WHAT THEY DO

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In Grade 8 learning biology, the topics are introduced to students as the studies of living plants and animals, and helps them to understand and get familiar with these kinds of things. Students learn about basic concepts for example ecosystems, organisms and how they are depended on one another, and continued to get used to learning live plants and animal cells. This unit of science focuses on building a strong adaptation for students to understand the basics at a young level. Through the assistance of experiments, data and analyses, and class discussions, useful skills are started to be developed.

POTENTIAL CAREER(S)

Environmental Conservation

Biotechnology

Education

Healthcare

Forensic Biology

Bioinformatics

WHY ITS STUDIED

CURRICULUM

KEY CONCEPTS

EXTRA BIOLOGY IMAGES

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CONCLUSION

Overall, the unit biology mostly helps students with developing different levels of knowledge as it helps those who are wondering more about functions. As students move from Grade 8 all the way to Grade 12, they gain strong knowledge and skills while having the confidence in science.

FUN FACT!

Octopuses have three hearts and blue blood because of the oxygen being carried in their bodies.

In Grades 9 and 10, science’s biology becomes more detailed as deeper understanding is required. Here, students study about the topics listed as cell division, photosynthesis, genetics passed down from generation to generation, and different structures and functions of our own human body. These topics are explained by teachers about how organisms grow, produce energy, and how genes are passed. Another thing is students are started to be taught to independently conduct laboratories and learn more scientific vocabulary. This helps students get used to the unit.

In the Grades 11 and 12, biology focuses on real world scenarios. They learn about molecular biology, evolutions, biochemistry, and continued topics on ecosystems. In these two higher levels, skills become way more advanced while covering particular areas such as the nervous, immune, and endocrine all from the system. Students are expected to use their personal skills to improve on data and analyzing, experimentations, and other aspects. This level of biology for students in these grades are needed for preparation on behalf of students post secondary.