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Cells as the basis of life – module 1 guide

Module 1 is the foundation for every other module in the Stage 6 Syllabus. Students must develop a sound understanding of the key concepts developed here and not just focus on the metalanguage.

The Stage 6 module guides for Year 11 and 12 biology are high-quality curriculum resources that highlight best practices for science teaching. They were developed in collaboration with experienced science teachers.

The module guide:

  • contains contemporary ideas about teaching and learning science in high school
  • emphasises scientific inquiry
  • is structured around the Big Ideas of Science
  • equips classroom teachers with pedagogical content knowledge for the biology course.

You may adapt the following support material to meet the individual needs of your school.

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Syllabus

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Syllabus outcomes and content descriptors from Biology Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2021.

Biology

Module guides, sample programs, teaching activities, sample assessment tasks and exam questions assisting you in preparing programs, units of work and lesson plans for Stage 6 biology.

Organisation of living things – Module 2 guide

Biology – Year 11 – Module 2 builds on the knowledge of cell structure and function from Module 1 to how specialised cells, tissues, organs and systems operate to keep complex multicellular organisms alive.

Modules 3 and 4 guides – Biology

Biology – students build on their understanding that cells and body systems are specialised to perform specific functions to keep an organism alive.

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