| Autumn 1 (Sept – Oct) | Autumn 2 (Nov – Dec) | Spring 1 (Jan – Feb) | Spring 2 (Mar – Apr) | Summer (May – Jun) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topic Title | |||||
| Unit 1: Molecules, transport and health | Unit 2: Membranes, proteins, DNA and gene expression | Unit 3: Cell structure, reproduction and development | Unit 4: Plant structure and function, Biodiversity and conservation | Revision and Exam Practice | |
| Key Skills and Content | |||||
| • Structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins | • Structure cell membranes and transport | • Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells | • Plant cell structure and use of plants | • Exam technique and practice | |
| • Principles of blood circulation, blood vessels | • Enzymes | • Meiosis and mitosis | • Classification | • Revision skills and activities | |
| • The heart and CVD | • DNA and RNA, | • Stem cells and differentiation | • Biodiversity, adaptation and natural selection | ||
| Gene mutations | |||||
| Summative Assessment | Unit 1 Practice Exam (taken from past exam papers) | Unit 2 Practice Exam (taken from past exam papers) | Unit 3 Practice Exam (taken from past exam papers) | Unit 4 Practice Exam (taken from past exam papers) | Practice on all papers in preparation for final examination |
| and individual tests on every subtopic | and individual tests on every subtopic | and individual tests on every subtopic | and individual tests on every subtopic |
