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Acceleration Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the relationship between acceleration, speed and time. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define acceleration. Distinguish between positive acceleration and negative acceleration. Use the acceleration formula to calculate: Average acceleration Final speed Initial speed Change in speed Time … Read more

Distance and Displacement, Speed and Velocity Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the relationship between speed, distance and time. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Distinguish between scalar and vector quantities. Distinguish between distance and displacement. Distinguish between speed and velocity. Distinguish between average speed … Read more

The Plant Kingdom Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the major plant groups. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe vascular tissue, seeds and flowers. Discuss the defining characteristics of the following plant groups: Angiosperms (flowering plants) Gymnosperms (conifers and cycads) Pteridophytes (ferns) Bryophytes (mosses, … Read more

The Animal Kingdom – Invertebrates Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the major invertebrate animal groups. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what an invertebrate is. Discuss the defining characteristics of the following invertebrate groups: Arthropods Molluscs Echinoderms Annelids Nematodes Platyhelminthes Cnidarians Porifera   … Read more

The Animal Kingdom – Vertebrates Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the major vertebrate animal groups. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what a vertebrate is. Discuss the defining characteristics of the following vertebrate groups: Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fish Compare the evolution and … Read more

The Five Kingdoms of Living Things Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the classification of living things into five kingdoms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe different systems for classifying living things. List the kingdoms of the five kingdom classification system and discuss the … Read more

Classification Systems Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about classification systems for living and non-living things. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Give reasons for classifying things. Define ‘taxonomy’. Discuss how to choose criteria for classification systems. Describe how classification keys work, with examples. Discuss the … Read more

The Characteristics of Living Things Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the characteristics that define living organisms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define biology and give examples of different areas of biology. Discuss the characteristics that all living things possess. Distinguish between living and … Read more

Unicellular and Multicellular Organisms Learning Objective In this lesson we will compare unicellular and multicellular organisms and look at different types of animal and plant cells. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Classify animals, plants, fungi, protists and bacteria as unicellular or multicellular organisms. Compare the roles of … Read more

Cells Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how cells are the fundamental building blocks of all living things. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Distinguish between unicellular and multicellular organisms. Describe components that are common to all cells. Differentiate between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells. Define … Read more

Microscopes Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different types of microscopes and how microscopy has advanced biological understanding. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Compare light microscopes and electron microscopes. Compare compound microscopes and stereo microscopes. Compare scanning electron microscopes and transmission electron microscopes. … Read more

Ecosystem Changes Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how ecosystems change due to natural events as well as human activity. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe predator-prey cycles. Describe the ecological impacts of natural disasters such as drought and bushfires. Describe the ecological impacts of … Read more

Microorganisms and Disease Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how infectious diseases are acquired and how the body responds to infection. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain what is meant by the terms ‘microorganism’ and ‘pathogen’. Describe the different types of organisms that can cause … Read more

Homeostasis Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how homeostasis is maintained by the nervous system and the endocrine system. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe how negative feedback regulates the body. Describe how the nervous system regulates body temperature. Describe how the endocrine system regulates … Read more

The Endocrine System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the structure and function of the endocrine system. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the general function of the endocrine system. List key endocrine glands and describe their function. Describe the role and function of … Read more

The Nervous System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the structure and function of the nervous system. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe the general function of the nervous system. Describe the basic structure of neurons and the function of the three main types. … Read more

Body Systems Learning Objective In this lesson we will overview the different human body systems, in particular, the nervous system, endocrine system and lymphatic system. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: List the basic inputs and outputs required by living organisms. Describe the general characteristics of living organisms. … Read more

Electromagnetic Radiation Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the different types of electromagnetic radiation, how they are produced and how they can be used. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe an electromagnetic wave and the electromagnetic spectrum. Identify the different types of electromagnetic radiation. … Read more

Waves Learning Objective In this lesson we will look at characteristics of waves and learn about different types of wave motion. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define what a wave is. Distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Describe transverse, longitudinal and surface wave motion. Describe the mathematical … Read more

Genes, Genotype and Phenotype Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how characteristics of living things are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Describe what traits are and explain how they are influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Describe what genes … Read more