Pre-SACE Biology
Length of Course
Term
Level
Year 10
Learning Area
Science
Core or Specialist
Specialist
Pre-requisites
B or higher grade for the Science Component of Year 9 Future Thinking.
Subject Description
This course explores in some depth the principles of genetics and evolution.
Students must choose one Biology module: Either Pre-SACE or General.
Students wishing to do Stage 1 Biology in year 11 are required to do Pre-SACE Biology in Year 10.
Content
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Carry out a practical activity and write a scientific report.
- Write in the genre of a Science as a Human Endeavour Essay. Describe the structure and function of DNA and chromosomes.
- Model patterns of inheritance with Punnett squares and pedigrees.
- Describe gene technologies and discuss ethics.
- Explain the principles of adaptation and evolution.
- Explain in simple terms how the sequence of bases in DNA is used to build proteins.
- Consider how point mutations cause changes in DNA sequences that can result in non-functioning proteins
Assessment
Students will be assessed on their scientific knowledge, practical and investigation skills as well as problem solving and communication skills.
Assessment tasks include:
- Two tests
- A Science as a Human Endeavour Report
Pathways
Stage 1 Biology
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