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NSS Biology Curriculum
Curriculum
Assessment Learning skills
NSS Biology Curriculum Structure and Time Allocation
Compulsory Part 180 hours
Elective Part 50 hours
Investigative study 20 hours
Total: 250 hours
Compulsory Part
1. Cells and Molecules of Life
2. Genetics and Evolution
3. Organisms and Environment
4. Health and Disease
1. Cells and Molecules of Life a. Molecules of life
b. Cellular organization
c. Movement of substances across membrane
d. Cell cycle and division
e. Cellular energetics
Animal cell
Cell membrane
Cell division
2. Genetics and Evolution
a. Basic genetics
b. Molecular genetics
c. Biodiversity and evolution
DNA fingerprinting
Evolution
3. Organisms and Environment a. Essential life processes in plants
b. Essential life processes in animals
c. Reproduction, growth and development
d. Coordination and
e. Homeostasis
f. Ecosystems
4. Health and Diseasesa. Personal health
b. Diseases
c. Body defence mechanisms
Elective Part
1. Human Physiology
2. Applied Ecology
1. Human Physiology: Regulation and Control a. Regulation of water content (osmoregulation)
b. Regulation of body temperature
c. Regulation of gas content in blood
d. Hormonal control of reproductive cycle
2. Applied Ecology a. Human impact on the environment
b. Pollution control
c. Conservation
d. Global issues
Assessment
Component Content Weighting Time
Written Exam
Paper 1
Compulsory Part
60 % 2.5 hours
Paper 2
Elective Part
20 % 1 hour
SBA Practical related tasks
20 % continuous assessment
(F.5 – 6)
SBA
Design and Conduct Investigation
Write up a report
Rat dissection Pig’s heart dissection
Conduct dissection experiments
Make a biological drawing
Conduct field- studies
Taking notes
Memorizing & Understanding
Discipline & Direction
Time management
Use your textbook effectively
Get help when needed
Study Tips
The End
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