| Knowledge and understanding: living things and the processes of life |
 Pupils
should also be developing informed attitudes in relation to the knowledge
and understanding strands below. See page 62 for relevant DIA strands. |
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Pupils are able to: |
| Strand |
Level A |
Level B |
Level C |
Level D |
Level E |
Level F |
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Variety and characteristic features
Developing an understanding of the characteristic features of the main
groups of plants and animals, including humans and microorganisms. The
principles of genetics are also considered.
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recognise similarities and differences between themselves
and others
sort living things into broad groups
according to easily observable characteristics
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give some of the more obvious distinguishing features
of the major invertebrate groups
name some common members of the invertebrate
groups
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give some of the more obvious distinguishing features
of the five vertebrate groups
name some common members of the vertebrate
groups
name some common animals and plants
using simple keys
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give the main distinguishing features of the major
groups of flowering and non-flowering plants
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give the main distinguishing features of microorganisms
create and use keys to identify living
things
give examples of inherited and environmental
causes of variation
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describe the harmful and beneficial effect of microorganisms
outline the principles of modern
biotechnology and explain its significance now and for the future
explain the role of chromosomes and
genes in inheritance
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The processes of life
Developing an understanding of growth and development and life cycles,
including cells and cell processes. The main organs of the human body
and their functions are also considered.
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name and identify the main external
parts of the bodies of humans and other animals
describe some ways in which humans
keep themselves safe
give the conditions needed by animals
and plants in order to remain healthy
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give examples of how the senses are
used to detect information
recognise the stages of the human
life cycle
recognise stages in the life cycles
of familiar plants and animals
identify the main parts of flowering
plants
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name the life processes common to
humans and other animals
identify the main organs of the human
body
describe the broad functions of the
organs of the human body
describe the broad functions of the
main parts of flowering plants
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describe the role of lungs in breathing
outline the process of digestion
describe the main changes that occur
during puberty
describe the main stages in human
reproduction
describe the main stages in flowering-plant
reproduction
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identify and give the functions of
the main structures found in plant and animal cells
identify, name and give the functions
of the main organs of the human reproductive system
identify the raw materials, conditions
and products of photosynthesis
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describe how different cells are
adapted to their functions
describe the process of respiration
describe the function of enzymes
in the control of cellular reactions
describe the effect of pH and temperature
on enzyme activity
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Interaction of living things with their environment
Developing an understanding of the interdependence of living things with
the environment. The conservation and care of living things are also considered.
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recognise and name some common plants
and animals found in the local environment
give examples of how to care for
living things and the environment
give some examples of seasonal changes
in the appearance of plants.
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give examples of feeding relationships
found in the local environment
construct simple food chains.
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give examples of living things that
are rare or extinct
explain how living things and the
environment can be protected and give examples.
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describe examples of human impact
on the environment that have brought about beneficial changes, and examples
that have detrimental effects
give examples of how plants and animals
are suited to their environment
explain how responses to changes
in the environment might increase the chances of survival.
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construct and interpret simple food
webs and make predictions of the consequences of change
describe examples of competition
between plants and between animals
give examples of physical factors
that affect the distribution of living things.
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construct and explain food pyramids
give a simple description of the
theory of evolution and explain how species survive or become extinct
describe what is meant by an abiotic
factor and give some examples of how these can be measured.
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