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1、Support MaterialGCE BiologyOCR Advanced GCE in Biology: H421Unit: F214This Support Material booklet is designed to accompany the OCR Advanced GCE specification in Biology for teaching from September 2008. ContentsContents2Introduction3Scheme of Work - Biology : H421 : F2145Lesson Plan - Biology : H4
2、21 : F21442Other forms of Support48IntroductionBackgroundA new structure of assessment for A Level has been introduced, for first teaching from September 2008. Some of the changes include: The introduction of stretch and challenge (including the new A* grade at A2) to ensure that every young person
3、has the opportunity to reach their full potential The reduction or removal of coursework components for many qualifications to lessen the volume of marking for teachers A reduction in the number of units for many qualifications to lessen the amount of assessment for learners Amendments to the conten
4、t of specifications to ensure that content is up-to-date and relevant.OCR has produced an overview document, which summarises the changes to Biology. This can be found at , along with the new specification.In order to help you plan effectively for the implementation of the new specification we have
5、produced this Scheme of Work and Sample Lesson Plans for Biology. These Support Materials are designed for guidance only and play a secondary role to the Specification. Our EthosAll our Support Materials were produced by teachers for teachers in order to capture real life current teaching practices
6、and they are based around OCRs revised specifications. The aim is for the support materials to inspire teachers and facilitate different ideas and teaching practices.In some cases, where the Support Materials have been produced by an active teacher, the centre logo can be seen in the top right hand
7、cornerEach Scheme of Work and set of sample Lesson Plans is provided in: PDF format for immediate use Word format so that you can use it as a foundation to build upon and amend the content to suit your teaching style and students needs.The Scheme of Work and sample Lesson plans provide examples of h
8、ow to teach this unit and the teaching hours are suggestions only. Some or all of it may be applicable to your teaching. The Specification is the document on which assessment is based and specifies what content and skills need to be covered in delivering the course. At all times, therefore, this Sup
9、port Material booklet should be read in conjunction with the Specification. If clarification on a particular point is sought then that clarification should be found in the Specification itself.A Guided Tour through the Scheme of Work= Innovative Teaching IdeaThis icon is used to highlight exceptiona
10、lly innovative ideas.= Stretch & Challenge Activity This icon is added at the end of text when there is an explicit opportunity to offerStretch and Challenge.= ICT Opportunity This icon is used to illustrate when an activity could be taught using ICT facilities.GCE Biology: H421. F214 Communication,
11、 Homeostasis and EnergySuggested teaching time60-70hrs for unitTopicTopic outlineSuggested teaching and homework activities Suggested resourcesPoints to note4.1.1 CommunicationOutline the need for communication systems within multicellular organisms, with reference to the need to respond to changes
12、in the internal and external environment and to coordinate the activities of different organsState that cells need to communicate with each other, which they do by a process called cell signalling, and that neuronal and hormonal systems are examples of cell signalling Answer questions about what mig
13、ht change in the bodys internal or external environment and what sort of effects these changes might have Check understanding of key words/phrases blood sugar, homeostasis, concentration, positive feedback, negative feedback. Include in a personal e-dictionary Mind/concept mapping for the concept of
14、 homeostasis of blood sugar Formulate hypotheses about how cells may communicate with each other drawing upon AS level knowledge Peer evaluate these ideas before teacher explanation of cell signalling What components are needed for control of body temperature or blood glucose? Mini whiteboards for b
15、rainstorming and detecting misconceptions Paper & pens or large whiteboards for mindmapping Computer suite if using mindmapping software Mini whiteboards or paper for visual representations Teacher prepared information sheet for highlighted definitions and examples Chang Shu Nu (2007) Journal biological education vol 41.3. details this activity and its success Mind mapping software available free from Freemind
