Learners develop skills of scientific inquiry, and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding. Learners will cover the following units

Cell biology

(cell structure; transport across cell membranes; DNA and the production of proteins; proteins; genetic engineering; respiration.)

Multicellular organisms

(producing new cells; control and communication; reproduction; variation and inheritance; transport systems — plants; transport systems — animals; absorption of materials.)

Life on Earth

(ecosystems; distribution of organisms; photosynthesis; energy in ecosystems; food production; evolution of species.)