3A/3B Human Biological Science Program 2012
KELMSCOTT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
KELMSCOTT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3AB HUMAN BIOLOGY PROGRAMME
2012
Sem
1
Syllabus reference
Content
Text
Ref
Activities
1
Introduction:
Week beginning
CC, Syllabus, Assessment
Outline, Course outline,
Expectations and requirements
The Cell:
Review basic structure and
function of the cell, esp. nucleus,
mitochondria.
Concentrate on the cells needs
and the supply of same.
2
Investigating scientifically
Types of investigations
Scientific method
Planning an investigation
1-8
Ch 1.
RQ 1-10
3
Investigating scientifically
Analysing results
Case studies
9-18
Ch 1.
RQ 11-12
AYK 1-7
Reflexes
85-91
Ch 6
RQ 13-15
AYK 3-7
4
Central and Peripheral
nervous System:

the reflex arc including
components and their
functions
in
the
transmission
of
messages.
Assessment
Act 6.1 Reflexes p91
STAWA Act 23Reflexes and reactions
p 178
5
Central and Peripheral
nervous System:

Inv 2:
Reflexes
Experiment
Reflexes investigation
the reflex arc including
components and their
functions
in
the
transmission
of
messages.

6
Cellular Activities:


7
role of cell membrane
structure and function in
active transport and as a
receptor
DNA
controls
the
production of cellular
materials.
Cellular Activities:


role of cell membrane
structure and function in
active transport and as a
receptor
Review of modes or internal
transport.
Review of DNA function.
Cellular activities requiring control
 metabolism
 supply of nutrients
 removal of wastes
21-27
Enzymes and cellular activities
Factors affecting enzymes
Changes in metabolism
Pp2831
Ch 2.
RQ 1-7
AYK 1-2
Act 2.1 ‘A model
membrane’ p 31
Ch 2.
RQ 8-10
AYK 3-5
DNA
controls
the
production of cellular
materials.
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Central and Peripheral
nervous System:
Overview of CNS and PNS
Diagramatic representation of the
human nervous system



9
PNS
of
and
motor,
inter-
brain
(cerebrum,
cerebellum,
meninges,
medulla
oblongata,
hypothalamus),
spinal
cord
brain
(cerebrum,
cerebellum,
meninges,
medulla
oblongata,
hypothalamus),
spinal
cord
the reflex arc including
components and their
functions
in
the
transmission
of
messages.
Central and Peripheral
nervous System:


HNS
transmission of nerve
impulses—generation
and propagation
control of movement and
balance—areas
and
types of motor control of
the body in the cerebrum
and cerebellum
Activities
Assessment
Ch 5.
RQ 1-4
AYK 1
Labelling Neuron
exercise
efferent
Central and Peripheral
nervous System:

12
structure
sensory
neurons
and
Central and Peripheral
nervous System:

11
afferent
systems
Central and Peripheral
nervous System:

10
brain
(cerebrum,
cerebellum,
meninges,
medulla
oblongata,
hypothalamus),
spinal
cord
Text
Ref
Pp 6265
CNS
Etc..
Introduce diagram of the motor,
sensory and inter neuron –
labeling
Neuron structure:
Cell body, dendrites, axon,
Schwann cells, Myelin Sheath,
Neurilemma, end plate
(Neuromuscular Junctions)
Protection of the NS
-Bone, Meninges, CSF
Brain structure and function
The Cerebrum
-Sensory
-Motor
-Association
Cerebellum
Hypothalamus
Medulla
Brain structure and function
Spinal Cord
Control of movement
Balance
Pp 6671
Ch 5.
RQ 5-9
AYK 2-3
Act 5.1 ‘Dissect a
sheeps brain’ p 77
STAWA Act 22- The
Brain p 171
Pp7274
Label and show the direction of a
reflex arc
Neurons
-Sensory
-Motor
-Interneurons
+Multi polar
+Bipolar
+Unipolar
Pp8085
Axons, Action Potentials and
Synapses
Action Potentials: axon structure and ion
inbalance
Saltatory Conduction and Synapses
Continuous vs Saltatory conduction
How does an impulse pass from one
neuron to another?
Pp9499
Human Body DVDBrain
Ch 5.
RQ 10-14
AYK 4-8
Using a video or model
brain students take
notes on the function
Ch 6.
RQ 1-12
AYK 1-2
Ch 7.
RQ 1-6
AYK 1-4
STAWA Act 1- Cell
Receptors p 12
Structure of synapse
Neurotransmitters
Effect chemicals on Nerve propagation
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Autonomic nervous system:
AUTONOMIC:
Sympathetic - motor neurons to
effector
Parasympathetic - motor neurons
to effector
Pupil dilation
Increase in digestive activity


14
15
16
17
18
19
overview of divisions of
the nervous system
divisions of the Autonomic
NS and their effect on
various body organs.
Autonomic nervous system:

relationship
of
the
Autonomic NS to the
body’s nervous system
Autonomic nervous system:

divisions of the Autonomic
NS and their effect on
various body organs.
Autonomic nervous system:

divisions of the Autonomic
NS and their effect on
various body organs.
Endocrine system:

feedback
loops
involving endocrine
activity

Endocrine system:

relationship between the
hypothalamus
and
pituitary
.
Endocrine system:


types and location
endocrine glands
of
production site, target
organ and effect of
various hormones
Text
Ref
100104
Activities
106
Act 7.1 ‘An Autonomic
reflex’ p105
100104
Ch 7.
AYK 5-9
Test 1: Cells, Central and
Peripheral Nervous system &
Autonomic Nervous System
Feedback loops
Ch 7.
RQ 6-11
Take test
43-49
Assessment
Test 1:
Cells,
Central and
Peripheral
Nervous
system &
Autonomic
Nervous
System
Ch 4.
RQ 1-2
Endocrine glands, hormones and
functions
Hypothalamus
Pituitary
-Anterior Pituitary
+Gonadatrophins- FSH
-LH
+Growth Hormone
+TSH
+ACTH
-Posterior Pituitary
+Oxytocin
+ADH
49-51
Pineal
Thyroid
-Thyroxine
Parathyroid
-Parathyroid Hormone
Thymus
-Thymosin
Adrenal Medulla
-Adrenaline
-Noradrenaline
Adrenal Cortex
-Aldosterone
-Cortisol
Pancreas
-Insulin
-Glucagon
Testes
-Androgens
Ovaries
-Progesterone
-Oestrogen
52-57
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Ch 4.
RQ 3-10
STAWA Act 8Endocrines- When
things go wrong p 54
Complete a map
showing the source of
different hormones
Ch 4.
RQ 11
AYK 1-4
Act 4.1 p 59
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Endocrine system:

hormonal
action.
Content
modes
Text
Ref
Activities
52-57
Ch 4.
AYK 5-7
of
Assessment
Act 4.2 p59
21
Comparison of hormones and
nerves in terms of:

22
speed,
transmission
specificity.
Homeostasis
by
systems:

23

by
feedback
a
feedback
homeostatic mechanisms
that control

Ch 7.
RQ 12-13
Stimulus Response
The feedback system
-positive feedback
-negative feedback
Equilibrium/ Steady state control
109111
Ch 8.
RQ 1-4
Thermoregulation
Heat production
Temperature Receptors
Shivering and sweating
112118
duration,
and
components
of
stimulus-response
feedback model
Homeostasis
systems:
104105
body temperature
STAWA Act 2;
INTRODUCTION TO
HOMESTASIS parts B &
C p20
Ch 8.
RQ 6-9
AYK 1-4
Inv 2:
Thermoregul
ation
Act 8.1 p126
Act 8.2 p126
24
Homeostasis
systems:
by
feedback
STAWA Act 5;
Temperature control. P
37
Thermoregulation
experiment
Inv 2: Thermoregulation

25
homeostatic mechanisms
that control
body temperature
Homeostasis
by
feedback
systems:
Inv 2: Thermoregulation
Thermoregulation
experiment

26
homeostatic mechanisms
that control
body temperature
Homeostasis
by
feedback
systems:

homeostatic mechanisms
that control

27
Homeostasis
systems:

Homeostasis
systems:

by
fluid
feedback
homeostatic mechanisms
that control

28
body
composition.
blood sugar
by
feedback
homeostatic mechanisms
that control

The Thirst Reflex
Conditions causing thirst
Receptor/Modulator
Hypothalamus
Fluid balance
Excretion and the kidney
Dehydration and water intoxication
118125
Ch 8.
RQ 10-14
AYK 5-12
Act 8.3 p127 (If this is
done it can only be
done for homework.)
Liver
-Glycogen
Pancreas
-Insulin
Adrenal glands
-Cortisol
131136
Control of breathing
-Medulla
Hyperventilation
136140
STAWA Act 3- Nephron
structure and function p
26
STAWA Act 4- Water
balance p 33
Ch 9.
RQ 1-5
AYK 1-2
Ch 9.
RQ 6-7
AYK 3-4, 8
gas concentrations
STAWA Act 7- Control
of breathing p 50
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Homeostasis
systems:

31
blood pressure
Disruption of homeostasis:

causes of disruption
Disruption of homeostasis:



32
feedback
homeostatic mechanisms
that control

30
by
hormonal
diabetes

insulin—
behavioural e.g. drugs,
excessive activity, eating
habits
disease e.g. emphysema
Homeostasis
systems:

e.g.
by
feedback
Physiological
and
behavioural mechanisms
that
influence
the
maintenance
of
homeostasis of the above
conditions.
treatments for disruption
of homeostasis.
33
34
Content
Text
Ref
Activities
Control of Heart rate and blood
pressure
-Cardiovascular regulation
Factors influencing stroke volume
-length of diastole
-venous return
-activity of sympathetic NS
Factors affecting heart rate
-Age, Sex, emotional state
Diabetes
-Type I
-Type II
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
140147
Ch 9.
RQ 8-12
AYK 6-7, 9
Disruption to homeostasis
-Behavioural
+Drugs
+Activity
+Eating habits
-Diseases
+Emphysema
+Fever
+Hypertension
Treatment of disruptions to
homeostasis
-Menopause  HRT
-Rheumatoid Arthritis 
Corticosteroids
Control of reproduction
Control of infertility
Ethical considerations of treatment
Act 9.2 p 149
152155

macroscopic including the
types,
locations
and
resulting movements
Muscle Types

Skeletal

Smooth/Involuntary

Cadiac
Ch 10.
RQ 1-5
AYK 1-5
Act 10.1 p 165
Act 10.2 p 165
155160
160164
Response 1: Extended answer
question
Muscles—structure and function
related to:
Assessment
STAWA Act 6- Control
of diabetes
Ch 10.
RQ 6-10
AYK 6-8
Ch 10.
RQ 11-13
AYK 6-7
Write in class essay
answer
209212
Contraction/ relaxation
The action of tendons
Response 1:
Extended
answer
question
Examine muscle
specimens to determine
macroscopic features.
Label diagrams
Summarise functions,
types and movements
involved
Ch 13.
RQ 1-4
AYK 2-5
Act 13.1 p 219
35
Muscles—structure and function
related to:

molecular including actin
and myosin
Myofibrils
Sliding filament theory
-Actin
-Myosin
-Sarcomeres
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myofibril structure
Ch 13.
RQ 5-8
AYK 6
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Muscles—structure and function
related to:
Control of muscle contraction
Neuromuscular junctions
215216
Ch 13.
RQ 9-11
AYK 7

innervation of muscular
contraction.
Neuromuscular Junctions
How action potentials cause
muscular contraction
37
Muscles—structure and function
related to:

sliding filament theory of
contraction.
Coordination of the nervous,
skeletal and muscular systems
Assessment
STAWA Act 28- Muscle
movement p 217
217219
Ch 13.
AYK 1, 8-10
Act 13.2 p 220
38
39
Write test
Test 2; Endocrine system and
homeostasis
Skeleton—structure and function
related to:

macro and microscopic
structure of bone and
cartilage
Microstructure of bone and cartilage
-diaphysis
-epiphysis
-spongy bone
-compact bone
-bone marrow
189192
Test 2;
Endocrine
system and
homeostasi
s
Ch 12
RQ 1-4
AYK 1-2
Act 12.2; A long bone
p204
STAWA Act 26- Bones
and osteoporosis p201
40
Skeleton—structure and function
related to:

41
Skeleton—structure and function
related to:

42
macro and microscopic
structure of bone and
cartilage
structure and functionality
of major joint types
Including ball and socket,
hinge,
pivot,
gliding,
immovable.
Skeleton—structure and function
related to:

structure and functionality
of major joint types
Including ball and socket,
hinge,
pivot,
gliding,
immovable.
The skeleton
Axial- skull
-vertebral column
-ribs
-sternum
Appendicular- shoulder girdle
upper limbs
lower limbs
pelvic girdle
193196
Types and location of different joints
Fixed/fibrous
Slightly moveable/cartilaginous
Synovial/ freely moveable
- Saddle
- Ball and socket
- Hinge
197199
Structure of a synovial joint
Capsule
Synovial fluid
Articular cartilage
Bursae
Accessory ligaments
Range of motion associated with
different joints
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
Rotation
200202
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Ch 12
RQ 5-6
AYK 3-4
Act 12.1; The human
skeleton p203
Ch 12
RQ 7-10
AYK 5-7
Act 12.4; Where the
bones meet p205
Ch 12
RQ 11-14
AYK 8-10
Chicken wing dissection
STAWA Act 27- Joints
and arthritis p 207
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Activities
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Medical technologies related to
support for trauma recovery and
changing
function
of
the
musculoskeletal and nervous
systems caused by ageing:
including
osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis,
Alzheimer's
disease
and
Parkinson's
disease.
Mobility aids
Artificial limbs
Artificial joints
Cochlea implants
Pacemakers
Dietary supplements
Fortified foods
Pharmaceuticals
- analgesics
- anti-inflammatory
- stains
- antibiotics
Drugs for Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s.
Delivery of drugs
Pharmacogenomics and
pharmacogenetics
345349
Ch 20
RQ 1-11
AYK 1-7
Stem cells, transplants, skin grafts
Tissue regeneration
Spray on skin
Stem cells
Transplants
Grafts
Physiotherapy
Euthanasia
Quality of life
356361

mechanical:



46
internal
e.g.
artificial joints and
physiotherapy

dietary
supplements
pharmaceuticals
e.g.
antiinflammatories
Medical technologies related to
support for trauma recovery and
changing
function
of
the
musculoskeletal and nervous
systems caused by ageing:
including
osteoporosis,
osteoarthritis,
Alzheimer's
disease
and
Parkinson's
disease.

45
e.g.
bionic
chemical:

44
external
supports,
limbs
biological:


tissue regeneration
grafting
and
transplantations.
Specific resistance:

role of B cells, T cells,
memory cells and plasma
cells
Act 20.1 Medical
Technologies p 362
Guest speaker
STAWA Act 29- Ageing p
222
Act 20.3 Researching for
mighty Pharm. P 364
Act 20.2; British girl
chooses to die. P363
STAWA Act 30- Tissue
Engineering p233
Ch11
RQ 1-5
170173
Ch11
RQ 1-5
170173
Ch11
RQ 1-5
T - Lymphocytes and Cell
Mediated Immunity
T - Memory
]
T - Helper
]
Lymphocytes
T - Suppressor ] or cells
T - Killer
Antibody mediated immunity
173176
Ch 11
RQ 6-10
Types of immunity
- Passive
- Active
177
Ch 11
RQ 11-12
-
role of B cells, T cells,
memory cells and plasma
cells
-
Review inflammatory
response
Lymphocytes,
macrophages and specific
defence.
Antigens and atibodies
Lymphocytes, antigen,
antibodies, Tonsils,
Adenoids and Thymus,
Spleen
Drainage routes of
lymphatic system
Ch 20
RQ 12-17
AYK 8-10
170173
-
Specific resistance:

-
Assessment
Lymphocytes -
47
48
49
Specific resistance:

antibody
and
mediated defence
cell-
Specific resistance:

antibody
and
mediated defence
cell-
Specific resistance:


primary and secondary
immune response
passive
immunity
and
active
B - Cells
T - Cells
B - Lymphocytes and Humoral
Immunity
Plasma Cells
Memory Cells
Response
2: The
structure of
bone.
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Specific resistance:

natural
and
immunity
Text
Ref
178182
Content
Vaccinations
artificial
Activities
Assessment
Ch 11
RQ 13-14
Act 11.1 A briefing paper
p 184
51
52
Specific resistance:

role of antibiotics
antivirals.
Specific resistance:






53
role of B cells, T cells,
memory cells and plasma
cells
antibody
and
mediated defence
Antibiotics and antivirals
353
Risks and ethical concerns of
vaccinations
182184
and
and
natural
and
immunity
Ch 11
AYK 7-9
Act 11.2 Should animal
testing be used to make
vaccines p 184
cell-
primary and secondary
immune response
passive
immunity
AYK 1-3Act 11.3
Supporting immunization
programs p 185
Ch 11
AYK 4-6
active
Act 11.4 Keeping
Australia free from
communicable diseases
p 185
artificial
antibiotics and antivirals
Test 3; Muscular and skeletal systems,
medical technologies and specific
resistance
54
Revision
Revision
Revision
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Test 3;
Muscular and
skeletal
systems,
medical
technologies
and specific
resistance
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DNA and RNA is involved in:
Protein synthesis
The genetic code
Transcription
RNA polymerase
mRNA
2
3

transcription
DNA and RNA is involved in:

Text
Ref
34-36
Translations
tRNA
Anticodons
Protein Synthesis
translation
DNA and RNA is involved in:

37-38
38-39
protein synthesis
(details of each process
required).
4
DNA and RNA is involved in:

protein synthesis
(details of each process
required).
5
DNA and RNA is involved in:

cellular control of gene
expression
including
regulator, operator and
promoter genes.
Modes of inheritance and
variation:

6
7
. role of epigenetics.
Gene expression:

multi-allelic (polymorphic)
inheritance
Gene expression:

polygenic inheritance (no
dihybrid crosses)
Protein structure
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Packaging of proteins
Lipid and carbohydrate synthesis
Mechanisms of gene expression
- Promoter
- Operator gene
- Operon
- Regulator gene
Epigenetics
40-41
Principle of independent
assortment
Multi-allelic independent
assortment
226-231
Polygenic inheritance
- Skin Colour
235237
Activities
Assessment
Ch 3
RQ 1-4
AYK 1-2
http://learn.genetics.uta
h.edu/
Ch 3
RQ 5-6
AYK 3-5
Act 3.1 Transcribe and
translate a gene p 42
STAWA Act13- Protein
synthesis and
mutations p 87
Ch 3
RQ 7-8
AYK 6-7
Ch 14
RQ 8-10
AYK 7-8
STAWA Act 14Epigenetics and gene
expression p97
231-232
Ch 14
RQ 1-4
AYK 1-3
STAWA Act 16Multiallelic inheritance
p117
Ch14
RQ 5
AYK 4
Act 14.1 Polygenic
inheritance
8
Modes of
variation:
inheritance
and

9
the
effect
of
the
environment on gene
expression e.g. effect of
UV light exposure on
melanin production and
effect of diet on adipose
tissue
Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:


identification of hereditary
diseases by
Melanin production. UV increases
the amount of melanocytes and
melanin receptors
Diet and its affects on adipose
tissue
233-234
Human genome
Identification of inherited diseases
DNA sequencing
367370
DNA sequencing
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p105
Ch 14
RQ 6-7
AYK 5-7
Ch 21
RQ 1-4
AYK 1-4
STAWA Act 11Human genome project
p 78
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Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:
Profiling techniques
Gene probes


11
PCR (polymerase chain
reaction)
profiling techniques
. Biotechnological techniques
are being developed and used
for a range of applications
including:

Text
Ref
370373
Activities
Assessment
Ch 21
RQ 5-7
AYK 5-7
STAWA Act 10- DNA
profiling p 58
Genetic engineering
Recombinant DNA technology
373376
Ch 21
RQ 8-11
AYK 8-10
genetic probes
STAWA Act 12- PCR
Polymerase Chain
Reaction p 83
12
Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:





13




14




15
DNA sequencing
Utah genetics
simulation
profiling techniques
genetic probes
Processing of DNA isolated by
PCR using Gel electrophoresis
Biotech in a box activity
identification of hereditary
diseases by
Or
DNA sequencing
Utah genetics
simulation
profiling techniques
PCR (polymerase chain
reaction)
genetic probes
Processing the results of gel
electrophoresis
Biotech in a box activity
Or
identification of hereditary
diseases by
DNA sequencing
Utah genetics
simulation
profiling techniques
PCR (polymerase chain
reaction)
genetic probes
production of human
proteins, hormones and
vaccines
by
DNA
recombinant techniques
(including restriction and
ligase enzymes) e.g. to
produce insulin, Human
Growth Hormone, Factor
VIII
Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:

Inv 3;
Processing of
DNA
PCR (polymerase chain
reaction)
Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:

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Or
Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:

Biotech in a box activity
identification of hereditary
diseases by
Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:

Extraction of DNA to then amplify
in a mock PCR activity
Examples of the use of
Recombinant DNA techniques
Insulin
Factor VIII
Vaccines
Restriction enzymes
377-379
Ch 21
RQ 12-13
AYK 10-11
Act 21.1 Restriction
enzymes p 383
production of human
proteins, hormones and
vaccines
by
DNA
recombinant techniques
(including restriction and
ligase enzymes) e.g. to
produce insulin, Human
Growth Hormone, Factor
VIII
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Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:
Somatic vs germ line gene therapy.
The use of plasmid vectors in gene
therapy.
Cystic Fibrosis
Huntingtons Disease
Risks, benefits and future
implications
380-381
Ch 21
RQ 14
AYK 12
Cell replacement therapy and
tissue engineering
381-383

18
treatment
disorders
therapy
fibrosis
of
by
e.g.
genetic
gene
cystic
Biotechnological techniques are
being developed and used for a
range of applications including:

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Test 3; Protein sythesis,
biotechnology and genetic
engineering
Gene pools:

changes
in
allele
frequencies due to:


21


Random genetic drift
Migration
242-246
Barriers to gene flow
246-247
Ch 15
RQ 6-7
AYK 1-4
incidence
of
genetic diseases in
various
populations
e.g.
Tay-Sachs
disease.
Tay Sachs
Sickle-Cell Anaemia
247-248
Ch 15
RQ 8
AYK 5-6
Act 15.2 Sickle-Cell
haemoglobin p257
Response 3; Natural selection
questions
Speciation:

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Speciation:

STAWA Act 18- Gene
pools p 133
Ch 15
RQ 3-5
Act 15.1 A model of
genetic drift p 256
barriers to gene
flow
e.g.
geographical and
cultural
24
25
Ch 15
RQ 1-2
migration
Gene pools:

Test 3; Protein
sythesis,
biotechnology
and genetic
engineering
Act 15.3 Modelling
Natural Selection p258
changes
in
allele
frequencies due to:

23
241-242
random
genetic
drift
including
Founder effect
Gene pools:

Mutation
Natural selection
natural selection
changes
in
allele
frequencies due to:
STAWA Act 9Transgenics and gene
therapy
Ch 21
RQ 15-16
AYK 13
Write test
mutation
Gene pools:

22
Video
cell replacement therapy
and tissue engineering by
the cloning of stem cells
e.g. repair of injured
tissues,
treating
degenerative
nerve
diseases.
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Assessment
Theory
of
evolution
by
natural selection.
Theory
of
evolution
by
natural selection.
Darwins journey
1. Variation
2. Birthrate
3. Natures balance
Natural selection in humans
Thermoregulation
Malaria
1. Variation
2. Isolation
3. Selection
4. Speciation
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Ch 15
RQ 9-13
AYK 7-8
251-256
Ch 15
RQ 14-15
AYK 9-11
Response 3;
Natural
selection
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Evidence for evolution:
DNA
Mitochondrial DNA
Protein Sequences
263-267
Ch 16
RQ 1-5
AYK 1-6
28
29
30
31
32

comparative studies of
DNA, protein sequences,
anatomy
including
embryology, homologous
structures and vestigial
organs
Evidence for evolution:

comparative studies of
DNA, protein sequences,
anatomy
including
embryology, homologous
structures and vestigial
organs
Evidence for evolution:




fossil formation
Evidence for evolution:

absolute
including
dating
dating
C-14
Evidence for evolution:


geological dating
and its limitations
relative
dating
including
stratigraphy, index
fossils and fluorine
dating
absolute
including
dating
Evidence for evolution:

Embryology
Homologous Structures
Vestigial Feature
268-272
STAWA Act 21Evidence for evolutionmolecular biology p166
Ch 16
RQ 6-8
AYK 7-10
STAWA Act 20Evidence for evolutioncomparative anatomy p
156
Geographical Distribution
273275
Ch 16
RQ 9-10
AYK 11
Fossil formation
Discovery of fossils
Dating of fossils
Absolute Dating
Potassium/Argon
Radiocarbon dating
Dendrochronolgy
279-281
Ch 17
RQ 1-3
AYK 2-3,6
Ch 17
RQ 6-8
Relative dating
Stratigraphy
Index fossils
Fluorine Dating
285-287
Geological time scale
Problems in the fossil record
287-289
fossil formation
the fossil record:

33
Act 16.1 Amino Acid
sequencing p275
the fossil record:
Evidence for evolution:
Assessment
281-285
Inv 4:
Evidence for
evolution
Act 17.1 Radioisotopes
Methods of dating p 287
Ch17
RQ 6-8
dating
C-14
awareness of problems
with the fossil record.
Ch 17
RQ 4-5, 12
AYK 7
Act 17.3 Evidence of
human evolution p293
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Test 5: Variation, Natural selection
and Evolution
Test 5:
Variation,
Natural
Selection and
Evolution
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Primate evolutionary trends:
Classification of primates
Classification of humans
297-300
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Primate evolutionary trends:
Examples of primates
Features of primates
body
limbs
hands
feet
eyes
smell
teeth
brain
reproduction
301-302
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Primate evolutionary trends:
Digits
Teeth
-
302-306
Ch 18
RQ 3-5
AYK 3,6
38
39


mobility of the digits
teeth shape and dental
arrangements.
Primate evolutionary trends:

Act 18.2 Mobility of the
human thumb p314
Prognathism
Dentition
Stereoscopic and colour vision
307308
Ch 18
RQ 6-8
AYK 2,5,9
Cerebral cortex
Size
Convolutions
308-310
Ch 18
RQ 9
AYK 4
olfactory/optic shift
Primate evolutionary trends:

pentadactyly
prehensile
opposability
friction ridges
claws/nails
relative size
cerebral cortex
of
the
Assessment
Act 18.3 A comparison
of primate skulls p315
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Primate evolutionary trends:

gestation
time
parental care
and
Gestation
- Time between fertilization and
birth
310312
Ch 18
RQ10-12
AYK 7-8
Act 18.1 Living
primates and trends in
evolution p312
41
Hominin evolutionary trends:


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bipedalism—feet,
adaptations,
hip
knee joints.
and

319-321
Ch 19
RQ 1
AYK
spine and pelvis shape.
STAWA Act 31- Hominin
adaptations- Upright
stance p 244
Hominin evolutionary trends:

Erect posture
Foramen magnum
Spine
bipedalism—feet,
adaptations,
hip
knee joints.
and
spine and pelvis shape.
Erect posture
jaw
pelvis
carrying angle
foot
Centre of gravity
322-324
STAWA Act 35- Hominin
Evolutionary TrendsBipedalism p 266
Ch 19
RQ 2-6
AYK 1-3
Act 19.2 Upright stance
and striding gait
STAWA Act 25- Balance
and posture p 193
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Hominin evolutionary trends:

relative size of cerebral
cortex
Cranium size and capacity
Size and convolutions of cerebrum
325-326
Ch 19
RQ 7-8
AYK 4
Ch 19.1 Hominin skulls
STAWA Act 32- Hominin
Evolutionary trendsBrain and hands p 252
STAWA Act 34- Hominin
evolutionary trendsHominin and Pongid
skulls p 262
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Hominin evolutionary trends:

prognathism
dentition
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329-331
Ch 19
RQ 9-10
AKY 5
and
Response 4: Evolution and the
environment
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Interaction
of
mechanisms
environment:
evolutionary
and
the
Response 4:
Evolution and
the environment
Effect of the environment
- Australopithecine
331-332
Ch 19
RQ 11-12
AYK 6, 9
Early homo
Homo erectus
333335
Ch 19
RQ 13
AYK 7-8
Neanderthals
Modern humans
336-337
Ch 19
RQ 14
AYK 10-12

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effects of environment on
early hominin evolution
Interaction
of
evolutionary
mechanisms
and
the
environment:

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effects of environment on
early hominin evolution
Interaction
of
evolutionary
mechanisms
and
the
environment:

Assessment
significant
cultural
advances changing the
importance
of
the
environment in human
evolution.
Act 19.3 Are humans
unique
Act 19. 4 Neanderthals
and humans
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evolutionary trends
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