Stage 6 Biology Teaching Resources

Secondary teacher resource focusing on Biological Ecosystems content and outcomes for Year 11.

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Students analyse ecosystem dynamics and the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem [BIO 11-11]

  • Define the terms abiotic factor and biotic factor
  • Explain the impacts of abiotic and biotic factors on an ecosystem
  • Explain ecological niches occupied by species
  • Describe the different relationships between species within an ecosystem including: predation, competition, symbiosis
  • Teacher Guide
  • Background Research Task
  • Planning Investigation
  • Field Documents
  • Digital Field Study
  • Lab Report
  • Marking Criteria
  • Resources
  • Find the red and yellow flags and swim between them
  • Look for, and read the safety signs
  • Ask a lifesaver or lifeguard for safety advice
  • Go swimming with an adult
  • Signal for help if you get into trouble in the wate

What you will find in this resource:

Teachers Guide

Unit Outline

This unit focuses on aquatic contexts and is embedded with Surf Life Saving NSW education values to promote water-safety and drowning-prevention.
Teacher Guide

Teacher Guide

The Depth Study includes theoretical and practical components that achieve the 15 hours Depth Study and fieldwork requirement of the Preliminary Course.
Research Task

Research Task

Students analyse ecosystem dynamics and the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem
Planning

Planning the investigation

Practical investigations, fieldwork, data analysis, cross-curriculum priorities
field documents

Field Documents

Conduct investigations to collect valid and reliable primary data and information.
field study

Digital Field Study

Students use a interactive map to virtually examine rockpools.
Lab report

Lab Report

Students provide an explanation of their results and trends that have been found.
Marking criteria

Marking Criteria

Skills outcome

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about variations in the structures and functions of organisms and provides an understanding of the effects of the environment on living things. Students investigate reproduction, inheritance patterns and the causes of genetic variation. Applications of this knowledge in biotechnology and genetic technologies are explored.

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