S.3 Biology, Term 1
Excretion in Animals
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S.3 · Biology · Term 1
Excretion in Animals
Competency
The learner understands that different organs excrete different waste products, and is able to relate the organs of excretion in the human body to their functions.
| No. | The learner should | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Appreciate the need to remove unwanted substances from the bodies of living organisms Understanding | Understanding |
| 2 | Understand the process of excretion in humans, including the loss of waste products in sweat, urine and through breathing KnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeUnderstanding |
| 3 | Understand and explain how and why the human body reacts to raised levels of carbon dioxide UnderstandingSkills | UnderstandingSkills |
| 4 | Identify the causes, symptoms and treatment of kidney failure Understanding | Understanding |
| 5 | Understand the need for tests to determine the presence of glucose and protein in urine, and explain the significance of the tests UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes | UnderstandingSkillsValues & attitudes |
| 6 | Recognise the need for proper disposal of human waste; e.g. urine SkillsValues & attitudes | SkillsValues & attitudes |
What do the labels mean?
Each learning outcome is tagged with what it builds: Knowledge (facts you can recall), Understanding (explaining why), Skills (things you can do), Values & attitudes, and Generic skills such as communication and critical thinking.
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