Cell Structure My target grade is: How can I improve?

Cell Structure My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 1 Cell structure Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the structure of eukaryotes and prokaryotes and identify their components Describe in detail the structure of eukaryotes and prokaryotes and briefly explain the function of their components Fully describe the structure of eukaryotes and prokaryotes and explain the function of their components Describe the structure of generalised plant and animal cells and identify their components Describe in detail the structure of animal and plant cells and briefly explain the function of their components Fully describe the structure of generalised animal and plant cells and explain the function of their components Describe the adaptations of specialised animal and plant cells Briefly explain how animal and plant cells are specialised Explain how animal and plant cells are specialised Describe the differences between light and electron microscopes Describe in detail the differences between light and electron microscopes Fully describe the differences between light and electron microscopes My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 1: Microscopes How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Magnification calculations STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – Robert Hooke Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Cell Structure My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 1 Cell structure Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State the difference between eukaryotes and prokaryotes Basically describe the structure of eukaryotes and prokaryotes and state their components Describe the structure of eukaryotes and prokaryotes and identify their components Identify the basic structure of generalised plant and animal cells Basically describe the structure of generalised plant and animal cells and state their components Describe the structure of generalised plant and animal cells and identify their components State examples of specialised cells Basically describe the adaptations of specialised animal and plant cells Describe the adaptations of specialised animal and plant cells Label a diagram of a light microscope Basically describe the differences between light and electron microscopes Describe the differences between light and electron microscopes My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 1: Microscopes How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Magnification calculations STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – Robert Hooke Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Cell division My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 2 Cell division Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe how DNA is arranged in chromosomes and genes and the structure of DNA Briefly explain how DNA is arranged in chromosomes and genes Explain how DNA is arranged in chromosomes and genes Describe the process of mitosis and its part in the cell cycle Briefly explain the process of mitosis and its part in the cell cycle Fully describe the process of mitosis and explain its part in the cell cycle Describe the potential uses of stem cells Briefly explain the potential uses of stem cells Explain the potential uses of stem cells Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Ethics of using stem cells Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – Watson and Crick Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Cell division My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 2 Cell division Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State that the structure of DNA is a double helix Basically describe the arrangement of DNA in chromosomes and genes and the structure of DNA as a double helix Describe how DNA is arranged in chromosomes and genes and the structure of DNA State that mitosis produces identical body cells Basically describe the process of mitosis Describe the process of mitosis and its part in the cell cycle Basically describe the potential uses of stem cells Describe the potential uses of stem cells Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Ethics of using stem cells Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – Watson and Crick Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Transport in cells My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 3 Transport in cells Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the process of diffusion and describe how factors limit it Briefly explain the process of diffusion and describe how factors limit it Fully describe the process of diffusion and explain how factors limit it Describe the process of osmosis and describe how factors limit it Briefly explain the process of osmosis and describe how factors limit it Fully describe the process of osmosis and explain how factors limit it Describe the process of active transport and describe how factors limit it Briefly explain the process of active transport and describe how factors limit it Fully describe the process of active transport and explain how factors limit it Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 3: Transport in cells How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Measuring rate of transport of substances Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – Watson and Crick Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Transport in cells My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: Transport in cells Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 Define the process of diffusion Basically describe the process of diffusion Describe the process of diffusion and describe how factors limit it Basically describe the process of osmosis Describe the process of osmosis and describe how factors limit it Basically describe the process of active transport Describe the process of active transport and describe how factors limit it Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 3: Transport in cells How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Measuring rate of transport of substances Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – Watson and Crick Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Animal tissues, organs and systems
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 4 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the levels of organisation in living organisms using examples of animals and plants Describe in detail the levels of organisation in living organisms using examples of animals and plants Fully describe the levels of organisation in living organisms using examples of animals and plants Describe the functions of all parts of the human digestive system Describe in detail the functions of all parts of the human digestive system Fully describe the functions of all parts of the human digestive system Describe the role of human digestive enzymes Describe in detail the role of human digestive enzymes and bile in the digestion of food Fully describe the role of human digestive enzymes and bile in the digestion of food Describe the functions of all parts of the human circulatory system Describe in detail the functions of all parts of the human circulatory system Fully describe the functions of all parts of the human circulatory system Describe the effects of diet and exercise on mental and physical health Briefly explain the effects of diet and exercise on mental and physical health Explain the effects of diet and exercise on mental and physical health Describe the causes and effects of and treatments for cancer Fully describe the causes and effects of and treatments for cancer Describe the effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases Briefly explain the effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases Explain the effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 4: Food tests Required practical 5: Enzymes How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Importance of being healthy Numeracy Links: Calculating blood flow STEM Links: The use of enzymes in industry Changing treatments for disease Links to other areas of the curriculum: PSHE – wellbeing Chemistry – catalysts Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Nutritionist Nurse

Animal tissues, organs and systems
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 4 Animal tissues, organs and organ systems Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State examples of tissues, organs and organ systems in animals and plants Basically describe the levels of organisation in living organisms Describe the levels of organisation in living organisms using examples of animals and plants State that the human digestive system breaks down food and absorbs it into the blood Basically describe the functions of all parts of the human digestive system Describe the functions of all parts of the human digestive system State that human digestive enzymes break down food Basically describe the role of human digestive enzymes Describe the role of human digestive enzymes State that the human circulatory system pumps blood around the body Basically describe the functions of all parts of the human circulatory system Describe the functions of all parts of the human circulatory system State that diet and exercise improve mental and physical health Basically describe the effects of diet and exercise on mental and physical health Describe the effects of diet and exercise on mental and physical health State examples of cancer and some of its causes Basically describe the causes and effects of and treatments for cancer Describe the causes and effects of and treatments for cancer State that obesity, excessive smoking and alcohol intake can cause some non-communicable diseases Basically describe the effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases Describe the effect of lifestyle on some non-communicable diseases My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 4: Food tests Required practical 5: Enzymes How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Importance of being healthy Numeracy Links: Calculating blood flow STEM Links: The use of enzymes in industry Changing treatments for disease Links to other areas of the curriculum: PSHE – wellbeing Chemistry – catalysts Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Nutritionist Nurse

Plant tissues, organs and systems
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 5 Plant tissues, organs and organ systems Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the structure and role of plant tissues Describe in detail the structure and role of plant tissues Fully describe the structure and role of plant tissues Describe the structure and role of plant organs Describe in detail the structure and role of plant organs Fully describe the structure and role of plant organs Describe the structure and role of plant organ systems Describe in detail the structure and role of plant organ systems Fully describe the structure and role of plant organ systems Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of the world around us Numeracy Links: Growth rate of plants STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Gardener Farmer

Plant tissues, organs and systems
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 5 Plant tissues, organs and organ systems Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State that roots, shoots and leaves of plants are made from tissues Briefly describe the structure and role of plant tissues Describe the structure and role of plant tissues State that roots, shoots and leaves are plant organs Briefly describe the structure and role of plant organs Describe the structure and role of plant organs State that plants have a circulatory system Briefly describe the structure and role of plant organ systems Describe the structure and role of plant organ systems Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of the world around us Numeracy Links: Growth rate of plants STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Gardener Farmer

Infection and response 6 Infection and response
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 6 Infection and response Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the different ways in which pathogens are spread Describe in detail the different ways in which pathogens are spread Fully describe the different ways in which pathogens are spread Describe examples of diseases and their effects Describe in detail examples of diseases and their effects Fully describe examples of diseases and their effects Describe the first, second and third lines of defence in humans Briefly explain the first, second and third lines of defence in humans Explain the roles of the first, second and third lines of defence against infection in humans Describe how vaccines work and what they are made from Briefly explain how vaccines work and what they are made from Explain how vaccines work and what they are made from Describe what conditions and infections antibiotics and painkillers treat Briefly explain what conditions and infections antibiotics and painkillers treat Explain what conditions and infections antibiotics and painkillers treat Describe how drugs are discovery and developed including their testing Briefly explain how drugs are discovery and developed including their testing Explain how drugs are discovered and developed including their testing My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Ethics of drug testing Numeracy Links: Growth rate of viruses and bacteria STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Infection and response 6 Infection and response
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 6 Infection and response Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State how some pathogens are spread Basically describe the different ways in which pathogens are spread Describe the different ways in which pathogens are spread State examples of diseases Basically describe examples of diseases and their effects Describe examples of diseases and their effects State how the human defence systems prevents some diseases Basically describe the first, second and third lines of defence in humans Describe the first, second and third lines of defence in humans State the importance of up to date vaccinations Basically describe how vaccines work and what they are made from Describe how vaccines work and what they are made from State the effects of antibiotics and painkillers Basically describe what conditions and infections antibiotics and painkillers treat Describe what conditions and infections antibiotics and painkillers treat State that drug discovery and development is long and expensive Basically describe how drugs are discovery and developed including their testing Describe how drugs are discovery and developed including their testing My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Ethics of drug testing Numeracy Links: Growth rate of viruses and bacteria STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Monoclonal antibodies (biology) 7 Monoclonal antibodies
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 7 Monoclonal antibodies Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the production of monoclonal antibodies Describe in detail the production of monoclonal antibodies Fully describe the production of monoclonal antibodies Describe the use of monoclonal antibodies Briefly explain the use of monoclonal antibodies Explain the uses of monoclonal antibodies Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells and antibodies STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Monoclonal antibodies (biology) 7 Monoclonal antibodies
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 7 Monoclonal antibodies Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 Basically describe the production of monoclonal antibodies Describe the production of monoclonal antibodies Basically describe the use of monoclonal antibodies Describe the use of monoclonal antibodies Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells and antibodies STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant

Plant disease (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 8 Plant disease Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the detection and identification of plant diseases Describe in detail the detection and identification of plant diseases Fully describe the detection and identification of plant diseases Describe the defence responses of plants Describe in detail the defence responses of plants Fully describe the defence responses of plants Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of our world STEM Links: The use of new methods to detect and identify plant disease Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Gardener Agriculturalist Farmer

Plant disease (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 8 Plant disease Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 Basically describe the detection and identification of plant diseases Describe the detection and identification of plant diseases State how plants respond to disease Basically describe the defence responses of plants Describe the defence responses of plants Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of our world STEM Links: The use of new methods to detect and identify plant disease Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Gardener Agriculturalist Farmer

Photosynthesis My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 9 Photosynthesis Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the process of photosynthesis Describe in detail the process of photosynthesis Fully describe the process of photosynthesis Describe the factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis Briefly explain the factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis Explain the factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis Describe the uses of glucose from photosynthesis Describe in detail the uses of glucose from photosynthesis Fully describe the uses of glucose from photosynthesis Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 6: Photosynthesis How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of importance of plants Numeracy Links: Limiting factor graphs STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Using technology to increase photosynthesis Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – changing farming methods Home economics – growing more food Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Gardener

Photosynthesis My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 9 Photosynthesis Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State the equation for photosynthesis Basically describe the process of photosynthesis Describe the process of photosynthesis Basically describe the factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis Describe the factors that limit the rate of photosynthesis State the uses of glucose from photosynthesis Basically describe the uses of glucose from photosynthesis Describe the uses of glucose from photosynthesis Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 6: Photosynthesis How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics and RE History – changing farming methods Home economics – growing more food Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Gardener SMSC Links: Understanding of importance of plants Numeracy Links: Limiting factor graphs STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Using technology to increase photosynthesis

Respiration My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 10 Respiration Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the process of aerobic respiration Describe in detail the process of aerobic respiration Fully describe the process of aerobic respiration Describe the conversion of energy in respiration (and photosynthesis) Describe in detail the conversion of energy in respiration (and photosynthesis) Fully describe the conversion of energy in respiration (and photosynthesis) Describe the process of anaerobic respiration Describe in detail the process of anaerobic respiration Fully describe the process of anaerobic respiration Describe the process of anaerobic respiration in plants and microorganisms Describe in detail the process of anaerobic respiration in plants and microorganisms Fully describe the process of anaerobic respiration in plants and microorganisms Describe the breakdown and synthesis reactions in metabolism Describe in detail the breakdown and synthesis reactions in metabolism Fully describe the breakdown and synthesis reactions in metabolism My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Knowing how exercise affects our body Numeracy Links: Lactic acid graph STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: PE - fitness Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Respiratory nurse

Respiration My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 10 Respiration Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State the equation for aerobic respiration Basically describe the process of aerobic respiration Describe the process of aerobic respiration Basically describe the conversion of energy in respiration (and photosynthesis) Describe the conversion of energy in respiration (and photosynthesis) State the equation for anaerobic respiration Basically describe the process of anaerobic respiration Describe the process of anaerobic respiration State the equation for anaerobic respiration in plants and microorganisms Basically describe the process of anaerobic respiration in plants and microorganisms Describe the process of anaerobic respiration in plants and microorganisms Basically describe the breakdown and synthesis reactions in metabolism Describe the breakdown and synthesis reactions in metabolism My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Knowing how exercise affects our body Numeracy Links: Lactic acid graph STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Links to other areas of the curriculum: PE - fitness Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Respiratory nurse

11 The human nervous system
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 11 The human nervous system Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the process of homeostasis using examples Describe in detail the process of homeostasis using examples Fully describe the process of homeostasis using examples Describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Describe in detail the structure and function of the human nervous system Fully describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 7: Reaction time How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: PE – reaction time Home economics – effect of caffeine Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Doctor Neurologist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Reaction time calculations

11 The human nervous system
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 11 The human nervous system Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State examples of homeostasis Basically describe the process of homeostasis using examples Describe the process of homeostasis using examples State how the human nervous system functions Basically describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 7: Reaction time How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: PE – reaction time Home economics – effect of caffeine Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Doctor Neurologist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Reaction time calculations

Human nervous system (biology) 11 The human nervous system
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 11 The human nervous system Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the process of homeostasis using examples Describe in detail the process of homeostasis using examples Fully describe the process of homeostasis using examples Describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Describe in detail the structure and function of the human nervous system Fully describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Describe the structure and function of the brain Describe in detail the structure and function of the brain Fully describe the structure and function of the brain Describe the structure and function of the eye Describe in detail the structure and function of the eye Fully describe the structure and function of the eye Describe how the body temperature is controlled Briefly explain how the body temperature is controlled Explain how the body temperature is controlled My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 7: Reaction time How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: PE – reaction time Home economics – effect of caffeine Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Doctor Neurologist Optician SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Reaction time calculations STEM Links: Development of laser eye surgery

Human nervous system (biology) 11 The human nervous system
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 11 The human nervous system Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State examples of homeostasis Basically describe the process of homeostasis using examples Describe the process of homeostasis using examples State how the human nervous system functions Basically describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Describe the structure and function of the human nervous system Identify different regions of the brain Basically describe the structure and function of the brain Describe the structure and function of the brain Identify different parts of the eye Basically describe the structure and function of the eye Describe the structure and function of the eye State what happens when you become too hot or cold Basically describe how the body temperature is controlled Describe how the body temperature is controlled Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 7: Reaction time How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: PE – reaction time Home economics – effect of caffeine Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Doctor Neurologist Optician SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Numeracy Links: Reaction time calculations STEM Links: Development of laser eye surgery

Hormonal coordination in humans 12 Hormonal coordination in humans
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 12 Hormonal coordination in humans Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system Describe in detail the structure and function of the human endocrine system Fully describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system Describe how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Briefly explain how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Explain how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Describe how hormones are used in human reproduction Briefly explain how hormones are used in human reproduction Explain how hormones are used in human reproduction Describe how different methods of contraception work Briefly explain how different methods of contraception work Explain how different methods of contraception work Describe how hormones are used to treat fertility Briefly explain how hormones are used to treat fertility Explain how hormones are used to treat fertility Describe examples of negative feedback Describe in detail examples of negative feedback Fully describe examples of negative feedback My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics PSHE – contraception, relationships, responsibility Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Diabetes nurse Sexual health worker Fertility doctor GP SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Changing treatment of type 2 diabetes Contraception Fertility issues Numeracy Links: Understanding hormone level graphs STEM Links: The development of treatment for diabetes

Hormonal coordination in humans 12 Hormonal coordination in humans
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 12 Hormonal coordination in humans Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 Basically describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system Describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system State what happens when your blood sugar is low Basically describe how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Describe how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes State that hormones are used in human reproduction Basically describe how hormones are used in human reproduction Describe how hormones are used in human reproduction Identify different methods of contraception Basically describe how different methods of contraception work Describe how different methods of contraception work Basically describe how hormones are used to treat fertility Describe how hormones are used to treat fertility Basically describe examples of negative feedback Describe examples of negative feedback My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics PSHE – contraception, relationships, responsibility Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Diabetes nurse Sexual health worker Fertility doctor GP SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Changing treatment of type 2 diabetes Contraception Fertility issues Numeracy Links: Understanding hormone level graphs STEM Links: The development of treatment for diabetes

Hormonal coordination in humans (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 12 Hormonal coordination in humans Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system Describe in detail the structure and function of the human endocrine system Fully describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system Describe how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Briefly explain how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Explain how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Describe how water and nitrogen balance in the body is maintained Briefly explain how water and nitrogen balance in the body is maintained Explain how water and nitrogen balance in the body is maintained Describe how hormones are used in human reproduction Briefly explain how hormones are used in human reproduction Explain how hormones are used in human reproduction Describe how different methods of contraception work Briefly explain how different methods of contraception work Explain how different methods of contraception work Describe how hormones are used to treat fertility Briefly explain how hormones are used to treat fertility Explain how hormones are used to treat fertility Describe examples of negative feedback Describe in detail examples of negative feedback Fully describe examples of negative feedback My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Changing treatment of type 2 diabetes Contraception Fertility issues Organ donation Numeracy Links: Understanding hormone level graphs STEM Links: The development of treatment for diabetes Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics PSHE – contraception, relationships, responsibility Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Diabetes nurse Sexual health worker Fertility doctor GP Dialysis nurse

Hormonal coordination in humans (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 12 Hormonal coordination in humans Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 Basically describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system Describe the structure and function of the human endocrine system State what happens when your blood sugar is low Basically describe how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes Describe how blood glucose is regulated and the causes and effects of diabetes State what happens when you consume too much or too little water Basically describe how water and nitrogen balance in the body is maintained Describe how water and nitrogen balance in the body is maintained State that hormones are used in human reproduction Basically describe how hormones are used in human reproduction Describe how hormones are used in human reproduction Identify different methods of contraception Basically describe how different methods of contraception work Describe how different methods of contraception work Basically describe how hormones are used to treat fertility Describe how hormones are used to treat fertility Basically describe examples of negative feedback Describe examples of negative feedback My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Changing treatment of type 2 diabetes Contraception Fertility issues Organ donation Numeracy Links: Understanding hormone level graphs STEM Links: The development of treatment for diabetes Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics PSHE – contraception, relationships, responsibility Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Diabetes nurse Sexual health worker Fertility doctor GP Dialysis nurse

Plant hormones (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 13 Plant hormones Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe how hormones control and coordinate the growth of plants Briefly explain how hormones control and coordinate the growth of plants Explain how hormones control and coordinate the growth of plants Describe how plant hormones are used Briefly explain how plant hormones are used Explain how and why plant hormones are used Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 8: Seedlings How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of our world Numeracy Links: Plant growth graphs STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Use of hormones to ripen fruit Growth of plants in space Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – developing farming methods Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Gardener Farmer

Plant hormones (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 13 Plant hormones Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State that hormones control and coordinate the growth of plants Basically describe how hormones control and coordinate the growth of plants Describe how hormones control and coordinate the growth of plants Basically describe how plant hormones are used Describe how plant hormones are used Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 8: Seedlings How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – developing farming methods Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Gardener Farmer SMSC Links: Understanding of our world Numeracy Links: Plant growth graphs STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Use of hormones to ripen fruit Growth of plants in space

Reproduction My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 14 Reproduction Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Describe in detail the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Fully describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Describe the process of meiosis Describe in detail the process of meiosis Fully describe the process of meiosis Describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Describe in detail the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Fully describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Describe in detail the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Fully describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Describe how sex is determined Briefly explain how sex is determined Explain how sex is determined Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Genetic screening Numeracy Links: Genetic diagrams Probability STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Development of treatment for genetic diseases Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – development of understanding of genetics Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Genetic counsellor

Reproduction My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 14 Reproduction Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State some advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Basically describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction State that meiosis produces identical sex cells Basically describe the process of meiosis Describe the process of meiosis State that the structure of DNA is a double helix Basically describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome State symptoms of genetic disorders Basically describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Basically describe how sex is determined Describe how sex is determined My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Genetic screening Numeracy Links: Genetic diagrams Probability STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Development of treatment for genetic diseases Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – development of understanding of genetics Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Genetic counsellor

Reproduction (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 14 Reproduction Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Describe in detail the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Fully describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Describe the process of meiosis Describe in detail the process of meiosis Fully describe the process of meiosis Describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Describe in detail the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Fully describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Describe the process of protein synthesis Describe in detail the process of protein synthesis Fully describe the process of protein synthesis Describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Describe in detail the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Fully describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Describe how sex is determined Briefly explain how sex is determined Explain how sex is determined Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Genetic screening Numeracy Links: Genetic diagrams Probability STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Development of treatment for genetic diseases Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – development of understanding of genetics Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Genetic counsellor

Reproduction (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 14 Reproduction Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State some advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Basically describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction Describe the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction State that meiosis produces identical sex cells Basically describe the process of meiosis Describe the process of meiosis State that the structure of DNA is a double helix Basically describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Describe the structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes and the genome Not accessible at this level Basically describe the process of protein synthesis Describe the process of protein synthesis State symptoms of genetic disorders Basically describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Describe the process of genetic inheritance including genetic disorders and their effects Basically describe how sex is determined Describe how sex is determined My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves Genetic screening Numeracy Links: Genetic diagrams Probability STEM Links: The use of light and electron microscopes to further our understanding of biology Development of treatment for genetic diseases Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – development of understanding of genetics Physics – Magnification Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Genetic counsellor

Variation My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 15 Variation Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the causes and types of variation Describe in detail the causes and types of variation Fully describe the causes and types of variation Describe the process of selective breeding Describe in detail the process of selective breeding Fully describe the process of selective breeding Describe the process of genetic engineering Describe in detail the process of genetic engineering Fully describe the process of genetic engineering Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Genetic engineering Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells and bacteria Magnification calculations STEM Links: The use of technology to develop farming and food production methods Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics History – changing ideas Home economics – changing food production Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Geneticist

Variation (biology) My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 15 Variation Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the causes and types of variation Describe in detail the causes and types of variation Fully describe the causes and types of variation Describe the process of selective breeding Describe in detail the process of selective breeding Fully describe the process of selective breeding Describe the process of genetic engineering Describe in detail the process of genetic engineering Fully describe the process of genetic engineering Describe the process of cloning animals, plants and microorganisms Describe in detail the process of cloning animals, plants and microorganisms Fully describe the process of cloning animals, plants and microorganisms Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Genetic engineering Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells and bacteria Magnification calculations STEM Links: The use of technology to develop farming and food production methods Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics History – changing ideas Home economics – changing food production Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Geneticist

Variation My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 15 Variation Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State the causes and types of variation Basically describe the causes and types of variation Describe the causes and types of variation State that dogs and farm animals have been bred by selective breeding Basically describe the process of selective breeding Describe the process of selective breeding Basically describe the process of genetic engineering Describe the process of genetic engineering Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Genetic engineering Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells and bacteria Magnification calculations STEM Links: The use of technology to develop farming and food production methods Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics History – changing ideas Home economics – changing food production Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Geneticist

Variation (biology) My target grade is: How can I improve?
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 15 Variation Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State the causes and types of variation Basically describe the causes and types of variation Describe the causes and types of variation State that dogs and farm animals have been bred by selective breeding Basically describe the process of selective breeding Describe the process of selective breeding Basically describe the process of genetic engineering Describe the process of genetic engineering Basically describe the process of cloning animals, plants and microorganisms Describe the process of cloning animals, plants and microorganisms Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Genetic engineering Numeracy Links: Growth rate of cells and bacteria Magnification calculations STEM Links: The use of technology to develop farming and food production methods Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics History – changing ideas Home economics – changing food production Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Geneticist

Development and understanding of genetics and evolution
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 16 The development and understanding of genetics and evolution Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the evidence for evolution Describe in detail the evidence for evolution Fully describe the evidence for evolution Describe the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Briefly explain the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Explain why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: RE – evolution vs creationism History – evidence of evolution Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Archaeologist Geneticist Conservationist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs

Development and understanding of genetics and evolution (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 16 The development and understanding of genetics and evolution Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the work of Darwin and his theory of evolution Describe in detail the work of Darwin and his theory of evolution Fully describe the work of Darwin and his theory of evolution Describe the work of Lamarck and his inheritance of acquired characteristics Describe in detail the work of Lamarck and his inheritance of acquired characteristics Fully describe the work of Lamarck and his inheritance of acquired characteristics Describe the work of Wallace and his role in speciation Describe in detail the work of Wallace and his role in speciation Fully describe the work of Wallace and his role in speciation Describe the work of Mendel and his role in the understanding of genetics Describe in detail the work of Mendel and his role in the understanding of genetics Fully describe the work of Mendel and his role in the understanding of genetics Describe the evidence for evolution Describe in detail the evidence for evolution Fully describe the evidence for evolution Describe the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Briefly explain the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Explain why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: RE – evolution vs creationism History – evidence of evolution Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Archaeologist Geneticist Conservationist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs

Development and understanding of genetics and evolution
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 16 The development and understanding of genetics and evolution Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State examples which provide evidence for evolution Basically describe the evidence for evolution Describe the evidence for evolution State examples of species that are now extinct Basically describe the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Describe the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: RE – evolution vs creationism History – evidence of evolution Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Archaeologist Geneticist Conservationist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs

Development and understanding of genetics and evolution (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 16 The development and understanding of genetics and evolution Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State that the theory of evolution describes how all life has evolved from simple organisms Basically describe the work of Darwin and his theory of evolution Describe the work of Darwin and his theory of evolution Basically describe the work of Lamarck and his inheritance of acquired characteristics Describe the work of Lamarck and his inheritance of acquired characteristics State that speciation is the formation of new species Basically describe the work of Wallace and his role in speciation Describe the work of Wallace and his role in speciation Basically describe the work of Mendel and his role in the understanding of genetics Describe the work of Mendel and his role in the understanding of genetics State examples which provide evidence for evolution Basically describe the evidence for evolution Describe the evidence for evolution State examples of species that are now extinct Basically describe the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Describe the reasons why some species have become extinct including examples caused by humans Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs Links to other areas of the curriculum: RE – evolution vs creationism History – evidence of evolution Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Archaeologist Geneticist Conservationist

17 Classification of living organisms
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 17 Classification of living organisms Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the process of classification, starting with Linnaeus and including the five kingdom model and the three domain model developed by Woese Describe in detail the process of classification, starting with Linnaeus and including the five kingdom model and the three domain model developed by Woese Fully describe the process of classification, starting with Linnaeus and including the five kingdom model and the three domain model developed by Woese Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – changing ideas Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Conservationist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Classification and evolution diagrams How can I improve?

17 Classification of living organisms
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 17 Classification of living organisms Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State that classification involves putting organisms into groups Basically describe the process of classification, starting with Linnaeus and including the five kingdom model and the three domain model developed by Woese Describe the process of classification, starting with Linnaeus and including the five kingdom model and the three domain model developed by Woese My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – changing ideas Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Conservationist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Classification and evolution diagrams How can I improve?

Adaptation, interdependence and competition
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 18 Adaptations, interdependence and competition Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe animal and plant competition for resources Describe in detail animal and plant competition for resources Fully describe animal and plant competition for resources Describe interdependence in an ecosystem and predator-prey cycling Describe in detail interdependence in an ecosystem and predator-prey cycling Fully describe interdependence in an ecosystem and predator-prey cycling Describe the abiotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Describe in detail the abiotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Fully describe the abiotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Describe the biotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Describe in detail the biotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Fully describe the biotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Describe adaptations of animals and plants Describe in detail adaptations of animals and plants Fully describe adaptations of animals and plants Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data Links to other areas of the curriculum: Geography – climate change Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Ecologist

Adaptation, interdependence and competition
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 18 Adaptations, interdependence and competition Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State that animal and plants compete for resources Basically describe animal and plant competition for resources Describe animal and plant competition for resources State that all organisms in an ecosystem depend upon each other Basically describe interdependence in an ecosystem and predator-prey cycling Describe interdependence in an ecosystem and predator-prey cycling Basically describe the abiotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Describe the abiotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Basically describe the biotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Describe the biotic factors that affect the distribution of organisms Basically describe adaptations of one animal and one plant Basically describe adaptations of animals and plants Describe adaptations of animals and plants Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: Geography – climate change Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Ecologist SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data

Organisation of an ecosystem 19 Organisation of an ecosystem
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 19 Organisation of an ecosystem Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Describe in detail the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Fully describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Describe in detail the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Fully describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Describe how water and carbon are cycled Briefly explain how water and carbon are cycled Explain how water and carbon are cycled Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 9: Sampling Required practical 10: Decay How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data Links to other areas of the curriculum: Geography – climate change Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Ecologist Conservationist

Organisation of an ecosystem (biology) 19 Organisation of an ecosystem
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 19 Organisation of an ecosystem Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Describe in detail the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Fully describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Describe in detail the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Fully describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Describe how water and carbon are cycled Briefly explain how water and carbon are cycled Explain how water and carbon are cycled Describe the factors that effect decomposition Describe in detail the factors that effect decomposition Fully describe the factors that effect decomposition Describe the impact of environmental change on distribution of organisms Describe in detail the impact of environmental change on distribution of organisms Fully describe the impact of environmental change on distribution of organisms Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 9: Sampling Required practical 10: Decay How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data Links to other areas of the curriculum: Geography – climate change Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Ecologist Conservationist

Organisation of an ecosystem 19 Organisation of an ecosystem
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 19 Organisation of an ecosystem Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State how ecosystems are investigated (sampled) Basically describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) State the function of producers, consumers and decomposers Basically describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Basically describe how water and carbon are cycled Describe how water and carbon are cycled My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 9: Sampling Required practical 10: Decay How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data Links to other areas of the curriculum: Geography – climate change Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Ecologist Conservationist

Organisation of an ecosystem (biology) 19 Organisation of an ecosystem
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 19 Organisation of an ecosystem Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State how ecosystems are investigated (sampled) Basically describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) Describe the levels of organisation in an ecosystem including how they are studied (sampled) State the function of producers, consumers and decomposers Basically describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Describe the role of producers, consumers and decomposers Basically describe how water and carbon are cycled Describe how water and carbon are cycled Basically describe the factors that effect decomposition Describe the factors that effect decomposition Basically describe the impact of environmental change on distribution of organisms Describe the impact of environmental change on distribution of organisms My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade Required practical 9: Sampling Required practical 10: Decay How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data Links to other areas of the curriculum: Geography – climate change Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Ecologist Conservationist

20 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 20 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Fully describe the importance of maintaining biodiversity using examples of biodiverse and non-biodiverse ecosystems Describe in detail the importance of maintaining biodiversity using examples of biodiverse and non-biodiverse ecosystems Describe how waste is managed including water, chemical and air pollution Briefly explain how waste is managed including water, chemical and air pollution Explain how waste is managed including water, chemical and air pollution Describe the different ways in which land is used Describe in detail the different ways in which land is used Fully describe the different ways in which land is used Describe the consequences of deforestation Describe in detail the consequences of deforestation Fully describe the consequences of deforestation Describe the process of global warming and describe its consequences Describe in detail the process of global warming and describe its consequences Fully describe the process of global warming and describe its consequences Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – changing world Geography – climate change and deforestation Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Pollution monitor Environmental inspector SMSC Links: Understanding of our world and our impact on it Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data STEM Links: Development of eco-friendly technology

20 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 20 Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State ecosystems which are biodiverse and non-biodiverse Fully describe the importance of maintaining biodiversity using examples of biodiverse and non-biodiverse ecosystems State examples of water, chemical and air pollution Basically describe how waste is managed including water, chemical and air pollution Describe how waste is managed including water, chemical and air pollution State how land is used Basically describe the different ways in which land is used Describe the different ways in which land is used State the consequences of deforestation Basically describe the consequences of deforestation Describe the consequences of deforestation Basically describe the process of global warming and describe its consequences Describe the process of global warming and describe its consequences My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – changing world Geography – climate change and deforestation Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Pollution monitor Environmental inspector SMSC Links: Understanding of our world and our impact on it Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data STEM Links: Development of eco-friendly technology

Trophic levels (biology) 21 Trophic levels in an ecosystem
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 21 Trophic levels in an ecosystem Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Fully describe how pyramids of biomass are drawn and what they show Describe in detail how pyramids of biomass are drawn and what they show Describe how biomass is transferred between trophic levels Describe in detail how biomass is transferred between trophic levels Fully describe how biomass is transferred between trophic levels My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Sankey diagrams Energy loss calculations STEM Links: Developing farming techniques Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – changing farming methods Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer

Trophic levels (biology) 21 Trophic levels in an ecosystem
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 21 Trophic levels in an ecosystem Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 Draw a simple pyramid of biomass Fully describe how pyramids of biomass are drawn and what they show Basically describe how biomass is transferred between trophic levels Describe how biomass is transferred between trophic levels Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of ourselves and our world Numeracy Links: Sankey diagrams Energy loss calculations STEM Links: Developing farming techniques Links to other areas of the curriculum: History – changing farming methods Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer

Food production (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . My target grade is: 22 Food production Grade 4/5 Grade 6/7 Grade 8/9 Describe factors affecting food security Describe in detail factors affecting food security Fully describe factors affecting food security Describe farming techniques including intensive and organic farming Describe in detail farming techniques including intensive and organic farming Fully describe farming techniques including intensive and organic farming Describe how sustainable fisheries are increasing fish populations Describe in detail how sustainable fisheries are increasing fish populations Fully describe how sustainable fisheries are increasing fish populations Fully describe the role of biotechnology to develop and make products Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? SMSC Links: Understanding of our world and the importance of sustainability Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data STEM Links: Biotechnological developments Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics – farming techniques History – changing farming techniques Geography – population increase Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Fisherman

Food production (biology)
At the end of this topic use this check list to help you assess your understanding and to help you revise . 22 Food production Grade 1 Grade 2/3 Grade 4/5 State what factors reduce food security Basically describe factors affecting food security Describe factors affecting food security State how intensive and organic farming are different Basically describe farming techniques including intensive and organic farming Describe farming techniques including intensive and organic farming State what sustainable fisheries are Basically describe how sustainable fisheries are increasing fish populations Describe how sustainable fisheries are increasing fish populations Fully describe the role of biotechnology to develop and make products My target grade is: Assessment Completed Mark/Grade How can I improve? Links to other areas of the curriculum: Ethics – farming techniques History – changing farming techniques Geography – population increase Potential Careers Linking to this Topic: Biologist Laboratory assistant Farmer Fisherman SMSC Links: Understanding of our world and the importance of sustainability Numeracy Links: Interpreting graphs and data STEM Links: Biotechnological developments

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