Life Sciences - Grade 11
Explore 10 topics and 121 lessons designed to help you master Life Sciences.
Your Journey Awaits
Follow the path below to progress through each topic. Each step builds on the last, taking you from beginner to expert.
Diversity of Micro-organisms
Viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi: structure, symbiotic relationships, diseases, immunity, vaccines, antibiotics and traditional technology.
Biodiversity of Plants
Groups of plants, their characteristics and reproduction, including flowers, seeds and seed banks.
Biodiversity of Animals
Animal phyla, body plans, symmetry, tissue layers, body cavities and surface-area-to-volume relationships.
Photosynthesis and Energy Transformations
Photosynthesis: light and dark phases and experiments on the requirements and products of photosynthesis.
Animal Nutrition
The human alimentary canal, digestion, absorption and the effects of malnutrition.
Cellular Respiration
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, glycolysis, the Krebs cycle and the oxidative phase.
Gaseous Exchange
The human breathing system, gaseous exchange in the alveoli, breathing rates and related diseases.
Excretion in Humans
The urinary system, the nephron, kidney functioning, homeostasis, dialysis and kidney diseases.
Population Ecology
Population parameters, growth curves, interactions in the environment, succession and human populations.
Human Impact on the Environment
The atmosphere, global warming, water availability and quality, food security, biodiversity loss and waste management.
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