Biology Exam Syllabus 2024-2025

Grades 9, 10 and 11

1. Biosphere and Biomes: Earth's Living Zones
- Exploring the Biosphere
- Understanding Biomes and Their Diversity

LabXchange Links:
Ecology
Ecosystems and the Biosphere

2. Ecosystems and Their Components
- Introduction to Ecosystems
- Biotic and Abiotic Factors

LabXchange Links:
Ecology
Ecosystems

3. Energy Flow in Ecosystems
- Energy Transfer in Food Webs
- Ecological Pyramids and Trophic Levels

LabXchange Links:
Ecology
Ecosystems

4. Classification Schemes: Organizing Life
- Taxonomy and Classification
- Hierarchical Classification Systems

LabXchange Links:
The Study of Life I
The Study of Life II
Diversity of Life

5. Geological Timescale and Earth's History
- Unraveling Earth's Past
- Key Events in Geological Timescales

LabXchange Links:
Understanding Climate Change

6. Cambrian Explosion: Evolutionary Milestone
- The Cambrian Explosion
- Rapid Diversification of Life

LabXchange Links:
Evolution

7. Microorganisms: Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, Protista
- Studying Microscopic Life
- Diversity and Roles in Nature

LabXchange Links:
Diversity of Microbes, Fungi, and Protists

8. Immunity and Vaccinations: Defending the Body
- Immune System Function
- Vaccines and Disease Prevention

LabXchange Links:
The Immune System and Disease

9. Photosynthesis: Nature's Energy Conversion
- The Process of Photosynthesis
- Photosynthetic Pigments and Adaptations

LabXchange Links:
Photosynthesis

10. Reproduction: Asexual and Sexual Strategies
- Asexual Reproduction
- Sexual Reproduction and Genetic Diversity

LabXchange Links:
Animal Reproduction and Development I
Animal Reproduction and Development II
Plant Reproduction

11. Nutrition: Absorption, Assimilation, and Homeostasis
- Nutrient Absorption and Transport
- Achieving a Balanced Diet

LabXchange Links:
Healthy Eating, Plant Foods and Vitamins

12. Fossil Formation: Clues to Earth's Past
- How Fossils Form
- Paleontology and Fossil Record

13. Cellular Respiration: Unlocking Energy
- Cellular Respiration Process
- Energy Production and Cellular ATP

14. Carbohydrates: Energy and Structure
- Role of Carbohydrates in Living Organisms
- Structural and Functional Diversity

LabXchange Links:
Molecular Biology

15. Plant Life: Bryophytes and Pteridophytes
- Exploring Non-Seed Plants
- Characteristics and Life Cycles

LabXchange Links:
Diversity of Plants

16. Atmosphere and Climate Change: Earth's Gaseous Envelope
- The Earth's Atmosphere
- Climate Change and Global Impact

LabXchange Links:
Climate and Climate Change
Understanding Climate Change

17. Molecular Genetics: DNA and RNA
- Structure and Function of DNA
- RNA's Role in Protein Synthesis

LabXchange Links:
Molecular Biology

18. Cell Structure: Wall, Membrane, Organelles
- Cell Wall vs. Cell Membrane
- Function and Importance of Cell Organelles

LabXchange Links:
Cell Structure I
Cell Structure II
Cell Structure and Function
Cellular Structure and Function

19. Cell Types: Plant and Animal Cells
- Plant Cell Structure and Functions
- Animal Cell Characteristics and Roles

LabXchange Links:
Cell Structure I
Cell Structure II
Cell Structure and Function
Cellular Structure and Function

20. Tissues and Body Systems: From Cells to Organs
- Understanding Tissues in Organisms
- Organ Systems and Their Functions

LabXchange Links:
The Body’s Systems