Example set of Biology practicals

Example set of biology practicals 06 March 2017

Biology (Gateway Science J247 and Twenty First Century Science J257)

To exemplify how the requirements of the minimum numbers of practical activities and coverage of required apparatus and techniques can be achieved, we have compiled below a suggested list of activities. These activities have been mapped into a copy our (optional) Practical Activity Tracker to show how the requirements are covered. There are also links below to the activity documents and the (optional) Learner Record Sheets.

Number of activities:	8
PAG 1 – Microscopy	Suggested Activity 1: Examining human cheek cells
PAG 2 – Testing for biological molecules	Suggested Activity 1: Basic food tests
PAG 3 – Sampling techniques	Suggested Activity 2: Investigating the differences in habitats using ecological sampling techniques
PAG 4 – Rates of enzyme-controlled reactions	Suggested Activity 1: The effect of substrate concentration on catalase
PAG 5 – Photosynthesis	Suggested Activity 1: Investigating the factors that can affect the rate of photosynthesis
PAG 6 – Physiology, responses, respiration	Suggested Activity 1: Physiology, responses, respiration
PAG 7 – Microbiological techniques	Suggested Activity 1: Microbiological techniques
PAG 8 – Transport in and out of cells	Suggested Activity 1: Transport in and out of cells

Biology practical tracker (optional)

Biology learner record sheet (optional)

Suggested sets for the other specifications are available via the science news feed, and compiled together in one document.