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

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