BGE Biology
As indicated on the previousl webpage, the Broad General Education is designed to prepare pupils for the Senior Phase where they can study one or more Science subjects at National 3, 4 or 5. In addition to knowledge of Biology pupils will learn investigative skills and be encouraged to critically assess the advances made in science and their impact on the world at large. Problem Solving skills are also an important part of scientific enquiry and many opportunities are provided to enhance these skills.
There are three course units in S3:
Cell Biology - Cell Structure, DNA, Cell Division, Microbes and their uses, Enzymes, Photosynthesis and Respiration
Multicellular Organisms - Body Systems, Health, Reproduction, Growth and Development of Living Things, Reponding to
Internal and External Stimuli, Passing on Genetic Information, Body Defences,
Plants and their Commerical Uses
Life on Earth - Interaction of Organisms in an Ecosystem, Sampling the Ecosystem, Nitrogen Cycle,
Impact of man on the environment, Biodiversity, Adaption and Survival.
Curriculum Timescale
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Investigations |
Practical Techniques |
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June |
Cell Biology |
New timetable |
Septemeber Weekend Holiday |
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1 Microscopes 2 Slide 3 Drawing |
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August |
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4 Innoculating Agar Plates |
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September |
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Biological Washing Powders |
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October |
Multicellular Organisms |
First week in October |
End of January |
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November |
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December |
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January |
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February |
Life on Earth |
First week in February |
End of May |
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March |
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April |
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May |
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