National 5 Biology
National 4 and 5 - Biology
Through enjoyable learning in Biology, learners develop their interest in and understanding of the world. They engage in a wide range of investigative tasks, which allows them to develop important skills to become creative, inventive and enterprising, in a world where the skills and knowledge developed in biology are needed across all sectors of society and the economy.
The Course allows learners to understand and investigate the living world in an engaging and enjoyable way. It develops learners’ abilities to think analytically, creatively and independently, and to make reasoned evaluations. The Course provides opportunities for learners to acquire and apply knowledge to evaluate biological issues, assess risk, and make informed decisions. This enables learners to develop an informed and ethical view of topical issues. Learners will be able to develop their communication, collaborative working and leadership skills, and be able to apply critical thinking in new and unfamiliar contexts to solve problems.
The Course aims to:
- develop scientific and analytical thinking skills in a biological context
- develop understanding of biological issues
- acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of biological concepts
- develop understanding of relevant applications of biology in society
The Course develops scientific understanding of biological issues and aims to generate enthusiasm for biology by developing learners’ interests through a variety of approaches to learning, with an emphasis on practical activities. The Course will be of value to those wishing to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of biology.
Through this Course, learners can develop relevant skills for learning, for use in everyday life and in employment. Due to the inter-disciplinary nature of the sciences, learners benefit from studying biology along with other science subjects, as this enhances the learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding.
Course Progression
The course will provide opportunities for progression in the senior phase of the school to study the following subjects:
- National 5 – Biology
- Higher - Biology
- Higher - Human Biology
- Advanced Higher - Biology
Career Opportunities
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Assessment
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100 marks (80% of final grade) |
20 marks (20% of final grade) |
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Subject: Biology |
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National 3 SCQF Level 3 |
National 4 SCQF Level 4 |
National 5 SCQF Level 5 |
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The course has three mandatory Units:
Unit 1: Cell Biology
Unit 2: Multicellular organisms
Unit 3: Life on earth |
The course has four mandatory Units including an added value unit:
Unit 1: Cell Biology
Unit 2: Multicellular organisms
Unit 3: Life on earth
Added Value Unit: Biology Assignment |
The course has three Units and Course Assessment
Unit 1: Cell Biology
Unit 2: Multicellular organisms
Unit 3: Life on earth
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NATIONAL 5 BIOLOGY |
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Units – Title and Brief Description Cell Biology (National 5) In this Unit, learners will develop skills of scientific inquiry, investigation and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding in the context of cell biology. Learners will research issues and communicate information related to their findings, which will develop skills of scientific literacy. The key areas covered are: cell structure; transport across cell membranes; producing new cells; DNA and the production of proteins; proteins and enzymes; genetic engineering and respiration.
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Biology: Life on Earth (National 5) In this Unit, learners will develop skills of scientific inquiry, investigation and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding in the context of life on Earth. Learners will research issues and communicate information related to their findings, which will develop skills of scientific literacy. The key areas covered are: biodiversity and the distribution of life; energy in ecosystems; sampling techniques and measurement of abiotic and biotic factors; photosynthesis; adaptation, natural selection and the evolution of species and human impact on the environment. |
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Biology: Multicellular Organisms (National 5) In this Unit, learners will develop skills of scientific inquiry, investigation and analytical thinking, along with knowledge and understanding in the context of multicellular organisms. Learners will research issues and communicate information related to their findings, which will develop skills of scientific literacy. The key areas covered are: cells, tissues and organs; stem cells; control and communication; reproduction, variation and inheritance; animal and plant transport and exchange systems.
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Progression: Successful completion of this course can lead to Higher Biology or Higher Human Biology. Assessment: Internal Assessment is based on: · SQA unit assessments where pupils have up to 2 attempts to pass. · End of unit tests where pupils will be given a grade. External Assessment is based on: · a question paper, which requires learners to demonstrate aspects of breadth, challenge and application; learners will apply breadth and depth of skills, knowledge and understanding from across the Course to answer questions in biology (100 marks) · an assignment, which requires learners to demonstrate aspects of challenge and application; learners will apply skills of scientific inquiry, using related knowledge, to carry out a meaningful and appropriately challenging task in biology and communicate findings (20 marks)
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