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3.1 Component 1 – Biology: The human body Spec ref. Summary of the specification content Learning outcomes What most students should be able to do Suggested timing (hours) Opportunities to develop Scientific Communication skills Opportunities to develop and apply practical and enquiry skills Resources 3.1.1 O1 cf 3.2.3 O10 Animal cells Recall the parts of human cells: Nucleus – controls the activities of the cells and contains the genetic material; Cytoplasm – where most chemical activities take place; Cell membrane – controls the passage of substances in and out of cells. Describe how specialised cells are adapted for their function. 2 Use scientific vocabulary correctly. Recap knowledge of animal cells from KS3. Label a simple diagram of an animal cell. Draw/label specialised animal cells showing their specific features and what they are used for. Card sort to relate structure to function of animal cells. “What am I?” guessing game to consolidate knowledge. Correctly use a microscope/Bioviewer to observe prepared slides under different magnifications. Prepare a sample of human cells from a basic cheek swab. National Stem Centre – Cells and organ systems contains a variety of activities for O1 which can be used at every level