FORM IV - BIOLOGY SYLLABUS
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Biology
course objectives
This course is designed to respond to Tanzania's present aspiration to produce more creative scientists by encouraging greater participation in science and technology in all walks of life.
The main objectives of the course are to enables learners to:
Cultivates an understanding and appreciation of the role. Influence and importance of science in everyday life, at work, and in society in general; develop mastery in the fundamental concepts. Principles and skills of Biological Science and use these to best utilize their natural heritage and raise the standard of living;
Apply their knowledge and skills in proper use of and management of the environment;
Analyze the behaviors of people involved in the abuse and misuse of the environment and make informed judgment in as for as making amendments is concerned;
Inculcate in the Tanzania growing youth positive population family life attitudes, values and behaviour to enable him/her contribute effectively to national self-reliance and enhance community and family well-being.
Contribute to the physical, mental, cultural and spiritual development of every family member in a way, which will maximize personal growth and happiness so that helshe will perform his/her roles as a member of the Tanzania society in conformity with society's values and norms.
Prepare themselves for further studies and training in biology and related fields.
This course is designed to respond to Tanzania's present aspiration to produce more creative scientists by encouraging greater participation in science and technology in all walks of life.
The main objectives of the course are to enables learners to:
Cultivates an understanding and appreciation of the role. Influence and importance of science in everyday life, at work, and in society in general; develop mastery in the fundamental concepts. Principles and skills of Biological Science and use these to best utilize their natural heritage and raise the standard of living;
Apply their knowledge and skills in proper use of and management of the environment;
Analyze the behaviors of people involved in the abuse and misuse of the environment and make informed judgment in as for as making amendments is concerned;
Inculcate in the Tanzania growing youth positive population family life attitudes, values and behaviour to enable him/her contribute effectively to national self-reliance and enhance community and family well-being.
Contribute to the physical, mental, cultural and spiritual development of every family member in a way, which will maximize personal growth and happiness so that helshe will perform his/her roles as a member of the Tanzania society in conformity with society's values and norms.
Prepare themselves for further studies and training in biology and related fields.
Organization of
the Syllabus
In designing this syllabus due consideration has been made to both the learner's and the teacher's needs.
The content has been carefully selected and organized so as to promote interest and motivation throughout the course. All topics and sub-topics are blockly organized in a progressive manner such that the acquisition of knowledge and skills is synchronized with the learning level of the leaner. The topics fall under 4 blocks Form I, Form II, Form III and Form IV. Each form has its objectives. In the format of the syllabus are also included instructional objectives for each subtopic.
Choice and Use of Instructional Materials
With the new book production policy, the science book market is seeing more and more up to date science books.
In designing this syllabus due consideration has been made to both the learner's and the teacher's needs.
The content has been carefully selected and organized so as to promote interest and motivation throughout the course. All topics and sub-topics are blockly organized in a progressive manner such that the acquisition of knowledge and skills is synchronized with the learning level of the leaner. The topics fall under 4 blocks Form I, Form II, Form III and Form IV. Each form has its objectives. In the format of the syllabus are also included instructional objectives for each subtopic.
Choice and Use of Instructional Materials
With the new book production policy, the science book market is seeing more and more up to date science books.
The biology teacher is expected to be well informed
about books which best meet the requirements of the syllabus. Teachers will also
be expected to use their academic and professional knowledge and skills to guide
and advice learners on how best to use books and other non-textual instructional
materials available in schools and libraries.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
The syllabus has proposed teaching, learning strategies for each topic. These are just proposals. The teacher of Biology will be free to use any teaching/ learning method considered effective in promoting concept formation, skill development and internalization of knowledge in general. It is worth bearing in mind that it is generally agreed among science schools that using the active methods of instruction learns science better.
Methods of Teaching and Learning
The syllabus has proposed teaching, learning strategies for each topic. These are just proposals. The teacher of Biology will be free to use any teaching/ learning method considered effective in promoting concept formation, skill development and internalization of knowledge in general. It is worth bearing in mind that it is generally agreed among science schools that using the active methods of instruction learns science better.
Assessment Students
Progress and Performance
It is expected that teachers will carry out assessment of their student progress and performance periodically. This is so as to identify their strengths and weaknesses and so as to help the weak and encourage the good one as appropriate. Assessment of student’s progress and performance does also measure the effectiveness of the course and the teaching/learning strategies. At the end of Form IV students are expected to do an overall achievements examination intended to determine the extent to which the objectives of the course have been attained
It is expected that teachers will carry out assessment of their student progress and performance periodically. This is so as to identify their strengths and weaknesses and so as to help the weak and encourage the good one as appropriate. Assessment of student’s progress and performance does also measure the effectiveness of the course and the teaching/learning strategies. At the end of Form IV students are expected to do an overall achievements examination intended to determine the extent to which the objectives of the course have been attained
Instructional Time
The teacher is advised to make maximum use of the located time per week for this subject. Lost instructional time for whatever cause. Should be compensated for through the teacher's own local arrangement with the school administration. It should be remembered that this course of study is designed to be covered in four years at a minimum of 420 minutes duration each.
The teacher is advised to make maximum use of the located time per week for this subject. Lost instructional time for whatever cause. Should be compensated for through the teacher's own local arrangement with the school administration. It should be remembered that this course of study is designed to be covered in four years at a minimum of 420 minutes duration each.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
The Form Four Biology Course is aimed at exploring growth in organisms, the mechanisms of heredity, the origin of life and life forms and the way living things interact among themselves and with their environment.
The Form Four Biology Course is aimed at exploring growth in organisms, the mechanisms of heredity, the origin of life and life forms and the way living things interact among themselves and with their environment.
It is therefore expected that, at the end of this course
pupils should be able to:
1. State and explain factors affecting growth and discuss how growth is brought about in mammals and flowering plants.
2. Explain how traits/characteristics are passed on from parents to their off spring
3. Discuss how humans have benefited from the knowledge of inheritance
4. Explain how organisms might have evolved
5. Explain and discuss the interactions of organisms in their environment
6. Discuss the effects of human’s interferences with balance of nature and how to enhance sustainable use of natural resources
1. State and explain factors affecting growth and discuss how growth is brought about in mammals and flowering plants.
2. Explain how traits/characteristics are passed on from parents to their off spring
3. Discuss how humans have benefited from the knowledge of inheritance
4. Explain how organisms might have evolved
5. Explain and discuss the interactions of organisms in their environment
6. Discuss the effects of human’s interferences with balance of nature and how to enhance sustainable use of natural resources
14.
GROWTH
14.1. Mitosis and Growth
14.2. Human post-natal growth and development
14.3. Growth in flowering plants
14.1. Mitosis and Growth
14.2. Human post-natal growth and development
14.3. Growth in flowering plants
15.
HEREDITY (Genetics)
15.1. General concept
15.2. Variation among organisms
15.3. Principles of inheritance
15.3.1. Mendelian inheritance
15.3.2. Sex inheritance and development in human beings
15.4. Genetic disorders
15.5. Application of genetics
15.1. General concept
15.2. Variation among organisms
15.3. Principles of inheritance
15.3.1. Mendelian inheritance
15.3.2. Sex inheritance and development in human beings
15.4. Genetic disorders
15.5. Application of genetics
16.
ORGANIC EVOLUTION
16.1. General Concept
16.2. Evidence of organic Evolution
16.3. Mechanism of organic Evolution
16.3.1. Lamerckism
16.3.2. Darwinism
16.1. General Concept
16.2. Evidence of organic Evolution
16.3. Mechanism of organic Evolution
16.3.1. Lamerckism
16.3.2. Darwinism
17.
THE ENVIRONMENT
17.1. General Concept
17.2. Balance of Nature
17.3. Human population growth and control
17.4. Natural Resources
17.5. Conservation and Improvement
17.6. Environmental Degradation
17.1. General Concept
17.2. Balance of Nature
17.3. Human population growth and control
17.4. Natural Resources
17.5. Conservation and Improvement
17.6. Environmental Degradation
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