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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

Biological Reproduction Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about reproduction of organisms and the types of cells involved. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Differentiate between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction, with examples of each. Name the male and female reproductive cells and tissues in animals … Read more

The Reproductive System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the reproductive system in humans. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Discuss the overall function of the reproductive system. Describe the structure and function of the different organs and glands that make up the male and … Read more

The Musculoskeletal System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the musculoskeletal system in humans. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Discuss the overall function of the musculoskeletal system. Describe the different types of muscles that make up the muscular system. Differentiate between the axial skeleton … Read more

The Excretory System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about excretion in humans, in particular, the urinary system. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Discuss the overall function of the excretory system. Describe different ways the human body removes waste. Describe the organs of the urinary … Read more

The Respiratory System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the respiratory system in humans and compare it to other animals. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Discuss the overall function of the respiratory system. Describe the organs of the respiratory system and discuss the role … Read more

The Circulatory System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the circulatory system in humans and compare it to other animals. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Discuss the overall function of the circulatory system. Explain why the circulatory system in humans is a double circulatory … Read more

The Digestive System Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the digestive system in humans and compare it to other animals. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Discuss the overall function of the digestive system. Describe the steps involved in digestion. Describe the organs of the … Read more

Cell Division Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the process of cell division in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Explain why cell division takes place in unicellular and multicellular organisms. Give an overview of the process of cell division by … 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

Changes to Ecosystems 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 … Read more

Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn how energy and nutrients are distributed within ecosystems. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘producer’, ‘consumer’ and ‘decomposer’. Distinguish between primary, secondary and tertiary consumers. Describe food chains and food webs. Explain the loss … Read more

Ecological Interactions Between Organisms Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about the main types of interactions between species in an ecosystem. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Distinguish between intraspecific and interspecific interactions. Describe predation, herbivory, competition and symbiosis. Compare mutualism, commensalism and parasitism. Discuss ecological … Read more

Organisms and their Environment Learning Objective In this lesson we will learn about general ecological concepts including environment, niche, habitat and adaptations. Learning Outcomes By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Define ‘ecology’ and describe the levels of organisation it incorporates. Define ‘environment’ and give examples of biotic and abiotic factors. … 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