TEACHING SCHEDULE – 2014 – 2015 Grade : 10 ,11 (IGCSE) BIOLOGY Prepared by: N.S. Unni Krishnan First Semester: Sep 2014 – Jan 2015 DATE Sep – 02 To Sep - 18 Sep - 21 To Oct - 02 Oct - 19 To Nov - 06 Nov – 09 To Dec- 04 Dec-07 To Dec-31 Jan-201501 to 06 Page 1 of 4 UNIT-TOPICS RESOURCES Flowering plants : Plant structure, function. Transport in plants. Mineral requirements in plants Reproduction in plants IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers Human physiology: Animal nutrition Food & Diet,Nutrients Food tests Digestion & Absorption of food Problems of world food supply Transport in humans Blood circulatory system Arteries, veins& capillaries Structure of heart, Lymphatic system Immune system,Antibody production Blood clotting Respiration , Excretion Breathing, Respiration Aerobic& anaerobic respiration ,Gas exchange . Excretion & Kidneys Kidney failure treatment Skin & temperature control Homeostasis . Coordination & response Nervous control in humans Hormones Tropic response Homeostasis Revision- First semester exams ASSESSMENT Class work , HW Class test Class work , HW IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers Class test IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers Class work , HW Class test IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers Class work , HW Class test IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers Class work , HW Class test SECOND SEMESTER: Jan 2015 – June 2015 DATE Feb –01 To Feb - 19 Feb-22 To Mar- 12 Mar- 15 To Mar- 31 ( Breathing space Included) April -01 To April- 09 UNIT-TOPICS Genetics & Heredity : Chromosomes, Cell division, Monohybrid inheritance, Codominance, incomplete dominance Variation & Selection Applied genetics Reproduction Asexual&Sexual Reproduction Reproduction in humans,sex hormones , Birth control Organisms and their environment Food chain , Food web Nutrient cycles Population size Human influence on ecosystem Agriculture, Pollution, Conservation Microorganisms & humans Biotechnology – food industry,antibiotic. Cell structure& organisation Classification & diversity of life Movement in & out of cells Enzymes, Photosynthesis RESOURCES IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers IGCSE Biology Study guide Revision guide IGCSE Biology CB Past papers ASSESSMENT Class work , HW Class test Class work , HW Class test Class work , HW Class test Class work , HW Class test Completing April- 12 To May- 07 Page 2 of 4 Revision for Cambridge IGCSE Exams IGCSE Past papers IGCSE Past papers TEACHING SCHEDULE – 2014 – 2015 Grade : 9(IGCSE,Ministry) BIOLOGY Prepared by: N.S. Unni Krishnan First Semester:Sep- 2014 - Jan-2015 DATE TOPICS RESOURCES ASSESSMENT Sep- 02 to 18 Sep-21 to Oct-02 Life Processes Diversity of organisms Complete Biology IGCSE Biology Revision guide Cells& tissues,Chemicals of living cells,Energy from respiration Complete Biology IGCSE Biology Revision guide Class work, HW Class test Class work, HW Class test Complete Biology IGCSE Biology Revision guide Class work, HW Class test Complete Biology IGCSE Biology Revision guide Class work, HW Class test Complete Biology IGCSE Biology Revision guide Class work, HW Class test Oct-19 to Nov- 06 Movement of substances in cells,Photosynthesis Nov-09 to Dec - 04 Transport in plants, Reproduction in plants Dec- 07 to Dec- 31 Skin & temperature Control, Kidneys and Excretion First semester exam revision Jan- 2015 01 to 06 Class work, HW Class test Second semesterJan-2015 to Jun2015 Feb- 01 to Feb –26 Mar- 01 to Mar-19 Reproduction in humans Ministry Topics Excretion in protozoa & plants Page 3 of 4 Complete Biology IGCSE Biology Revision guide Grade 9 Ministry Science Book Class work, HW Class test DATE Mar-30 to Apr- 09 TOPICS Excretion in humans RESOURCES Grade 9 Ministry Science Book Excretion through skin & kidneys Apr-12 to April- 23 Reproduction in organisms Grade 9 Ministry Science Book Reproduction in flowering plants , animals & humans April-26 to May-04 May-05 to May- 14 Diseases of urinary tract system and reproductive system of humans. Maternity & childhood care ASSESSMENT Class work, HW Class test Class work, HW Class test Grade 9 Ministry Science Book Class work, HW Class test Grade 9 Ministry Science Book Class work, HW Class test Inheritance in organisms Human investment in biotic resources May-17 to May-21 Page 4 of 4 Revision for second semester exams Grade 9 Ministry Science Book, Past papers Class work, HW Class test