KS3 Biology
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- Curriculum
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Dive into the fascinating world of biology through our personalised course tailored to the needs of all Key Stage 3 (Year 7-9) students.
The well-structured course will develop students understanding and curiosity about organisms, from the simplest to complex ecosystems laying a solid foundation for their GCSEs.
The course will enable students to master their independent learning skills and take ownership of their learning.
Every lesson in the course has an associated quiz assessment with hinge questions to test students’ practical understanding of the concepts.
There are 14 units, each with several lessons and quizzes as follows:
 Cells and Organisation.
 Movement.
 Nutrition and Digestion.
 Gas Exchange.
 Reproduction.
 Health and Lifestyle.
 Competition and Adaptation.
 Inheritance.
 Variation.
 Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
 EcosystemÂ
 Food Chain and Web.
 Evolution and Biodiversity.
 Material Cycle and Energy
Completing this course guarantees a 100% success rate in KS3 Biology.
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L1 Observing CellsLearning Objectives:
1. To describe what a microscope is and describe the functions of its parts.
2. To calculate the magnification of a microscope.
3. To explain how to prepare a slide.
4. To explain how to observe a slide under a microscope.
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Observing Cells QuizSummary Quiz on Microscopes -
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L2 Plant and Animal Cell
Learning Objectives
- To label the parts of a plant and an animal cell and describe their functions.
- To compare plant and animal cells.
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L2 Plant and Animal Cells QuizPlant and Animal cells multiple choice quiz
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L3 Specialised Cells
Learning Objectives
1. To described what a specialised cell is.
2. To explain the adaptations of the different animal and plant specialised cells.
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L3 Specialised Cells Quiz
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L4 Movement of Substances
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the movement of particles by diffusion.
2. To describe the factors that affect the rate of diffusion.
3. To explain examples of diffusion in biological systems.
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L4 Movement of Substances QuizThis is a summary quiz on movement of substances in systems.
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L5 Unicellular Organisms
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe what unicellular cells are.
2. To compare the structure and characteristics of amoeba and euglena.
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L5 Unicellular Organisms Quiz
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L6 Levels of Organisation
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the levels of organisation in an organism.
2. To describe the functions of different organ systems in an organism.
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L6 Levels of Organisation QuizSummary quiz on levels of organisation
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L1 Skeleton
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the structure and functions of bones.
2. To describe the structure of the skeletal system and its functions.
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L1 Skeleton QuizSummary quiz on skeleton
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L2 Joints
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe what a joint is.
2. To describe the different types of joints and state examples.
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L2 Joints QuizSummary quiz on joints
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L3 Muscles
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the functions of muscles.
2. Describe how antagonistic muscles work.
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L3 Muscles QuizSummary quiz on muscles
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L1 Diet
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe what a balanced diet is.
2. To describe the different food nutrients and the functions.
3. To explain the deficiency of the food nutrients.
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L1 Diet QuizSummary quiz on diet
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L2 Food Test
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the test for starch, glucose, protein and fats and oils.
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L2 Food Test QuizSummary quiz on food test
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L3 Digestion
Digestion
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L3 Digestion QuizSummary quiz on digestion
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L1 Gas Exchange in Humans
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the structure of the respiratory system in humans.
2. To explain inhalation and exhalation.
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L1 Gas Exchange in Humans QuizSummary quiz on gas exchange in humans
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L2 Gas exchange in plants
Learning Objectives:
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L2 Gas Exchange in Plants QuizSummary quiz on Gas exchange in plants
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L1 Puberty
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the difference between adolescence and puberty.
- To explain the changes that occur during puberty.
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L1 Puberty QuizSummary quiz on puberty
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L2 Reproduction
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the structure of the male and female reproductive systems.
- To explain the functions of the main parts of the systems.
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L2 ReproductionSummary quiz on reproduction
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L3 Fertilization
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of fertilisation and implantation
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L3 Fertilisation QuizSummary quiz on fertilisation
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L4 Development of Fetus
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe what happens during gestation and birth.
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L4 Development of a foetus quizSummary quiz on the development of a foetus
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L5 Menstrual Cycle
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the menstrual cycle.
2. To explain how to control pregnancy.
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L5 Menstrual Cycle QuizSummary quiz on the menstrual cycle
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L6 Reproduction in Plants
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of fertilisation in plants.2. To explain how seeds and fruits are formed. -
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L6 Reproduction in Plants QuizSummary quiz on reproduction in plants
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L7 Seed Dispersal
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the methods of seed dispersal.
2. To explain how seeds are adapted to their methods of dispersal.
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L7 Seed Dispersal QuizSummary quiz on seed dispersal
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L1 Ecosystem
Learning Objectives:
- To describe how different organisms co-exist in an ecosystem.
- To explain a niche in an ecosystem.
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L1 Ecosystem QuizSummary quiz on Ecosystem
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L2 Competition & Adaptation
Learning Objectives :
1. To describe competition within and between species.
2. To explain how organisms adapt to their different environment.
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L2 Competition and Adaptation QuizSummary quiz on competition and adaptation
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L3 Feeding Relationship
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe food chains and webs and their importance
2. To interpret food webs and explain how some factors can affect food webs.
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L3 Feeding Relationship QuizSummary quiz on feeding relationship
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L1 Variation
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the different ways variation happens.
- To discuss the importance variation.
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L1 Variation QuizSummary quiz on variation
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L2 Chromosomes, DNA & Gene
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the structure of the chromosome and DNA.
- To explain how genetic information is passed on.
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L2 Chromosomes, DNA and Genes QuizSummary quiz on chromosomes, DNA and genes
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L3 Inheritance
Learning Objectives:
- To explain how genetic information is passed on.
- To explain how changes in the DNA can affect the characteristics of an organism
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L3 Inheritance QuizSummary quiz on Inheritance
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L1 Evolution by Natural Selection
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of natural selection.
2. To explain how organisms evolve over time.
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L1 Evolution by Natural Selection QuizSummary quiz on Evolution
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L2 Extinction & Maintenance of Biodiversity
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe some factors that affect extinction.
2. To describe the purpose of gene banks.
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L2 Extinction and Maintenance of Biodiversity QuizSummary quiz on extinction and maintenance of biodiversity
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L1 Photosynthesis
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of photosynthesis.
2. To explain the exchange of gas in plants.
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L1 Photosynthesis QuizSummary quiz on photosynthesis
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L2 Respiration
Learning Objectives:
- To describe aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- To explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
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L2 Respiration QuizSummary quiz on respiration
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L3 Chemosynthesis
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the process of chemosynthesis.
- To compare chemosynthesis and photosynthesis.
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L3 Chemosynthesis QuizSummary quiz on chemosynthesis
