Syllabus Schedule
Month
August
Topic/Theme/Skill
Biology
Major Tasks
Year Group S2
Assessments
Life on Earth
Identification Keys
Use and create branching and paired statement keys
to identify various objects/organisms.
Produce key for peer use.
August
Energy Flow through ecosystems - food
webs, arrows, pyramids of number etc
Problem Solving activities.
Sept.
Effects of grazing and predators.
Predator -Prey interactions
Competition, ecological niche.
Discuss reasons for energy loss.
Measure energy in plants.
Calculations based on energy loss and biomass.
Investigate predator-prey relationships.
Analyse graphs of predator- prey relationships.
Research effects of competition/introduced species.
Research niche of Scottish wild life.
Analyse food webs.
Card sort activities.
Mind-Map on natural hazards.
Group research, power-point and talk on human
effects.
Debate possible strategies to minimise.
Line graph of increasing human population
Peer assessment of powerpoint and talk.
Review unit & Revise
End of unit test.
Produce model/poster to revise cell structure.
Examine cells via microscope/internet.
Prepare microscope slides.
Numeracy based on cell size & magnification.
Experiments on model & plant cells.
Create models of cell membranes.
Problem Solving
Card sort activities on mitosis
Numeracy on doubling, graphs of population
growth.
Inoculate agar plates, set up fermenter.
Research uses of tissue culture.
Peer assessment of
model/poster.
Problem Solving activities.
Sept.
Sept.
Nitrogen Cycle - for protein, nitrates,
nitrification, denitrification, nitrogen fixation
- root nodules & free living bacteria.
Sept/Oct
Impact of population growth and natural
hazards on Biodiversity.
Fertilisers/Pesticides/Indicator
species/Biological Control
Oct. Hols
Oct.
Oct.
Nov.
Nov/
Dec
Xmas
Cell Biology
Cell structure and function
Transport across cell membranes.
Structure of cell membrane, diffusion and
osmosis.
Cell division/mitosis and its role in growth
and repair
Cell culture - Aseptic techniques.
Cancer - uncontrolled cell division.
E’s & O’s
SCN3.01 I can sample and identify
living things from different habitats
and compare their biodiversity and
can suggest reasons for their
distribution.
Problem solving activities
Problem Solving Activities
Research Report
Construct flow diagrams
KU & PS Quiz/Test
SCN4.03a Through investigation of the
Nitrogen Cycle and evaluating results
from practical experiments I can
suggest a design for a fertiliser taking
account of its environmental impact.
SCN4.01a I understand how animal
and plant species depend on each
other and how living things are
adapted for survival. I can predict the
impact of population growth and
natural hazards on biodiversity.
SCN3.13a Using a microscope, I have
developed my understanding of the
structure and variety of cells and their
functions.
Experimental Report
KU & PS Quiz/Test
Pupil demo and
explanation of mitosis
SCN4.13a By researching cell division, I
can explain its role in growth and
repair and can discuss how some cells
can be used therapeutically.
Syllabus Schedule
Biology
Year Group S2
Jan.
DNA, genes, chromosomes.
DNA codes for proteins.
DNA is unique to the individual. DNA
passed on through generations.
Create model chromosomes
Decoding activity to produce paper chain proteins.
Research inherited conditions.
Explanation of paper chain
chromosomes and
proteins.
KU & PS Quiz/Test
SCN3.14b I have extracted DNA and
understand its function. I can express
an informed view of the risks and
benefits of DNA profiling.
Jan.
Research uses of genetic engineering e.g. insulin.
Produce Summary
SCN4.13a
Feb.
Therapeutic uses of cells and genetic
engineering.
Enzymes - found in all living cells, made of
protein, specific, unchanged, speed up
break down and synthetic reactions, used
in industry.
Experiments - catalase, amylase, phosphorylase
Create models
Investigate biological and non-biological washing
powders.
Design Experiment
SCN4.13b I have taken part in practical
activities which involve the use of
enzymes and microorganisms to
develop my understanding of their
properties and their use in industries.
Feb. Hols
Feb
March
Enzymes - continued
Easter
April
May
May
Start of
Course
June S2
KU & PS Quiz/Test
Properties and uses of microorganisms rapid growth, diverse use of food source,
wide range of products.
Make bread and yogurt, Malt barley
Investigate cheese production and uses of
microorganisms in breakdown of sewage and
bioremediation.
Measure yeast growth with colorimeter.
Analyse graphs of microbial growth.
Explain bread-making/
brewing process
SCN3.13b
I have contributed to investigations
into the different types of
microorganisms and can explain how
their growth can be controlled.
SCN4.13b
Respiration - aerobic and anaerobic - plant
and animal cells, energy release, enzyme
controlled, factors affecting rate.
Germinating peas experiment.
Investigate effect of temperature/energy source on
rate of respiration.
Explanation
Design Experiment
KU & PS Quiz/Test
Photosynthesis - requirements, limiting
factors, energy changes.
Starch tests.
Elodea/immobilised algae/carbon dioxide probe
experiments.
Experimental Report
SCN4.02b I can contribute to the
design of an investigation to show the
effects of different factors on the rate
of aerobic respiration and explain my
findings.
SCN3.02a I have collaborated on
investigations into the process of
photosynthesis and I can demonstrate
my understanding of why plants are
vital to sustaining life on Earth.
SCN4.02b
Review unit & revise
End of Unit Test
Life on Earth
Biomes, Ecosystems
Investigate range of biomes, range of biotic and
abiotic factors that affect.
Sampling Techniques - Quadrat and Pit Fall
trap.
Field Trip
Field Trip Report
SCN 3.01a I can sample and identify
living things from different habitats to
compare their biodiversity and can
suggest reasons for their distribution.
Syllabus Schedule
Biology
Year Group S2