Term Review Schedule

First off, I want to say that your end-of-term exam will be quite challenging. It is based on actual past paper questions and will not be as straightforward as your two previous course assessments.

For the rest of the term, we will only be doing review of topics done so far for this term and if you pay attention these next couple weeks, you should have no problem excelling in the end-of-term exam. We have managed to complete 2/3 of the syllabus so far and it is now time to see which areas you are weak in and need to work on.

I have seen to it that every topic will be coming for your end-of-term exam, so it is unwise to omit studying any one particular topic that you may find difficult.... because it WILL come!

At the end of each class session, you will be given a short (15 - 20 minute) assessment of assorted past paper multiple choice and structured questions pertaining to the topic(s) taught at that session.

Mon November 15th - Cells, Movement of Particles
Click here to download the Cells assessment

Fri November 19th - Photosynthesis, Plant Nutrition (Enzymes worksheet for homework)
Click here to download the Photosynthesis assessment
Click here to download the Enzymes assessment

Mon November 22nd - Diet, Digestive System (Transport in Plants worksheet for homework)
Click here to download the Diet and Digestion assessment
Click here to download the Transport in Plants assessment

Fri November 26th - Respiratory System, Excretion, Homeostasis (Respiratory System assessment in class, Excretion/Homeostasis Assessment for homework)
Click here to download the Respiration assessment
Click here to download the Excretion/Homeostasis assessment

Mon November 29th - Circulatory System, Components of Blood
Click here to download the Circulatory System/Blood assessment


Fri December 3rd - Biology End-of-Term Exam.

20 Multiple Choice Questions (20 marks)
4 Structured Short Answer Questions (30 marks)
2 Essay-Type Questions (20 Marks)
Total = 70 Marks
Pass Mark = 49 / 70 (70%)
Time: 1 hour, 45 minutes.
Exam is based on every topic from Cells up to Homeostasis.

Remember, this is Form 5. This is a crucial time and we only have 5 months left before exams. Therefore, we must start preparing from now. You don't want to be left behind. If you study, you can do it. I am here to help you all the way. I have high expectations in you guys!

UPDATE: Download links will be added as we complete each worksheet.

Coordination and Response

This topic will be split in TWO class sessions:

• Nervous System and the Brain
• The Eye and the Hormone System

DOWNLOAD THE SLIDES FOR COORDINATION AND RESPONSE HERE!

YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW TO:


NERVOUS SYSTEM AND THE BRAIN

1. State that the nervous system - brain, spinal cord and nerves - serves to coordinate and regulate bodily functions.
2. Identify the central nervous system (CNS) on a diagram.
3. Identify the following on a diagram of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum, pituitary gland, hypothalamus, medulla, spinal cord, nerves.
4. Describe the functions of the above named structures, and relate to how they each contribute to coordinating bodily functions.
   
5. Outline the functions of sensory neurons, relay neurons and motor neurons.
6. Provide a detailed outline on how a "reflex action/arc" occurs.

THE EYE AND THE HORMONE SYSTEM

1. State the components of the EYE and their functions.
2. State how the eye produces a focused image of near and distant objects.
3. Describe the pupil reflex in response to bright and dim light
4. define a hormone as a chemical substance, produced by a gland, carried by the blood, which alters the activity of one or more specific target organs and is then destroyed by the liver.
5. State the role of the hormone adrenaline in boosting the blood glucose concentration and give examples of situations in which this may occur
6. Describe the signs (increased blood glucose concentration and glucose in urine) and treatment (administration of insulin) of diabetes mellitus.
   

VIDEOS:

1. EXPLANATION OF NEURONS AND NERVOUS SYSTEM




2. HOW THE EYE WORKS



3. THE HUMAN EYE (nice and simple!)



4. FUNCTIONS OF THE BRAIN



5. The Reflex Arc (simple and effective)



P.S. Congratulations to Krystal and Ishaan for having the two highest scores in the second course exam (95 and 90, respectively), and to Arvin and Vedish for having the two most improved scores (by 27 and 22 marks respectively).

Also, it is nice to note that the class average also improved, even though these were harder, more complex topics. Good job, and keep working!