Year 11
Biology Syllabus
🧬 Module 1: Cells as the Basis of Life
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Explore the structure and function of cells
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Investigate cell organelles and their roles
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Understand cellular processes like osmosis, diffusion, and active transport
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Examine how cells obtain and use energy
🌍 Module 4: Ecosystem Dynamics
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Study ecosystems and ecological relationships
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Investigate energy flow and nutrient cycling
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Understand population dynamics and ecological succession
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Explore human impacts on ecosystems and conservation strategies
🌱 Module 2: Organisation of Living Things
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Study the levels of organisation in multicellular organisms
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Investigate tissues, organs, and systems
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Understand transport systems in plants and animals
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Explore adaptations for nutrient and gas exchange
🔬 Depth Studies
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Conduct student-led investigations into topics of interest
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Apply scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills
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Analyse data and communicate findings
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Connect biological concepts to real-world issues and innovations
🧪 Module 3: Biological Diversity
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Examine biodiversity and its importance
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Investigate environmental pressures and natural selection
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Understand speciation and extinction
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Explore adaptations and evolution in response to environmental change
