VCE INDUCTION PACKAGE 2021 UNITS 1 AND 2 BIOLOGY
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VCE INDUCTION PACKAGE 2021
UNITS 1 AND 2
BIOLOGY
1Dear students,
Welcome to Biology Units 1 and 2.
If you are well organised, motivated and have a good work ethic, you will have an
enjoyable and successful year in Biology.
In order to get the most out of this course, there are a number of things that we
strongly suggest that you do over the summer and continue throughout 2020:
1. Complete the holiday homework task by the due date.
2. Familiarise yourself with the detailed course outline provided in this package.
Create a bookmark in your computer desktop for the Biology Study Design.
3. Develop a good working relationship with your class teacher and maintain
regular communication with them throughout the year. MS Teams will enable
you to freely communicate with your teacher and your class mates. The focus is
Biology, pose questions, share new findings.
4. Develop a study timetable that will assist you in meeting the required work and
to ensure that you allow yourself time for ongoing revision.
5. Ensure that you become familiar with the resources (The Heinemann Biology,
Year 11 Biology Microsoft Team page and Edrolo).
6. Become familiar with the school’s VCE compliance policy.
7. Communicate with students who have studied the subject in previous years to
get their perspective and suggestions for success.
8. Ensure that you have a balanced life that consists of schoolwork, exercise, sport,
leisure, rest and a healthy diet. Most importantly, be open minded to learning.
Keep positive, this is the beginning of your journey as a Biologist.
If you have any queries about the course, please contact me at school or by email.
On behalf of the Biology Study staff, we wish you all the best for your studies next
year,
Regards,
Mrs Dwyer, Ms Agisilaou and Ms Moraitis
Email addresses of Staff teaching subject
NAME OF TEACHER EMAIL ADDRESS
Mrs Dwyer dwyerc@vermontsc.vic.edu.au
Ms Moraitis moraitisf@vermontsc.vic.edu.au
Ms Agisilaou agisilaouc@vermontsc.vic.edu.au
2OUTLINE OF BIOLOGY STUDY DESIGN
Unit 2: How is continuity of life maintained?
In this unit students focus on asexual and sexual cell reproduction and the transmission of biological
information from generation to generation. The role of stem cells in the differentiation, growth, repair
and replacement of cells in humans is examined, and their potential use in medical therapies is
considered. Students explain the inheritance of characteristics, analyse patterns of inheritance,
interpret pedigree charts and predict outcomes of genetic crosses. They consider the role of genetic
knowledge in decision-making about the inheritance of various genetic conditions. In this context the
uses of genetic screening and its social and ethical issues are examined.
Area of Study 1 How does reproduction maintain the continuity of life?
• Cell cycle
• Asexual reproduction
• Sexual reproduction
• Cell growth and cell differentiation
Area of Study 2 How is inheritance explained?
• Genomes, gene and allele
• Chromosomes
• Genotypes and phenotypes
• Pedigree charts, genetic cross outcomes and genetic decision making
Area of Study 3: Investigation of an issue
• The student should be able to investigate and communicate a substantiated response to a
question related to an issue in genetics and reproductive science.
Unit 1: How do living things stay alive?
In this unit students explain what is needed by an organism to stay alive. They are introduced to some
of the challenges for organisms in sustaining life. Students examine the cell as the structural and
functional unit of life and the requirements for sustaining cellular processes in terms of inputs and
outputs. Types of adaptations that enhance the organism’s survival in a particular environment are
analysed, and the role that homeostatic mechanisms play in maintaining the internal environment is
studied. Students consider how the planet’s biodiversity is classified and investigate the factors that
affect population growth.
Area of Study 1: How do organisms function?
• Cells as basic units
• Crossing the plasma membrane
• Energy transformation
• Functioning systems
Area of Study 2: How do living systems sustain life?
• Survival through adaptations
• Organising biodiversity
• Relationships between organisms within an ecosystem
Area of Study 3: A student investigation related to the survival of an organism or species is undertaken.
The investigation draws on content from Area of Study 1 and/or Area of Study 2.
3Key Dates/Timelines of Topics, Outcomes and Activities
Assessment dates 2021
Semester 1
Unit 2
Task Date
Outcome 1 – Term 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to explain and analyse the
relationship between environmental factors, and adaptations and distribution of
living things.
SAC 1: Cell Cycle and Cancer Week 4
SAC 2: Meiosis Week 7
Outcome 2 –
On completion of this unit the student should be able to design, conduct and
report on a field investigation related to the interactions between living things and
their environment, and explain how ecosystems change over time.
Term 2
SAC 3: Inheritance Week 2
SAC 4: Investigating an issue Week 5
.
Semester 2
Unit 1
Task Date
Outcome 1 Term 3
SAC 1: Using the Microscope to Explore Cells Week 3
SAC 2: Osmosis Week 6
Outcome 2
SAC 3: Photosynthesis Week 9
Term 4
SAC 4 & 5 Homeostasis and Self Design Investigation Week 1
4Timelines of Topics
Term 1
WEEK AREA OF CONTENT OUTCOME
STUDY
Unit 2 How is continuity of life maintained?
Week 1 AoS1 • DNA structure
29/1
• DNA in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
• DNA, Genes, Chromosomes and Genome
Unit 2 • Karyotyping
Week 2 AoS1 • Reasons for DNA replication
1/2
• Prokaryotes & Binary Fission
• Cell cycle: Mitosis & Cytokinesis
Unit 2 • Cell Cycle Check points.
Week 3 AoS1 • Proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor
8/2
genes
• Unregulated cell division and Apoptosis
Unit 2 • Cells and Differentiation SAC 1: Cell Cycle and
Week 4 AoS1 • Embryonic vs Adult stem cells Cancer
15/2
•
Unit 2 • Asexual reproduction
Week 5 AoS1 • Cloning & Agriculture
22/2
Unit 2 • Sexual Reproduction
Week 6 AoS1 • Meiosis
1/3
•
Unit 2 • Genes vs alleles SAC 2: Meiosis
Week 7 AoS2 • Genotypes and Phenotypes & Diversity
8/3
•
Unit 2 • Inheritance : Dominant vs recessive
Week 8 AoS2 • Punnett squares
15/3
Unit 2 • Different patterns of inheritance
Week 9 AoS2 Incomplete codominance
22/3
Codominance
• X-linked inheritance
•
Week 10 •
29/3
5Term 2
Unit 2 • Dihybrid crosses •
Week 1 AoS2 • Non- Linked
19/4
• Linked
Unit 2 • Polygenes SAC 3: Inheritance of
Week 2 AoS2 • Epigenetics pigment production in
26/4 corn
Week 3 Unit 2 • Inheritance Revision
3/5 AoS2
Week 4 Unit 2 • AOS 3 Investigation of an issue
10/5 AoS3
Week 5 Unit 2 • AOS 3 Investigation of an issue SAC 4: Issues investigation
17/5 AoS3
Week 6 • Catch up week
25/5
Week 7 • Exam revision
31/5
Week 8 Exam Week
7/6
Week 9 Exam week
8/6
Week 10 Unit 1 • Cell organelles and their functions
14/6 AoS 1 • Size of living things
• Using the light microscope
Term 3:
Week AREA OF CONTENT OUTCOME
STUDY
Week 1 Unit 1 • SA:V- practical investigations
12/07 AoS 1 • Cellular membrane
Week 2 Unit 1 • Movement of substances
19/07 AoS 1 • and diffusion
• Active transport
Week 3 Unit 1 • Osmosis and Tonicity SAC 1: Using the
26/07 AoS 1 microscope to explore
• Review of the membrane
cells & SA:V
Week 4 Unit 1 • Energy Transformation
2/08 AoS 1 • Photosynthesis
Week 5 Unit 1 • Cellular respiration
9/08 AoS 1 • Aerobic and Anaerobic
Week 6 Unit 1 • Comparing photosynthesis and cellular SAC 2: Osmosis
16/08 AoS 1 respiration
• Bacterial origins of chloroplast and cellular
respiration
6Week 7 Unit 1 • Plant Systems (Vascular: xylem, phloem)
23/08 AoS 2
Week 8 Unit 1 • Human systems (Digestive)
30/08 AoS 2 • Mechanical and Chemical digestion
Week 9 Unit 1 • Enzymes SAC 3: Photosynthesis
6/09 AoS 2 and cellular respiration
Week 10 Unit 1 • Unit 1 Outcome 3 Self Design
13/09 AoS 2
Term 4:
WEEK AREA OF - CONTENT OUTCOME
STUDY
Week 1 Unit 1 • Unit 1 Outcome 3 Self Design SAC 4 & 5: Homeostasis
4/10 AoS 3 and Self Design
Investigation
Week 2 Unit 1 • Homeostasis (Regulation of stable internal
11/10 AoS 3 environment
o Glucoregulation (linked digestive
and circulatory and endocrine)
Week3 Unit 1 • Homeostasis (Regulation of stable internal
18/10 AoS 3 environment
o Temperature extremes
• Types of adaptations
o Structural
o Physiological
o Behavioural
•
Week 4 Unit 1 Catch up week
25/10 AoS 3
Week5 • Exam Revision
1/11
Week6 • Exam Revision
8/11
7UNIT 1 and 2
COURSEWORK AND SAC REQUIREMENTS:
In order to successfully pass a Unit, all students are required to;
• complete all set coursework.
• obtain a pass in all scheduled School Assessed Coursework (SACS).
Where a student does not pass a SAC they will be given the opportunity to redeem the task in order
to reach a satisfactory standard, however where this occurs the students will retain their original
mark for VCAA purposes. All SACs need to be submitted by the due date.
All students are required to be up to date with their coursework prior to sitting a SAC.
Assessment task contributions to the overall S/N Unit Result
• Practical Reports
• SAC Tests
• Investigation (student focused) - one per semester
• End of Unit Examination
Assessment of levels of achievement
The student’s level of achievement in Unit 1 and 2 will be determined by their performance in the
SACs related to each specific Outcome.
8Sources of support for the Study – inc. key staff, websites, documentation
Links
VCAA Study Advice: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/biology/biologyindex.html
VCAA Biology Past Exams: http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/biology/exams.html
Edrolo: https://edrolo.com.au/account/courses/
Virtually all the support and links to resources that you are likely to need are on the 11 Biology Team
page on Moodle. You should visit site regularly to access
(a) suggested answers to chapter Questions,
(b) review class notes and PowerPoints
(c) visit suggested interactive websites to view interesting animations.
Materials Required – Texts, Stationery, and other Resources
Required Materials to be brought to each class
- Writing materials
- A4 Sketch Pad
- Practical Log Book
- Texts: Heinemann Biology VCE Units 1 and 2 and… a positive approach to learning!
Holiday Tasks to be completed in preparation for the beginning of the 2021 school year
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