Description:
Welcome to the Course!
Dear Learner,
We’re thrilled to have you embark on this exciting journey into the fascinating world of biology. This course is designed to help you explore and understand the fundamental principles of life and living organisms, from the tiniest cells to complex ecosystems. Our goal is to guide you in mastering the Grade 10 Biology competencies while sparking your curiosity and critical thinking skills.
Throughout the course, you’ll investigate topics like genetics, evolution, ecology, and the structure and function of living things. Through engaging activities, hands-on experiments, and real-world applications, you’ll discover how biology connects to everyday life and shapes the world around us.
Together, we’ll cultivate a love for science, develop problem-solving abilities, and build the foundation for future studies and careers in biology and beyond. Let’s dive into this adventure and unlock the secrets of life!
Competencies (MLC)
By the end of the module, you will be able to;
- Clear introductions to every topic.
- Minimum learning competencies to guide your focus.
- Well-structured subtopics for easy understanding.
- Summaries to consolidate your learning.
- Self-test exercises with feedback and answer keys for practice.
- Additional references (freely available online) for deeper exploration.
Contents:
1. Sub-fields of Biology
Lesson 1: Sub-fields of Biology
Lesson 2: Pure and applied fields of biology
Lesson 3: Major discoveries that revolutionized biology
Lesson 4: The contributions of biological discoveries to society and the environment
2. Plants
Lesson 5: Characteristics of plants
Lesson 6: Flowering and non-flowering plants
Lesson 7: Structure and functions of plant parts
Lesson 8: Reproduction in plants
Lesson 9: Seeds
Lesson 10: Seed dispersal and germination
Lesson 11: Photosynthesis
Lesson 12: Transport in plant
Lesson 13: Response in plants
Lesson 14: Medical plants
Lesson 15: Renowned Ethiopia Botanist
3. Biochemical Molecules
Lesson 16: Biochemicals Molecules
Lesson 17: In organic Molecules : Water
Lesson 18: Inorganic ions
Lesson 19: Organic molecules
Lesson 20: Lipids and Proteins
Lesson 21: Nucleic Acids
Assessment
- Quizzes, Tests and assignments
- Mid-term exam
- Laboratory reports (Optional)
- Final exam
Reference
- BIOLOGY GRADE 10 STUDENT TEXT BOOK BASED ON (NEW CURRICULUM)
- EXTREME BIOLOGY FOR GRADE 9-10
- ALPHA BIOLOGY FOR GRADE 9-10
- INTERNET SEARCH
