Unit 3/4 Biology
2015
Resources
• Essential
– Nelson Biology 3 & 4
textbook
– Biozone 2015
– studyON - Jacaranda
– A4 Exercise Book
– Display Book for
handouts
– Moodle
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Biolnotes
Checkpoints
Smartstudy guide
Biology Dictionary
What do we study?
• SIGNATURES OF LIFE
• Biomacromolecules: structure and function
• Structure and function of the plasma membrane
• Biochemical Pathways: enzymes, photosynthesis and
cellular respiration.
• Signal transduction within the nervous, endocrine and
immune systems.
• Structure and function of the immune system.
• CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
• The cell cycle
• Patterns of inheritance
• The relationship between genes, DNA and proteins.
• Gene technology.
• Evolution: evidence, mechanisms and theories.
• Human evolution
What do I need to do to get an S?
• Complete chapter review and apply
understandings questions for each of the 12
chapters.
• Complete all Biozone pages set by your
teacher.
• Complete studyON tasks set by your
teacher.
• Complete any set class tasks.
»Complete 5 SACs per Unit to a
satisfactory standard.
Assessment
• Unit 3: Signatures of Life
– SAC 1: Practical activity on a biochemical
process
– SAC 2: Practical activity on membranes
– SAC 3: Practical activity on cellular
respiration and photosynthesis
– SAC 4: Report on stimuli response
– SAC 5: Summary of immune response
» These SACs make up 20% of your final
grade
• Unit 4: Continuity and Change
– SAC 1: Practical activity on a genetic cross
– SAC 2: Practical activity related to mitosis and
meiosis.
– SAC 3: Report on DNA manipulation
– SAC 4: Response on evolutionary relationships
– SAC 5: Gene technology presentation
– These SACs make up 20% of your final
grade
End of year exam = 60%
of final grade
Excursions
• You will be required to attend an excursion in 2015.
This excursion will be held at CSIRO Highett.
– Unit 4 – VCE Genetic Engineering
– This lab session provides students with experience and
knowledge in genetic engineering. Activities include:
– Separation of DNA fragments with gel electrophoresis
– Transformation of bacteria using plasmid DNA
– A discussion explaining techniques used in the session as
well as PCR and pertinent ethical issues”.
– Cost: approx $20.00
How Good is Your knowledge?
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What does DNA stand for?
What gas is needed for photosynthesis?
What organelle is associated with cellular respiration?
What is the name of the green pigment found in plants?
What is the name of the scientist famous for his work on
evolution?
What is a circular piece of DNA called
What is a nucleotide made up of?
What are erythrocytes? And what do they carry around the
body?
In what organelle does mitosis occur?
Name one hormone that regulates blood glucose
concentration.
How many chromosomes are in a human gamete?
Name the stages of mitosis in order.
Holiday Homework
• Questions from Nelson Biology
– Chapter 1 (all)
• Review and Apply Understanding Questions
– Chapter 2 (all)
• Review Questions and Apply Understanding
Questions
• You must submit your questions to your teacher by
your first biology lesson in 2015.
Knowledge from Units 1/2
• It would be useful for you to revise the
following from your Unit 1 and 2 textbook for
the beginning of Unit 3:
• What is a cell?
• Organelles and their functions.
• Transport processes: diffusion, osmosis,
facilitated diffusion, active transport and
cytosis.
• Hypertonic/Hypotonic solutions
• Biomacromolecules
Which is the odd one out?
Red Blood Cells
Amoeba
Leaf Cell
In groups of 3-4, look at each
of the 3 pictures and decide
which one is the odd one out
and why. How many reasons
can you find?
Voyage Inside the Cell