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FORM 5 BIOLOGY

Form 5
Bio

By - Secondary Biology Tutor
35 students
166 Hours 40 Min
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Course Requirements

Form 5 Biology is a comprehensive course designed to provide students with a deep understanding of biological concepts and principles. This course aims to develop students' analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through the study of various biological topics. Students will explore the fundamental principles of biology, including cell structure and function, genetics, ecology, and evolution. Course Objectives: 1. To familiarize students with the basic principles and concepts of biology. 2. To develop students' understanding of the structure and function of cells and their organelles. 3. To explore the principles of genetics and inheritance, including DNA structure, replication, and genetic variation. 4. To examine the interrelationships between organisms and their environment through the study of ecology. 5. To introduce students to the mechanisms of evolution and the diversity of life on Earth

Course Description

FORM 5 BIOLOGY course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological sciences at the secondary level. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications, students will explore various topics such as cell structure and function, genetics, ecology, and human physiology. This course aims to develop critical thinking skills, scientific inquiry, and an appreciation for the natural world. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a strong foundation in biology, preparing them for further studies in the field or related disciplines.

Course Outcomes

Course Outline: FORM 5 BIOLOGY I. Introduction to Form 5 Biology - Overview of the course objectives and learning outcomes - Introduction to the importance of studying Biology at this level - Discussion on the relevance of Biology in everyday life and career opportunities II. Cell Structure and Function - Understanding the structure and functions of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells - Exploration of cell organelles and their roles in cellular processes - Examination of cell division and the cell cycle III. Genetics and Heredity - Introduction to the principles of genetics and inheritance - Study of Mendelian genetics and Punnett squares - Analysis of genetic disorders and their implications IV. Evolution and Biodiversity - Understanding the theory of evolution and natural selection - Exploration of the evidence for evolution - Examination of biodiversity and the classification of living organisms V. Ecology and Ecosystems - Introduction to ecological concepts and levels of organization - Study of energy flow and nutrient cycling in ecosystems - Analysis of human impacts on ecosystems and conservation strategies VI. Human Physiology

Course Curriculum

5 chapters
217 lectures
0 quizzes
166 Hours 40 Min total length

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1 Introduction to Biology

4 Min

2 The structure of a virus

3 Min

3 Functions of the vCell Wall

5 Min

4 Cell Vacuole

5 Min

5 definition of biology

3 Min

6 OTHER BRANCHES OF BIOLOGY

6 Min

7 THE WATER CYCLE 1

3 Min

THE WATER CYCLE 1

8 CYTOLOGY

3 Min

CYTOLOGY

9 Eukaryotes

2 Min

Eukaryotes

10 FUNCTIONS OF LYSOSOME

2 Min

FUNCTIONS OF LYSOSOME

11 Functions of the cell wall

2 Min

Functions of the cell wall

12 FACTORS AFFECTING THE RATE OF DIFFUSION

5 Min

FACTORS AFFECTING THE RATE OF DIFFUSION

13 The Cell Theory

2 Min

The Cell Theory

14 Cytokinesis

2 Min

Cytokinesis

15 Effect of osmosis on plant cells

3 Min

Effect of osmosis on plant cells

16 Cytokinesis

2 Min

Cytokinesis

17 Functions of the placenta/ signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Early pregnancy definition and causes/effects/consequences

2 Min

Functions of the placenta/ signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Early pregnancy definition and causes/effects/consequences

1 Introduction to reproduction in plants-

8 Min

2 the Asexual reproduction and characteristics

4 Min

3 the -Types of asexual reproduction-

4 Min

4 Captivating Asexual Reproduction- Budding, Fragmentation, and Regeneration

4 Min

5 natural vegetative propagation (rhizomes ,runners bulbs and corm)

5 Min

6 the Natural vegetative propagation

4 Min

7 the Artificial vegetative propagation

5 Min

8 the Advantages of asexual reproduction-

5 Min

9 the Disadvantages of Asexual Reproduction in Details

5 Min

10 Sexual reproduction in plants-

6 Min

11 The Advantages of sexual reproduction

7 Min

12 the Disadvantages of sexual reproduction

5 Min

13 Incompatibility in wind and insect pollination in details without mentioning other types

5 Min

14 characteristics of entomophilous pollinated flowers

7 Min

15 the -Characteristics of anemophilous pollinated flowers

6 Min

16 Differences between insect-pollinated and wind-pollinated flowers

6 Min

17 the -Differences between sexual and asexual reproduction

5 Min

18 Types of flowers radially and bilaterally symmetrical

5 Min

19 the -Structure of an insect pollinated flower,

4 Min

20 Structure of an insect pollinated flower, hibiscus- gynoecium and androecium-

4 Min

21 Introduction to pollination and types of pollination

4 Min

22 the -Agents of pollination in details ' The Living World'

5 Min

23 the -Introduction to sexual reproduction in flowering plants-

4 Min

24 the Types of flowers complete and incomplete-

5 Min

25 Mechanism favoring self-pollination in plants

5 Min

26 Mechanisms favoring cross-pollination in plants

5 Min

27 Types of flowers bisexual and unisexual flower

5 Min

28 Mechanisms favoring cross pollination in plants

6 Min

29 Fertilisation and seed formation

6 Min

30 flower after fertilization

6 Min

31 Differences between vegetative reproduction and reproduction

7 Min

32 Differences between pollination and fertilization

5 Min

33 the advantages (plant independent of water, embryo protected, seed contains food, seed adapted or dispersal, seed dorm

6 Min

34 the Fruits, classification

5 Min

35 the -Parthenocarpy and importance of pollination to agriculture in details without mentioning other types

5 Min

36 The -Definition of seed dispersal and importance of seed and fruit dispersal

6 Min

37 the -Agents of seed and fruit dispersal

6 Min

38 the -Agents of seed and fruit dispersal

5 Min

39 the -Seed structure

6 Min

40 the Functions of seed parts

5 Min

41 the -Dormancy in details

6 Min

42 the -Dormancy in details

6 Min

43 the -Definition of seed germination, plants reproduce

6 Min

44 the Conditions necessary for germination

6 Min

45 the -Conditions necessary for germination suitable temperature

6 Min

46 the -Conditions necessary for germination enzymes

7 Min

47 the -Experiment to find out if a suitable temperature or warmth is necessary for seed germination

6 Min

48 The -How food is made available to a developing embryo

6 Min

1 Notion of chromosomes, genes, DNA, haploid and diploid cells. Transmission of Genetic Information.

7 Min

Notion of chromosomes, genes, DNA, haploid and diploid cells. Transmission of Genetic Information.

2 Notion of chromosomes, genes, DNA, haploid and diploid cells. Transmission of Genetic Information.

2 Min

Notion of chromosomes, genes, DNA, haploid and diploid cells. Transmission of Genetic Information.

3 Mitosis.

4 Min

Mitosis.

4 Mitosis.

2 Min

Mitosis.

5 Meiosis

5 Min

Meiosis

6 Meiosis

3 Min

Meiosis

7 Comparing mitosis and meiosis.

7 Min

Comparing mitosis and meiosis.

8 Comparing mitosis and meiosis.

2 Min

Comparing mitosis and meiosis.

9 Notion, types and examples of reproduction.

6 Min

Notion, types and examples of reproduction.

10 Notion, types and examples of reproduction.

2 Min

Notion, types and examples of reproduction.

11 Comparing, advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction.

7 Min

Comparing, advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction.

12 Comparing, advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction.

2 Min

Comparing, advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction.

13 Structure of a flower and function of parts.

6 Min

Structure of a flower and function of parts.

14 Structure of a flower and function of parts.

2 Min

Structure of a flower and function of parts.

15 Pollination- definition, types, agents and importance.

7 Min

Pollination- definition, types, agents and importance.

16 Pollination- definition, types, agents and importance.

2 Min

Pollination- definition, types, agents and importance.

17 Insect and wind pollinated flowers- characteristics, adaptation and differences.

7 Min

Insect and wind pollinated flowers-characteristics, adaptation and differences.

18 Insect and wind pollinated flowers- characteristics, adaptation and differences.

2 Min

Insect and wind pollinated flowers- characteristics, adaptation and differences.

19 Fertilization, seed and fruit formation.

7 Min

Fertilization, seed and fruit formation.

20 Fertilization, seed and fruit formation.

2 Min

Fertilization, seed and fruit formation.

21 Seed and fruit dispersal/ structure of seed.

8 Min

Seed and fruit dispersal/ structure of seed.

22 Seed and fruit dispersal/ structure of seed.

2 Min

Seed and fruit dispersal/ structure of seed.

23 Seed germination- definition, types and factors necessary.

8 Min

Seed germination- definition, types and factors necessary.

24 Seed germination- definition, types and factors necessary.

2 Min

Seed germination-definition, types and factors necessary.

25 Experiment 1- To show stages and types of germination.

6 Min

Experiment 1- To show stages and types of germination.

26 Experiment 1- To show stages and types of germination.

2 Min

Experiment 1- To show stages and types of germination.

27 Experiment 2- Conditions necessary for germination.

8 Min

Experiment 2- Conditions necessary for germination.

28 Experiment 2- Conditions necessary for germination.

2 Min

Experiment 2- Conditions necessary for germination.

29 Experiment 3- Adaptation of seeds to different methods of dispersal.

8 Min

Experiment 3- Adaptation of seeds to different methods of dispersal.

30 Experiment 3- Adaptation of seeds to different methods of dispersal.

2 Min

Experiment 3- Adaptation of seeds to different methods of dispersal.

31 Notion and types of plant movements.

7 Min

Notion and types of plant movements.

32 Notion and types of plant movements.

2 Min

Notion and types of plant movements

33 Phototropism and geotropism. Notion ,Types and importance.

6 Min

Phototropism and geotropism. Notion ,Types and importance.

34 Phototropism and geotropism. Notion ,Types and importance.

2 Min

Phototropism and geotropism. Notion ,Types and importance.

35 Effects of auxins and other plant growth hormones on plant growth.

5 Min

Effects of auxins and other plant growth hormones on plant growth.

36 Effects of auxins and other plant growth hormones on plant growth.

2 Min

Effects of auxins and other plant growth hormones on plant growth.

37 Horticulture and its importance.

7 Min

Horticulture and its importance.

38 Horticulture and its importance.

2 Min

Horticulture and its importance.

39 Experiment 4- Demonstrate phototropism and geotropism.

6 Min

Experiment 4- Demonstrate phototropism and geotropism.

40 Experiment 4- Demonstrate phototropism and geotropism.

2 Min

Experiment 4- Demonstrate phototropism and geotropism.

41 Experiment 5- Practice floriculture.

7 Min

Experiment 5- Practice floriculture.

42 Experiment 5- Practice floriculture.

2 Min

Experiment 5- Practice floriculture.

1 Notion of irritability, types of neurons and structure of a motor neurone.

7 Min

Notion of irritability, types of neurons and structure of a motor neurone.

2 Notion of irritability, types of neurons and structure of a motor neurone.

2 Min

Notion of irritability, types of neurons and structure of a motor neurone.

3 Impulse transmission along a neurone.

9 Min

Impulse transmission along a neurone.

4 Impulse transmission along a neurone.

2 Min

Impulse transmission along a neurone.

5 Impulse transmission across a synapse.

7 Min

Impulse transmission across a synapse.

6 Impulse transmission across a synapse.

2 Min

Impulse transmission across a synapse.

7 Structure and function of the human Brain.

7 Min

Structure and function of the human Brain.

8 Structure and function of the human Brain.

2 Min

Structure and function of the human Brain.

9 Spinal cord and membranes of the brain and spinal cord

5 Min

Spinal cord and membranes of the brain and spinal cord

10 Spinal cord and membranes of the brain and spinal cord

2 Min

Spinal cord and membranes of the brain and spinal cord

11 Cranial and spinal nerves.

6 Min

Cranial and spinal nerves.

12 Cranial and spinal nerves.

2 Min

Cranial and spinal nerves.

13 Division of the nervous system

6 Min

Division of the nervous system

14 Division of the nervous system

2 Min

Division of the nervous system

15 Voluntary and involuntary actions- reflex action and reflex arc.

7 Min

Voluntary and involuntary actions- reflex action and reflex arc.

16 Voluntary and involuntary actions- reflex action and reflex arc.

2 Min

Voluntary and involuntary actions- reflex action and reflex arc.

17 Conditioned reflex action.

6 Min

Conditioned reflex action.

18 Conditioned reflex action.

2 Min

Conditioned reflex action.

19 Sense organs and their functions/ structure of the eye.

5 Min

Sense organs and their functions/ structure of the eye.

20 Sense organs and their functions/ structure of the eye.

2 Min

Sense organs and their functions/ structure of the eye.

21 Functions of the human eye- image formation.

5 Min

Functions of the human eye- image formation.

22 Function of the human eye: accommodation.

2 Min

Function of the human eye: accommodation.

23 Structure/ Function of the human eye- colour vision.

4 Min

Structure/Function of the human eye- colour vision.

24 Structure/ Function of the human eye- colour vision.

2 Min

Structure/ Function of the human eye- colour vision.

25 Eye defects- long and short sightedness.

5 Min

Eye defects- long and short sightedness.

26 Eye defects- long and short sightedness.

2 Min

Eye defects- long and short sightedness.

27 Eye defects- presbyopia, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataract, astigmatism.

5 Min

Eye defects- presbyopia, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataract, astigmatism.

28 Eye defects- presbyopia, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataract, astigmatism.

2 Min

Eye defects- presbyopia, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, cataract, astigmatism.

29 Notion and characteristics of endocrine glands and hormones.

5 Min

Notion and characteristics of endocrine glands and hormones.

30 Notion and characteristics of endocrine glands and hormones.

2 Min

Notion and characteristics of endocrine glands and hormones.

31 Position of main endocrine glands/ differences between endocrine and exocrine glands.

5 Min

Position of main endocrine glands/ differences between endocrine and exocrine glands.

32 Position of main endocrine glands/ differences between endocrine and exocrine glands.

2 Min

Position of main endocrine glands/ differences between endocrine and exocrine glands.

33 Endocrine glands, their secretions (hormones), Functions (effects) and feedback

5 Min

Endocrine glands, their secretions (hormones), Functions (effects) and feedback

34 Endocrine glands, their secretions (hormones), Functions (effects) and feedback

2 Min

Endocrine glands, their secretions (hormones), Functions (effects) and feedback

35 Hormonal control of blood glucose level.

6 Min

Hormonal control of blood glucose level.

36 Hormonal control of blood glucose level.

2 Min

Hormonal control of blood glucose level.

37 Hormonal imbalance and some common disorders.

7 Min

Hormonal imbalance and some common disorders.

38 Hormonal imbalance and some common disorders.

2 Min

Hormonal imbalance and some common disorders.

39 Hormonal imbalance/consequencies and some common disorders.

2 Min

Hormonal imbalance/consequencies and some common disorders.

40 Need for reproduction and structure of male and female reproductive systems. Gametogenesis (sperm and egg formation).

5 Min

Need for reproduction and structure of male and female reproductive systems. Gametogenesis (sperm and egg formation).

41 Need for reproduction and structure of male and female reproductive systems. Gametogenesis (sperm and egg formation).

2 Min

Need for reproduction and structure of male and female reproductive systems. Gametogenesis (sperm and egg formation).

42 Puberty.

5 Min

Puberty.

43 Puberty.

2 Min

Puberty.

44 Menstrual, cycle.

5 Min

Menstrual, cycle.

45 Menstrual, cycle.

2 Min

Menstrual, cycle.

46 Sexual intercourse(copulation) and fertilization.

7 Min

Sexual intercourse(copulation) and fertilization.

47 Sexual intercourse(copulation) and fertilization.

2 Min

Sexual intercourse(copulation) and fertilization.

48 Implantation, Birth and parental care.

7 Min

Implantation, Birth and parental care.

49 `Implantation, Birth and parental care.

2 Min

Implantation, Birth and parental care.

50 Growth and development of the child.

6 Min

Growth and development of the child.

51 Growth and development of the child.

2 Min

Growth and development of the child.

52 Functions of the placenta/ signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Early pregnancy definition and causes/effects/consequences

6 Min

Functions of the placenta/ signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Early pregnancy definition and causes/effects/consequences

53 Functions of the placenta/ signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Early pregnancy definition and causes/effects/consequences

2 Min

Functions of the placenta/ signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Early pregnancy definition and causes/effects/consequences

54 Family planning and birth control methods.

7 Min

Family planning and birth control methods.

55 Family planning and birth control methods.

2 Min

Family planning and birth control methods.

56 Experiment 4- Studying the menstrual cycle of some volunteers.

7 Min

Experiment 4- Studying the menstrual cycle of some volunteers.

57 Experiment 4- Studying the menstrual cycle of some volunteers.

2 Min

Experiment 4- Studying the menstrual cycle of some volunteers.

58 Notion of genetics and definition of basic terms.

6 Min

Notion of genetics and definition of basic terms.

59 Notion of genetics and definition of basic terms.

2 Min

Notion of genetics and definition of basic terms. Lesson

60 Relationship between chromosomes and genes.

8 Min

Relationship between chromosomes and genes.

61 Relationship between chromosomes and genes.

2 Min

Relationship between chromosomes and genes.

62 DNA and storage of genetic information/ the human karyotype.

7 Min

DNA and storage of genetic information/ the human karyotype.

63 DNA and storage of genetic information/ the human karyotype.

2 Min

DNA and storage of genetic information/ the human karyotype.

64 Simple monohybrid cross- complete dominance.

7 Min

Simple monohybrid cross- complete dominance.

65 Simple monohybrid cross- complete dominance.

2 Min

Simple monohybrid cross- complete dominance.

66 Test and back cross.

6 Min

Test and back cross.

67 Test and back cross.

2 Min

Test and back cross.

68 Incomplete dominance

7 Min

Incomplete dominance

69 Incomplete dominance

2 Min

Incomplete dominance

70 Sex determination and sex linkage.

8 Min

Sex determination and sex linkage.

71 Sex determination and sex linkage.

2 Min

Sex determination and sex linkage.

72 Mutation.

8 Min

Mutation.

73 Mutation.

2 Min

Mutation.

74 Variation and genetic counselling , paternity determination.

8 Min

Variation and genetic counselling , paternity determination.

75 Variation and genetic counselling , paternity determination.

2 Min

Variation and genetic counselling , paternity determination.

76 Microscopic Factories, The Engineering of Human.

5 Min

Microscopic Factories, The Engineering of Human.

77 Microscopic Factories, The Engineering of Human

2 Min

Microscopic Factories, The Engineering of Human

78 Applications of biotechnology.

2 Min

Applications of biotechnology: -in 1)production of human insulin. 2)Use of yeast in: beer, and wine production, 3 ;baking, 4)yoghurt production.

79 Applications of biotechnology.

2 Min

Applications of biotechnology: -in 1)production of human insulin. 2)Use of yeast in: beer, and wine production, 3 ;baking, 4)yoghurt production.

80 DNA fingerprinting.

7 Min

DNA fingerprinting.

81 DNA fingerprinting.

2 Min

DNA fingerprinting.

82 Ecological concepts. (Ecosystem, environment. habitat, community, population, ecological niche etc.)

7 Min

Ecological concepts. (Ecosystem, environment. habitat, community, population, ecological niche etc.)

83 Ecological concepts. (Ecosystem, environment. habitat, community, population, ecological niche etc.)

2 Min

Ecological concepts. (Ecosystem, environment. habitat, community, population, ecological niche etc.)

84 Notion of environment.

7 Min

Notion of environment.

85 Notion of environment.

2 Min

Notion of environment.

86 Ecological factors Effects of abiotic factors- light and temperature.

7 Min

Ecological factors , Effects of abiotic factors- light and temperature.

87 Ecological factors Effects of abiotic factors- light and temperature.

2 Min

Ecological factors, Effects of abiotic factors- light and temperature.

88 Effects of abiotic factors- water, edaphic and topographic

2 Min

Effects of abiotic factors- water, edaphic and topographic

89 Adaptation of plants to dry habitats.

6 Min

Adaptation of plants to dry habitats.

90 Adaptation of plants to dry habitats.

2 Min

Adaptation of plants to dry habitats.

91 Adaptation of plants to aquatic habitats.

6 Min

Adaptation of plants to aquatic habitats.

92 Adaptation of plants to aquatic habitats.

2 Min

Adaptation of plants to aquatic habitats.

93 Energy flow and recycling of matter in the ecosystem (Biogeochemical cyles-Nitrogen, Carbon and Water) Biotic interactions, Human impact on the ecosystem and conservation of the ecosystem.

8 Min

Energy flow and recycling of matter in the ecosystem (Biogeochemical cyles-Nitrogen, Carbon and Water) Biotic interactions, Human impact on the ecosystem and conservation of the ecosystem.

94 Energy flow and recycling of matter in the ecosystem (Biogeochemical cyles-Nitrogen, Carbon and Water) Biotic interactions, Human impact on the ecosystem and conservation of the ecosystem.

2 Min

Energy flow and recycling of matter in the ecosystem (Biogeochemical cyles-Nitrogen, Carbon and Water) Biotic interactions, Human impact on the ecosystem and conservation of the ecosystem.

95 Feeding Relationships Food chains and food webs

8 Min

Feeding Relationships Food chains and food webs

96 Feeding Relationships Food chains and food webs

2 Min

Feeding Relationships Food chains and food webs

97 Trophic levels

8 Min

Trophic levels

98 Trophic levels

2 Min

Trophic levels

1 Bioaccumulation and biomagnification.

7 Min

Bioaccumulation and biomagnification.

2 Bioaccumulation and biomagnification.

2 Min

Bioaccumulation and biomagnification.

3 Ecological pyramids.

6 Min

Ecological pyramids.

4 Ecological pyramids.

2 Min

Ecological pyramids.

5 Definition, examples and components of ecosystem.

6 Min

Definition, examples and components of ecosystem.

6 Definition, examples and components of ecosystem.

2 Min

Definition, examples and components of ecosystem.

7 Role of biotic component in an ecosystem.

6 Min

Role of biotic component in an ecosystem.

8 Energy flow in an ecosystem.

8 Min

Energy flow in an ecosystem.

9 Energy flow in an ecosystem.

2 Min

Energy flow in an ecosystem.

10 The water cycle.

6 Min

The water cycle.

11 The carbon cycle.

7 Min

The carbon cycle.

12 The nitrogen cycle.

6 Min

The nitrogen cycle.

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