Students should understand what a pathogen is and the various types of pathogens and their mode of action, comparing bacteria and viral method of action.
Students should understand the importance of contraception and how to evaulate hormonal/non-hormonal methods of contraception.
Exam question attached, also to put learning into practice.
Student should be able to:
Make an informed judgement about embryo screening by evaluating in detail the economic, social, and ethical issues.
List advantages and disadvantages of embryo screening.
Suggest reasons why embryos might be screened.
Students should be able to state examples of genetic diseases. Students should state symptoms and the genetics behind inheriting these diseases, making reference to recessive and dominant alleles
Students should understand the process of cell division and why cell division needs to take place. They should also understand the process of the cell cycle.
For mid-low ability KS3 students.
THey should understand the phases of the moon and eclipses.
Contains who wants to be a millionaire and crossword for challenge.
Students should understand what abiotic and biotic factors affect ecosystems and to maintain a stable ecosystem.
Also detail on adaptation and competition in plants/animals.
Students should understand the importance of the skeleton and why a skeleton is needed.
Students should be able to label bones of the body.
Includes worksheets: questions from activate and design your own skeleton
Students should understand the importance of food testing. They should be able to complete the required practical, using relevant reagents to test for: starch, simple sugars, lipids and proteins.