General Biology

Length of Course

Term

Level

Year 10

Learning Area

Science

Core or Specialist

Specialist

Pre-requisites

Nil 

Subject Description

This course covers the fundamentals of genetics and evolution.

Students must choose one Biology module: either Pre-SACE, or General.

This is a terminating course and does not prepare students for Stage 1 Biology in Year 11.

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 (SHE) essay.
  • Describe the structure and function of DNA and chromosomes.
  • Model simple patterns of inheritance with Punnett squares.
  • Explain the principles of evolution.
Assessment

Students will be assessed on their scientific knowledge, practical and investigation skills as well as problem solving and communication skills.

Assessment will include: 

  • Practical investigations
  • Research assignments
  • A test
Pathways

Nil

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Year 10 - General Biology

Tenison Woods College respectfully acknowledges the Boandik people are the First Nations people of the Mount Gambier South Eastern region of South Australia and pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, past, present and emerging.