What should we know before we start?
What links can we make to the
wider syllabus or curriculum?
What are the requirements to be
successful in this area?
What knowledge and skills do
you or your students already
have in this area?
- Aligns with IGCSE Biology’s
- Teachers need: Deep subject
- Understanding of key biological
"Experimental Skills" module,
knowledge, skill in breaking down
theories related to the
reinforcing topics like cells and
variables/controls, and lab safety
experimental topic
enzymes via practical design.
expertise.
- Familiarity with basic lab
- Links to Math (data analysis),
- Students need: Basic biology
English (reporting), and science
concepts (e.g., photosynthesis),
cross-skills, preparing for higher
variable identification, scientific
- Ability to follow simple
education research.
vocabulary, and critical thinking.
experimental procedures, record
equipment and safety rules.
data, and perform basic analysis
- Collaborative skills for group
experiments though participation.
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