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Biology
- Introduction
- Biology key
- Rationale
- Place of the syllabus
- Aim and objectives
- Outcomes
- Course structure and requirements
- Organisation of content
- Working Scientifically
- Investigations
- Depth studies
- Learning across the curriculum
- Course content
- Glossary
- Performance band descriptions
- Assessment and reporting
- Version log
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Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Investigating Science
- Physics
- Science Extension
- Chemical World Science Life Skills
- Earth and Space Science Life Skills
- Investigating Science Life Skills
- Living World Science Life Skills
- Physical World Science Life Skills
- Course descriptions
- Syllabus development
Aim and objectives
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Aim
The study of Biology in Stage 6 enables students to develop an appreciation and understanding of biological concepts that are used to explore the diversity of life, from a molecular to a biological systems level, and the interactions between living things and the environments in which they live. Through applying Working Scientifically skills processes and the use of biological technologies, the course aims to examine how biological practices are developed and used.
Objectives
Skills
Students:
- develop skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically.
Knowledge and understanding
Year 11 students:
- develop knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of organisms
- develop knowledge and understanding of the Earth’s biodiversity and the effect of evolution.
Year 12 students:
- develop knowledge and understanding of heredity and genetic technologies
- develop knowledge and understanding of the effects of disease and disorders.
Values and attitudes
Students:
- develop positive, informed values and attitudes towards biology
- recognise the importance and relevance of biology in their lives
- recognise the influence of economic, political and societal impacts on the development of scientific knowledge
- develop an appreciation of the influence of imagination and creativity in scientific research.