Biology Form 1 Syllabus

Explain the meaning of basic biological concepts and terminologies Syllabus

Outline the characteristics of living things Syllabus

Explain the importance of studying biology Syllabus

Relate biological science with other related fields Syllabus

Use own sense organs to make correct observations Syllabus

Take measurements of mass, length, temperature and pulse rate Syllabus

Carry out simple biological experiments Syllabus

Describe the biology laboratory Syllabus

Distinguish the biology laboratory from other school facilities Syllabus

Interpret warning signs on containers of laboratory chemicals and apparatus Syllabus

Identify common apparatus and equipment of biology laboratory Syllabus

Explain the meaning and importance of first aid at home and at school Syllabus

Identity components of the first aid kit and their uses Syllabus

Outline procedures of giving first aid to various victims Syllabus

Mention common accidents at home and school Syllabus

Outline ways of preventing accidents at home and school Syllabus

Explain ways of maintain safety at home and school Syllabus

Explain the terms “Waste” and waste disposal Syllabus

Identify types of waste Syllabus

Outline basic principle of waste disposal Syllabus

Demonstrate proper ways of disposing waste Syllabus

Explain effects of poor waste disposal Syllabus

Suggest proper ways of disposing waste in the surrounding community Syllabus

Explain the concepts of health and immunity Syllabus

Mention types of body immunity and their importance Syllabus

State factors which affects body immunity Syllabus

Explain concepts of personal hygiene and good manners Syllabus

Outline principle of personal hygiene and good manners Syllabus

Mention requirements of personal hygiene and good manners Syllabus

Outline ways of maintaining proper personal hygiene during puberty Syllabus

Explain the importance of personal hygiene and good manners Syllabus

Explain the meaning of the terms infection and disease Syllabus

Mention common infections and diseases Syllabus

Explain the causes, symptoms, mode of transmission and effects of common infections and diseases Syllabus

Suggest appropriate preventive and control measures for common infections and diseases Syllabus

Explain the meaning of HIV/AIDs, STIs, and STDs Syllabus

Explain causes, symptoms, mode and transmission and effects of HIV/AIDs, STIs and STDs Syllabus

Outline the preventive and control measures of HIV?AIDs, STIs and STDs Syllabus

Explain ways of avoiding risky situations, risky behaviours and practices Syllabus

Demonstrate necessary skills for avoiding risky behaviours, practices and situations Syllabus

Explain the importance of providing care and support to PLWHA in the family community and at school Syllabus

Outline necessary care and support services provided to PLWHA in the family, community and at school Syllabus

Explain the effects of discrimination and stigma to people living with HIV/AIDS to the individual, family and society Syllabus

Explain the meaning of the cell Syllabus

Mention the characteristics of the cell Syllabus

Differentiate various types of cells Syllabus

Explain the functions of different parts of plant and animal cells Syllabus

Draw and label plant and animal cell Syllabus

Outline similarities and differences of plant and animal cells Syllabus

Explain the concept of cell differentiation Syllabus

Outline the importance of cell differentiation and formation of tissues, organs and body systems Syllabus

Differentiate cells, tissues organs and body systems Syllabus

Explain the concept of classification Syllabus

Group living things according to their similarities and differences Syllabus

Explain the importance of classifying living things Syllabus

Outline types of classification systems and their differences Syllabus

Explain merits and demerits of each type of classification system Syllabus

Carry out practical activities of classifying living things according to artificial and natural classification systems Syllabus

Mention major groups of living things Syllabus

Outline ranks of classification Syllabus

Carryout practical activities of grouping organisms into their respective major groups Syllabus

Explain general and distinctive features of viruses Syllabus

Describe the structure of viruses Syllabus

Outline advantages and disadvantages of viruses Syllabus

Explain general and distinctive features of the kingdom monera Syllabus

Describe structures of the representative organisms of the kingdom monera Syllabus

Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the kingdom monera Syllabus

Outline the characteristics of pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria Syllabus

Explain general and distinctive features of the kingdom protoctista Syllabus

Mention phyla of the kingdom protoctista Syllabus

Describe structure of amoeba and paramecium Syllabus

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of amoeba, euglena paramecium and plasmodium Syllabus