Biology – CfE Levels 3 & 4

Click on the image below to access resources aligned to the CfE 3rd and 4th level Biology experiences and outcomes.

Biodiversity & Interdependence

SCN 3-01a / 4-01a

• Explore our world
  • Activity 1: Protect Scotland’s Water Challenge
  • Activity 2: Plants for Life Biodiversity Challenge
  • Activity 3: Nature’s Paint Palette Challenge
• How to sample
• Biology on your doorstep (PPT) and worksheet
• Producing a key
• Hard-wired brains: effect of light on maggot behaviour

SCN 3-02a

• Investigating photosynthesis using spinach discs
• Photosynthesis using immobilised algae: SSERC Protocol, Background Information, SAPS protocol 1, SAPS protocol 2.
• Photosynthesis using Egeria najas
• Using seaweed to measure photosynthesis

SCN 4-02b

• Our growing brain: exercise and the brain
• Immobilised algae and respiration
• Dehydrogenase activity in yeast (colour-reaction)

SCN 3-03a / 4-03a

• Effect of fertilisers on algae growth: Colorimeter PPT, Pupil Results Table, Pupil Guide, Teacher Guide
• Compost capers: SSERC Bulletin, SAPS protocol, Information sheet on compostable materials.
• Exploring fertilisers – mung bean nutrient deficiency
• Discussion activity: food security

Body Systems & Cells

SCN 3-13a / 4-12a

• A focus on eyes: Eye Dissection & risk assessment
• One vision: using smartphones to explore colour vision
• Our growing brain: using merge cubes to explore organ structure and function
• Breakdown of starch by diastase (using starch agar plates)
• Microscale biology – Titration (activity 3) – investigating vitamin C content of fruit juice

SCN 3-12b / 4-12b

• Wellcome Trust: In the Zone resource pack
• Our growing brain: effect of light on maggot behaviour
• Turn alternation in woodlice

SCN 3-13a / 4-13a

• Our world through a lens – a series of microscopy activities
• Plasmolysis using digital microscopy: Protocol and Powerpoint
• Investigating microorganisms (protocol 3) – using microscopy to visualise microorganisms

SCN 3-13b / 4-13b

• Investigating microorganisms
• Microscale biology – enzyme studies

SCN 3-14a / 4-14a

• Making Reebops

SCN 3-14b / 4-14b

• DNA extraction
• Wizard genes: Method, Technician Guide, Bulletin Revisited; 2023 update using alternative food dyes
• Let’s talk: Genetic dilemmas
• Let’s talk: biobanking

Topical Science

SCN 3-20a / 4-20a

• Our world through a lens: page 5 – Profile of a Scientist
• STEM ambassadors in Scotland: spotlights
• Taking biology further: Work-related career profiles from Biologists in Scotland
• Our growing brain: development of MRI – PPT from an online presentation from a Scottish scientist

SCN 3-20b / 4-20b

• Our growing brain: debate about crime and responsibility
• Let’s talk: Vaccines