MODULE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the Course!

Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve decided to join us for this exciting journey into the world of biology. This course is designed just for you—online students who are eager to learn independently yet still feel connected. Think of me as your anonymous guide, here to help you navigate through fascinating biological concepts. Let’s dive in together and explore the wonders of life!

Generally the course(grade 10 biology) consists of six chapters namely Unit 1- Sub-fields of Biology, Unit two-Plants, Unit three-Biochemical Molecules, Unit Four- Cell Reproduction, Unit Five-Human Biology and Unit six Ecological Interaction. For the case of simplicity, the course is divided in to two modules each with three chapters. The first module consists of Unit 1,2 and 3 whereas module two consists of Unit 4,5 and 6.

This module provides a comprehensive knowledge and concept of grade 10 biology. It starts from the sub-fields of biology and plants, and biochemicals molecules. While online learning shares many of the fundamental design principles of effective activities, assessments, an interactions used in other learning contexts, it is worth considering the unique set of teaching and learning conditions that the online environment generates.

Each unit is organized into sections that include introduction, minimum learning competencies, sub topics followed by lesson summary, feedback to activity and answer key for self–test exercises. Moreover, there are references, largely available as free book pdf on the internet, for each unit of the module for further reading.

course description:

Biology is a life science which enables you to develop knowledge and understanding of yourself and of the living world around you. A good knowledge and understanding of biology helps you to value the natural world around them and appreciate how it works. Biology learners realize how the environment can be exploited in a sustainable way for the benefit of our whole society.

Studying biology prepares students for employment, both by developing important general skills and as a preparation for careers that require knowledge of the subject, such as agriculture or medicine. However, a study of biology does not just mean learning facts. Biology, as with other sciences, requires the student to develop problem-solving skills which are important in all ways of your life.

Module contents

Unit one: Sub-fields of Biology

1.1 Sub-fields of Biology

1.2 Pure and applied fields of biology

1.3 Major discoveries that revolutionized biology

1.4 The contributions of biological discoveries to society and the environment

1.5 Ethiopian biologists

Unit two: plants

2.1 Characteristics of plants

2.2 Flowering and non-flowering plants

2.3 Structure and functions of plant parts

2.3.1 The internal structure of a leaf

2.3.2 The internal structure of a stem

2.3.3 The internal structure of a root

2.4 Reproduction in plants

2.3.1 The internal structure of a leaf

2.3.2 The internal structure of a stem

2.3.3 The internal structure of a root

2.4 Reproduction in plants

2.4.1 Reproductive structure and life cycle of flowering plants

2.4.2 Pollination

2.5 Seeds

2.6 Seed dispersal and germination

2.6.1 Seed dispersal

2.6.2 Germination of seed

2.7. Photosynthesis

2.7.1 The photosynthetic apparatus

2.7.2 The light absorbing system in chloroplast

2.7.3. Mechanisms of photosynthesis

2.7.4. Testing a leaf of starch

2.8. Transport in plant

2.8.1. Transporting systems in plants

2.8.2. Mechanism of transport in plant

2.9. Response in plants

2.10. Medical plants

2.11. Renowned Ethiopia Botanist

UNIT 3: Biochemical Molecules

3.1. Biochemicals Molecules

3.1.1. In organic Molecules : Water

3.1.2. Inorganic ions

3.1.3. Organic molecules