Summary

• Description:

  The document comprises Grade 11 Biology Curriculum Design 2025 PDF, a Senior School curriculum document published by Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) in October 2025. It provides the Grade 11 Biology framework for Senior School learning within the Competency Based Curriculum.

  • Document Type: Senior School Curriculum Design
  • Education Level: Senior School
  • Grade: Grade 11
  • Subject: Biology
  • Publication Date: October 2025
  • First Published: 2025
  • Publisher: Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
  • ISBN: 978-9914-43-065-3

  This Grade 11 Biology Curriculum Design PDF provides teachers with a structured reference for implementing Senior School Biology. It is useful for educators searching for a downloadable Biology Curriculum Design covering living organisms, biodiversity, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, practical investigations, scientific reasoning, health, food security, environmental conservation, and related applications.

  The document explains the essence of Biology, subject general learning outcomes, strands and sub-strands, Specific Learning Outcomes, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, competencies, values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues, assessment methods, learning resources, and non-formal activities. The curriculum emphasizes practical activities, experiments, scientific investigations, research, data analysis, and communication of findings.

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • 1.0 Cell Biology and Biodiversity
    • 1.1 Taxonomy I
    • 1.2 Ecology
    • 1.3 Taxonomy II
    • 1.4 Cell Division
  • 2.0 Anatomy and Physiology of Plants
    • 2.1 Reproduction in Plants
    • 2.2 Growth and Development in Plants
    • 2.3 Excretion in Plants
  • 3.0 Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
    • 3.1 Reproduction in Animals
    • 3.2 Growth and Development in Animals
    • 3.3 Excretion and Homeostasis in Animals

  The general learning outcomes address knowledge and skills for further education and biological careers; relationships among humans, organisms and the environment; classification of organisms using biological keys; human body systems and healthy living; practical activities and projects; scientific knowledge and technical skills; community service learning; communication of biological information; application of biological knowledge to industrialization, innovation and sustainability; and informed decision-making on health and environmental issues.

  The Specific Learning Outcomes develop understanding of taxonomy, biodiversity, ecology, cell division, plant reproduction and development, plant excretion, animal reproduction and development, animal excretion, and homeostasis. Suggested learning experiences include research, designing and presenting charts, observing and classifying organisms, using hand lenses and light microscopes, practical investigations, data analysis, experiments, projects, and communication of findings.

  The curriculum integrates core competencies including communication and collaboration, self-efficacy, critical thinking, problem solving, and learning to learn. Values and Pertinent and Contemporary Issues include respect, responsibility, safety and security, and environmental conservation, with practical activities providing opportunities to connect biological learning with real-world contexts.

  Assessment guidance includes reflections, game playing, pre-post testing, model making, explorations, experiments, investigations, debates, teacher observations, projects, journals, portfolios, oral or aural questions, learner profiles, written tests, and anecdotal records. Suggested resources include laboratory apparatus and equipment, textbooks, models, digital media, print media, digital devices, software, recordings, and resource persons.

  The Curriculum Design can help Biology teachers plan practical lessons, develop schemes of work and lesson plans, select laboratory and digital resources, align learning activities with Specific Learning Outcomes, plan assessment, integrate competencies and values, and monitor curriculum coverage.

  The PDF is relevant to Biology teachers, heads of department, science curriculum coordinators, teacher trainers, instructional-material developers, education researchers, and schools. It provides a downloadable Grade 11 Biology Curriculum Design PDF for curriculum planning, practical teaching, scientific investigation, learning, and assessment reference.

• File Size:

  11.96 MB
• Length:

  24 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 11
• Subject:

  Biology
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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