SSS1 Biology

Biology Course Outline

FIRST TERM

Lesson 1: Science of Living Things

• Topic 1.1: Biology as a Science
  • Quiz 1.1
• Topic 1.2: Scientific Method
  • Quiz 1.2

Lesson 2: Recognizing Living Things

• Topic 2.1: Characteristics of Living Things
  • Quiz 2.1
• Topic 2.2: Organization of Life
  • Quiz 2.2

Lesson 3: Classification of Living Things

• Topic 3.1: Concept of Classification
  • Quiz 3.1
• Topic 3.2: Kingdom Monera
  • Quiz 3.2
• Topic 3.3: Kingdom Protista and Fungi
  • Quiz 3.3
• Topic 3.4: Kingdom Plantae 1
  • Quiz 3.4
• Topic 3.5: Kingdom Plantae 2
  • Quiz 3.5
• Topic 3.6: Kingdom Animalia 1
  • Quiz 3.6
• Topic 3.7: Kingdom Animalia 2
  • Quiz 3.7

Lesson 4: The Cell

• Topic 4.1: Cell Structure
  • Quiz 4.1
• Topic 4.2: Cell Theory and Components
  • Quiz 4.2

Lesson 5: Cell and Its Environment

• Topic 5.1: Diffusion
  • Quiz 5.1
• Topic 5.2: Osmosis 1
  • Quiz 5.2
• Topic 5.3: Osmosis 2
  • Quiz 5.3

Lesson 6: Properties and Functions of the Cell

• Topic 6.1–6.12: Nutrition, Excretion, Respiration, Growth, Response, Movement, Reproduction (Parts 1–3)
  • Quizzes 6.1–6.12

SECOND TERM

Lesson 7: Tissues and Supporting Systems

• Topic 7.1–7.5: Skeleton, Mammalian Skeleton (Parts 1–3), Plant Supporting Tissues
  • Quizzes 7.1–7.5

Lesson 8: Nutrition in Animals

• Topic 8.1–8.8: Food Substances, Heterotrophic Nutrition, Feeding Mechanisms, Dentition, Enzymes
  • Quizzes 8.1–8.8

Lesson 9: Basic Ecological Concepts

• Topic 9.1–9.10: Ecological Components, Biomes, Population Studies, Soil Properties
  • Quizzes 9.1–9.10

Lesson 10: Functioning Ecosystem

• Topic 10.1–10.6: Feeding Relationships, Energy Transformation, Nutrient Cycles, Decomposition
  • Quizzes 10.1–10.6

Lesson 11: Relevance of Biology to Agriculture

• Topic 11.1–11.7: Plant Classification, Agricultural Impacts, Pests, Food Production
  • Quizzes 11.1–11.7

THIRD TERM

Lesson 12: Microorganisms Around Us

• Topic 12.1–12.6: Microbes in Air/Water, Culturing, Growth, Diseases
  • Quizzes 12.1–12.6

Lesson 13: Towards Better Health

• Topic 13.1–13.2: Controlling Microorganisms, Health Maintenance
  • Quizzes 13.1–13.2

Lesson 14: Habitats

• Topic 14.1–14.7: Aquatic & Terrestrial Habitats (Parts 1–4)
  • Quizzes 14.1–14.7

Lesson 15: Reproduction in Unicellular Organisms & Invertebrates

• Topic 15.1–15.3: Unicellular Reproduction, Invertebrates
  • Quizzes 15.1–15.3