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BackKey Stage Five
Biology A provides a flexible approach to teaching. The specification is divided into topics, each covering different key concepts of biology. Teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics and they are assessed through the written papers.
Exam Board is OCR A
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Year 12 |
Year 13 |
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Term One: Autumn |
Module 2 – Foundations in biology 2.1.1 Cell structure 2.1.2 Biological molecules 2.1.3 Nucleotides and nucleic acids |
Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy 5.1.4Hormonal communication 5.1.5 Plant and animal responses 5.2.1 Photosynthesis 5.2.2 Respiration
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Term Two: Christmas |
2.1.4 Enzymes 2.1.5 Biological membranes 2.1.6 Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation |
Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems 6.1.1 Cellular control 6.1.2 Patterns of inheritance 6.1.3 Manipulating genomes |
Term Three: Winter |
Module 3 – Exchange and transport 3.1.1 Exchange surfaces 3.1.2 Transport in animals 3.1.3 Transport in plants |
6.2.1 Cloning and biotechnology 6.3.1 Ecosystems 6.3.2 Populations and sustainability. |
Term Four: Spring |
Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease 4.1.1Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system 4.2.1 Biodiversity 4.2.2 Classification and evolution |
Exam Preparation |
Term Five: Summer |
Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy 5.1.1 Communication and homeostasis 5.1.2 Excretion as an example of homeostatic control 5.1.3 Neuronal communication
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