Microscopes
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Know the main features of a
microscope.
Success criteria
You can label a diagram of a
microscope to show the:
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eyepiece lens
stage
mirror
focus knobs
You can describe the function of
each of the above parts.
Understand how to prepare a slide
of non-living material which can be
viewed under the microscope.
Be able to use a microscope safely.
Describe how to prepare a slide of
non-living material.
Animal cells
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Know the main features of an
animal cell.
Success criteria
From a diagram, you can label the:
–cell membrane
–nucleus
–cytoplasm
Draw a labelled diagram of an
animal cell, including each of the
above features.
Understand the function of each
part of an animal cell.
Describe the function of each of
the above features.
Plant cells
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Know the main features of a plant
cell.
Success criteria
From a diagram, you can label the:
–cell membrane
–nucleus
–cytoplasm
–cell wall
–vacuole
–chloroplasts
Draw a labelled diagram of a plant
cell, including each of the above
features.
Understand the function of each
part of a plant cell.
Describe the function of each of
the above features.
Specialised cells
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Understand how to structure of
specialised cells is related to their
function.
Success criteria
Describe and draw the structures
of the following cell types:
–red blood cell
–sperm
–egg cell
–Neurone
Describe the function of each of
the above cell types.
Explain what feature of their
structure is specialised to assist
their function.
Introducing DNA
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Success criteria
Understand the role of the nucleus State what “DNA” is.
in controlling the cell.
State where DNA is found in a cell.
State what a “gene” is.
State what a “chromosomes” are.
Describe three ways in which the
chromosomes of one organism
might differ from another.
Inheritance
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Understand the role of
chromosomes in inheritance.
Success criteria
Explain what is meant by an “inherited
trait”.
Classify a characteristic as inherited
or not.
Name the molecule that is responsible
for controlling inherited
characteristics.
Use a Punnet Square to predict the
inherited characteristics of
offspring, including the ratio of one
characteristic to another.
Describe differences in the genetic
make-up of males and females in
terms of X and Y chromosomes.
State if a person is male or female
from a diagram of the chromosomes
they have inherited.
DNA EXTRACTION
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Be able to extract DNA from an
organism.
Success criteria
Explain how to extract DNA from
fruit, making reference to:
– Mechanically breaking up the
cells
– Dissolving the membranes
– Precipitating the DNA
DNA profiling
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Understand the moral and ethical
implications of DNA profiling.
Success criteria
State what is meant by “DNA
profiling”.
Describe examples of the use DNA
profiles in the following
situations:
–Paternity
–Siblings
–Immigration
–Criminal justice
–Insurance
–Inherited diseases
Micro-organisms
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Understand what micro-organisms
are.
Success criteria
Define the term “micro-organism”.
Name the three main types of
micro-organism.
Describe examples of places where
you can find micro-organisms.
Useful and harmful
micro-organisms
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Know examples of situations where
micro-organisms can be useful and
harmful.
Success criteria
Describe one examples of a
situation where each of the
three types of micro-organism
can be useful.
Describe one example of a situation
where each of the three types
of micro-organism can be
harmful.
Factors affecting the
growth of micro-organisms
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Know factors which can affect the
growth of micro-organisms.
Success criteria
State three factors that are
required for the growth of
micro-organisms.
State the effect of temperature
on the growth of microorganisms.
Can micro-organisms be
removed?
S1 Science
Biology topic
Learning outcomes
Success criteria
Know examples of situations where the
growth of micro-organisms is related
to personal hygiene and food safety.
Describe one example of a situation
where the growth of micro-organisms
is related to personal hygiene and one
for food safety, mentioning:
–Where the micro-organisms have
come from
–Their source of food
–The undesirable effect this can have
Know how micro-organisms can be
removed.
Describe three measures that could be
taken to remove micro-organisms,
putting these in an order of how
effective each one is.
Describe three examples of everyday
situations where these steps
are/should be put into practice.