Unit+3+Outline

Biology 2008 //** **25 marks**
 * // Unit 3 – Signatures of life //**
 * Area of study 1 – Molecules of life **
 * Outcome 1: ** Analyse and evaluate evidence form practical  investigations related to biochemical processes.
 * Assessment task 1.  **A summary report of a practical activity related  to a biochemical process.

movement of substances across membranes. **25 marks**
 * Assessment task 2. **A written report of a practical activity on the


 * Area of study 2 – Detecting and responding **
 * Outcome 2: ** Describe and explain coordination and  regulation of an organisms immune responses to antigens at the molecular level.
 * Assessment task 2. **A task related to a plant or animal response to chemical and/or physical stimuli.
 * 25 marks**

**25 marks**
 * Assessment task 3. **Presentation on an aspect of the immune response


 * Total 100 marks**


 * **School-assessed course work for Unit 3 contributes 17% of the study score**
 * **The exam for Unit 3 contributes 33% of the study score.**