Science Department
Year 11
Unit 1 & 2 ATAR Human Biology
2014/2015
This course will focus on:
Unit 1 – The functioning human body:
This unit looks at how human structure and function supports cellular metabolism and how lifestyle
choices affect body functioning.
Cells are the basic structural and functional unit of the human body. Cells contain structures that carry
out a range of functions related to metabolism, including anabolic and catabolic reactions. Materials are
exchanged in a variety of ways within and between the internal and external environment to supply
inputs and remove outputs of metabolism. Metabolic activity requires the presence of enzymes to meet
the needs of cells and the whole body. The respiratory, circulatory, digestive and excretory systems
control the exchange and transport of materials in support of metabolism, particularly cellular
respiration. The structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system provides for human movement
and balance as the result of the co-ordinated interaction of the many components for obtaining the
necessary requirements for life.
Topics: Cells & tissues, Metabolism, Respiratory system, Circulatory system, Digestive system,
Musculoskeletal system, & excretory system.
Unit 1 – Outline
LESSON OUTLINE
Homework
ASSESSMENT
Week 1 – Term 1 2015
Review - (Enzymes, Cells/Tissues, Transport across membranes,
Metabolism/Biochemistry)
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook pg 73 Q1-4.
Extended Response 1:
Enzyme Validation
(5%)
Week 2
Respiration – (Anaerobic respiration, Aerobic respiration, ATP and uses)
Week 3
Respiratory System - Breathing/Respiration, Structure/Lung structure,
Gas exchange (CO2 and O2, diffusion), Mechanics of breathing, Diseases
Week 4/5
Digestive system - Purpose (Mechanical/Chemical digestion in the
mouth), Alimentary canal – overview. Small intestine (Villi) and enzymes.
Absorption of nutrients. (where, how, why, examples). Diseases
Week 6/7/8
Circulatory System -Blood – components, transport (CO2, O2 etc.).
Circulation around the body. Blood vessels (Arteries, veins, capillaries &
blood through these). The Heart (Cardiac cycle, cardiac output, pressure).
Clotting. Lymphatic System. Blood types (ABO & Rh Factor, antibodies &
antigen) and transfusions.
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook pg.68-71
RQ 5-10
AYK 1-8
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook pg. 98-104.
RQ 1 – 8 p. 106
AYK 1- 5 & 7.
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook pg. 107 – 118
RQ 1 – 9
AYK 1 - 7
SIS 4: Enzyme
Investigation (5%)
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 74-95
RQ 1-14
AYK 2 - 4
Week 9
Revision and test
Topic Test 3:
Respiration,
breathing, digestion &
circulation (6%)
Week 1/2 – Term 2 2015
Excretory System - Skin and lungs. Liver and deamination. Metabolic
wastes. Kidney – Nephron, Glomerular filtration, reabsorption, Tubular
secretion. (Urine formation & composition. Disease and dialysis.
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 121 - 134
RQ 1 - 9
AYK 3, 5, 7 - 8
Week 3
Muscular System - Types review. Detail – skeletal muscle structure
(Muscle fibres and sliding filament theory). Types and movement (e.g.
Antagonistic pairs). Muscle tone and its influence on posture.
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 135 – 145. RQ 1 –
9
Week 4/5
Exam revision and exam
Week 6/7
Skeletal System – Function. Bone structure & Cartilage (microscopy).
Joins. Skeleton of bones. Diseases
Topic Test 2:
Respiratory, Breathing
& Metabolism (5%)
Semester 1 Exam
(20%)
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 147 – 163.
Unit 2 – Reproduction and inheritance
This unit provides opportunities to explore, in more depth, the mechanisms of transmission of genetic
materials to the next generation, the role of males and females in reproduction, and how interactions
between genetics and the environment influence early development. The cellular mechanisms for
gamete production and zygote formation contribute to human diversity. Meiosis and fertilisation are
important in producing new genetic combinations.
The transfer of genetic information from parents to offspring involves the replication of
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), meiosis and fertilisation. The reproductive systems of males and females
are differentially specialised to support their roles in reproduction, including gamete production and
facilitation of fertilisation. The female reproductive system also supports pregnancy and birth.
Reproductive technologies can influence and control the reproductive ability in males and females. Cell
division and cell differentiation play a role in the changes that occur between the time of union of male
and female gametes and birth. Disruptions to the early development stages can be caused by genetic
and environmental factors: inheritance can be predicted using established genetic principles. The testing
of embryos, resulting from assisted reproductive technologies, is conducted for embryo selection, and
the detection of genetic disease. The application of technological advances and medical knowledge has
consequences for individuals and raises issues associated with human reproduction
Topics: DNA, Cell reproduction, Human Reproduction, and Types of inheritance.
Unit 2 – Program outline
LESSON OUTLINE
Week 8 – Term 2 2015
DNA – Structure, Replication, Protein synthesis, Epigenetics
Week 9
Cell division - Mitosis (Phases of and function of mitosis.). Cancer
Homework
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 165 – 179
RQ 1 - 11
AYK 1 - 5
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 181 – 190.
RQ 1 – 10
AYK 1, 4 & 8
Week 10/11
Sex cells - Male and female reproductive systems. Meiosis (phases of and
its function is for variation). Spermatogenesis and oogenesis. Compare
mitosis and meiosis.
SIS 3: Rat dissection
(5%).
Week 1 – Term 3 2015
Stem cells (Chapter 17) - What Stem cells are/function. Sources of stem
cells. Differentiation. Harry Perkins.
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 230 – 240.
RQ 1 - 16
AYK 1, 3, 4-8.
Week 2 – Term 3
Cycles - Ovarian/Menstrual cycles. Hormonal regulation and control.
Intercourse and fertilisation.
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 210 – 220
RQ 1 – 10
AYK 5 -6
Week 3 – Term 3
Revisit Chapter 17 - Embryonic development
ER2: Validation for
Stem Cells. (5%)
Week 4 – Term 3
Foetal Development - Developing foetus. Treatment of infertility. Assisted
reproductive technologies.
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 241 – 246, 253257.
RQ 1 -14
AYK 1, 6 – 7, 12-13
Week 5 – Term 3
Birth - Labour (phases of). Changes at birth. Lactation
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p.260 – 272.
RQ 1-11
AYK 5 – 7
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook p. 273 – 301.
Week 6/7 – Term 3
Contraception.
Week 8 – 10 – Term 3
Inheritance - Monohybrid crosses & terminology of inheritance. Sex
determination. Sex linkage. Multiple alleles. Co-Dominance. Blood type
inheritance. Genetic diseases
ASSESSMENT
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook Chapter 22. P. 303 318
RQ – all
AYK – all
ER 3: Contraception &
STI validation (5%)
Topic Test 5:
Reproduction and
development (5%)
Week 1/2 – Term 4 2015
Pedigrees - Construct and analyse pedigrees. DNA profiling (class
discussion)
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook Chapter 23. p 321 –
335.
RQ – all
AYK – all
Week 3 – Term 4
Variation - Revise meiosis. Causes of variation (random assortment,
crossing over, non-disjunction, random fertilisation). Inheritance of
epigenetic factors
ATAR Unit 1/2 Human Biology
textbook Chapter 24 p.336347
RQ – all
AYK – all
Week 4 – Term 4
Use the rest of the term to catch up and revise for semester 2 exams.
Topic Test 5:
Inheritance (5%)
Semester 2
examination (20%)
Assessment Outline
Assessment
Title
Weighting
Date
Microscope practical
5%
W3, T4 2014
Musculoskeletal
practical
Rat dissection
5%
W6, T2 2015
5%
W10, T2 2015
Enzyme investigation
5%
W4, T1 2015
Enzymes validation
5%
W1, T1 2015
5%
W3, T3 2015
5%
W7, T3 2015
4%
W8, T4 2014
5%
W3, T3 2015
6%
W9, T1 2015
5%
W8, T3 2015
Topic Test
Stem cell & mitosis
validation
Contraception and STI
validation
Cells, metabolism &
tissues
Respiratory, breathing &
metabolism
Respiratory, breathing,
digestion & circulation
Reproduction &
development
Inheritance
5%
W8, T3 2015
Examination
Semester 1
20%
W5, T2 2015
Examination
Semester 2
20%
W6, T4 2015
Science Inquiry
Practical
Science Inquiry
Practical
Science Inquiry
dissection
Science Inquiry
Investigation
Extended Response
Extended Response
Extended Response
Topic Test
Topic Test
Topic Test
Topic Test