Every week students explore foundational biological principles — moving from the traits of living organisms and cellular organization to molecular transport, enzymes, and plant/human nutrition. Colored nodes mark key milestones, holidays, and examination periods.
Tap any point on the curve — or any week below — to inspect the topics.
Major academic milestones and operational breaks scheduled across Term 1.
National holiday observance (Sep 23 & 24) amidst Unit 3 introduction.
Mid-term recess before commencing human nutrition topics.
Comprehensive semester evaluations covering Units 1 through 7.
Establishes the fundamental criteria that define biological life and taxonomy.
Provides structural tools to classify and identify diverse living organisms.
Explores the fundamental microscopic building blocks of cellular organisms.
Connects individual cells to complex, integrated biological systems.
Covers passive molecular movement alongside National Vacation days[cite: 14].
Analyzes water potential dynamics and energy-dependent cellular transport.
Examines core organic molecules required for biological structure and function.
Hands-on laboratory testing for starch, reducing sugars, proteins, and fats.
Investigates biological catalysts and lock-and-key substrate interaction.
Understands environmental boundaries and denaturation of catalytic proteins.
Detailing solar energy conversion into chemical energy in autotrophs.
Experimental validation of photosynthetic factors and rate determinants.
Correlates physical plant tissue structures with photosynthetic efficiency.
Scheduled institutional break for rest and academic review.
Covers dietary needs and introduces human digestive anatomy.
Traces mechanical breakdown and enzymatic cleavage of food nutrients.
Explores digestive enzyme function in breakdown and intestinal absorption.
Finalizes nutrient transfer into blood and waste elimination.
Formal evaluation phase covering all Semester 1 units.
Concluding assessment period for Semester 1[cite: 14].