Education

1. Colegio Las Cumbres
Nivel Medio - secundaria@lascumbres.edu.ar
ASIGNATURA: Biology
CURSO: Senior 3
PROFESOR/A: Ma. Magdalena Ravagnan
Contenido Nodal Sub-temas inlcuidos en el contenido nodal
The organisation of
life and the
organism
- Cell structure and organization: animal and plant cells. Differences and
similarities. Functions
- Levels of organisation
- Movement in and out of cells: diffusion, osmosis and active transport.
- The chemicals of life: carbohydrates, proteins and fats: elements, smallest
units, functions in the body, food sources.
- Enzymes: definition. Effect of the ph and temperature.
Lab work:
- Making biological drawings
- Osmosis in potato strips
1°Trimestre
Nutrition in humans
-Human nutrition:
- Diet: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Food tests.
Balanced diet. Vitamins C and D. Minerals: iron and calcium. Deficiency
diseases. Coronary heart disease.
- Human alimentary canal. Mechanical and physical digestion.
Chemical digestion. Absorption. Assimilation. Egestion. Cholera and diarrhoea
- Pathogens
- Transport in humans:
- Heart. Coronary heart disease. Circulation in humans.
- Blood vessels: Arteries, veins and capillaries: structure and functions.
2°Trimestre
Maintenance of
organisms
- Blood: Composition and functions.
- Respiratory system:
- Features of gas exchange surfaces
- Structures.
-Breathing: Composition of inspired and expired air, movements
- Gas exchange.
-Aerobic and anaerobic respiration. Use of energy released by respiration.
3°Trimestre
Esquema de Contenidos para el Período de Orientación, evaluación y promoción- cierre
Diciembre 2016