l1;intro to bio

Course Structure
- Year 10 Biology is a semester-based subject.
- Lessons and materials are primarily hosted on Google Classroom.
- Class tasks and "Apply" tasks vary between lessons and include the use of Stile, Google Classroom, and various practical activities.
Required Materials
- A dedicated workbook or notebook for summary notes, APKs (Access Prior Knowledge), application tasks, and goal reviews.
- A laptop.
- Writing equipment: pens, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, and highlighters.
Note-Taking Strategy
- Students are expected to move beyond copying text directly from slides.
- The SUM method is used to ensure information is summarized correctly and effectively.
Subject Outline
- The Year 10 Biology Subject Outline functions similarly to a VCE Study Design.
- It contains all necessary information regarding the subject, including the key knowledge to be taught and the specific assessment tasks required.

Planned Assessments for Semester 2 (Terms 3 and 4)
- Genetic Inheritance (Area of Study 1): A scientific investigation report formatted as a scientific poster. Scheduled for Term 3, Weeks 6 or 7.
- Evolution by Natural Selection: Modelling data and analysis. Scheduled for Term 4, Week 1.
- Reproduction: Case study analysis. Scheduled for Term 4, Weeks 3 or 4.
- Semester Exam: A comprehensive exam covering all content, following the VCAA format. It is worth $50\%$ of the total marks and occurs around Term 4, Week 6.
Senior Assessment Protocols (Years 10–12)
- Before the Assessment:
  - Bags must be placed at the front of the classroom.
  - Mobile phones must be placed inside bags.
  - Only clear pencil cases (such as sandwich bags) are permitted.
  - Water bottles must be clear with no writing or labels.
  - Students must empty their pockets before the start.
  - The teacher must check all resource materials (dictionaries, books, etc.) before the assessment begins.
- During the Assessment:
  - A maximum of 1–2 students per desk is allowed.
  - Jackets or jumpers may be worn or placed on the back of the chair, but nothing is allowed on laps.
  - Hands must remain visible on the desk at all times.
  - Taking a bathroom break ends the assessment; the student's work is considered finished at that point.

Homework and Attendance
- There is a minimum requirement of 3 pieces of homework per term.
- If a class is missed, it is the student's responsibility to catch up on the work independently.
- Extra support is available during Biology sessions, which run every Thursday after school in room SC1 for all senior biology students.
Learning Environment
- The classroom is a team environment where different stories, backgrounds, biases, and opinions are respected.
- Every participant has the right to be heard without judgment.
- Learning is driven by sharing thoughts, discussing topics, and challenging ideas during whole-class discussions.

The Cell
- The cell is defined as the basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all known living organisms.
- It is considered the smallest unit of life.
Organism Classification by Cell Number
- Unicellular Organisms: Organisms consisting of only a single cell.
- Multicellular Organisms: Organisms composed of multiple cells.
Major Cell Types
- Prokaryotic Cells:
  - Simple in structure.
  - Always unicellular.
  - Lack a nucleus.
  - Do not contain membrane-bound organelles.
  - The DNA is free-floating within the cytoplasm.
  - Typical size range: $0.1 - 5\,\mu\text{m}$ .
- Eukaryotic Cells:
  - Complex in structure.
  - Usually multicellular, though they can be unicellular.
  - Contain a distinct nucleus.
  - Contain membrane-bound organelles.
  - The DNA is bound within the nucleus.
  - Typical size range: $10 - 100\,\mu\text{m}$ .

Feature	Prokaryotic cells	Eukaryotic cells
Cell Type	Unicellular	Unicellular and multicellular
Size	$0.1 - 5\,\mu\text{m}$	$10 - 100\,\mu\text{m}$
Membrane-bound organelles	NO	YES
DNA	Free-floating in cytoplasm	Bound in nucleus

Categorization Examples
- Multicellular Eukaryotes: Ostrich, Pine tree, "Bin Chicken" (Ibis).
- Unicellular Eukaryotes: Amoeba (includes nucleus, pseudopod, contractile vacuole, food vacuole), Paramecium (includes cilia, contractile vacuole, macronucleus, micronucleus, oral pore, anal pore).
- Unicellular Prokaryotes: Bacteria (includes ribosomes, cell wall, capsule, flagellum, genetic material/DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm), Archaea.

Titles: Miss Eygenraam, Miss E, or Miss Bio.
Pronouns: She/Her.
Educational Background: Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Master of Teaching.
Goal: To help students achieve their goals.
Personal Interests: The ocean, netball, food, road trips, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), ocean swims, cross-stitch, and jigsaw puzzles.
Values: Teamwork and Excellence.

Check For Understanding: What is the biggest difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
- A. Both contain DNA but only eukaryotes have a nucleus.
- B. Prokaryotes move differently to eukaryotes.
- C. Prokaryotes are simple and eukaryotes are complex.
- Correct Concept: Choice A highlights the structural distinction regarding DNA containment.
Check For Understanding: All organisms are multicellular.
- A. True
- B. False
- Fact: False. There are many unicellular organisms (e.g., bacteria).
Check For Understanding: All multicellular organisms contain eukaryotic cells only.
- A. True
- B. False
- Fact: True. Prokaryotes are always unicellular.
Question: In a diagram featuring bacteria, Paramecium, Amoeba, an Ostrich, and a Pine tree, which are multicellular and which are unicellular?
- Ostrich and Pine tree are multicellular; the others (Bacteria, Paramecium, Amoeba) are unicellular.
Exit Ticket Queries:
- 1. What is the smallest unit of life called? (Cell)
- 2. What is a key difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes? (Presence of a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles).
- 3. Identification of command terms: Understanding what terms like "Identify" require in an assessment context.