Year 11 QCE Assessment Booklet 2019

YEAR 11 BIOLOGY (QCE)

SUBJECT OVERVIEW BIOLOGY is a course of study consisting of four units, completed over two years. Subject matter, learning experiences and assessment increase in complexity from Units 1 and 2 to Units 3 and 4 as students develop greater independence as learners. Only results for Units 3 and 4 will contribute to ATAR calculations. YR 11 COURSE OUTLINE UNIT FOCUS 1. Cells and Multicellular Organisms

In Unit 1, students explore the ways biology is used to describe and explain how the structure and function of cells and their components are related to the need to exchange matter and energy with their immediate environment. An understanding of the structure and function of cells is essential to appreciate the processes vital for survival. Students investigate the structure and function of cells and multicellular organisms. In Unit 2, students explore the ways biology is used to describe and explain the responses of homeostatic mechanisms to stimuli and the human immune system. An understanding of personal and communal responses is essential to appreciate personal lifestyle choices and community health. Students develop scientific skills and conceptual understanding in homeostasis, the immune system and the relationships between global, community and individual immunity. In Unit 3, students explore the ways biology is used to describe and explain: the biodiversity within ecosystems; a range of biotic and abiotic components; species interactions; adaptations of organisms to their environment; principles of population dynamics; and how classification systems are used to identify organisms and aid scientific communication.

Topic 1: Cells as the basis of life Topic 2: Multicellular organisms

2. Maintaining the internal environment Topic 1: Homeostasis Topic 2: Infectious disease

3. Biodiversity and the inter- connectedness of life Topic 1: Describing biodiversity Topic 2: Ecosystem dynamics

YR 11 ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

UNIT

ASSESSMENT TASK

ISSUE DATE

DUE DATE

1

1. Student Experiment Time: 10 hours class time Length: written (e.g. scientific report) 1500– 2000 words 2. Data Test Time: 60 minutes plus 10 minutes perusal Length: up to 500 words in total 3. Research Investigation Time: 10 hours class time Length: written (e.g. scientific essay) 1500–2000 words

Term 1 Week 5

Term 1 Week 10

Term 2 Week 3

Term 2 Week 3

2

Term 3 Week 1

Term 3 Week 5

4. Internal Examination Unit 1 and Unit 2 To be assessed in Year 12

Term 3 Week 6

Term 3 Week 6-8

3

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