The Lady Amélie Jakobovits Campus

Biology 

Year 12

TERM 1 - AS

TERM 2 - AS

TERM 3 - A2

Biological Molecules

Cells

Organisms Exchange

Genetic information, variation and

Energy transfers in and between

organisms

3.1.1 Monomers and

3.2.1 Cell structure

Substances with the

relationships between organisms

3.5.1 Photosynthesis

polymers

3.2.2 All cells arise

Environment

3.4.1 DNA, genes and chromosomes

CORE PRAC 7

3.1.2 Carbohydrates

from other cells

3.3.1 Surface area to volume

3.4.2 DNA and protein synthesis

CORE PRAC 8

3.1.3 Lipids

CORE PRAC 2

ratio

3.4.3 Genetic diversity can arise as a

3.5.2 Respiration

3.1.4 Proteins

3.2.3 Transport across

3.3.2 Gas exchange

result of mutation or during meiosis

CORE PRAC 9

CORE PRAC 1

cell membranes

3.3.3 Digestion and

3.4.4 Genetic diversity and adaptation

3.5.3 Energy and ecosystems

3.1.5 Nucleic acids are

CORE PRAC 3

absorption

CORE PRAC 6

3.5.4 Nutrient cycles

important information-

CORE PRAC 4

3.3.4 Mass transport

3.4.5 Species and taxonomy

 

carrying molecules

3.2.4 Cell recognition

CORE PRAC 5

3.4.6 Biodiversity within a community

 

3.1.6 ATP

and the immune

 

3.4.7 Investigating diversity

 

3.1.7 Water

system

 

 

 

3.1.8 Inorganic ions

 

 

 

 

How we support learning:

Students are encouraged and expected to be independent learners and will be given guidance to achieve this.

·         Students will be given homework on a regular basis in order to promote practice of exam technique

·         Misconceptions will be addressed during lessons and corrected

·         Students are encouraged to make use of many available resources, including seeking help from their teacher during lesson time and breaks

·         Homework and exams will be marked on a regular basis to track progress

How parents can support learning

·         Support homework activities

·         Promote study at home (which can exceed 6 hours a week depending on the topic) and provide a suitable environment for independent study as well as a place to sit practice exams once revision has started.

·         Take an interest in your daughter’s progress and the individual feedback she receives

 Year 13

TERM 1  -  A2

TERM 2  -  A2

TERM 3

Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external

environments

Genetics, populations, evolution and

ecosystems

The Control of Gene Expression

3.8.1  Alteration of the sequence of bases in DNA can alter the structure of proteins

3.8.2  Gene expression is controlled by a number of features

3.8.3  Using genome projects

3.8.4  Gene technologies allow the study and alteration of gene function allowing a better understanding of organism function and the design of new industrial and medical

processes

Essay Skills Revision Consolidation

Exam Technique

Essay Skills Revision Consolidation

Exam Technique

3.6.1  Stimuli, both internal and external, are detected and lead

to a response

3.7.1  Inheritance

 

3.7.2  Populations

3.7.3  Evolution may lead to speciation

 

 

CORE PRAC 10

3.6.2 Nervous coordination

3.7.4 Populations in ecosystems

CORE PRAC 12

 

 

3.6.3 Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and

act as effectors

 

 

 

3.6.4 Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal

environment

 

 

 

CORE PRAC 11

 

 

 

 

How we support learning:

Students are encouraged and expected to be independent learners and will be given guidance to achieve this.

  • Students will be given homework on a regular basis in order to promote practice of exam technique
  • Misconceptions will be addressed during lessons and corrected
  • Students are encouraged to make use of many available resources, including seeking help from their teacher during lesson time and breaks
  • Homework and exams will be marked on a regular basis to track progress

How parents can support learning

  • Support homework activities
  • Promote study at home (which can exceed 6 hours a week depending on the topic) and provide a suitable environment for independent study as well as a place to sit practice exams once revision has started.
  • Take an interest in your daughter’s progress and the individual feedback she receives