscope
handling and
understood
basic structure.
Additional time
needed for slide
preparation.
English: Report
writing;
Employability:
Analytical
comparison.
Cell structure
charts,
worksheet
packs, visual
support
materials.
Learners
successfully
compared cell
types. Some
required
clarification on
bacterial
structure.
3
w/c
Cell Organelles –
Structure and
Function (Part
1)
Watch videos;
label diagrams of
animal cell
organelles;
worksheet on
functions.
Labelled
diagrams,
organelle
function quiz.
English:
Descriptive terms;
Employability:
Visual analysis.
Organelle
diagrams,
videos, labelled
flashcards.
Most students
accurately
identified
organelles. Extra
support was
needed for
understanding
mitochondria
and chloroplast
functions.
4
w/c
Cell Organelles –
Structure and
Function (Part
2)
Create 3D cell
models in
groups; peer
presentations on
functions.
Peer feedback
forms, oral
presentation
rubric.
English: Oral
communication;
Employability:
Leadership,
collaboration.
Craft materials,
rubric sheets,
model samples.
3D modeling
was effective.
Presentations
improved
confidence and
group skills.
5
w/c
Plant vs. Animal
Cells
Microscope
comparison of
plant and animal
cells; complete
comparative
charts.
Completed
comparison
worksheet
and shortanswer
questions.
English:
Comparative
writing;
Employability:
Scientific
observation.
Microscopes,
charts,
differentiation
visuals.
6
w/c
Specialised Cells
and Their
Functions
Match specialised Mini research
cells to functions; presentation
research miniand peer Q&A.
projects on stem
cells.
English:
Presentation
skills;
Employability:
Research and
inquiry.
Cell cards,
Chromebooks,
support notes.
Microscopic
comparison
helped solidify
differences.
Some
vocabulary
support was
needed.
Stem cell
discussions
generated
interest.
Differentiated
expectations
applied.
7
w/c
Diffusion and
Osmosis
(Theory)
Teacher-led
discussion;
animation on
diffusion and
osmosis.
Concept check
quizzes and
diagram
worksheets.
Maths:
Concentration
calculations;
Employability:
Data
interpretation.
Animations,
diagrams, stepby-step
worksheets.
Theory wellreceived. Some
struggled with
terminology.
8
w/c
Diffusion and
Osmosis
(Practical)
Conduct osmosis
experiment with
potato slices;
record mass
changes.
Lab report
submission
and reflection
questions.
Maths: Weight
change
calculations;
Employability:
Lab accuracy.
Salt/sugar
solutions, scales,
lab sheets.
Students
successfully
conducted
experiments.
Needed support
with data
analysis.
9
w/c
Review and
Reinforcement
Interactive
games, peer quiz
sessions, recap
presentations.
Game results
and group
quiz scores.
English: Recap
terms;
Employability:
Group leadership.
Games, cards,
answer sheets.
Review games
were engaging.
Group quizzes
increased
participation.
10
w/c
Final
Assessment and
Feedback
Formal written
test; student
reflection
journals.
Marked test;
reflective
journal entry.
English: Extended
writing;
Employability:
Self-assessment.
Test papers,
feedback
templates.
Assessment
showed good
concept
retention.
Reflections
connected
learning to life.
Appendix 2
Lesson Plan 2024–25