National Biology Week 12-18th October

Did you know that the 12-18th October is National Biology Week. This is organised by the Society of Biology in the UK and is a celebration of all aspects of the biosciences. Their plans include a hands-on biology day, a celebration of UK Fungus Day, a debate at the Royal Institution about genetics and criminal liability, a house spider survey, a video competition and a 24 hour lecture which will

Read More

National 4 and National 5 e-textbooks

To all in S3 doing National 4 or National 5 Biology. There is a fantastic online resource that you could be using to help with your Biology. Follow these links to find the e-textbook. National 4 e-textbook. National 5 e-textbook.

Higher Human Biology NAB and Mini-Prelim dates

Below are the dates for the Higher Human Biology Unit 3 NAB and Mini-prelim on Unit 3. NAB    Columns A and C       Thursday 18th April            Column E                  Friday     19th April     Prelim Column C                 Tuesday 23rd April            Column A and E       Wednesday 24th April   

The Prelims are coming!

The prelim exams are fast approaching and all pupils should be preparing themselves fully. S4 Intermediate 2 Biology students will sit their prelim exam at the following times. Column F will sit their prelim on 1 February 2013. The multiple choice section of the paper will be sat during period 2 with the written paper completed during periods 3 and 4. Column E will sit their prelim on 4 February

Read More

Higher Human Biology Tasks for the holiday

Our S5/6 Higher Human Biology students have been issued with a number of set tasks to be completed over the holiday period and they have also been provided with guidance on revision for the Unit 2 NAB. This will be during the week ending 25th January. The tasks and guidance are detailed below. Set tasks 1.  Review notes on “Delivery of Nutrients” 2.  Complete TYK pg 169 (in sentences) 3.  Complete TYK

Read More

S4 Intermediate 2 Biology prelim exam

S4 Intermediate 2 Biology students will sit their prelim exam at the following times. Column F will sit their prelim on 1 February 2013. The multiple choice section of the paper will be sat during period 2 with the written paper completed during periods 3 and 4. Column E will sit their prelim on 4 February 2013. The written paper will be completed during periods 3 and 4 with the

Read More

S4 Intermediate 1 Prelim exam

The S4 Intermediate 1 Prelim exam details are as follows: Column F will sit their prelim on 1 February 2013 during periods 3 and 4 (10.45-12.15). Column E will sit their prelim on 4 February 2013 during periods 3 and 4 (10.45-12.15). Good luck with your studying!