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Teacher:<\/strong> Mrs C Simpson<\/h5>\n
Biology Curriculum Outline<\/a> – 2025-26<\/h5>\n
Biology is taught as part of the Science course in S1 and S2. Thereafter, pupils have the opportunity to continue with Biology at National 3, 4 or 5 in S3 and S4 if they wish.<\/span><\/h5>\n

S3 and S4 Biology <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Learning Experiences:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

By the end of S4, learners will develop knowledge and skills, and carry out practical and other learning activities related to the following broad areas:-<\/p>\n

Cell Biology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learners will explore the wonderful world of cells.<\/p>\n

Content includes: – cell structure, cell transport, chemical energy in cells, producing new cells, DNA and genetic engineering.<\/p>\n

Multicellular Organisms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learners will explore the workings of whole organisms, including humans.<\/p>\n

Content includes: – cells, tissues and organs, control of biological processes, reproduction and inheritance, health and disease.<\/p>\n

Life on Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learners will explore many aspects of life on earth.<\/p>\n

Content includes: – biodiversity and distribution of organisms, techniques used to study organisms and the environment, adaptation, natural selection, evolution, behaviour, food security and ethical issues.<\/p>\n

Learning and teaching experiences will include:\u00a0 biological Investigations, individual work, group work, whole class discussion and debates, written tasks, reading tasks, practical techniques, model making, individual and group presentations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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