S.3 Biology, Term 3
Development in Plants and Animals
What you will learn
S.3 · Biology · Term 3
Development in Plants and Animals
Competency
The learner understands that organisms develop specialized cells, tissues, and organs as they grow leading to changes in structure and function.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand the need for differentiation of cells as multicellular plants and animals grow Understanding | Understanding |
| 2 | Understand the process of secondary growth of stems in dicotyledonous plants Understanding | Understanding |
| 3 | Know the meaning of the term metamorphosis, and compare complete and incomplete metamorphosis insect KnowledgeUnderstandingSkills | KnowledgeUnderstandingSkills |
| 4 | Understand the lifecycles of a housefly, cockroach, mosquito, bee, and butterfly Understanding | Understanding |
| 5 | Recognise and compare the main characteristics of stages of human development from birth to adulthood, including the developmental stages of a child (physical, behavioural, and cognitive) KnowledgeSkills | KnowledgeSkills |
| 6 | Understand the physical, physiological, psychological, (emotional) and behavioural changes associated with adolescence and puberty; highlight the associated myths UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 7 | Understand and be able to cope with changes related to secondary sexual characteristics at puberty UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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