Description:
Dear Learner,
Congratulations on reaching this pivotal stage in your biology journey! This course is designed to deepen your understanding of life’s complexities and help you master the Grade 12 Biology competencies. Together, we’ll explore the fascinating interplay of systems and processes that sustain all living organisms.
Throughout this course, you’ll tackle advanced topics such as molecular genetics, evolution, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Through hands-on experiments, critical thinking challenges, and real-world case studies, you’ll not only build a strong foundation for future academic or career pursuits but also develop a profound appreciation for the intricate balance of life on Earth.
This is your opportunity to connect knowledge with application, sharpen your scientific inquiry skills, and prepare for the next steps in your academic and professional journey. We’re here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Competencies (MLC)
At the end of this module, you will able to:-
- Define biotechnology.
- Describe conservation of natural resources
- Describe found and nutrition security
- Explain conscious citizen and global citizen
- Describe biotechnology and genetic engineering
- Explain the role of biotechnology to secure the food of the society
- Explain some of the traditional uses of biotechnology
- Explain the role of microorganisms in making bread, teji, tella, wine and beer
- Describe the application biotechnology in agriculture
- Define & State the characteristics of microorganisms
- Explain different groups of microorganisms
- Describe the prevention and treatment mechanisms of diseases caused by microorganisms
- Explain diseases caused by microorganisms and viruses
- Discuss the importance of microorganisms in industry and the environment
- Explain about photosynthesis.
- Discuss the process of fermentation and cellular respiration
- describe about Models that how the process of cellular respiration turns energy stored in food into a usable form for physiological activities
- Appreciate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration for continuity of life.
Contents
1. Applications of Biology
Lesson 1: Appreciation & Conservation of nature
Lesson 2: Creating conscious citizens and ensuring sustainable development
Lesson 3: Biotechnology
Lesson 4: Genetic engineering
2. Microorganisms
Lesson 5: overview of microorganisms and eubacteria
Lesson 6: Archaea and Fungi
Lesson 7: protozoan and viruses
Lesson 8: normal microbiota and uses of microorganisms
3. Energy Transformation
Lesson 9: energy &photosynthesis
Lesson 10: light dependent and light independent reaction
Lesson 11: Cellular metabolism
Lesson 12: Mechanisms of cellular respiration and anaerobic respiration
Assessment
- Quizzes, Tests and assignments
- Mid-term exam
- Laboratory reports (Optional)
- Final exam
Reference
- BIOLOGY GRADE 12 STUDENT TEXT BOOK (NEW CURRICULUM)
- EXTREME BIOLOGY FOR GRADE 11-12
- ALPHA BIOLOGY FOR GRADE 11-12
- INTERNET
