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BIOLOGY. Biology is the study of life PLANT biology HUMAN biology ENVIRONMENTAL biology. What is BIOLOGY ?. Biology answers questions such as :. Why do plants need water? What happens to food once swallowed? Why are modern cars fitted with catalytic converters?. …..and.
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Biology is the study of life PLANT biology HUMAN biology ENVIRONMENTAL biology What is BIOLOGY ?
Biology answers questions such as : • Why do plants need water? • What happens to food once swallowed? • Why are modern cars fitted with catalytic converters?
…..and • What are bacteria and viruses? • How do animals and plants reproduce ? • What is our environment? What can we do to defend it ?
What isNOTTRUEabout BIOLOGY? • Involves a lot of memory work ! • There are lists of biological terms to learn ! • It only involves practical work and animal dissections !
The teaching and learning process of Biology • knowledge & understanding of scientific biological concepts • transfer of knowledge to real-life contexts • problem solving skills • course work
Course work • Experimental lab work • Site visits (Nature Reserves, Reverse Osmosis plants, Brewery…) • Problem Solving projects (surveys, designing experiments…) • Fieldwork • Other activities (Photographic Exhibition/Competition, nature walks…)
JOB Opportunities • Health care services/paramedic jobs • Sports related courses/jobs • Hairdressing/beauty courses • Catering Industry • Medical Professions - dentistry, medical doctor, Scientific analysts, veterinary… • Pharmacy • Teaching
Biology Lessons2double lessons per weekincluding • Discussions • Practicals - report writing • Note-taking • Drawing diagrams • Tests
This is BIOLOGY • Any Questions?