MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION

LUANSHYA DISTRICT COMMON SCHEMES OF WORK

BIOLOGY 5090 GRADE 10- 2023
TERM 1, 2 & 3
Teacher’s Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………… Term one (1) Number of periods per week ……………
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 1 LIVING Characteristicsof ❖ Identify the characteristics of living Q&A 2018 GCE Gcse
ORGANISMS Living Organisms Biology,
AND LIFE Organisms Demonstration biology p2
PROCESSES
Senior
❖ Distinguish between living illustration question 1 Secondary
Biology,
organisms and non-living organisms Discussion Study Kits,
❖ Describe life processes of living Progress In
Biology,
organisms
Past Exam
Papers
Week 2 CELL. STRUCTURE Microscopes ❖ Demonstrate the correct use of a Q&A 2017 GCE Gcse
AND biology p2 Biology,
ORGANISATION microscope Demonstration
question 1 Senior
❖ Prepare specimen using illustration Secondary
Discussion Biology,
microscope
Study Kits,
❖ Calculate magnification of Progress In
Biology,
specimen
Past Exam
Papers
 WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS
Week3 CELL. ❖ Investigate the structure of cells Q&A 2008 GCE Gcse
STRUCTURE AND biology p2 Biology,
ORGANISATION and functions of the organelles Demonstrati
question 1 Senior
❖ Distinguish between plant and on illustration 2011 GCE Secondary
Discussion biology p2 Biology,
animal cell structure
question Study Kits,
skemuzy ❖ Relate cell structure to functions· 12016 GCE Progress In
biology p2 Biology,
❖ Relationship between structure
question 1 Past Exam
and functions of cell: Papers
❖ refer Nerve cells, blood cells,
muscle cells) and Plants (root hair
cells, spongy cells, phloem cells
and xylem cells and their functions
Week4 CELL. Cell ❖ Describe cell organisation in Q&A 2010 GCE Gcse
STRUCTURE AND Organisation biology p2 Biology,
ORGANISATION multicellular organisms Demonstration
question 1 Senior
❖ Identify tissues in plants and illustration 2019 GCE Secondary
biology p2 Biology,
animals Discussion
question Study Kits,
❖ Explain the general functions of Progress In
Biology,
each tissue
Past Exam
Papers

LUANSHYA DISTRICT COMMON SCHEMES OF WORK- KCM @2023

WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week5 CELL. ❖ Identify organs in plants and Q&A 2020 GCE Gcse
STRUCTURE AND biology p2 Biology,
ORGANISATION animals · refer to plants Organs : Demonstration
question 1 Senior
Plants (leaves, roots, stems, fruits, illustration Secondary
Biology,
flowers), Animal organs (heart, liver, Discussion
Study Kits,
brain, lungs, kidneys) Progress In
Biology,
❖ Explain the general function of
Past Exam
each organ refer to plant organs Papers
(leaves, roots stems, fruits flowers),
animals (heart liver, brain, lungs,
kidneys)
Week6 Diffusion, ❖ Describe the processes of Q&A 2011 GCE Gcse
Osmosis and biology p2 Biology,
diffusion and osmosis Refer to Demonstration
Active question 2 Senior
Transport movement of solutes into and out illustration Secondary
Biology,
of the cell across the membrane; Discussion
Study Kits,
Osmosis as the movement of Progress In
Biology,
water molecules into and out of
Past Exam
the cell Papers
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week7 CELL. ❖ Explain the effects and importance Q&A 2019 GCE p2 Gcse
STRUCTURE AND question 1 Biology,
ORGANISATION of diffusion and osmosis in living Demonstration
2003 p2 Senior
organisms Plasmolysis, turgidity, illustration question 1 Secondary
2010 p2 Biology,
lysis and crenation · transport: Discussion
question 1b Study Kits,
❖ Describe active transport as uptake Progress In
Biology,
of mineral salts by root hair cells
Past Exam
from the soil against concentration Papers
gradient using energy

Week8 ENZYMES Characteristics ❖ Investigate characteristics of Q&A 2017 p2 Gcse

of Enzymes Demonstration question 2 Biology,
enzymes
Senior
❖ Demonstrate the effects of illustration Secondary
Discussion Biology,
temperature and pH on enzyme
Study Kits,
action Progress In
Biology,
❖ Explain industrial application of
Past Exam
enzymes Papers

KCM @2023
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 9 ENZYMES ❖ Demonstrate the effects of Q&A 2016 p2 Gcse Biology,

Demonstration question 1 Senior
temperature and pH on enzyme
Secondary
action illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
❖ Explain industrial application of
Progress In
enzymes Biology, Past
Exam Papers

Week 10 NUTRIENTS Classes of ❖ Investigate the presence of nutrients Q&A 5090/3 Gcse Biology,
Nutrients Demonstration past Senior
in food samples
papers Secondary
❖ Identify good sources of nutrients illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
Progress In
Biology, Past
Exam Papers

KCM @2023
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 11 NUTRIENTS Disorders ❖ Describe the importance of nutrients, Q&A 2000 p2 Gcse Biology,
Demonstration question3 Senior
salts, vitamins and roughage to the
Secondary
body. illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
❖ Identify nutritional related disorders/
Progress In
conditions; · nutritional Disease Biology, Past
Exam Papers
deficiency: e.g. kwashiorkor,
marasmus, goitre, scurvy, rickets,
anaemia, obesity
Week 12 NUTRIENTS ❖ Design a balanced diet for· Well- &A 2000 p2 Gcse Biology,
question 3 Senior
balanced diet: people with different Demonstration
Secondary
Refer to diets of the conditions aged, illustration Biology,
Study Kits,
pregnant woman, lactating woman, Discussion
Progress In
sick person, pre-school aged, Biology, Past
Exam
sportsman and the youth
Papers

Week 13
END OF TERM ONE TESTS-2023

LUANSHYA DISTRICT COMMON SCHEMES OF WORK FOR GRADE TEN (10) KCM @2023
 MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
LUANSHYA DISTRICT COMMON SCHEMES OF WORK
BIOLOGY 5090 GRADE 10 - 2023
TERM 1, 2 & 3
Teacher’s Name: …………………………………………………………………………………… Term (2) Two Number of periods per week ……………
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 1 NUTRIENTS Plant Nutrients ❖ Describe the micro and macro plant Q&A 2005 p2 Gcse
nutrients Demonstration question 1 Biology,
Senior
❖ Describe deficiency diseases of macro illustration Secondary
and micro plant nutrients and macro plant Discussion Biology,
Study Kits,
Micro Nutrients: Macro: nitrogen,
Progress In
potassium, phosphorus (NPK) Micro: Biology,
calcium, magnesium, sulphur boron, Past Exam
Papers
copper, iron Deficiency diseases:
Chlorosis, stunted growth, leaf flecking
NUTRITION External & ❖ Describe the external and internal Q&A 2005 p2 Gcse
IN PLANTS Internal question 1 Biology,
structure of a leaf Demonstration
Structure of a 2009 p2 Biology,
Leaf ❖ Investigate factors necessary for illustration question6 Study Kits,
Progress In
photosynthesis Discussion
Biology,
Past Exam
Papers

KCM @2023
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 2 NUTRITION IN ❖ Describe the light and dark reactions Q&A 2008 p2 Gcse Biology,
PLANTS Demonstration question 1 Senior
of photosynthesis
Secondary
❖ Describe the chemical reactions of illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
photosynthesis
Progress In
Biology, Past
Exam
Papers

Week 3 NUTRITION IN ❖ Describe the fate of glucose in Q&A 2019 p2 Gcse Biology,
PLANTS Demonstration question 1 Senior
plants
Secondary
❖ Describe the importance of nutrients illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
in plant
Progress In
❖ Identify storage organs of plants Biology, Past
Exam
Papers
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 4 SAPROPHYTIC Rhizopus ❖ Investigate the structure of Rhizopus Q&A 2019 GCE Gcse Biology,
NUTRITION Demonstration p2 Senior
or Mucor· Structure of Rhizopus or
Secondary
❖ Mucor: Mycelium (hyphae, illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
sporangium, sporangiophores,
Progress In
stolons, rhizoids) Biology, Past
Exam Papers
❖ State the functions of the parts of
Rhizopus. Refer to Mycelium
(hyphae, sporangium,
sporangiophores, stolons & rhizoids)
SAPROPHYTIC Rhizopus ❖ Describe saprophytic nutrition Q&A 2012 Gcse Biology,
NUTRITION Demonstration question8 Senior
❖ Explain the importance of
2006 p2 Secondary
saprophytic nutrition illustration question 2 Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
❖ State other types of saprophytic
Progress In
nutrition Biology, Past
Exam
Papers
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 5 NUTRITIONIN Dentition in ❖ Identify the external structure and Q&A 2019 GCE
ANIMALS Mammals function of the human teeth. Refer to Demonstration p2
question 1
Crown, neck and root. Function incisors, illustration 2003 p2
canines, premolars and molars. Internal Discussion question 1
human tooth:
2010 p2
question1b
❖ Describe the internal structure and
function of the human tooth refer to
Dentine Cement, Pulp Cavity, Nerve
Endings, Blood Vessels,(longitudinal
section)
Week 6 NUTRITIONIN Dentition in ❖ Describe the dental formulae of dog Q&A 2015 p2 Gcse Biology,
ANIMALS Mammals and human being· refer to formulae: Demonstration question 2 Senior
2016 GCE Secondary
Dog i:3/3 Dental c:1/1 pm:4/4 m:2/3, illustration p2 Biology,
Man i:2/2 c:1/1 pm:2/2 m3/3 Discussion question3 Study Kits,
2020 p2 Progress In
❖ Identify the differences in dentition of
question1b Biology, Past
carnivores, herbivores and omnivores· Exam Papers
Refer to type of teeth present, function
and the number of each type of teeth
present in man, dog and goat
❖ Describe causes, signs and symptoms
of gum disease and tooth decay
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 7 NUTRITIONIN Holozoic ❖ State the main processes in holozoic Q&A 2019 GCE Gcse Biology,
ANIMALS Nutrition Demonstration p2 Senior
nutrition
question 1 Secondary
❖ Identify the main regions of the illustration 2003 p2 Biology,
Discussion question 1 Study Kits,
alimentary canal and associated
2010 p2 Progress In
organs question1b Biology, Past
Exam
❖
Papers

Week 8 NUTRITIONIN DIGESTION ❖ Describe the processes of digestion, Q&A 2018 GCE Gcse Biology,
ANIMALS Demonstration p2 Senior
absorption and assimilation of
question6 Secondary
nutrients illustration 2018 GCE Biology,
Discussion p2 Study Kits,
❖ Investigate the common ailments of
question 1 Progress In
the alimentary canal 2010 p2 Biology, Past
question1b Exam
❖
Papers
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 9 NUTRITIONIN ❖ Describe the metabolic functions of Q&A Gcse Biology,

ANIMALS Demonstration Senior
the liver
Secondary
❖ Describe the effects of common illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
ailments of the liver
Progress In
Biology, Past
Exam
Papers

Week 10 RESPIRATORY Gaseous ❖ Describe the respiratory organs of Q&A 2016 GCE Gcse Biology,
SYSTEM Exchange Demonstration p2 Senior
animals
question6 Secondary
❖ Describe the mechanism of gaseous illustration 2017 p2 Biology,
Discussion question8 Study Kits,
exchange in animals
2010 p2 Progress In
❖ question1b Biology, Past
Exam
Papers
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 11 RESPIRATORY ❖ Describe the composition of inspired Q&A 2019 GCE Gcse Biology,
SYSTEM p2 Senior
and expired air Demonstration
question 1 Secondary
❖ Describe the adverse effects of air illustration 2003 p2 Biology,
question 1 Study Kits,
pollutants on health of human Discussion
2010 p2 Progress In
beings· Refer to Cigarette smoke question1b Biology, Past
Exam Papers
(nicotine and tar), sulphur dioxide
and carbon monoxide
❖ Explain gaseous exchange in green
plants
Week 12 Types of ❖ Describe types of tissue respiration. Q&A 2012 GCE Gcse Biology,
Demonstration p2 Senior
Respiration Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
question 1 Secondary
❖ Describe the production of illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
adenosine triphosphate
Progress In
❖ Investigate the production of carbon Biology, Past
Exam
dioxide during respiration Papers

Week 13
END OF TERM 2 TESTS 2023
 MINISTRY OF GENERAL EDUCATION
LUANSHYA DISTRICT COMMON SCHEMES OF WORK
BIOLOGY 5090 GRADE 10 - 2023
TERM 1, 2 & 3
Teacher’s Name: ………………………….………………………………………………..……………… Term (3) Three Number of periods per week ……………
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 1 Types of ❖ Investigate the production of Q&A Study Kits,

Demonstration Progress In
Respiration carbon dioxide during respiration
Biology,
illustration
❖ State ways in which respiration is Past Exam
Discussion Papers
important
❖ Explain the industrial applications
of respiration
Week 2 HEALTH Diseases ❖ Describe what good health is Q&A 2018 p2 Gc
question6 Exam
❖ Define disease Demonstration
Papers
illustration
❖
Discussion

WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE

DATE QUESTIONS
Week 3 HEALTH ❖ Describe various types of diseases Q&A 2020 GCE Gcse
p2 question Biology,
❖ Describe causative agents, signs Demonstration
1 Senior
illustration
and symptoms, methods of Secondary
Discussion Biology,
transmission and control
Study Kits,
Progress In
Biology,
Past Exam
Papers

Week 4 HEALTH HIV and AIDS ❖ Describe ways of HIV transmission Q&A 2005 p2 Gcse
Demonstration question6 Biology,
❖ Explain the dangers of having
2018 GCE Senior
illustration
multiple sexual partners Secondary
Discussion p2 Biology,
❖ Describe ways of safe sexual question Study Kits,
practices 9 Progress In
Biology,
❖
Past Exam
Papers

WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE

DATE QUESTIONS
Week 5 HEALTH ❖ Identify the causes of stigma to Q&A 2016 p2 Gcse
question8 Biology,
people living with HIV and AIDS Demonstration
Senior
illustration
❖ Describe ways of reducing Secondary
Discussion Biology,
discrimination to people living with
Study Kits,
HIV and AIDS Progress In
Biology,
Past Exam
Papers
Week 6 Immunity ❖ Explain the term of immunity to Q&A 2016 p2 Gcse
disease question6 Biology,
Demonstration
Senior
❖ Investigate the importance of the Secondary
illustration
immune system Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
❖
Progress In
Biology,
Past Exam
Papers

WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE

DATE QUESTIONS
Week 7 ❖ Describe the factors that reduce Q&A Gcse Biology,
Demonstration Senior
immunity to pathogenic diseases
Secondary
❖ Explain the importance of illustration Biology,
Discussion Study Kits,
immunization
Progress In
Biology, Past
Exam
Papers

Week 8 The Life Cycleof ❖ Describe the life cycle 2005 p2 Gcse Biology,
question2b Senior
a housefly ❖ Describe the life cycle Housefly of a
2019 GCE Secondary
mosquito and the Mosquito p2 Biology,
question3 Study Kits,
❖
2017 p2 Progress In
question3 Biology, Past
Exam
Papers
WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE
DATE QUESTIONS

Week 9 THE LIFE ❖ Explain the role of houseflies and Q&A 2004 GCE Gcse
CYCLE OF THE p2 Biology,
mosquitoes in the spreading of Demonstration
HOUSEFLY question 7 Senior
illustration
AND THE diseases Secondary
MOSQUITO Discussion Biology,
❖ Relate the control of malaria to the
Study Kits,
life cycle of the mosquito Progress In
Biology,
❖ Relate the control of water borne
Past Exam
diseases to the life cycle of the Papers
housefly

Week 10 ❖ TRANSPORT Transport ❖ Describe the external and in Plants Q&A 2019 GCE Gcse
AND STORAGE IN p2 Biology,
internal structure of roots and stems Demonstration
PLANTS
question 1 Senior
illustration
❖ Describe absorption of water and 2003 p2 Secondary
Discussion question 1 Biology,
uptake of mineral salts by roots
2010 p2 Study Kits,
❖ question1b Progress In
Biology,
Past Exam
Papers

WEEK TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOME METHOD SUGGESTED REFERENCE

DATE QUESTIONS

Week 11 ❖ TRANSPORT ❖ Describe the movement of water Q&A 2019 GCE Gcse
 AND STORAGE IN and transport of mineral salts from Demonstration p2 Biology,
PLANTS question1 Senior
the roots to the leaves illustration
2003 p2 Secondary
❖ Describe the movement of organic Discussion question Biology,
Study Kits,
solutes in phloem 1 Progress In
2010 p2 Biology,
question Past Exam
1b Papers

Week 12 ❖ TRANSPORT ❖ Demonstrate the process of Q&A 2019 GCE Gcse

AND STORAGE IN p2 Biology,
transpiration Demonstration
question 1 Senior
PLANTS illustration 2003 p2 Secondary
question 1 Biology, Study
Discussion
2010 p2 Kits,
question 1b
Progress In
Biology,
Past Exam
Papers

Week 13
END OF TERM 3 TEST
 LUANSHYA DISTRICT COMMON SCHEMES OF WORK

BIOLOGY GRADE
11

TERM 1 2023

Subject: BIOLOGY 5090 Grade: 11 Term: ONE Year: 20…. Teacher: ------------------------ periods per week:

WEEK& TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED METHODS/TEACHING SUGGESTED REFERENCE

DATE OUTCOMES AIDS QUESTIONS
1 TRANSPORT Blood -Identify the composition Question & answer 2016 GCE paper GCSE Biology by
IN MAN of blood. Solid (leucocytes, Discussion 2 question7 D.G Mackean.
erythrocytes, Demonstration Biological science
thrombocytes), Liquid Excel and advance
(plasma). Illustration in biology page 21-
- Explain the functions of
blood. 47
GCSE Biology by
- Distinguish between the
red and the white blood Becket
cells. Structural and KCSE Golden Tips
functional differences of biology
red blood Biology by Lisuba
cells(erythrocytes) and UCE Biology
white blood cells Teaching notes.
(leucocytes)
-Identify the sites where the Question & answer
blood cells are produced. Discussion
2 RBCs-Bone marrow. Demonstration
WBCsBone marrow, lymph Illustration
nodes,
 thymus and spleen.
Platelets- Bone marrow

-Explain the process of

blood clotting : Change of
enzyme prothrombin to
thrombin, fibrinogen to
fibrin and role of calcium
ions and
thromboplastin

3 Blood vessels -Define blood vessels Use of charts

Identify the main blood showing main blood vessels
vessels in the human body. in human body. Class
- Compare the structure and discussion
functions of arteries, veins Illustration Question and
and answer.
capillaries

The human -Describe the structure of -Use of model of the human

heart. the human heart. (Refer to heart. -Use of charts
chambers, valves, vessels, showing the human heart. -
including coronary arteries) Group discussion. You Tube
- Describe how the heart of the human heart and how
functions. Diastole and it operates.
systole (Include pulse rate
and heart beat).
 Circulatory GCSE Biology by
4 Systems. -Describe types of blood -Charts showing double D.G Mackean.
circulatory systems circulation (systemic and Biological science
(Closed and open pulmonary
circulatory systems ) circulation).
Describe double Question and answer.
circulation in terms of
Pulmonary and systemic -Class discussion
circulation -Identify the
main blood vessels in
the double circulatory
system - Distinguish
between the single and
double circulation.
- Explain the causes of
coronary heart disease.
Include diet, stress,
smoking and pollution
-Describe ways of
preventing coronary heart
diseases.( good diet and
importance of
 exercises. )

Blood groups - Describe the ABO

blood groups. Refer to 2017 GCE paper
blood types A,B,AB and 2 question 7 GCSE Biology by
O, antigens and -Question and answer. 2012 paper 2 question 2 D.G Mackean.
antibodies Biological science
-Class discussion GCSE Biology by
-Explain the Becket
importance of
determining the blood
groups and Rhesus
factors. Refer to blood
transfusions and
transplants; the danger of
Rhesus positive blood to
the foetus (haemolytic
disease)
- write test one
 -Explain the donor -Question and answer. GCSE Biology by
recipient compatibility of D.G Mackean.
blood -Class discussion Biological science
5 groups.Donor-Recipient GCSE Biology by
compatibility of Blood: Excursion or field trip to the Becket
Refer to antibody and hospital or clinic.
Antigen reaction when
bloods of different
groups are mixed. -
Explain the
importance of
screening the blood
before
transfusion.(Refer to
risk of transmission of
HIV and Hepatitis B by
blood donors).
 -Investigate common
blood disorders .refer
to Leukaemia, sickle Question and answer
Blood disorders cell anaemia and
haemophilia. -Class discussion
Lymphatic - Describe the
System structure of the lymphatic
system in relation to
blood circulatory system.
- Compare tissue
fluid and lymph to
blood.
- Describe the flow of
lymph. -Describe the
function of lymph
nodes in disease
preventionn,
(STIs, TB, injury)
6 EXCRETION Excretion Describe the process of Question and answer
excretion. Refer to
removal of toxic metabolic -Class discussion 2018 GCE paper
waste: Animals ( Carbon 2 question 3
dioxide, Nitrogenous
wastes,) Plants ( latex) -
Explain the importance of
excretion to animals and
plants. Refer to Removal
of unwanted byproducts.
Regulation of water
content of body fluids.
 Excretion in - Identify the Question & answer 2020 GCE paper 2 GCSE Biology by
animals. internal structure of the Discussion question 3 D.G Mackean.
kidneys. Demonstration Biological science
Refer to Cortex, medulla, Group work 2004 paper 2
pelvis, structure of Illustration question 4 2009
nephron. Chart showing nephron of paper 2 question 7
- Explain the the human and a 2011 paper 2
mechanism of excretion in model of the question 4
the kidney. Refer to ultra
filtration
kidney.
and selective reabsorption,
osmoregulation

7 Question & answer GCSE Biology by

Dialysis - Identify common Discussion D.G Mackean.
machine. disorders and diseases Demonstration Biological science
associated with the kidney Group work Biology books 11
(refer to infections, high GCSE Biology by
Illustration
blood pressure and low Becket
blood pressure) and
remedies (dialysis
machine and kidney
transplant).

8 -Discuss structure of
dialysis machine and how
it operates
Write test two
9 Lungs --Investigate the role of Question & answer
lungs in excretion. (Refer
to elimination of carbon The chart showing the
dioxide ) human skin.
The human -Identify the structure of
10 skin the human skin Class discussion.
(Refer to the Epidermis,
dermis and adipose tissue
and associated structures
)
Discuss role of skin in
excretion of salts, urea
and water.

Homeostasis -Describe homeostasis Question and answer. 2019 GCE paper 2

11 and list organs involved question 6 2006 paper
in homeostasis. - 2 question 9
Describe role of kidneys
in homeostasis.
Describe the role of the Question & answer
12 liver in the regulation of Discussion
blood sugar(conversion
of Glucose to glycogen
and vice versa,
regulation of body
temperature and amino
acids.
13 END OF END OF TERM END OF END OF TERM END OF TERM
TERM TESTS END OF TERM TESTS TERM TESTS TESTS TESTS
TESTS

GRADE 11 TERM 2 BIOLOGY

WEEK& TOPIC SUBTOPIC EXPECTED OUTCOMES METHODS/TEAC SUGGESTED REFERENC

DATE HING QUESTIONS E
AIDS
THE Hormones -Describe what hormones Question & answer GCSE
1 ENDOCRINE are. Discussion 2018 GCE paper 2 Biolog
SYSTEM -Identify the question 7 y by D.G
endocrine glands in a Use of charts using Mackean.
human being. showing the Exce and
- Identify the endocrine glands. advance in
hormones produced by 2008 paper 2 biology page
the pancreas, adrenal, question 7 66-
thyroid and pituitary 69
glands. Study kit page
- Describe the 59-
functions of thyroxine, 61
insulin, glucagon and 2016 paper 2
adrenaline. question 7

THE The nervous system GCSE Biology

NERVOUS -Identify main parts of the by D.G
2 SYSTEM nervous system in a human Use of charts Mackean.
AND being. showing different Excel and
-Describe what neurones types of neurons. advance in
SENSE are biology 11 page
ORGANS
70-77
 - Explain the path taken 2008 paper 2
by an impulse through a question 2017 Study kit page
spinal reflex arc. paper 2 61-
-Describe what the spinal, question 7 70
cranial and the conditioned
reflex actions are?
3 -Identify main parts of the Question & answer 2004 paper 2 GCSE Biology
nervous system in a human question 10 by
being. Use of charts Becket.
-Describe what neurones
showing the spinal
are.
- Explain the path taken reflex arc.
by an impulse through a
spinal reflex arc.
- Describe what the spinal,
cranial and the conditioned
reflex actions are

The human brain -Identify the main parts of Question & GCSE Biology by
the brain of a human being. Answer D.G Mackean.
Biological
science
4 2018 paper 2 GCSE Biology
-Explain the functions of the question 8 by Becket.
forebrain and the hindbrain. Use of charts
- Describe the effects of showing the
abuse of drugs on the human brain.
nervous system
-Explain the effects of
tetanus infection
- Write test one

5 The human eye. -Identify the external and Question & answer 2007 paper 2 GCSE Biology
internal structures of the Discussion question 8 2020 by D.G
human eye Demonstration GCE paper 2 Mackean.
question 4 Biological
. Explain the functions of Use of charts science
the parts of eye . 2004 paper 2 question
showing the human
-Describe the 5
eye.
accommodation of the
eye.

6 - Describe the causes of Question & answer

short and long sightedness. Class discussion.
- Explain the correction of
short and long sight.
 - Investigate the common Question & answer
causes and methods of Class discussion
preventing blindness Demonstration.
. -Discuss pupil reflex in
bright and dim light.
7 .Describe the structure of Question & answer 2015 paper 2 GCSE Biology
the human ears. Discussion question 8 by D.G
-Explain the functions Demonstration Mackean.
of the parts of the ear.
-Describe causes and Use of charts
methods of preventing showing the human
deafness. ear.
- Describe the role of
the skin as a sense organ.

SKELETON Question & answer 2017 paper 2 GCSE Biology

8 AND Skeleton -Identify various types of Discussion question 8 2017 by D.G
LOCOMOTION skeleton. GCE paper 2 Mackean.
-Describe the functions of the question 3 2008 Study kit page
skeleton. paper 2 question 4a 70-74 Excel and
-Write test two advance in
biology 11 Page
91110
9 The Skeleton of an -Identify various types of Question & answer Past exam
insect skeleton. Discussion papers
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responses exhibited by 7 2016 GCE paper Excel and
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for germination. Discussion 4
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fertility. Determine the distribution of
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