KS3 Biology
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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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1L1 Observing Cells1 hour
Learning 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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2Observing Cells Quiz10 questionsSummary Quiz on Microscopes
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3L2 Plant and Animal Cell1 hour
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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4L2 Plant and Animal Cells Quiz10 questionsPlant and Animal cells multiple choice quiz
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5L3 Specialised Cells1 hour
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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6L3 Specialised Cells Quiz10 questions
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7L4 Movement of Substances1 hour
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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8L4 Movement of Substances Quiz10 questionsThis is a summary quiz on movement of substances in systems.
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9L5 Unicellular Organisms1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe what unicellular cells are.
2. To compare the structure and characteristics of amoeba and euglena.
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10L5 Unicellular Organisms Quiz10 questions
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11L6 Levels of Organisation1 hour
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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12L6 Levels of Organisation Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on levels of organisation
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13L1 Skeleton1 hour
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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14L1 Skeleton Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on skeleton
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15L2 Joints1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe what a joint is.
2. To describe the different types of joints and state examples.
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16L2 Joints Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on joints
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17L3 Muscles1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the functions of muscles.
2. Describe how antagonistic muscles work.
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18L3 Muscles Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on muscles
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19L1 Diet1 hour
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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20L1 Diet Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on diet
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21L2 Food Test1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the test for starch, glucose, protein and fats and oils.
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22L2 Food Test Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on food test
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23L3 Digestion1 hour
Digestion
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24L3 Digestion Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on digestion
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25L1 Gas Exchange in Humans1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the structure of the respiratory system in humans.
2. To explain inhalation and exhalation.
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26L1 Gas Exchange in Humans Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on gas exchange in humans
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27L2 Gas exchange in plants1 hour
Learning Objectives:
•To describe the structure and adaptations of the leaf.•To explain the process of gas exchange in plants. -
28L2 Gas Exchange in Plants Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on Gas exchange in plants
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29L1 Puberty1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the difference between adolescence and puberty.
- To explain the changes that occur during puberty.
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30L1 Puberty Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on puberty
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31L2 Reproduction1 hour
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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32L2 Reproduction10 questionsSummary quiz on reproduction
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33L3 Fertilization1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of fertilisation and implantation
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34L3 Fertilisation Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on fertilisation
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35L4 Development of Fetus1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe what happens during gestation and birth.
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36L4 Development of a foetus quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on the development of a foetus
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37L5 Menstrual Cycle1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the menstrual cycle.
2. To explain how to control pregnancy.
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38L5 Menstrual Cycle Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on the menstrual cycle
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39L6 Reproduction in Plants1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of fertilisation in plants.2. To explain how seeds and fruits are formed. -
40L6 Reproduction in Plants Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on reproduction in plants
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41L7 Seed Dispersal1 hour
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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42L7 Seed Dispersal Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on seed dispersal
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43L1 Ecosystem1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- To describe how different organisms co-exist in an ecosystem.
- To explain a niche in an ecosystem.
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44L1 Ecosystem Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on Ecosystem
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45L2 Competition & Adaptation1 hour
Learning Objectives :
1. To describe competition within and between species.
2. To explain how organisms adapt to their different environment.
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46L2 Competition and Adaptation Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on competition and adaptation
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47L3 Feeding Relationship1 hour
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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48L3 Feeding Relationship Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on feeding relationship
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49L1 Variation1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the different ways variation happens.
- To discuss the importance variation.
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50L1 Variation Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on variation
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51L2 Chromosomes, DNA & Gene1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the structure of the chromosome and DNA.
- To explain how genetic information is passed on.
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52L2 Chromosomes, DNA and Genes Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on chromosomes, DNA and genes
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53L3 Inheritance1 hour
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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54L3 Inheritance Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on Inheritance
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55L1 Evolution by Natural Selection1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of natural selection.
2. To explain how organisms evolve over time.
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56L1 Evolution by Natural Selection Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on Evolution
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57L2 Extinction & Maintenance of Biodiversity1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe some factors that affect extinction.
2. To describe the purpose of gene banks.
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58L2 Extinction and Maintenance of Biodiversity Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on extinction and maintenance of biodiversity
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59L1 Photosynthesis1 hour
Learning Objectives:
1. To describe the process of photosynthesis.
2. To explain the exchange of gas in plants.
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60L1 Photosynthesis Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on photosynthesis
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61L2 Respiration1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- To describe aerobic and anaerobic respiration
- To explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
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62L2 Respiration Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on respiration
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63L3 Chemosynthesis1 hour
Learning Objectives:
- To describe the process of chemosynthesis.
- To compare chemosynthesis and photosynthesis.
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64L3 Chemosynthesis Quiz10 questionsSummary quiz on chemosynthesis