Biology (3rd Edition)

Months Chapters Outlines

1.1 Characteristics of living things

1.2 Classification
1.3 The kingdoms of living organisms
1 Classification 1.4 Viruses
1.5 Classifying animals
1.6 Classifying plants
1.7 Keys
2.1 Cell structure
2 Cells
2.2 Cellls and organisms
3.1 Diffusion
3 Movement in and
out of cells 3.2 Osmosis
3.3 Active transport
4.1 What are you made of?
4.2 Carbohydrates
4 The chemicals of life 4.3 Fats
4.4 Proteins
4.5 DNA
5.1 Biological catalysts
5 Enzymes
5.2 Properties of enzymes
6.1 Types of nutrition
6.2 Photosynthesis
6.3 Leaves
6 Plant nutrition 6.4 Uses of glucose
6.5 Testing leaves for starch
6.6 Limiting factors
6.7 The importance of photosynthesis
7.1 Diet
7.2 Digestion
7 Animal nutrition 7.3 Teeth
7.4 The alimentary canal
7.5 Assimilation
8.1 Plant transport systems
8.2 Water uptake
8 Transport in plants
8.3 Transpiration
8.4 Transport of manufactured food
 9.1 Ciculatory systems
9.2 The heart
9 Transport in animals 9.3 Blood vessels
9.4 Blood
9.5 Lymph and tissue fluid
10.1 Pathogens
10 Pathogens and
immunity 10.2 Body defenses
10.3 The immune system
11.1 Respiration
11 Respiration and
gas exchange 11.2 Gas exchange in humans
11.3 Breathing movements
12.1 Excretory products
12 Excretion 12.2 Nitrogenous waste
12.3 The human excretory system
13.1 Coordination in animals
13.2 The human nervous system
13 Coordination and
response 13.3 Receptors
13.4 The endocrine system
13.5 Coordination and response in plants
14.1 Maintaining the internal environment
14 Homeostasis 14.2 Control of body temperation
14.3 Control of blood glucose concentration
15.1 What is a drug?
15.2 Medicinal drugs
15 Drugs
15.3 Misuse of drugs
15.4 Tobacco smoking
16.1 Asexual reproduction
16.2 Sexual reproduction
16 Reproduction in
plants 16.3 Sexual reproduction in flowering plants

16.4 Comparing sexual and asexual reproduction

17.1 Human reproductive organs
17.2 Fertilising and development
17 Reproduction in
humans 17.3 The menstrual cycle
17.4 Birth control
17.5 Sexually transmitted infections
18.1 Chromosomes
18.2 Cell division
18 Inheritance
 18 Inheritance
18.3 Inheritance
18.4 DNA and protein synthesis
19.1 Variation
19 Variation and
natural selection 19.2 Adaptive features
19.3 Seletion
20.1 Ecology
20 Organisms and 20.2 Energy flow
their environment 20.3 Nutrient cycles
20.4 Population size
21.1 What is biotechnology?
21.2 Using yeast
21 Biotechnology 21.3 Making use of enzymes
21.4 Penicillin
21.5 Genetic engineering
22.1 Food production
22 Humans and the 22.2 Habitat destruction
environment 22.3 Pollution
22.4 Conservation
Answer to questions
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
Terms and conditions of use for the CD-ROM
CD-ROM
Activities
Notes on activities for teachers/technicians
Self-assessment checklists
Answer to end-of-chapter questions
Study and revision skills
Revision checklists
Self-assessment tests
Model papers and mark schemes
Help Notes
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Month Chapter

Characteristics and classification of living organisms

June
Cells

Movement in and out of the cells

The chemicals of life

July

Enzymes

Plant nutrition

August

Formative assessment (1)

Animal nutrition
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Animal nutrition

September

Transport in plants

Transport in animals

October

Pathogens and immunity

Respiration and gas exchange

Excretion

November

Coordination and response

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Syllabus Outline Schedule

Homeostasis
December

Drugs

Formative assessment (2)

Reproduction in plants

January

Reproduction in humans

Inheritance

February
Variation and natural selection

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Variation and natural selection

Organisms and their environment

Biotechnology

March

Humans and the environment

Formative assessment (3)

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Topic Outline
1.1 Characteristics of living things
1.2 Classification
1.3 The kingdoms of living organisms (Features)
1.4 Viruses
1.5 Classifying animals
1.6 Classifying plants
1.7 Keys
2.1 Cell structure and cell organelles
2.2 Different types of cells
2.3 Cells and organisms (Levels of organization)
3.1 Diffusion
3.2 Osmosis
3.2.1 Osmosis in animal cells
3.2.2 Osmosis in plant cells
3.3 Active transport
4.1 What are you made of?
4.2 Carbohydrates
4.3 Fats
4.4 Proteins
4.5 Chemical tests for biological molecules
4.6 DNA
5.1 Biological catalysts (Structure and Function)
5.2 Properties of enzymes
5.2.1 Factors affecting enzyme activity: Temperature and pH
6.1 Types of nutrition
6.2 Photosynthesis
6.2.1 What is needed for photosynthesis
6.2.2 Products of photosynthesis
6.2.3 Rate of photosynthesis
6.3 Leaves
6.4 Uses of glucose
6.5 Testing leaves for starch
6.6 Limiting factors
6.7 Mineral requirements
6.8 The importance of photosynthesis
Formative assessment (1)
7.1 Diet
7.1.1 A balanced diet
7.1.2 Sources of nutrients
7.1.3 Nutrient deficiency

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7.2 Digestion
7.3 Teeth
7.4 The alimentary canal
7.4.1 Mouth, esophagus and stomach
7.4.2 Small intestine and absorption
7.5 Assimilation
8.1 Plant transport systems
8.2 Water uptake
8.3 Transpiration
8.3.1 Measuring transpiration
8.4 Transport of manufactured food (Translocation)
9.1 Circulatory systems
9.2 The heart
9.2.1 Heart and exercise
9.2.2 Coronary heart disease (CHD)
9.3 Blood vessels
9.4 Blood
9.5 Lymph and tissue fluid
10.1 Pathogens
10.2 Body defenses
10.3 The immune system
10.3.1 Aspects of immunity
10.3.2 Vaccination
10.4 Controlling the spread of disease
11.1 Respiration
11.1.1 Aerobic respiration
11.1.2 Anaerobic respiration
11.2 Gas exchange in humans (Gas exchange system)
11.3 Breathing movements
11.3.1 Rate and depth of breathing
12.1 Excretory products
12.2 Nitrogenous waste
12.3 The human excretory system
12.3.1 Kidney structure
12.3.2 Kidney functions
13.1 Coordination in animals
13.2 The human nervous system
13.2.1 Neurons and reflex arcs
13.2.2 Synapses
13.3 Receptors
13.3.1 Sense organs
13.3.2 Structure of eyes

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13.4 The endocrine system (Hormones)
13.5 Coordination and response in plants
13.5.1 Tropic responses
13.5.2 Investigating tropic responses
14.1 Maintaining the internal environment
14.2 Control of body temperature
14.3 Control of blood glucose concentration
15.1 What is a drug?
15.2 Medicinal drugs
15.3 Misuse of drugs
15.4 Tobacco smoking
Formative assessment (2)
16.1 Asexual reproduction
16.2 Sexual reproduction
16.3 Sexual reproduction in flowering plants
16.3.1 Flower structure
16.3.2 Pollination
16.3.3 Fertilization and seed formation
16.4 Comparing sexual and asexual reproduction
17.1 Human reproductive organs
17.1.1 The male reproductive system
17.1.2 The female reproductive system
17.1.3 Sex hormones
17.2 Fertilizing and development
17.2.1 Fertilization and implantation
17.2.2 Pregnancy
17.2.3 Development of embryo
17.3 The menstrual cycle
17.4 Birth control
17.5 Sexually transmitted infections
18.1 Chromosomes, genes and DNA
18.2 Cell division
18.2.1 Mitosis
18.2.2 Meiosis
18.3 Inheritance and genes
18.3.1 Monohybrid inheritance
18.3.2 Codominance
18.3.3 Sex linkage
18.4 DNA and protein synthesis
19.1 Variation
19.1.1 Investigations into variation
19.1.2 Mutations
19.2 Adaptive features

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19.3 Selection
19.3.1 Natural selection
19.3.2 Natural selection in action
19.3.3 Selective breeding
20.1 Ecology
20.2 Energy flow
20.1 Pyramids of numbers and biomass
20.2 Shortening the food chain
20.3 Nutrient cycles
20.3.1 The carbon cycle
20.3.2 The nitrogen cycle
20.4 Population size
21.1 What is biotechnology?
21.1.1 Microorganisms and biotechnology
21.1.2 Enzymes and biotechnology
21.2 Using yeast (Fermenters)
21.3 Making use of enzymes
21.4 Penicillin
21.5 Genetic engineering
22.1 Food production
22.2 Habitat destruction
22.3 Pollution
22.3.1 Water pollution
22.3.2 The greenhouse effect
22.3.3 Sustainable resources
22.3.4 Endangered species
22.3.5 Captive breeding
22.4 Conservation
Formative assessment (3)

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