Yearly Plan Biology Form 5

YEARLY PLAN

BIOLOGY FORM 5 2015

THEME 1: PHYSIOLOGY OF LIVING THINGS

LEARNING AREA: 1.0 TRANSPORT

Week	Learning Objectives / Learning Outcomes	Remarks
1	YEAR END HOLIDAY
2	YEAR END HOLIDAY
3	1.1 Understanding the importance of having a transport system in some multicellular organisms. A student is able to: Identify the problem that could be faced by multicellular organisms in obtaining their cellular requirements and getting rid of their waste products Suggest how the problem is overcome in multicellular organisms
4	1.2 Synthesising the concept of circulatory system. A student is able to: State what a circulatory system is State the three components of circulatory system in humans and animals State the medium of transport in human and animals State the composition of human blood Explain the function of blood and haemolymph in transport Describe the structure of human blood vessels Describe the basic structure and function of the human heart, Explain how blood is propelled through the human circulatory system Explain briefly how blood pressure is regulated Compare and contrast the circulatory system in the following: humans, fish and amphibian                                                             Conceptualise the circulatory system in human
5	1.3 Understanding the mechanism of blood clotting A student should be able to: Explain the necessity for blood clotting at the site of damaged blood vessels Explain the mechanism of blood clotting Predict the consequences of impaired blood clotting mechanism in an individual
6	1.4 Synthesising the concept of lymphatic system. A student is able to: Describe the formation of interstitial fluid State the composition of interstitial fluid State the importance of the interstitial fluid Describe the fate of interstitial fluid Describe the structure of the lymphatic system Explain how the lymphatic system complements the circulatory system Compare the content of blood, interstitial fluid and lymph Predict what will happen if interstitial fluid fails to return to the circulatory system Conceptualise the relationship between the lymphatic system and circulatory system
7	1.5 Understanding the role of circulatory system in body defence mechanism  A student should be able to: State another function of the circulatory system besides transport Identify the three lines of defence mechanism of the body Describe the process of phagocytosis State the meaning of antigen and antibody State the meaning of immunity and immunisation Relate antigen and antibody to immunity Name and give examples of various type of immunity. State the effects of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on the body’s defence mechanism Describe the transmission of HIV Suggest ways to prevent the spread of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
7	1.6 Appreciating a healthy cardiovascular system A student is able to: ·         Select and practice suitable ways to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
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9	1.7 Understanding the transport of substances in plants ·         state the necessity for transport of substances in plants ·         identify the vascular tissue in stem, root and leaf, ·         state the role of vascular tissue in the transport of substances, ·         describe the structure of vascular tissue, ·         relate the structure of xylem to transport ·         relate the structure of phloem to transport, ·         predict the effect of removing a ring of phloem tissue from a plant.
10	1.8 Synthesising the concept of transport of substances in plants A student is able to: ·       state what translocation is, ·       explain the importance of translocation in plants, ·       describe the process of transpiration, ·       explain the process of transpiration, ·       describe the pathway of water from the soil to the leaves, ·       state the external conditions affecting transpiration, ·       design experiments to study factors affecting the rate of transpiration ·       explain the role of root pressure in the movement of water in plants, ·       explain the role of cohesion and adhesion of water in the movement of water in plants, ·       conceptualise the transport mechanism in plants.
11	MID SEMESTER 1 EXAM
12	MID SEMESTER 1 HOLIDAY

THEME 1: PHYSIOLOGY OF LIVING THINGS

LEARNING AREA: 2.0 LOCOMOTION AND SUPPORT

Week	Learning Objectives / Learning Outcomes	Remarks
13	2.1 Understanding support and locomotion in humans and animals  A student is able to: Explain the necessity for support and locomotion in humans and animals Describe problems that could be faced by humans and animals in support and locomotion Explain how problems in support and locomotion are overcome in humans and animals Name bones that make up the axial skeleton of human body Label the bones, the skeletal muscles and tendons in a diagram of the arm Explain how movement is brought about in a limb State the function of cartilage and synovial fluid at joints Describe briefly the mechanism of locomotion in an animal State some consequences of impaired musculoskeletal system on support and locomotion
14	2.2 Appreciating a healthy musculoskeletal system A student is able to: Practise ways to care for the musculoskeletal system 2.3 Understanding support in plants A student is able to Explain the necessity for support in plants Explain how support is achieved in aquatic plants Explain how support in terrestrial plants are achieved through tissue modification

THEME 1: PHYSIOLOGY OF LIVING THINGS

LEARNING AREA: 3.0 COORDINATION AND RESPONSE

Week	Learning Objectives / Learning Outcomes	Remarks
14	3.1 Understanding response and coordination A student is able to : List the changes in external and internal environment faced by an organism State why organisms have to be sensitive to changes in internal and external environment Clarify through examples the meaning of ‘stimulus’ and ‘response’ State the main  components and pathways involved in detecting and responding to changes in external environment State the main  components and pathways involved in detecting and regulating changes in internal environment Clarify through examples the meaning of ‘coordination’
15	3.2 Analysing the role of human nervous system A student is able to : State the role of nervous system Draw and label a diagram to show the organization of nervous system Name the main parts of the brain and state their functions Draw and label a diagram of cross section of the spinal Cord State the main functions of the spinal cord Label the structure of an efferent neurone Identify the type of the neurone from diagrams given State the function of each type of neurone State the mode of transmission of information along the neurone Describe briefly the pathway of transmission of information from receptors to effectors Draw and label a simple diagram of a synapse Describe the transmission of information across synapses State the role of the synapse in transmission Give examples of involuntary action Give examples of voluntary action Outline the transmission of information in voluntary action Outline the transmission of information in involuntary action Draw a schematic diagram showing a reflex arc Give examples of nervous system related diseases
16	3.3 Analysing the role of hormones in humans A student is able : State what a hormone is State what the endocrine system is State why the endocrine system is necessary State physiological processes not directly regulated by the nervous system Describe how the endocrine system complements the nervous system Label the main glands of the endocrine system Name the main hormones produced by each endocrine gland State the functions of the hormones involved in some physiological processes Describe briefly how secretion of hormone is regulated Describe briefly coordination involving both the nervous system and endocrine system State the effects of hormonal imbalance State the use of hormone in medicine
16	3.4 Synthesising the concept of homeostasis in human A student is able to; Explain the necessity to maintain an optimal physical and chemical condition in the internal environment. State the meaning of homeostasis Design an experiment to study the effect of different quantities of water intake on urine output Describe the formation of urine Describe briefly the mechanism of osmoregulation Predict the consequences of impaired kidney function Describe the regulation of blood sugar level Describe the regulation of body temperature Conceptualise homeostasis 3.5 Practising a healthy lifestyle  A student is able to: Describe effects of drug and alcohol abuse on humans. Explain the factors that can lead to drug and alcohol abuse Practise a healthy lifestyle
17	3.6 Understanding plant hormones A student is able to: State what plant hormones are, Give some examples of plant hormones, Infer the effects of auxins on growth response, Explain the role of auxins in tropism, State the use of hormones in agriculture.

THEME 1: PHYSIOLOGY OF LIVING THINGS

LEARNING AREA: 4.0 REPRODUCTIONS AND GROWTH

Week	Learning Objectives / Learning Outcomes	Remarks
17	4.1 Analysing gamete formation A student is able to: Explain the necessity for organisms to reproduce, State types of reproduction, Explain the necessity for formation of gametes, Describe formation of sperm in humans, Describe formation of ovum in humans, Compare the formation of sperm with that of ovum.
18	4.2 Analysing the role of hormones in the menstrual cycle A student is able to: State what menstruation is, Relate menstruation to menstrual cycle, State the importance of the menstrual cycle, State the hormones involved in the menstrual cycle, Relate hormonal levels to the development of follicles, the process of ovulation, and the formation of corpus luteum, Relate hormonal levels to the changes in thickness of the endometrium  Explain the role of hormones in regulating the menstrual cycle, State what premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is, State what menopause is
19	4.3 Understanding the early development of a zygote in humans A student is able to: Describe what fertilization is, Describe in simple terms the early development of a zygote, Name the two main stages in the development of zygote in preparation for implantation, Describe the formation of twins, Compare identical twins with fraternal twins State the functions of the placenta in foetal development, Explain the advantages of fetus having a separate circulatory system from that of the mother. 4.4 Appreciating the contribution of science and technology to human reproduction A student is able to: Explain the contribution of science and technology to human reproduction, Explain some moral issues related to the application of science and technology to human reproduction, What sexually transmitted diseases are, Give examples of sexually transmitted diseases
20,21,22	SEMESTER 1 EXAMINATION
23,24	MID-YEAR HOLIDAY
25	4.5 Synthesising the concept of sexual reproduction in flowering plants A student is able to: Identify male and female structures in a flower, Describe the formation of pollen grains, Describe the formation of the embryo sac in the ovule. Describe the formation of pollen tube Describe the formation of zygote, Describe the formation of triploid nucleus, Conceptualise double fertilization, Relate the structure of a fruit to the flower parts Explain the importance of double fertilization for the survival of flowering plants
26	4.6 Understanding growth in multicellular organism A student is able to: Explain briefly the necessity for growth in organisms Explain what growth is 4.7 Understanding the growth curve A student is able to: Identify the parameters used in the measurement of growth Describe the sigmoid growth curve of an organism Relate the shape of the growth curve to the growth phases of an organism Explain the shape of the growth curve of an insect
27	4.8 Understanding primary and secondary growth in plants A student is able to : State the types of growth in plants State what primary and secondary growth are State the location of the tissue involved in primary and secondary growth Explain the importance of primary growth Explain the importance of secondary growth Compare and contract plants that undergo secondary growth with plants that do not undergo secondary growth State the economic importance of plants that undergo secondary growth

THEME 2: VARIATION AND INHERITANCE IN LIVING THINGS

LEARNING AREA: 5.0 INHHERITANCE

Week	Learning Objectives / Learning Outcomes	Remarks
28	5.1         Synthesising the concept of inheritance based on Mendel’s experiment A student is able to: State what is meant by inheritance Differentiate traits from characters Identify characters and traits in Mendel’s experiments, State that there is a hereditary factor that determines a particular character. Identify dominant and recessive traits, Explain genes and alleles, Explain dominant alleles and recessive alleles State the meaning of phenotype Relate allele combination to genotype Relate phenotype to genotype State the meaning of homozygote and heterozygote,
29	HARI RAYA PUASA HOLIDAY
30,31	5.2         Understanding inheritance state the blood groups in the ABO system and Rhesus factor in humans, explain the inheritance of ABO blood group in humans, differentiate autosomes from sex chromosomes, identify the different human karyotypes explain sex determination in offsprings, explain sex-linked inheritance using examples describe hereditary disease,
32	5.3         Understanding genes and chromosomes state the unit of inheritance, state the location of genes describe the structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), describe in simple terms the manifestation of a trait of an organism from the basic unit of inheritance,

THEME 2: VARIATION AND INHERITANCE IN LIVING THINGS

LEARNING AREA: 6.0 VARIATION

Week	Learning Objectives / Learning Outcomes	Remarks
33	6.1 Understanding variation in organisms A student is able to: State the importance of variation in organisms, Give examples of variation in humans, State the types of variation, Compare continuous variation with discontinuous variation 6.2  Understanding the causes of variation A student is able to: state the factors causing variation, explain the effects of genetic factors on variation, explain the environmental factors on variation explain the effects of the interaction between genetic factors and environmental factors on variation explain mutation explain the importance of variation in the survival of a species 6.3 Be respectful towards one another despite variation A student is able to: Accept that people are different Respect each other
34,35	REVISION
36 – 38	SPM TRIAL EXAM
39	MID SEMESTER 2 HOLIDAY
40 – 47	REVISION
48 – 55	YEAR END HOLIDAY