Curriculum Topic Maps : 2012 +
This document gives an outline of the topics covered in all year groups in Key Stage 3 and
Key Stage 4. It is a guide for students, parents and staff to aid familiarisation and provide
an overview of the curriculum, assessments, accreditation and suggested background
reading, websites etc for the year. Adjustments may occur due to timing issues.
CURRICULUM TOPIC MAP 2012 + : SUBJECT : KS4 Biology
TOPIC/YEAR GROUP
1ST
AUTUMN
HALF TERM
Brief topic outline.
Assessments/accreditation/Exams.
Suggested reading/ websites etc.
AUTUMN 2ND HALF TERM
Brief topic outline.
Assessments/accreditation/Exams.
Suggested reading/ websites etc.
SPRING 1ST HALF TERM
Brief topic outline.
Assessments/accreditation/Exams.
Suggested reading/ websites etc.
SPRING 2ND HALF TERM
Brief topic outline.
Assessments/accreditation/Exams.
Suggested reading/ websites etc.
SUMMER 1ST HALF TERM
Brief topic outline.
Assessments/accreditation/Exams.
Suggested reading/ websites etc.
SUMMER 2ND HALF TERM
Brief topic outline.
Assessments/accreditation/Exams.
Suggested reading/ websites etc.
YEAR 10
YEAR 11
BBC Bitesize
Adaptation & Competition
Variation & Evolution
Topic tests
WJEC Science textbook
Controlled Assessments
Breathing
Topic tests
WJEC Additional Science textbook
Inheritance
Topic tests
WJEC Science textbook
Respiration
Topic tests
WJEC Additional Science textbook
GCSE External exam Additional
Science (Triple Sci only)
Digestion
Topic tests
WJEC Additional Science textbook
Response & Regulation
Topic tests
WJEC Science textbook
Controlled Assessments
Health
Topic tests
WJEC Science textbook
Photosynthesis
Topic tests
WJEC Additional Science textbook
Environment
Topic tests
WJEC Science textbook
GCSE External examinations
(Science)
Biodiversity
Topic tests
WJEC Additional Science textbook
GCSE External examinations
(Additional Science & Triple
Science)
Cells & Cell Membranes
Topic tests