Friday, September 2, 2016

Biology Newsletter/September

Our first topic in Biology is ''Food Tests'' The molecules that make up the bodies of living things are introduced in this topic, and will be referred to in all of the subsequent units.

This unit starts by considering the molecules from which living organisms are made, and then looks at food sources for animals and their necessity to build up the structure of their bodies, and also to supply energy.

This unit also provides opportunity for students to improve their practical skills. Practical work  in this unit includes :

  • Extraction of chlorophyll from leaves
  • Starch test
  • Benedict's test
  • Lipid test
  • Protein test

Scientific Enquiry work focuses on:
  • use techniques, apparatus and materials (including the following of a sequence of instructions where appropriate)
  • make and record observations, measurements and estimates
  • interpret and evaluate experimental observations and data

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