Biology

S3 Biology builds on the work pupils studied at Level 3 in S1 /  S2 and should encourage pupils to develop a curiosity and understanding of their environment and biological systems, through engagement with topical science and involvement in practical sessions. 

The course has been carefully planned to ensure it prepares pupils for learning in S4 National Biology.  We aim to make the course enjoyable for pupils, to spark a deep interest in biology and encourage pupils to continue with the subject beyond S3. 

The topics to be covered up to Level 4 are:

·       Unit 1: The World Around Us. An exciting and engaging topic where we look at animal adaptations and behaviour as well as how both animals and planet depend on each other. The impact of human population changes over the past 50 years is also explored. Never has this part of the course been more relevant to young people!

·       Unit 2: Building Blocks of Life. It’s all in the name! We explore cell division, enzymes and the exciting world of genetics through DNA and the associated fields. In the second half of this we touch upon how plants make their own food through Photosynthesis; how micro-organisms can both help and hinder us and delve into science’s most controversial topics in a research project.

·       Unit 3: Living Machines. We discuss the reproduction methods of different plant and animal species; the uses of plants and delve deeper into genetics and how different organisms are able to grow and develop.

Pupils are tested regularly using examination standard questions. They are made aware of their progress and how they can improve throughout the course, moving towards learning in the senior phase, where they will take SQA examinations. 

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