BIOSYLBSF3
i.
Kingdom Plantae, Division Coniferophyta
(Conifers )
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Explain general and distinctive features of
the division coniferophyta
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Describe the structure of pinus
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of
the division coniferophyta
ii.
Division Angiospermophyta ( Flowering Plants
)
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Explain general and distinctive features of
the division angiospermophyta
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Outline the classes of the division
angiospermophyta and their distinctive features
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Describe the structure of representative
plants under each class (Monocotyledonae and Dicotyledonae)
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Explain advantages and disadvantages of
division dngiospermophyta
i.
Concept of Movement and Locomotion
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Explain the concept of movement and
locomotion
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Explain the importance of movement in animals
and plants
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Demonstrate movement and locomotion actions
ii.
Movement of the Human Body, the Human
Skeletal System
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Describe the structures of human skeleton
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Explain the functions of the major components
of the human skeleton and their adaptations
iii.
Muscles and Movement
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Explain the concept of muscles
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Mention types of muscles
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Demonstrate how muscles facilitate movement
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Describe the structure of muscles
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Explain adaptations of different types of
muscles to their roles
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Explain causes effects and preventive
measures of m cramps
iv.
Movement in Plants
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Explain the concept of movement in plants
(movement of curvature)
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Mention types of movement exhibited by plants
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Carry out experiments to investigate movement
in plants
i.
Concept of Coordination.
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Explain the concept of coordination in
organisms
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Outline the ways in which coordination is
brought about
ii.
Nervous Coordination in Human , Neurons
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Describe the structure of motor sensory and
relay neurons
iii.
Central Nervous System (CNS)
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Give the meaning of central nervous system
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Identify the components of the central
nervous system and their functions
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Describe the structure of the spinal cord and
brain
iv.
Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
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Give the meaning of peripheral Nervous System
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Identify the components of the peripheral
nervous system and their functions
v.
Reflex Action
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Give the meaning of reflex action
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Describe the neuronic path of a reflex action
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Distinguish simple reflex from conditioned
reflex action
vi.
Sense Organs
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Explain the meaning of a sense organ
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Identify types of Sense organs and their
relative position
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Describe the structure of each sense organ
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Explain the functions of sense organs and
their adaptive features
vii.
Drugs and Drug Abuse in Relation to Nervous
Coordination
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Explain the meaning of drugs and drug abuse,
in relation to nervous coordination
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Outline proper ways of handling and using
drugs
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Explain causes and effects of drug addiction
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Suggest preventive and control measures of
drug abuse
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Identify location of the different endocrine
glands in the mammalian body
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Explain the role of hormones produced by each
endocrine gland
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Outline disorders of hormonal coordination in
mammals
viii.
Coordination in Plant, Concept of Tropic and
Nastic Responses
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Explain the concept of tropic and nastic
responses
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Carry out experiments to investigate the
effects of tropic and nastic responses in plants
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Explain the importance of tropic and nastic
responses
i.
Concept of Excretion
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Explain the concept of excretion
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Give examples of excretory products
eliminated by organisms
ii.
Excretion in Human
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Mention excretory organs in human being
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Describe the urinary system and its adaptive
features
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Explain the process of urine formation
iii.
Complications and Disorders of the Excretory
System
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Mention common complications and disorders of
the excretory system
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Explain the causes, symptoms, effects and control
measures of common complications and disorders of the excretory system
iv.
Excretion in Plants
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Mention types of excretory products
eliminated by plants
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Explain the importance of common excretory
products of plants
i.
Concept of Regulation
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Explain the concept of regulation
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Mention various types of regulation
ii.
Temperature Regulation in Animals
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Explain the concept of temperature regulation
in animals
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Carry out practical activities to determine Temperature
Regulation in Mammals
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Describe the mechanism of temperature
regulation in mammals
iii.
Osmoregulation in Mammals
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Explain the concept of osmoregulation
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Mention factors which affects the contents of
salt and water in the body
iv.
Blood Sugar Regulation in Mammals
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Explain the mechanisms of regulating sugar
level in t he blood
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Outline the causes, symptoms, and effects of
high and low sugar levels in the blood
i.
Concept of Reproduction
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Explain the merits and demerits of sexual and
asexual reproduction
ii.
Meiosis and Reproduction
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Give the meaning of meiosis
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Explain the significance of meiosis in
relation to reproduction
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Carry out experiments to show stages of
meiosis process
iii.
Reproduction in Flowering Plants, the
structure of the Flower
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Describe the structure of the flower
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Identify reproductive parts of the flower
iv.
Pollination
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Explain the term pollination
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Identify types of pollination
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Outline agents of pollination
v.
Fertilization
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Explain the concept of fertilization
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Explain process of fertilization in flowering
plants
vi.
Reproduction in Mammals
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Describe the male and female reproductive
systems
vii.
Gamete Formation and Fertilization
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Outline the process of gamete formation in
mammals
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Explain the processes of ovulation and
menstruation
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Explain the process of fertilization
pregnancy and child birth
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Outline factors which may hinder
fertilization
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Explain the concept of artificial
insemination and its importance
viii.
Multiple Pregnancies
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Give the meaning of multiple pregnancies
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Explain the causes of multiple pregnancies
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Differentiate between identical twins and
fraternal twins
ix.
Disorders of Reproductive System
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Mention types of disorders of human
reproductive system
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Explain the causes and effects of the
reproductive system disorders
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Suggest possible remedies of reproductive
system disorder
x.
Complication of the Reproductive System
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Mention types of complications of the
reproductive systems
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Outline causes of complications of the
reproductive system
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Suggest ways to minimize the occurrence of
complications and disorders of the reproductive system
xi.
Sexuality and Sexual Health and Responsible
Sexual Behaviour
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Explain the concept of sexuality
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Mention social cultural factors influencing
sexual behaviour in different age groups of people
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Differentiate responsible from irresponsible
sexual behaviour and their impact on oneself family and community
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Suggest ways of eradicating irresponsible
sexual behaviours/ practices in the family and community
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Mention appropriate life skills required to
cope with adolescent sexuality and sexual behaviour
xii.
Family Planning and Contraception
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Explain the concept of family planning and
contraception
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State social practices which enhance family
planning
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Outline the importance of male involvement in
family planning
xiii.
Maternal and Child Care
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Explain the concept of maternal and child
care
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Mention social-cultural factors which affect
material and child care in the family and community
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Suggest appropriate ways of providing
maternal and child care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)
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