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1C1
Living Things
1C2
The Microscope
1C3
Plant Structure
1C4
Transport in Plants
1C5
Photosynthesis
1C6
Reproduction and Germination in Plants
1C7
Ecology
1C8
Microbiology and Biotechnology
»variety of living things; classifying living organisms as plants or animals (vertebrates / invertebrates)
»identifying common plants and animals; life processes and common characteristics of living organisms
»relationship between cells, tissues, organs and systems
»function and main parts of a microscope
»using a microscope to examine animal and plant cells
»structure and function of the main parts of a typical flowering plant
»passage of water and minerals through the plant transpiration
»word equation for photosynthesis
»investigation of the conversion of light energy into chemical energy
»phototropism and geotropism
»sexual and asexual reproduction
»pollination and fertilisation
»seed dispersal
»investigation of conditions necessary for germination
»local habitat study
»use of simple keys and instruments (quadrat, pooter, pitfall trap, beating tray, line transect) to show variety and distribution of named organisms
»investigation of food chains and food webs, and of adaptation, competition and interdependence conservation, pollution and waste management
»investigation of examples of micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses
»biotechnology in industry and medicine
      
Through photosynthesis plants use the sun’s energy to make food, which is stored in the form of carbohydrates. At the same time, they replenish the supply of oxygen in the atmosphere and remove carbon dioxide. Plants have systems that enable them to function and survive, and to respond to their environment. Competition and interdependence occur within an ecosystem.
      
      
      
      
        
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