Biology Topics - Form Three
TOPIC 1: Classification of Living Things
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Kingdom Plantae, Division Coniferophyta (Conifers ) .
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Explain general and distinctive features of the division coniferophyta .
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Describe the structure of pinus .
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the division coniferophyta .
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Division Angiospermophyta ( Flowering Plants ) .
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Explain general and distinctive features of the division angiospermophyta .
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Outline the classes of the division angiospermophyta and their distinctive features .
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Describe the structure of representative plants under each class (Monocotyledonae and Dicotyledonae) .
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Explain advantages and disadvantages of division dngiospermophyta .
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TOPIC 2: Movement
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Concept of Movement and Locomotion .
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Explain the concept of movement and locomotion .
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Explain the importance of movement in animals and plants .
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Demonstrate movement and locomotion actions .
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Movement of the Human Body, the Human Skeletal System .
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Describe the structures of human skeleton .
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Explain the functions of the major components of the human skeleton and their adaptations .
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Muscles and Movement .
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Explain the concept of muscles .
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Mention types of muscles .
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Demonstrate how muscles facilitate movement .
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Describe the structure of muscles .
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Explain adaptations of different types of muscles to their roles .
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Explain causes effects and preventive measures of m cramps .
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Movement in Plants .
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Explain the concept of movement in plants (movement of curvature) .
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Mention types of movement exhibited by plants .
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Carry out experiments to investigate movement in plants .
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TOPIC 3: Coordination
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Concept of Coordination. .
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Explain the concept of coordination in organisms .
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Outline the ways in which coordination is brought about .
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Nervous Coordination in Human , Neurons .
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Describe the structure of motor sensory and relay neurons .
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Central Nervous System (CNS) .
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Give the meaning of central nervous system .
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Identify the components of the central nervous system and their functions .
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Describe the structure of the spinal cord and brain .
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Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) .
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Give the meaning of peripheral Nervous System .
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Identify the components of the peripheral nervous system and their functions .
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Reflex Action .
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Give the meaning of reflex action .
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Describe the neuronic path of a reflex action .
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Distinguish simple reflex from conditioned reflex action .
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Sense Organs .
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Explain the meaning of a sense organ .
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Identify types of Sense organs and their relative position .
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Describe the structure of each sense organ .
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Explain the functions of sense organs and their adaptive features .
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Drugs and Drug Abuse in Relation to Nervous Coordination .
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Explain the meaning of drugs and drug abuse, in relation to nervous coordination .
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Outline proper ways of handling and using drugs .
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Explain causes and effects of drug addiction .
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Suggest preventive and control measures of drug abuse .
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Identify location of the different endocrine glands in the mammalian body .
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Explain the role of hormones produced by each endocrine gland .
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Outline disorders of hormonal coordination in mammals .
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Coordination in Plant, Concept of Tropic and Nastic Responses .
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Explain the concept of tropic and nastic responses .
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Carry out experiments to investigate the effects of tropic and nastic responses in plants .
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Explain the importance of tropic and nastic responses .
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TOPIC 4: Excretion
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Concept of Excretion .
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Explain the concept of excretion .
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Give examples of excretory products eliminated by organisms .
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Excretion in Human .
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Mention excretory organs in human being .
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Describe the urinary system and its adaptive features .
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Explain the process of urine formation .
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Complications and Disorders of the Excretory System .
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Mention common complications and disorders of the excretory system .
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Explain the causes, symptoms, effects and control measures of common complications and disorders of the excretory system .
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Excretion in Plants .
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Mention types of excretory products eliminated by plants .
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Explain the importance of common excretory products of plants .
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TOPIC 5: Regulation
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Concept of Regulation .
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Explain the concept of regulation .
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Mention various types of regulation .
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Temperature Regulation in Animals .
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Explain the concept of temperature regulation in animals .
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Carry out practical activities to determine Temperature Regulation in Mammals .
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Describe the mechanism of temperature regulation in mammals .
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Osmoregulation in Mammals .
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Explain the concept of osmoregulation .
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Mention factors which affects the contents of salt and water in the body .
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Blood Sugar Regulation in Mammals .
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Explain the mechanisms of regulating sugar level in t he blood .
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Outline the causes, symptoms, and effects of high and low sugar levels in the blood .
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TOPIC 5: Reproduction
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Concept of Reproduction .
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Explain the merits and demerits of sexual and asexual reproduction .
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Meiosis and Reproduction .
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Give the meaning of meiosis .
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Explain the significance of meiosis in relation to reproduction .
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Carry out experiments to show stages of meiosis process .
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Reproduction in Flowering Plants, the structure of the Flower .
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Describe the structure of the flower .
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Identify reproductive parts of the flower .
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Pollination .
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Explain the term pollination .
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Identify types of pollination .
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Outline agents of pollination .
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Fertilization .
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Explain the concept of fertilization .
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Explain process of fertilization in flowering plants .
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Reproduction in Mammals .
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Describe the male and female reproductive systems .
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Gamete Formation and Fertilization .
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Outline the process of gamete formation in mammals .
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Explain the processes of ovulation and menstruation .
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Explain the process of fertilization pregnancy and child birth .
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Outline factors which may hinder fertilization .
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Explain the concept of artificial insemination and its importance .
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Multiple Pregnancies .
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Give the meaning of multiple pregnancies .
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Explain the causes of multiple pregnancies .
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Differentiate between identical twins and fraternal twins .
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Disorders of Reproductive System .
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Mention types of disorders of human reproductive system .
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Explain the causes and effects of the reproductive system disorders .
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Suggest possible remedies of reproductive system disorder .
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Complication of the Reproductive System .
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Mention types of complications of the reproductive systems .
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Outline causes of complications of the reproductive system .
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Suggest ways to minimize the occurrence of complications and disorders of the reproductive system .
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Sexuality and Sexual Health and Responsible Sexual Behaviour .
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Explain the concept of sexuality .
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Mention social cultural factors influencing sexual behaviour in different age groups of people .
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Differentiate responsible from irresponsible sexual behaviour and their impact on oneself family and community .
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Suggest ways of eradicating irresponsible sexual behaviours/ practices in the family and community .
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Mention appropriate life skills required to cope with adolescent sexuality and sexual behaviour .
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Family Planning and Contraception .
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Explain the concept of family planning and contraception .
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State social practices which enhance family planning .
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Outline the importance of male involvement in family planning .
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Maternal and Child Care .
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Explain the concept of maternal and child care .
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Mention social-cultural factors which affect material and child care in the family and community .
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Suggest appropriate ways of providing maternal and child care for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) .
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