As Biologists we wish to engender an enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of, the living world.

We provide every opportunity for the girls to develop and achieve their maximum potential, both as biologists and as scientists and so that they develop an inquisitive and investigatory approach to the world around them trying to ensure that they have respect and a caring attitude for the natural environment.

In a modern technological world, we aim to help them become confident citizens able to take or develop an informed interest in matters related to biology, health and medicine.

We help them understand the importance of a healthy life style so that they can make in formed choices relate to everyday life whilst having fun.

 UIII Characteristics of Living Organisms; Use of Keys; Cell structure; Tissues and Organs; Healthy body; Micro-organisms; Micro-organisms; Reproduction in flowering plant and humans; Study of a Habitat

LIV topics studied include Human skeleton and movement in other animals; Teeth and their health; Diet; breathing and energy production; Genes, inheritance and variation; Selective breeding

UIV Review of Life Processes; Variety of life; Cell Structure; Reproduction; Reproduction in flowering; Human Nutrition and digestion; Photosynthesis and mineral nutrition in plants; Feeding relationships and energy flow.

LV and UV Either Dual Award is offered or Separate Biology

LV - Will be following Edexcel IGCSE studying  - Life processes; Cell structure; Movement of substances in and out of cells; Variety of living organisms; Plant transport and gas exchange in plants; Nutrition in Humans; Coordination and response in humans to include nervous system, hormones, excretion and Homeostasis. Organisms in the environment. Nitrogen cycle and Human influences.

UV  We will doing AQA Biology  studying Disease and completing Microbiology; Variation, Inheritance and Evolution; Organisms in their Environment; Pollution from Fossil Fuels;  Nitrogen Cycle, Plant Transport; Plant Hormones; Separate Biologists then study Patterns of Support and Movement  

Sixth Form   AS and A2 Edexcel Biology Specification

LVI 

Unit 1: Molecules and cells This unit includes cells and organelles; molecules; enzymes; chromosomes and the genetic code; protein synthesis; cell cycle and mitosis

Unit 2: Exchange, transport and reproduction This unit includes exchanges with the environment; gas exchange in plants and animals;  transport in flowering plants and animals; adaptation to the environment; sexual reproduction in plants and animals; placental development and birth in humans.

Unit 3: Energy and the environment This half-unit includes modes of nutrition; energy flow through ecosystems; recycling of nutrients; energy resources; human influences on the environment. An investigatory piece of coursework is also undertaken.

UVI

Unit 4: Respiration and coordination in living organisms; Microbiology and biotechnology

Unit 5B: Genetics, evolution and biodiversity This covers autotrophic nutrition; biodiversity and classification of organisms; patterns of inheritance; continuity of the species and speciation; succession and stability in ecosystems.

Unit 6: Synoptic and practical assessment as a written paper

Staff Comment

We love teaching biology because the wonders and complexity of the living world continue to inspire us and so we wish to open the eyes of young people so that they are can understand and enjoy the world around them as well as  engendering  this in others

The human body is an incredible machine and I love taking students on voyages of discovery into it many parts and to consider how best to maintain a healthy life style.

The thrill of introducing students to the amazing living world that we are part of and have a responsibility to conserve.

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