Biological Sciences Program 2013 Year 8
Science Understanding: Biological sciences: Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs
that
carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce (ACSSU150)
Science as Human Endeavour
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Scientific knowledge changes with new evidence. Scientific discoveries have changed people’s understanding of the world (ACSHE134)
Science knowledge can develop through collaboration and connecting ideas across the disciplines of science(ACSHE226)
Science and technology contribute to solutions to issues. They may impact on society and involve ethical considerations (ACSHE135)
Science understanding influences the development of: industry, agriculture and marine and terrestrial resource management (ACSHE136)
People use understanding and skills from across the disciplines of science in their occupations (ACSHE227)
Scientific Inquiry Processes
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Identify questions and problems and make predications that can be investigated scientifically. (ACSIS139)
Plan and conduct a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, ensuring safety and ethical guidelines. (ACSIS140)
In fair tests, measure and control variables, and select equipment to collect data with accuracy appropriate to the task (ACSIS141)
Construct and use a range of representations, including graphs, keys and models to represent and analyse patterns. (ACSIS144)
Summarise data, and use scientific understanding to identify relationships and draw conclusions(ACSIS145)
Evaluate the method used to investigate a question or solve a problem, including: the quality of the data. Identify improvements (ACSIS146)
Use scientific knowledge and findings from investigations to evaluate claims. (ACSIS234)
 Communicate ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies (ACSIS148)
 VOCABULARY- these terms are important in conveying your understandings in the biological sciences
Cell
Vacuole
Bladder
External Fertilisation
Organism
Respiration
Respiratory system
Sperm
Cell membrane
Compound microscope
Lung alveoli
Ova
Nucleus
Cell specialization
Capillary
Pollen
Cytoplasm
Excretion
Aquatic
Ovule
Mitochondria
Excretory system
Gill
Anther
Metabolism
Kidney
Operculum
Stigma
Ribosome
Urea
Sexual reproduction
Ovary
Chloroplasts
Artery
Asexual reproduction
Seed
Cell wall
Vein
Internal Fertilisation
Vertebrate
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Biological Sciences Program 2013 Year 8
Cells
Microscopy
Classification
Content
Description
Cells are the basic units
of living things and have
specialised structures
and functions
(ACSSU149)
 distinguishing plant
cells from animal or
fungal cells
 identifying structures
within cells and
describing their
function
 examining a variety of
cells using a light
microscope, by digital
technology or by
viewing a simulation
 recognising that some
organisms consist of a
single cell
 recognising that cells
reproduce via cell
division
 describing mitosis as
cell division for growth
and repair
Teaching Plan
Homework and
Assessment
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Classification of Living Things
1. Recall that there are a number of characteristics that are associated with living things (MRS GREN)
2. Living things are classified according to their structural features
3. Recall all five Kingdoms of living things.
4. Identify the characteristics of the animal kingdom.
5. Distinguish between vertebrate and invertebrate animals and identify simple classes of invertebrates
( Poriferans, Cnidarians, Echinoderms, Annelids, Platyhelmiths, Molluscs, Nematodes and
Arthropods).
6. Understand that vertebrates have a backbone and are divided into 5 main groups:
Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Fish and Amphibians.
7. Using and construct a classification key to identify living things.
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 1.4 pp17-19
SA1 Focus 4.8 pp195-201
SA1 Q4.8 p200
Practical
SA1 P4.8 p200
Homework Book
4.8 Scientific Naming
4.9 Sifting and sorting
Assignment
Classification Poster 15%
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Viewing Cells
8. Explain how early scientists used microscopes to extend their observations
9. Recall the main parts of a light microscope
10. Calculate magnification by reference to objective and ocular lens values
11. Use a microscope safely to observe prepared plant and animal cells and tissues and draw them
scientifically.
12. Make wet mounted slides of plant tissues, observe and make scientific drawings.
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 4.1 pp161-166
SA1 Q4.1 p165
Practical
SA1 P4.1 pp165-166
Homework Book
4.1 Using a Microscope
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Single Celled Organisms
13. Identify and recall the 4 other kingdoms: Plants, Fungi, Monerans and Protists.
14. Realise there is a difference of opinion amongst scientists about how to group organisms at higher
levels of classification.
15. Realize organisms can vary from unicellular to multicellular
16. Discuss single celled organisms and identify different types.
17. Understand the importance of singled celled organisms as decomposers and how they cause
disease.
18. Define mitosis as a form of reproduction in single-celled organisms and growth and repair in multicellular organisms.
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 4.9 pp202-206
SA1 Q4.9 p205
Homework Book
4.10 Sorting Animals
Term3
Week
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Animal and Plant Cells
19. Recall that cells are the basic structural unit of life
20. Describe in diagram form the features common to all cells
21. Recall the typical structure of an animal and plant cell. Terminology includes nucleus, cell
membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, vacuole, mitochondria and organelles.
22. Distinguish between an animal and a plant cell in diagrammatic form
23. Identify some observable differences between the structure of animal and plant cells
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 4.1 pp161-166
SA1 Q4.1 p165
Specialized Cells
24. Discuss how cells make up multi-cellular organisms – defining tissues, organs and systems.
25. Recognise that complex plants and animals have body systems
26. Identify systems in the human body and identify the tissues and organs that make up each system.
27. Different types of cells have different functions.
28. Examine the structure of specialized cells in familiar tissues such as kidney, muscle and nerves
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 4.6 pp184-189
SA1 Q4.8 p189
Practical
SA1 P4.6 p189
Homework Book
4.6 Systems
Investigation Test 25%
The Musculoskeletal and Digestive Systems
29. Discuss the importance of bones and muscles and how they work together.
Term4 30. Identify the organs involved in the human digestive system and recall the role and function of each
component.
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31. Compare similar digestive systems in different organisms and describe how these differences are
linked to the organisms environment.
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 4.2 pp167-170
SA1 Q4.8 p169
Homework Book
4.2 Analyse this!
The Respiratory and Excretory System
32. Recall that respiration occurs in every living cell (animal and plants) and sustains life
33. Describe the process of respiration in simple terms (word equation)
34. Identify the organs and overall function of the respiratory systems in a human
35. Describe the structure of the organ, tissues and specialised cells in the respiratory systems and
relate its function to the overall function of the system
36. Compare similar systems in different organisms such as respiratory systems in fish and mammals
and describe how these differences are linked to the organisms environment
37. Describe why lungs are unsuitable for gas exchange in water
38. Describe the structure of each organ in the excretory systems and relate its function to the overall
function of the system
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 4.4 pp175-178
SA1 Q4.4 p177
Practical
SA1 P4.4p178
Homework Book
4.4 Photosynthesis and
Respiration
Cells
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Body Systems
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Multi-cellular organisms
contain systems of
organs that carry out
specialised functions
that enable them to
survive and reproduce
(ACSSU150)
 identifying the organs
and overall function of
a system of a
multicellular organism
in supporting the life
processes
 examining the
specialised cells and
tissues involved in
structure and function
of particular organs
 describing the structure
of each organ in a
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Body Systems
Review
system and relating its
function to the overall
function of the system
 comparing similar
systems in different
organisms such as
digestive systems in
herbivores and
carnivores, respiratory
systems in fish and
mammals
 distinguishing between
asexual and sexual
reproduction
 comparing reproductive
systems of organisms
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The Reproductive System
39. Recall importance of reproduction methods in order to survive.
40. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction.
41. State the lack of variation in offspring produced via asexual reproduction
42. Describe that sexual reproduction increases variation
43. Compare the structures involved in sexual reproduction for flowering plants and vertebrates
44. Examine the organs involved in the male and female human reproduction systems.
45. Examine the development of a child from fertilization to birth.
46. Compare similarities of plant repro parts to animal repro parts. Asexual reproduction in plants
Reference & Questions
SA1 Focus 4.5 pp179-183
SA1 Q4.8 pp182-183
Practical
SA1 P4.5 p183
Homework Book
4.5 Strange Plant Sex
Investigation Test 25%
Revision and Reveiw
Homework Book
4.11 Crossword
4.12 Sci-words
Topic Test 25%
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TEXT REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
Student text: Science Aspects Book 1 (SA1)
Homework activities: Science Aspects Homework Book 1
Year 8 Biology Assessment schedule 2013
Homework, class participation and quizzes (ongoing)
Classification Poster (Term 3)
Second hand data investigation test (Term 3 Week 10)
End of Topic Biology Test (Term 4 Week 5)
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15%
25%
25%
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