(Subject) Schemes of Learning Year …7
Progression Route: Science
Topic
Biology
Unit of Work:
Cells, tissues and organs: 7A
Pupils will start by looking at how organisms are organised in terms of cells, tissues,
organs and organ systems. Then pupils will investigate plant and animal cell
structure through use of microscopes and making their own slides of some cells.
They will develop their observation and recording skills. Pupils will then move onto
how cells tissues, organs and organ systems work together. Finally pupils look at
how substances move in and out of cells.
Time/No of Lessons:
Assessment:
Test 7A
9 lessons
Levels Covered:
L3-6
NC/Specification
content:
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Unit of Work:
Cells as the fundamental unit of living organisms, including how to observe,
interpret and record cell structure using a light microscope.
The functions of the cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, vacuole,
mitochondria and chloroplasts.
The similarities and differences between animal and plant cells.
The role of diffusion in the movement of materials in and between cells.
The hierarchical organisation of multicellular organisms: from cells to tissues
to organs to systems to organisms.
Reproduction: 7B
We start with an overview of what reproduction is, in terms of fertilisation of an egg
cell with a sperm cell. Pupils also look at fertilisation in other species of animal as
well as humans. Human reproductive organs are then covered, along with
adaptations of sex cells. This is followed by a look at the menstrual cycle, pregnancy
and birth. Growth and development are then covered, including puberty and
adolescence.
Time/No of Lessons:
Assessment:
Test 7B
9 lessons
Levels Covered:
L3-6
NC/Specification
content:
Unit of Work:
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Reproduction in humans (as an example of a mammal), including the
structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems,
menstrual cycle (without details of hormones), gametes, fertilisation,
gestation and birth, to include the effect of maternal lifestyle on the foetus
through the placenta.
Classification: 7D
We investigate how animals and plants differ between and within species. We look
at both genetic and environmental causes of these differences. Pupils also look at
how these differences are used to group living organisms. Pupils will also develop
their data collection and graph plotting skills as an integral part of this unit.
Assessment:
Test 7D
Time/No of Lessons:
9 lessons
Levels Covered:
L3-6
NC/Specification
content:
Unit of Work:
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the variation between individuals within a species being continuous or
discontinuous, to include measurement and graphical representation of
variation
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differences between species
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the variation between species and between individuals of the same species
means some organisms compete more successfully, which can drive natural
selection
Ecology: 7C
Pupils look at how differences in species allow for adaptation to the environment.
The relationships between species in food chains are also studied including
parasitism. Pupils develop their investigative skills with a survey of the school
grounds.
Assessment:
Test 7C
Time/No of Lessons:
9 lessons
Levels Covered:
L3-6
NC/Specification
content:
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changes in the environment may leave individuals within a species, and
some entire species, less well adapted to compete successfully and
reproduce, which in turn may lead to extinction
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the interdependence of organisms in an ecosystem, including food webs