Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Biology Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Biology
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Focus: Development of scientific inquiry skills, understanding of living systems, environmental responsibility, and application of biological knowledge in real-life contexts

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Understand the structure and functioning of living organisms and their environment
  • Apply biological knowledge to improve health, food security, and environmental conservation
  • Develop practical laboratory and field investigation skills
  • Analyze biological data and communicate findings effectively
  • Apply biological concepts in solving real-life problems and making informed decisions
  • Develop innovation and entrepreneurship skills in biology-related fields

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Cell Biology and Biodiversity
    • 1.1 Introduction to Biology
    • 1.2 Specimen Collection and Preservation
    • 1.3 Cell Structure and Specialisation
    • 1.4 Chemicals of Life
  • Strand 2.0: Anatomy and Physiology of Plants
    • 2.1 Nutrition
    • 2.2 Transport
    • 2.3 Gaseous Exchange and Respiration
  • Strand 3.0: Anatomy and Physiology of Animals
    • 3.1 Nutrition
    • 3.2 Transport
    • 3.3 Gaseous Exchange and Respiration

  The curriculum integrates practical investigations, experiments, fieldwork, project-based learning, and data analysis to develop scientific inquiry and problem-solving skills. It also incorporates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as environmental conservation, health awareness, safety in laboratory and field work, biotechnology, and sustainable use of biological resources.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  BIOLOGY

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