Week commencing 23rd March
Photosynthesis
1. Complete the starter sheet that relates to previous work
2. Read through the powerpoint which includes answering the key questions from slide 8, watching a clip on slide 9 and completing exam questions
3. Complete the plenary sheet
4. Complete photosynthesis section on Seneca learning
Photosynthesis
1. Complete the starter sheet that relates to previous work
2. Read through the powerpoint which includes answering the key questions from slide 8, watching a clip on slide 9 and completing exam questions
3. Complete the plenary sheet
4. Complete photosynthesis section on Seneca learning
Week commencing 30th March
Read and complete all tasks on the attached powerpoint, which include:
1. Starter - answer the key questions on slide 2 using information on slides 3-12
2. Describe how to test leaves to find out if photosynthesis has occurred
3. True or false activity. Green pen your answers.
4. Watch the video that demonstrates the required practical - how does light affect photosynthesis?
5.Write a simple method for this experiment & answer related questions on slide 18
6. Answer with the higher or lower tier exam questions
7.Extension: activities set on Seneca
Please complete all work in your books
Read and complete all tasks on the attached powerpoint, which include:
1. Starter - answer the key questions on slide 2 using information on slides 3-12
2. Describe how to test leaves to find out if photosynthesis has occurred
3. True or false activity. Green pen your answers.
4. Watch the video that demonstrates the required practical - how does light affect photosynthesis?
5.Write a simple method for this experiment & answer related questions on slide 18
6. Answer with the higher or lower tier exam questions
7.Extension: activities set on Seneca
Please complete all work in your books
Week commencing 20th April
Limiting factors
Read through the powerpoint attached and complete the following:
1. Watch the video clip on slide 3 to remind you of the key ideas of photosynthesis and how this relates to limiting factors.
2. Use information from slide 4-11 to produce a poster as requested on slide 12 or complete the limiting factor graph sheet attached.
3. Complete the exam questions from the sheet attached and use slide 15/16 to green pen answers.
4. Answer exam questions on slide 17 & 18 and green pen answers.
5. Describe how farmers use their knowledge to increase crop yield.
6. Answer the exam questions on slide 22/23 and green pen answers.
Limiting factors
Read through the powerpoint attached and complete the following:
1. Watch the video clip on slide 3 to remind you of the key ideas of photosynthesis and how this relates to limiting factors.
2. Use information from slide 4-11 to produce a poster as requested on slide 12 or complete the limiting factor graph sheet attached.
3. Complete the exam questions from the sheet attached and use slide 15/16 to green pen answers.
4. Answer exam questions on slide 17 & 18 and green pen answers.
5. Describe how farmers use their knowledge to increase crop yield.
6. Answer the exam questions on slide 22/23 and green pen answers.
Week commencing 27th April
Photosynthesis Revision
Photosynthesis Revision
- Read through the Pixl revision powerpoint that revises the topic (slides 5-16)
- Complete the questions from slides 18-21
- Mark your answers in green pen using the answers from slides 23-27.
- Use resource - Photosynthesis activities - record answers to multiple choice questions
- Choose either task 1 or task 2 and produce an essay (science in the news)
- Extension - video summaries - watch the video and learn how to record notes correctly.
Week commencing 4th May
Respiration
1. Use the link to access BBC Bitesize daily lessons year 9. Click on 28th April - Biology Respiration.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zbjrrj6/year-9-and-s3-lessons/1
2. Read the information and watch the videos.
3. Produce a fact file that includes the following:
+ what is respiration?
+ what is the energy for respiration needed for?
+ describe aerobic respiration, where it occurs and the word equation
+ describe anaerobic respiration, when it occurs, how much energy is released, the word equation & fermentation
+the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration
4. Complete Activity 1 and 2 on the BBC Bitesize page
5. Complete Activity 3 - crossword
Respiration
1. Use the link to access BBC Bitesize daily lessons year 9. Click on 28th April - Biology Respiration.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zbjrrj6/year-9-and-s3-lessons/1
2. Read the information and watch the videos.
3. Produce a fact file that includes the following:
+ what is respiration?
+ what is the energy for respiration needed for?
+ describe aerobic respiration, where it occurs and the word equation
+ describe anaerobic respiration, when it occurs, how much energy is released, the word equation & fermentation
+the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration
4. Complete Activity 1 and 2 on the BBC Bitesize page
5. Complete Activity 3 - crossword
Week commencing 11th May
Metabolism
Metabolism
- Match the keywords on slide 5 of the powerpoint to their definitions
- Read about metabolism on slides 6 - 10 and answer the 7 key questions on slide 11
- Answer the exam questions on slide 12
- Answer at least 2 of the exam questions attached.
Weeks commencing 16th May and 1st June
Sample exam questions for Bioenergetics topic (photosynthesis & respiration)
Since the lockdown, work on the Bioenergetics topic has been set. As the whole topic has now been covered, complete the sample exam questions set on BBC Bitesize for this topic. Use the following link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgwf4qt/revision/1
or if this doesn’t work go to the BBC Bitesize homepage and click the following: daily lessons, GCSE, Biology (single science), AQA, Bioenergetics, sample exam questions.
1. Go to the sample exam questions page on BBC Bitesize. Read the information provided on each page as this provides excellent advice as to how to answer each style of questioning. Answer all questions in your book, green pen the answers, making sure you read the information given when the answer is revealed.
2. Answer the 4 multiple choice questions.
3. Answer all the 1 or 2 mark questions.
4. Answer either the foundation or the higher questions for the calculation, practical, 6 mark questions and linking questions. If you do not have graph paper, sketch the graph remembering to label the axes correctly.
This provides excellent exam practise before starting the new topic after half term.
Extension: complete some of sample exam questions or revision lessons on the cell biology or organisation topics available on the BBC Bitesize.
Sample exam questions for Bioenergetics topic (photosynthesis & respiration)
Since the lockdown, work on the Bioenergetics topic has been set. As the whole topic has now been covered, complete the sample exam questions set on BBC Bitesize for this topic. Use the following link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgwf4qt/revision/1
or if this doesn’t work go to the BBC Bitesize homepage and click the following: daily lessons, GCSE, Biology (single science), AQA, Bioenergetics, sample exam questions.
1. Go to the sample exam questions page on BBC Bitesize. Read the information provided on each page as this provides excellent advice as to how to answer each style of questioning. Answer all questions in your book, green pen the answers, making sure you read the information given when the answer is revealed.
2. Answer the 4 multiple choice questions.
3. Answer all the 1 or 2 mark questions.
4. Answer either the foundation or the higher questions for the calculation, practical, 6 mark questions and linking questions. If you do not have graph paper, sketch the graph remembering to label the axes correctly.
This provides excellent exam practise before starting the new topic after half term.
Extension: complete some of sample exam questions or revision lessons on the cell biology or organisation topics available on the BBC Bitesize.
Week commencing 8th June
New Topic: Communicable diseases
Lesson 1 - microbes and how are they are spread
Use the powerpoint provided to complete the following:
1. Starter - match the disease with the microbe
2. Read the information on slide 4-12 about different microbes and watch the clip that shows how easily microbes are spread.
3. Watch the clip on slide 13 that was produced in 2012 and describes past pandemics. Answer the questions on slide 14 using information from the clip.
4. Use BBC Bitesize AQA communicable disease pages to complete task 1 (what is a pathogen? Describe how pathogens can be transmitted) and task 2 (wrtie down the cause, symptoms, transmission and treatment for •Tobacco Mosaic virus, HIV/AIDS, Measles, Gonorrhoea, Salmonella, Malaria, Athletes foot and Rose black spot).
5. Extension: produce a fact file about the coronavirus.
New Topic: Communicable diseases
Lesson 1 - microbes and how are they are spread
Use the powerpoint provided to complete the following:
1. Starter - match the disease with the microbe
2. Read the information on slide 4-12 about different microbes and watch the clip that shows how easily microbes are spread.
3. Watch the clip on slide 13 that was produced in 2012 and describes past pandemics. Answer the questions on slide 14 using information from the clip.
4. Use BBC Bitesize AQA communicable disease pages to complete task 1 (what is a pathogen? Describe how pathogens can be transmitted) and task 2 (wrtie down the cause, symptoms, transmission and treatment for •Tobacco Mosaic virus, HIV/AIDS, Measles, Gonorrhoea, Salmonella, Malaria, Athletes foot and Rose black spot).
5. Extension: produce a fact file about the coronavirus.
Week commencing 15th June
Lesson 2 – Treating, curing and preventing disease
Use the following link that takes you to the BBC Bitesize page about treating, curing and preventing disease:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8fkmsg/revision/1#
Read the information about vaccinations, herd immunity, antibiotics, painkillers, and how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics (page 1-4).
Complete the following tasks:
1. Produce a storyboard that explains how vaccinations work
2. Describe herd immunity in 3 sentences, in your own words and answer the 3 questions on the BBC Bitesize page
3. Describe the difference between antibiotics and painkillers. Explain how antibiotics work on bacteria and why it is more difficult to kill a virus.
4. Describe how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and suggest why this is worrying for doctors.
5. Complete the Seneca set
Lesson 2 – Treating, curing and preventing disease
Use the following link that takes you to the BBC Bitesize page about treating, curing and preventing disease:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8fkmsg/revision/1#
Read the information about vaccinations, herd immunity, antibiotics, painkillers, and how bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics (page 1-4).
Complete the following tasks:
1. Produce a storyboard that explains how vaccinations work
2. Describe herd immunity in 3 sentences, in your own words and answer the 3 questions on the BBC Bitesize page
3. Describe the difference between antibiotics and painkillers. Explain how antibiotics work on bacteria and why it is more difficult to kill a virus.
4. Describe how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and suggest why this is worrying for doctors.
5. Complete the Seneca set
Week commencing 22nd June
Defence against disease
Using the powerpoint attached as guidance, complete the following:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btF3iJC1QHo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HuuB_xikko
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/human-immunity-and-defence/12228.html
Defence against disease
Using the powerpoint attached as guidance, complete the following:
- What is the question?
- Listen to Mr Parr – Pathogens song on you tube that reviews microbes
- Answer the questions – what is a pathogen? How do bacteria and viruses make us ill?
- Complete the 6 mark question and green pen your answer
- Watch the following clips that describe how our immune system works:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btF3iJC1QHo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HuuB_xikko
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/human-immunity-and-defence/12228.html
- Read BBC Bitesize information or use the slides 9 – 28 that describe the bodies defence system against disease. Use the information to produce a fact file that explains in detail how the body prevents us from getting ill. Please send me the fact file via e-mail.
Week commencing 29th June
The discovery and development of drugs
Use the PowerPoint attached to complete the following:
The discovery and development of drugs
Use the PowerPoint attached to complete the following:
- Watch the short clip (link on slide 3) about a drug called Thalidomide and think about why new drugs need to be thoroughly tested.
- Read slide 4 & 5 and then explain why drugs need to be safe, effective and stable
- Read slides 7-13 about drug development
- Complete the tasks on slide 15 and 16.
- Complete the past exam question about drug testing and the 6 mark question.
- Read page 9 & 10 and suggest why new drugs need to be thoroughly tested.
- Explain why scientists need to check its effectiveness, safety & dosage.
- Write down the three main stages of drug development. Suggest reasons for using animal testing, reasons against animal testing, moral & religious views about the use of animals in the drug testing process.
- Complete the past exam question and the 6 mark question.
Week commencing 6th July
Microbiology Required Practical
This required practical investigates the effect of antiseptics on bacterial growth. It basically tells you which disinfectant/antiseptic is the best by finding out which one kills the most bacteria. There is a word document you can download if you would like to print off a table to fill in for task 3
Task 1
Watch the video that demonstrates the required practical that you would have conducted. Use the link below from Malmesbury Education:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI2Dp5fNdDY
Write down the method in steps. For example, step 1 – wash your hands, clean the desk with a disinfectant and set up a Bunsen burner. Include all safety precautions.
Task 2
Use the results from last year to answer the questions.
1. Which disinfectant was the most effective? How do you know this?
2. How reliable are the results?
3. How would you calculate the area of the inhibition zone (a circular area where all the bacteria have been killed around the paper disc soaked in disinfectant)?
4. What is the independent variable in the experiment?
5. What is the dependent variable in the experiment?
6. One variable that needs to be controlled during this experiment is the temperature. State the temperature at which agar plates in schools should be incubated. Suggest another variable that should be controlled during this experiment.
Task 3
Suggest a reason for each stage stated below:
Use disinfectant to wash the desk
Light a Bunsen burner and leave it burning on orange flame
Wash hands if not testing bacteria on the skin or effects of soap.
Collect a petri dish and divide the base into 4 parts. Label each part.
Collect sterile cotton wool. Put the tweezers briefly in the flame and then use them to hold the cotton wool.
Swab different areas using different parts of the cotton wool or use your fingers to make a print.
Only open the lid of the petri dish briefly for each swab. Sellotape the lid shut when finished.
Task 4
Complete the work set on Seneca.
Microbiology Required Practical
This required practical investigates the effect of antiseptics on bacterial growth. It basically tells you which disinfectant/antiseptic is the best by finding out which one kills the most bacteria. There is a word document you can download if you would like to print off a table to fill in for task 3
Task 1
Watch the video that demonstrates the required practical that you would have conducted. Use the link below from Malmesbury Education:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI2Dp5fNdDY
Write down the method in steps. For example, step 1 – wash your hands, clean the desk with a disinfectant and set up a Bunsen burner. Include all safety precautions.
Task 2
Use the results from last year to answer the questions.
1. Which disinfectant was the most effective? How do you know this?
2. How reliable are the results?
3. How would you calculate the area of the inhibition zone (a circular area where all the bacteria have been killed around the paper disc soaked in disinfectant)?
4. What is the independent variable in the experiment?
5. What is the dependent variable in the experiment?
6. One variable that needs to be controlled during this experiment is the temperature. State the temperature at which agar plates in schools should be incubated. Suggest another variable that should be controlled during this experiment.
Task 3
Suggest a reason for each stage stated below:
Use disinfectant to wash the desk
Light a Bunsen burner and leave it burning on orange flame
Wash hands if not testing bacteria on the skin or effects of soap.
Collect a petri dish and divide the base into 4 parts. Label each part.
Collect sterile cotton wool. Put the tweezers briefly in the flame and then use them to hold the cotton wool.
Swab different areas using different parts of the cotton wool or use your fingers to make a print.
Only open the lid of the petri dish briefly for each swab. Sellotape the lid shut when finished.
Task 4
Complete the work set on Seneca.
Week commencing 13th July
Monoclonal antibodies
Use the link below that will take you to the BBC Bitesize page about monoclonal antibodies: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zt8t3k7/revision/1
Watch the video that introduces monoclonal antibodies and answer the following questions:
1. What is a monoclonal antibody?
2. Describe how monoclonal antibodies work.
3. Construct a flow diagram that explains how monoclonal antibodies are formed
4. Describe how monoclonal antibodies are used in pregnancy kits & cancer treatments.
5. State the advantages and disadvantages of using monoclonal antibodies in science.
6. Complete the test at the end as many times as possible.
7. Complete the seneca work set.
Monoclonal antibodies
Use the link below that will take you to the BBC Bitesize page about monoclonal antibodies: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zt8t3k7/revision/1
Watch the video that introduces monoclonal antibodies and answer the following questions:
1. What is a monoclonal antibody?
2. Describe how monoclonal antibodies work.
3. Construct a flow diagram that explains how monoclonal antibodies are formed
4. Describe how monoclonal antibodies are used in pregnancy kits & cancer treatments.
5. State the advantages and disadvantages of using monoclonal antibodies in science.
6. Complete the test at the end as many times as possible.
7. Complete the seneca work set.