BTEC First Applied Science
Unit 3 Biology and Our Environment
By: Diane Canwell and Jon Sutherland
ISBN: 978-1-4085-0805-3
RRP: £50 +VAT
Unit 3 develops learners' knowledge and skills related to fundamental concepts of biology. It investigates living organisms, how humans impact on the environment and factors that affect human health. Tailored towards the latest Edexcel specifications, this unit is broken down into learning outcomes. Each learning outcome can be taught using a selection of ready-made resources including:
- An introduction to the topic with learning outcomes identified. Ideal for front-of-class teaching and for students to re-visit independently.
- Information delivery presented in a stimulating way through presentations and videos to illustrate key concepts and engage students.
- Learning activities including Drag and Drops, Mazes, Matching Pairs and Shuffling Games allowing students to assess their understanding of topics. Great for kinaesthetic learners.
- Extended practice with WebQuests building on key concepts and encouraging independent research; perfect for developing more advanced students.
- Checking understanding with Test Yourself questions, which students have to answer at the beginning of the learning outcome. These are auto-marked and provide feedback so students know where and how they need to improve.
- Assessment support with On Your Marks, explaining performance criteria and assessment task sheets for each unit.
Contents:
Introduction
What is Kerboodle? (teacher only)
Welcome to BTEC on Kerboodle (teacher only)
Contents listing for BTEC First Applied Science (teacher only)
Teacher Notes
Teacher notes: Biology and our environment (teacher only)
1. Investigate the functioning and classification of organisms
Test yourself: Functioning and classification of organisms
Presentation: Functioning and classification of organisms
Matching pairs: Cells
Interactive activity: Adaptation
WebQuest: Functioning and classification of organisms
2. Investigate the impact of human activity on the environment
Test yourself: Human impact on the environment
Presentation: Humans and the environment
Matching pairs: Rainforest
Interactive activity: Monoculture
WebQuest: Human activity and the environment
3. Factors which can affect and control human health
Test yourself: Human health
Presentation: Factors affecting and controlling human health
Matching pairs: Organs involved in homeostasis
Interactive activity: The endocrine system
WebQuest: Human health
Assessment
Worksheet: Genetic code
Worksheet: Classifying organisms
Worksheet: Ecosystem
Worksheet: Why zoos are important
Worksheet: Human health
Worksheet: Good health
On your marks: Assessment guidelines
General Resources
Acknowledgements