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Lesson Plan For O-Level Biology

O Level Planner: Senior section (July – Oct)      
Lecture no. day Date Topic objective
Chapter 1: Cells
1. Mon- Sat 1-6 July Cell structure and organization -plant and animal cells and their organelle
-Bacterial cell structure Pg.1 -7
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7. Mon- Sat 1-6 July Cell structure and organization -specialization of cells
.plants and animals cells
-tissues organ and organ systems and organism
-size of specimen Summary and exercise Pg. 10-18
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Chapter 2. Classification
13.     Classification systems -Species
-binomial nomenclature
-dichotomous key
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15. Mon- Sat 8-13 July   -features of organisms
-animal kingdom Arthropods \.crustacea,
.insects, .archandia,
.myriapods pg.19-29
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19.     Animal kingdom -vertebrates (five classes)
.fish, . amphibia, .repitles ,
.birds, .mammals
Five and three kingdom scheme
The plant kingdom
.ferns, .flowering plants Pg. 30-36
20. Mon-Sat 8-13 July Kingdom system Prokaryote kingdom Protisticia kingdom Viruses
Exercise pg.37-40
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Chapter 3. Movement into and out of cells
22. Mon-Sat 15-20 July Movement into and out of cells Diffusion and its importance
Factors affecting diffusion Osmosis and its importance
Osmosis in animal and plant cell pg 41-49
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26. Mon-Sat 15-20 July Osmosis Water potential
-importance of water potential in plants and animals
Practical work Active transport Exercise
pg49-59
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ulChapter 4. Biological Molece
32. Mon – Thur 22-25 July Biological molecules -carbohydrates
-lipids
-proteins
-DNA
-Exercise
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Chapter 5: Enzymes
36. Fri-Sat 26-27 July Enzymes -introduction Enzyme action
Effect of temperature and pH
Practical work Exercise Pg67-77
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Chapter 6. Plant Nutrition
38. Mon-Sat 29 July – 3 August Photosynthesis Introduction to photosynthesis, process and plant’s usage of photosynthetic products Hypotheses
Gaseous exchange in plants and factors affecting its rate
Pg 78-88
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44.     Photosynthesis  
45. Mon-Sat 29 July – 3 August   -Practical work: effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis
-what is the effect of changing carbon dioxide concentration on the rate of photosynthesis
Leaf structure
-adaptation of leaves for photosynthesis
-parts of the leaf and their function
-mineral nutrition Exercise
pg.89-100
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Chapter 7: Transport in flowering plants
50. Mon-Sat 5-10 August Transport of water in plants -water uptake by root hair cells, transfer of ions
-stem and root structure
-Transpiration and Translocation
-Role of transpiration Practical work: transpiration rate in different environment Pg. 101-110
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56. Mon-Sat 5-10 August Transport of water in plants -Water loss from leaves Wilting
The role of stomata Translocation Exercise
Pg. 111-116
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Chapter 8: Human Nutrition
62. Mon-Sat 12-17 August Human Nutrition Balance Diet Classes of food
.carbohydrate
.Lipid
.Protein
.Vitamins
. Vitamin C, Vitamin D Mineral Ions
.iron, calcium Dietary fiber Pg.117-124
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69. Mon-Sat 12-17 August Human Digestive System -Digestion
.Physical digestion and teeth
.Peristalsis
.Chemical digestion
.the mouth
.the stomach
.duodenum Bile
.ileum and colon
.rectum and anus Digestion of starch, protein, lipids Absorption and assimilation
Use of digested food Exercise
Pg. 125- 139
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Chapter 9. Human Gas Exchange
75. Mon-Sat 19-24 August Gaseous Exchange -Gas exchange in humans Lung structure
Difference in composition of inspired and expired air
-Lung capacity and breathing rate
Breathing rate and exercise Practical work: investigation of effect of exercise on rate and depth of breathing
Ventilation of the lungs Protection of the gas exchange
Exercise pg.140-151
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Chapter 10. Respiration
81. Mon-Sat 28-31 August Respiration Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration Practical work Exercise
Pg. 152-163
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Chapter 11. Transport in humans
87. Mon-Sat 2-7 September Circulatory system -Double circulation
-Heart
-Control of blood flow through the heart
-Monitoring the activity of the heart
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90.       -the effect of physical activity on the rate Coronary heart disease Prevention of coronary heart disease
Blood vessels (Arteries, Veins, Capillaries
Pg 164-175
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93. Mon-Sat 2-7 September Circulatory System Human circulation Blood (Rbc, WBC) Clotting
Summary, Exercise Pg. 176-184
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Chapter 12. Disease and Immunity
96. Mon-Sat 9-14 September Pathogens and transmission Pathogens
Transmission of pathogens (direct, indirect contact, airborne droplet or aerosol infection, contamination by houseflies)
AIDS and HIV
The control of the spread of HIV
pg. 185-190
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99. Mon-Sat 9-14 September Pathogens and their control Controlling the spread of cholera , effect of cholera Effects of alcohol consumption and smoking Diseases
-smoking and their diseases
-Antibiotics
Defence against diseases Vaccination and passive immunity
HIV effect on immunity
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        Exercise Pg. 191-205
Chapter 13. Excretion
105. Mon-Sat 16-21
September
Excretion Excretion introduction Excretory Organs Kidney
Microscopic structure of kidney
Function of kidney
Role of liver in excretion Exercise
Pg. 206- 212
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Chapter 14. Coordination and control
111. Mon-Sat 23-28
September
Coordination and response -nervous control in humans Nerve structure and synapses
-transmission of electric signals
The reflex arc Sense organ The Eye
The pupil reflex Accommodation of image Pgg 212-222
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117. Mon- Sat 23-28
September
Coordination and response Endocrine System
.Adrenal glands
.Pancreas
.Pituitary Gland
. Reproductive organs Homeostasis
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120.       .negative feedback Skin structure Exercise
pg.223-233
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Chapter 15. Coordination and response in plants
123. Mon-Sat 23-28
September
Coordination and plants response -Tropic Responses ( tropisms, advantage of tropic response)
Plant growth response and tropism)
Pg.224-240
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Chapter 16. Development of organisms and continuity of life
129. Mon-Sat 30 Sep – 5 Oct Heredity and cell division Chromosome, nuclei, adn genes
Mitosis-Cell division Stem cells
Cancer Meiosis
Asexual Reproduction in flowering plants (vegetative propagation) Bulbs and corns
Pg. 241-250
130     A-Sexual, Sexual Reproduction in animals A-sexual reproduction in animals
-advantage and disadvantages of asexual reproduction
  Mon-Sat 30 Sep – 5 Oct   Sexual Reproduction Disadvantage and advantages of sexual reproduction
Cross-breeding
Sexual reproduction in plants
Pollination and structure of flower
Exercise Pg. 251-259
131. Mon-Sat 30 Sep – 5 Oct Reproduction in plants Self pollination and cross- pollination
Fertilization
Fruit and seed formation and dispersal Germination
Exercise Pg. 260-269
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137. Mon-Sat 30 Sep – 5 Oct Reproduction in human Sexual reproduction in humans
-female and male reproductive parts and gametes
Fertilization Pregnancy and development
Placenta and umbilical cord
Sexual hormones in humans
Exercise pg.270-281
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Chapter 17. Inheritance
143. Mon-Sat 30 Sep – 5 Oct Inheritance Variation- continuous/ discontinuous variation DNA ; structure and its model
The genetic code Inheritance; single-factor inheritance
Pg. 282-292
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149. Mon-Sat 30 Sep – 5 Oct Inheritance Breeding true
Genotupe and phenotype Alleles
The inheritance of sex The three to one ratio Phenotypic ratio George mendel Mutations; Sickle cell anemia
Down’s syndrome Pg. 293-303
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155. Mon-Sat 30 Sep – 5 Oct Selection Natural selection
.competition and selection Adaptation
Development of antibiotic resistant bacteria
Exercise
pg . 304-311
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Chapter 18: Biotechnology and genetic modification
158.     Biotechnology Introduction
159. Mon-Sat 7-12 Oct   Use of bacteria in biotechnology and modification in different areas of life
Genetic modification Application of genetic modification
GM crops  Herbicide resistance Advantages and
disadvantages of genetic modification
.crops .GM food . Bacteria Exercise
Pg. 312- 318
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161. Mon-Wed 7-12 Oct Application of biotechnology Application of genetic modification
GM crops  Herbicide resistance Advantages and
disadvantages of genetic modification
.crops .GM food . Bacteria Exercise
Pg. 319- 325
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165. Thur-Sat 7-12 Oct Food chain and food web Energy flow in organisms Food chain
Pyramid of numbers Pyramid of biomass Food web
Pg. 326-332
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168. Mon-Sat 7-12 Oct Nutrient cycles Carbon cycle Nitrogen cycle Population and factors affecting population Human population
Factors affecting size of
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171.       human population Stability and growth pg.333-343
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174. Mon-Sat 7-12 Oct   Effect of humans on ecosystems
.overharvesting
.overfishing
.food chains and food webs Introducing non-native species to a habitat Undesirable effect of deforestation
Forest and biodiversity Pollution;
.sewage
.pesticides
.eutrophication
.fertilizers
.discarded plastics Greenhouse effect and climate change
Pg. 344-353
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180. Mon-Sat 7-12 Oct Conservation Conservation of forests Conservation of fish stocks Endangering species and causing their extinction Conservative programmes Risk to decreasing species of Pakistan
Exercise Pg. 354-365
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REVISION SESSION ( Oct-Nov)            
Lec No. Day Date Topic    
1 Mon-Sat 14-19 Oct Chapter 1
Chapter 19(few topics)
   
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6 Mon-Sat 14-19 Oct Chapter 2
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
   
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11 Mon-Sat 21-26 Oct Chapter 3
Chapter 8
   
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116 Mon-Sat 21-26 Oct Chapter 6,7,10    
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31 Mon-Sat 21-26 Oct Chapter 8
Chapter 9
   
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25 Mon-Sat 22 Oct – 2 Nov Chapter 11,12,13    
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30 Mon-Sat 22 Oct – 2 Nov Chapter 16,17    
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