Biology (Year 10)

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See Year 10s Biology ‘Schedule of Learning’ for the 2025/26 academic year:

TopicSub-topic
PhotosynthesisRP6
OrganisationRecap tissue, organ and organs systems from yr 9 & human digestive system and RP4 food tests
DigestionDigestive enzymes, bile
DigestionFactors affecting enzyme action + practicals RP4 Enzymes
OrganisationThe Blood and blood vessels
OrganisationThe Heart and heart dissection
OrganisationCHD, and heart treatment
OrganisationWhat is health and lifestyle on NCD
OrganisationCancer – teach cell division (mitosis and the cell cycle 4.1.2.2)
OrganisationPlant tissues and organs. Evaporation & Transpiration and stomata nail varnish
OrganisationFactors affecting transpiration and potometer
Infection and responseCommunicable diseases and viral diseases and RP2
Infection and responseBacterial diseases, fungi and protists
Infection and responseHuman defence, vaccination, antibiotics and painkillers
Infection and responseDiscovering drugs and developing drugs, monoclonal abs
Infection and responsePlant diseases & plant defence responses
Homeostasis and responsePrinciples of homeostasis and structure and function of NS and the brain
Homeostasis and responseReflex actions and RP7
Homeostasis and responseThe eye and common problems of the eye
Homeostasis and responseControl of body temperature and human endocrine system
Homeostasis and responseControl of blood glucose concentration
Homeostasis and responseWater and N balance in body, ADH, kidney dialysis and transplant
Homeostasis and responseHormones in human reproduction
Homeostasis and responseContraception and infertility
Homeostasis and responseNegative feedback, plant hormones and uses of plant hormones
Homeostasis and responseRevision lesson
Homeostasis and responseTest on Homeostasis and response
Catch up weekFor trips / missed lessons

Exam Board – AQA GCSE Biology 8461

What will you study?

Finish photosynthesis

Organisation

Infection & response

Homeostasis & response

 

Useful tips and resources

An online version of the textbook will be available via Kerboodle. There are lots of resources on Kerboodle to help you too.
Check the specification at regular intervals – you will receive a hard copy of this to refer to
Check the green topic list given at the start of each topic list
Keep you notes tidy and in a logical order. Do not lose them if you intend to study Biology further

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What super curricular activities can KS3 students engage with at school?

MediVerse is open to KS4 – every term. For those interested in all aspects of the medical related fields e.g. doctors, dentists, vets, physiotherapists and pharmacists.
There are lots of Biology competitions that we will regularly post on the Team.
You should read BBC news everyday for important scientific and medical news stories.
You could subscribe to New Scientist and Biological Sciences Review
Books to read – there is a very good collection in the school library – be sure to check them out!

 

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