Science - Biology
| Staff | Mrs. Lyndsay Chell | -
Head of Department & Teacher of Biology |
| Miss. Emma Walsh | - Head of Biology | |
| Miss. Kath Palmer | - Teacher of Biology | |
| Mr. Andy Major | - Teacher of Biology | |
| Miss. Lauren Phillips | - Teacher of Biology | |
| Dr. Andrew Pemberton | - Teacher of Biology | |
| Mr. Matt Hamilton | - Teacher of Biology |
Statement about Biology
• Biology is a very useful subject to have and is a popular choice along with the traditional subjects of Chemistry and Physics, but is also popular for those wishing to continue with a science, and is often taken with Arts and Humanities subjects.
• Biology is one of the broadest subject areas ranging from sub-cellular to whole organisms and environments.
• Biology knowledge is increasing at an alarming rate. New techniques such as genetic modification and stem cell technology give us new tools for understanding how life works and new possibilities for the future.
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 4 - GCSE
Biology GCSE can be studied alongside Chemistry and Physics resulting in 2 x GCSE grades, or it can be studied as the triple award resulting in 3 x GCSE’s
Year 10 Science B
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Year 11 Additional Science B
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Biology B
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Key Stage 5 – A’level
AS consists of 3 modules: AS A2
Cells, Exchange and Transport 30 15
Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health 50 25
Practical Skills in Biology 1 20 10
A2 consists of 3 modules:
Communication, Homeostasis and Energy 15
Control, Genomes and Environment 25
Practical Skills in Biology 2 10
Trips and Visits and other interesting events
• Year 12 Field Work day to Slapton Ley FSC
• Year 12 Field work visit to East Prawle to participate in the MarLin project
• Year 12 take part in the annual Sixth Form Science Quiz
• Year 13 Field work visit to Nettlecombe Court FSC in Somerset
• Speakers from Dartmoor Zoological Park to introduce ideas about conservation
What do our Biologists Do?
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