BIOSYBSF1
i.
Basic
Concepts and Terminologies of Biology
§ Explain the meaning of basic
biological concepts and terminologies
§ Outline the characteristics
of living things
§ Explain the importance of
studying biology
§ Relate biological science
with other related fields
ii.
Scientific
Processes in Biology
§ Use own sense organs to make
correct observations
§ Take measurements of mass,
length, temperature and pulse rate
§ Carry out simple biological
experiments
iii.
The
Biology Laboratory
§ Describe the biology
laboratory
§ Distinguish the biology
laboratory from other school facilities
§ Interpret warning signs on
containers of laboratory chemicals and apparatus
§ Identify common apparatus and
equipment of biology laboratory
i.
First
Aid
§ Explain the meaning and
importance of first aid at home and at school
§ Identity components of the first
aid kit and their uses
§ Outline procedures of giving
first aid to various victims
ii.
Safety
at Home and School
§ Mention common accidents at
home and school
§ Outline ways of preventing
accidents at home and school
§ Explain ways of maintain
safety at home and school
iii.
Waste
Disposal
§ Explain the terms “Waste” and
waste disposal
§ Identify types of waste
§ Outline basic principle of
waste disposal
§ Demonstrate proper ways of
disposing waste
§ Explain effects of poor waste
disposal
§ Suggest proper ways of
disposing waste in the surrounding community
iv.
The
Concept of Health and Immunity
§ Explain the concepts of
health and immunity
§ Mention types of body
immunity and their importance
§ State factors which affects
body immunity
v.
Personal
Hygiene and Good Manners
§ Explain concepts of personal
hygiene and good manners
§ Outline principle of personal
hygiene and good manners
§ Mention requirements of
personal hygiene and good manners
§ Outline ways of maintaining
proper personal hygiene during puberty
§ Explain the importance of
personal hygiene and good manners
vi.
Infections
and Diseases
§ Explain the meaning of the
terms infection and disease
§ Mention common infections and
diseases
§ Explain the causes, symptoms,
mode of transmission and effects of common infections and diseases
§ Suggest appropriate preventive
and control measures for common infections and diseases
vii.
Human
Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDs)
§ Explain the meaning of
HIV/AIDs, STIs, and STDs
viii.
Sexually
Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Sexually Transmitted Diseases(STDs)
§ Explain causes, symptoms,
mode and transmission and effects of HIV/AIDs, STIs and STDs
§ Outline the preventive and
control measures of HIV?AIDs, STIs and STDs
ix.
Management
of STIs and HIV/AIDs
§ Explain ways of avoiding
risky situations, risky behaviours and practices
§ Demonstrate necessary skills
for avoiding risky behaviours, practices and situations
x.
Care
and Support of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
§ Explain the importance of
providing care and support to PLWHA in the family community and at school
§ Outline necessary care and
support services provided to PLWHA in the family, community and at school
§ Explain the effects of
discrimination and stigma to people living with HIV/AIDS to the individual,
family and society
i.
The
Concept of Cell
§ Explain the meaning of the
cell
§ Mention the characteristics
of the cell
§ Differentiate various types
of cells
§ Explain the functions of
different parts of plant and animal cells
§ Draw and label plant and
animal cell
§ Outline similarities and
differences of plant and animal cells
ii.
Cell
Differentiation
§ Explain the concept of cell
differentiation
§ Outline the importance of
cell differentiation and formation of tissues, organs and body systems
§ Differentiate cells, tissues
organs and body systems
i.
Concept
of Classification
§ Explain the concept of
classification
§ Group living things according
to their similarities and differences
§ Explain the importance of
classifying living things
ii.
Classification
Systems
§ Outline types of
classification systems and their differences
§ Explain merits and demerits
of each type of classification system
§ Carry out practical
activities of classifying living things according to artificial and natural
classification systems
iii.
Major
Groups of Living Things
§ Mention major groups of
living things
§ Outline ranks of
classification
§ Carryout practical activities
of grouping organisms into their respective major groups
iv.
Viruses
§ Explain general and
distinctive features of viruses
§ Describe the structure of
viruses
§ Outline advantages and
disadvantages of viruses
v.
Kingdom
Monera
§ Explain general and
distinctive features of the kingdom monera
§ Describe structures of the
representative organisms of the kingdom monera
§ Outline the advantages and
disadvantages of the kingdom monera
§ Outline the characteristics
of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria
§ Explain general and
distinctive features of the kingdom protoctista
§ Mention phyla of the kingdom
protoctista
§ Describe structure of amoeba
and paramecium
§ Explain the advantages and
disadvantages of amoeba, euglena paramecium and plasmodium
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