Student’s Scheme of Work 2010 / 2011
Course Overview:
Module / Unit Title:
A2 Human Biology
This course is taught by Sue Brown in 5 hours per week.
Each section represents one week of three lessons.
Prepared by:
Sue Brown
Lesson Duration:
Three sessions – one 2 hour and 2 x
1.5 hours.
Start Date:
9th September 2010
End Date:
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28th May 2010
Learning Outcomes:
Learners need to be coached in exam technique and Practical
skills as well as acquiring knowledge and understanding of the
different topics.
Assessment Details:
HBIO4 will be examined on Monday 24th January 2011. (1.30pm)
HBIO5 will be examined on Wednesday 22nd June 2011. (1.30pm)
HBIO6 is the Coursework – this will be carried out in Spring Term.
Any AS unit re-sits are possible in January and/or June.
Date
13/9/10
20/9/10
27/9/10
What topic(s) and
learning objectives
will be covered?
INDUCTION
Introduction to A2
specification.
ILPs for each
individual.
Chances charts to
set targets.
Male and female
reproductive
systems.
Menstrual and
Ovarian cycles.
Gonadotrophins
(FSH & LH).
Hormones oestrogen
& progesterone.
(Missed lesson due
to trip to Teesside
Uni for Discovery
Day)
Recap ovarian and
menstrual cycles.
Gametogenesis:
oogenesis and
spermatogenesis.
Fertilisation
(capacitation,
acrosome, cortical
reactions).
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What will learners do?
How will learning be
checked?
ECM
What resources
are needed?
Complete ILPs to evaluate need
for unit re-sits.
Confirm career choice, university
course and required grades from
this subject.
Discuss need for ALS for those
with U or E at AS level.
Labels; structure and function.
Make matching cards and/or
posters to clarify main points.
Summarise cycles as a flow
chart.
Discussion on fertility.
Notes.
1:1 advice and
guidance. Aspirational
targets set.
5
Subject ILPs for
A2.
A2 specification.
Chances charts.
Q & A to individuals
and check labels/notes
taken.
Discussion.
Posters to summarise
the complex
association of the
hormones.
1, 2 & 3
Reproduction
handout.
Power point on
reproductive
systems and on
cycles on Bb.
Poster paper &
pens.
Mini-Whiteboards.
Relate gametogenesis to prior
knowledge of mitosis and
meiosis.
Q & A on Reproductive
systems.
Test on Mitosis vs
Meiosis.
Produce summary of
oogenesis vs
spermatogenesis.
Notes.
Discussion.
Poster to compare them.
Independent
Learning/
Homework
Further research
on Career and Uni
course choice
where applicable.
Revise Mitosis vs
meiosis.
Revise work to
date for test.
Hmk Qs on page 8.
Power point on
Revise work to
Gametogenesis
date for test.
and Fertilisation.
HSW Questions
Development of
foetus.
Mini-Whiteboards.
Textbooks.
Poster paper etc.
04/10/10
Placenta – structure
& function.
Contraception
methods.
1:1 reviews.
Exam entries.
Test
Notes.
Self reflection of progress to
date. 1:1 reviews.
Research & report on Birth
Control methods including
statistics.
11/10/10
Labour & Lactation.
IVF
Notes from PP and discussion.
Research and report on IVF.
Complete leaflets on
contraception methods.
Role play re: ethics of
contraception.
18/10/10
Growth –
Puberty.
Ageing.
Cancer
25/10/10
01/11/10
HALF TERM
Alzheimer’s disease.
Cystic fibrosis
Sickle cell anaemia
Duchenes MD
ABO & Rhesis
Sex determination
Genetic counselling
Chi-squared
08/11/10
15/11/10
Gene mutation
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Summary posters to
confirm understanding
of importance of
placenta.
Discussion re effects of
smoking, alcohol and
drugs on baby.
Produce leaflets on
Contraception. Q & A
Produce leaflets on
Contraception.
Q&A
1, 2 & 3
Discussion of ageing and
disease.
Power point presentations on
Puberty & Ageing
Discussion about the increase in
the aged population and social
implications. Notes.
Discuss & answer data
analysis Qs.
Produce posters to
summarise main
changes at Puberty.
Q&A
1, 4, 5
Mini mock.
Research & report effects of
these diseases. Discussion of
findings.
Notes.
Notes from lecture.
Calculations of chi-squared.
Data analysis of diseases in
groups
Graphs to compare continuous
Mini mock.
Assessment of reports.
Compile a list of main
terms used in genetics
with definitions.
Practice variety of
genetics questions.
Calculations of chisquared.
Q & A re variation
5
1, 2, 3
4
1
3
Power point.
Animation of
placenta
formation.
Leaflets task.
C form for exam
entry and re-sit
forms.
Mini-Whiteboards.
Power point on
labour & lactation.
Planet e stream
video of Robert
Winston’s Miracle
of Life.
Mini-Whiteboards.
Power points on
puberty & ageing
Mini-Whiteboards.
Textbooks
Data tables &
graphs.
Hmk Qs on pages
16 & 17.
Mock
Access to LRC &
computers.
Power point re:
ABO system.
Genetics booklet.
Calculators.
Mini-whiteboards.
Textbooks.
Variation booklet.
Complete reports
on diseases.
HSW Questions
HSW Questions
and revise for minimock after half
term.
Notes on Prader
Meiosis & variation
Continuous and
discontinuous.
Genes &
environment.
Pader wili syndrome
Protein synthesis
Gene regulation
Genes & cancer
Enzymes in cells
and discontinuous variation.
Complete booklet.
Use plasticine to show how
chromosomes assort
independently.
types.
Answers in booklet.
Plasticnine models –
explain.
Mini-whiteboards.
Textbooks.
Plasticine.
Willi syndrome.
Notes
Summary posters.
Exam questions to summarise.
Q&A
5, 3
6 mark exam questions.
Poster summary and
description.
Poster paper
Pens
Power point
Animation on Bb.
Exam Qs on
Protein synthesis.
29/11/10
PCR
Recombinant DNA
Gene probes &
libraries
Selective breeding
Ethical issues
Class discussion of ethical issues Q & A.
of gene technology.
Discussion.
Notes from animations.
Summary posters
Summary posters of PCR.
Animations of
PCR.
Textbooks
Blackboard.
LRC
Poster paper etc.
Exam Qs on gene
technology.
06/12/10
Human genome
project
Uses of sequenced
DNA
Research & report on Genome
project & uses of gene libraries.
Q & A.
Exam Qs.
Textbooks
LRC
Computers.
HSW Qs
13/12/10
Neurones
Action potentials
Impulses
Synapses
Drugs & the brain
Notes from lecture.
Complete gaps in booklet.
Summarise action potentials in
poster form & discuss.
Notes from PP and animations.
Explain action potential
& action at synapse to
each other.
1, 2, 3,
5
Past exam paper
questions on
Nervous system
and eye.
20/12/10
Extra
session.
Human eye
Retina
Visual perception
Power point and animations.
Complete booklet gaps.
Make notes on effect of main
drugs on brain.
Exam Qs.
Q&A
Explain visual acuity
and retinal
convergence.
5
Nervous system
booklets.
Poster paper etc.
Power points.
Animation: Drug
party.
Eye model.
Eye booklet.
Eye power point.
Animations.
Mini-whiteboards
22/11/10
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3, 5
Revise for exam.
Complete past
exam papers.
20/12/10
27/12/10
04/1/11
10/1011
17/1/11
24/1/11
31/1/11
CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS
Sympathetic &
parasympathetic
systems
Flight or fight
Hormones
Muscles –
antagonistic action
Sliding filaments
Hypothermia
Negative feedback
Thermoregulation
Blood glucose
regulation
Diabetes
Exam – Monday 24th
January
Preparation for
Coursework.
Assessed
Coursework
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Notes from lecture.
Summarise main hormones and
their effects.
Compare sympathetic and
parasympathetic effects on body.
Watch power point.
Make notes.
Complete muscles booklet.
Make a model to show sliding
filament theory using straws.
Notes from lecture.
Summary on posters.
Discussion of diabetes.
Q & A.
Sit exam on Monday.
Revision of Respiration and
Microorganisms and enzymes
etc. Revise standard and
acceptable conventions of tables
and graphs.
Q & A.
Brainstorms.
Session 1 – Practical
Session 2 – Statistical analysis
Session 3 Written test
Q & A.
Past exam paper
questions
Straws
Muscle Booklet
Past exam paper
questions
Glucostix.
Poster paper
Pens.
Past exam paper
questions
Revise the
coursework topic.
Task sheets
Experimental
equipment
ordered
Test Sheets
Calculators
Rulers
Black
pens/pencils
Textbooks
07/2/11
Intro to new module
& Info on Synoptic
exam/essays.
3.5.1. Human
impacts on
evolution
Alleles & Variation
Selection
14/2/11
21/2/11
28/2/11
07/3/11
Speciation &
Evolution
Human activities &
selection.
HALF TERM
Ecosystems
Population Growth
Competition
Winners & Losers
Urban wildlife
Genetically modified
organisms: Crops &
regulations.
Update 1:1 ILPs.
Watch Natural Selection PP as
introduction to topic.
Fill in Booklet and make
additional notes from class
discussion throughout.
Peppered moth game to demo
natural selection.
Read p160 HSW & do
Qs 1-6.
Discussion
Complete Booklet questions.
End of term Quiz.
Exam style Qs on
p168-9.
ESSAY: Enzymes – structure,
function, characteristics and uses
Research & Report activities:
1. Red v Grey Squirrels
2. Japanese knotweed
3. Domestic cats
4. Pigeons
5. Foxes
6. Rats
Create power points of
information.
Definition of terms – make
revision cards.
ESSAY: Micro-organisms and
disease
HSW – p163 Antibiotic
prescriptions & Q 1- 4.
HSW Birth weight & qs.
3
3, 4, 5
Present Power points to
the group & answer Qs.
Module
specification.
Selection &
Speciation
Booklet.
Natural selection
PP
Bb for moth
game.
Textbooks
Textbooks
Mini-whiteboards
Investigate examples
of natural selection in
action, eg peppered
moth, warfarin
resistance in rats,
copper tolerance in
grasses – as a
Computers in
LRC.
Textbooks
Matching cards
Revise for weekly
essay.
Bioethics Education
project website at
http://www.beep.ac.
uk/content/127.0.ht
ml
Revise for weekly
essay.
Exam style
questions pp183-
report or a PP.
Exam Qs
‘Red Qs’ on pages
175 and 178.
Test each other on
definitions – use of
matching cards.
HSW Qs on pages
175, 176, 177.
HSW pp180-182 & Qs
for all these.
Research GM crops & join ethical Ethical debate on GM.
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3, 5
Exam results 10th
March.
debate.
Textbooks
LRC & computers
1:1 reviews and ILPs following
exam results. “what do I need to
get my target grade?”
VISIT to local ecological site at
Saltholme on Thursday afternoon.
14/3/11
21/3/11
28/3/11
Changing our
environment can
affect our health.
Allergens.
Allergic response
produces illness.
Subject ILPs
Organise VISIT &
Mini bus etc.
Risk assessment.
Evaluation of visit to
Saltholme.
ESSAY How the body fights
infectious diseases
Q & A re: allergens – causes and
effects.
Choose an allergy each and
produce a leaflet about it.
Notes on hypersensitivity and
anaphylactic shock.
Skin tests, antihistamines and
adrenaline (epipen).
Q & A.
Air pollution &
respiratory illness.
Water pollution &
illness.
Cryptosporidium &
water pollution.
ESSAY: The importance of a
balanced diet
Notes on Asthma.
Brainstorm atmospheric pollution.
Bathing water quality & blue flag
beaches.
Notes.
HSW Traffic pollution p
198.
Human activities can
damage ecosystems
and create new ones.
Succession.
ESSAY: The Cardio-vascular
system
Compare primary and secondary
succession. Define pioneer and
HSW pages 208 and
209.
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185.
2, 3,
Textbooks
Mini-whiteboards.
Revise for weekly
essay.
1, 2
Textbooks
Revise for weekly
essay.
Exam style
questions on pages
203 – 205.
HSW Qs on peanut
allergy page 187 and
oilseed rape, page 188.
HSW allergy advice for
schools page 195.
Use Environment
Agency website
http://www.environ
mentagency.
gov.uk/ and MMU
site on air pollution
monitoring at
http://www.ace.mm
u.ac.uk/eae/Air_Qu
ality/Older/Monitori
ng.html
HSW qs page 201.
HSW & qs on page
203.
Matching pairs on
32
Textbooks
Mini-whiteboards
Quadrats.
Revise for weekly
essay.
Wasteland and
brown field sites.
04/4/11
11/4/11
18/4/11
25/4/11
02/5/11
climax community.
Define wasteland and brown field
sites.
Second Ecology trip to Saltholme
Biodiversity & the
ESSAY: Coronary Heart Disease
urban environment.
Notes on random sampling,
Biotic and Abiotic
systematic sampling with
factors.
examples. Notes on Quadrats –
Sampling techniques. frame and point. Transects – line
Dealing with data.
and belt.
Outside to collect some data of
local ecosystems.
Data collection & analysis.
Statistical tests.
EASTER
EASTER
Bank Holiday Monday
ESSAY: The functions of nucleic
Bank Holiday Friday
acids
Waste disposal
Notes on waste hierarchy.
should be
Explain principle of Polluter pays.
environmentally
Explain landfill tax.
sustainable.
Notes on Methane.
Discussion of “who pays”
Leaflets to encourage recycling.
Bank Holiday Monday
ESSAY: The Causes and
Climate change:
Consequences of Variation
Carbon footprint.
Explain Carbon Footprint.
Calculate carbon footprint.
Our climate is
Describe factors concerned in
changing
carbon footprint.
Compare primary and secondary
carbon footprint.
Explain carbon offsetting.
Evidence that UK is getting
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definitions.
Organise VISIT &
Mini bus etc.
Risk assessment.
HSW page 211.
1, 3, 5
Quadrats & tape
measures.
Textbooks
Risk assessment
of activity.
Revise for weekly
essay.
Hand out Past
Papers for HBIO5
topics to do over
Easter hols.
Past exam paper
questions. 1
2, 3
Textbooks
Mini-whiteboards.
Revise for weekly
essay.
Exam style
questions pages
228 & 229.
Collection of data of
flora and fauna.
Data analysis.
HSW page 225.
HSW page 227.
Leaflets.
HSW p231
Red Qs p 232
HSW p 231 & 234.
Discuss ideas re:
Causes of global
warming (debate style).
Computers.
1, 2, 3,
4
Textbooks
Calculate own
carbon footprint
and compare it with
that people from
other countries eg
www.bp.com/exten
dedsectiongenerica
rticle.do?categoryId
=9015627&contentI
d=7029058
Revise for weekly
essay.
Past exam paper
questions. 2
09/5/11
Photosynthesis
warmer.
Explain the effect on distribution
of plants & animals in the UK.
ESSAY: The many roles of
Calcium in the Human Body.
Notes from power points
Main stages summarised on a
poster.
Textbooks
Q&A
Past exam Qs on
photosynthesis.
Summarise on poster
and explain to partner.
3
Investigate data on Kew Gardens
16/5/11
Food chains and
energy transfer.
Biofuels.
ATP & respiration.
HBIO1 RESIT
Monday 16th am
23/5/11
Human Ecosystem
HBIO2 RESIT
Thursday 26th May
PM.
30/5/11
HALF TERM
06/6/11
Revision
Mock Exam
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ESSAY: The many roles of ATP
in the Human Body
Definitions.
Calculations of energy transfer.
Aerobic respiration using Power
point.
Compare photosynthesis to
respiration re CO2 levels.
ESSAY: Human Reproduction
Microorganisms on and in the
body.
Microorganisms on the skin –
spots.
Gut bacteria & Probiotics.
ESSAY: Evidence in favour of
Evolution
ESSAY: Keeping the internal
environment constant
Posters.
Exam Qs.
Discussion.
1:1 help.
Exam technique
Experiments to
show effect of
light on
photosynthesis
rate.
Revise for weekly
essay.
Past exam paper
questions. 3
website
http://www.kew.org/
wild/phenology/
Q&A
HSW page 240.
Matching cards.
Calculations.
Poster summary of
respiration & explain to
partner.
4
Textbooks
Mini-whiteboards
Calculators.
Respiration power
point.
Revise for weekly
essay.
Exam style
questions pages
244 and 245.
Q&A
HSW Qs.
Page 247 – red Qs.
Page 251 Red Qs.
Page 253 – red Qs.
1, 2
Textbooks
Mini-whiteboards
Revise for weekly
essay.
Exam style
questions pages
254 & 255.
Mock exam (specimen)
Exam style questions
pages 256 to 258.
5
Mock exam
Textbooks
Revise & PAST
PAERS
Past exam paper
questions. 4
13/6/11
Revision.
20/6/11
Exam Wednesday
22nd June 1.30pm
ESSAY: Human influences on
Biodiversity.
Posters.
Exam Qs.
Discussion.
1:1 help.
Exam technique
Monday – Revision.
Wednesday morning – revision.
Past Exam Paper from
2010 in class.
27/6/11
3/6/11
Every Child Matters:
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Describe how Every Child Matters is integrated into the lesson
under the themes:
1. Being Healthy;
2. Staying Safe;
3. Enjoying & Achieving;
4. Making a Positive Contribution;
5. Achieving Economic Wellbeing.
5
Past Exam Paper
from 2010
Textbooks
Revise