Biology - Schemes of work for Years 7 and 8

In year 7 and 8 we cover the KS3 curriculum. We have a practical approach to our teaching and include the teaching of scientific skills. We teach biology through problem solving and set challenging and motivating tasks as well as practical activities we include quizzes and word games, card sorts and loop games.

Year 7

Student Resources

Science Scope Biology

Departmental homework book

Autumn Term

1. Life

2. Reproduction

Spring Term

1. Variation and Classification

2. Inheritance and Selection

3. Habitats Adaptations and Chains

Summer Term

1. Woodlice Investigation

2. Ecological Relationships

Trip to Port Lympe to focus on work on adaptations.

Year 8

Student Resources

Science Scope Biology

Departmental homework book

Autumn Term

1. Food and Digestion

2. Respiration

Spring Term

1. Investigating Heart Rate and Exercise.

2. Fit and Healthy

Summer Term

1. Research work on Drugs and Health

2. Investigating the Effects of Drugs on Daphnia