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OBJECTIVES
1. To identify the characteristics of living beings 5. To recognise the importance of photosynthesis.
and differentiate them from inert matter. 6. To learn about cellular respiration and nutrition.
2. To learn about cells and their components. 7. To learn about cellular division.
3. To differentiate between the two types of cell 8. To study the effects of temperature on yeast cell
nutrition. division.
4. To understand how cells obtain matter and energy.
CONTENTS
CONCEPTS Living beings: vital functions and chemical composition (Objective 1).
Cell theory, structure and organelles (Objective 2).
Autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition (Objective 3).
Cellular reproduction (Objective 7).
PROCEDURES Analysing and interpreting diagrams of complex processes (Objectives 4, 5, 6 and 7).
& KEY SKILLS Describing processes with the help of diagrams (Objectives 4, 5, 6 and 7).
Using flow charts to explain processes (Objectives 5 and 6).
Conducting an experiment to study the effect of temperature on yeast cell division
(Objective 8).
Using a microscope to observe cells (Objective 8).
ATTITUDES Showing interest in learning about the vital functions which sustain life.
Appreciating life in all its dimensions.
COMPETENCES
Competence in linguistic communication: understanding descriptions and
definitions (sections 1-7, pp. 9-16); understanding instructions (Activities, p. 18);
listening to the summary of the unit (Students CD, track 1).
Knowledge and interaction with the physical world: understanding diagrams, cross-
sections and microphotographs (sections 1-7, pp. 9-16); researching biomolecules
(Investigate, p. 19); researching the possibility of life on another planet (Web task 1,
Students CD).
Competence in learning to learn: focusing on the About this book and Learning
to learn sections (pp. 3-7) and Content objectives (p. 8); acquiring language skills
(Key language p. 8); explaining a process with a flow chart (sections 5 and 6, pp. 14
and 15); formulating and testing a hypothesis (Hands on, p. 17).
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VALUES
Protection of the Environment
Sustainable development needs to be achieved at a The Earth Summit (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1992)
local level, as well as at a global level. In 1987, the produced the Local Agenda 21 Agreement. This
World Commission on Environment and Development proposes the integration of local environmental,
defined sustainable development as the way in which economic and social policies with sustainability criteria.
the present generation could satisfy its needs without In this way, all citizens are encouraged to participate
endangering the needs of future generations. It actively in local affairs.
concluded that the economic model of the first world
was incompatible with rational use of natural resources.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Can identify the characteristics of living beings 5. Can recognise the importance of photosynthesis.
and differentiate them from inert matter. 6. Can explain cellular respiration and nutrition.
2. Can describe cells and their components. 7. Can describe some types of cellular division.
3. Can differentiate between the two types of cell 8. Can conduct an experiment to study the effect
nutrition. of temperature on yeast cell division.
4. Can explain how cells obtain matter and energy.
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1 WORKSHEET 1
THE BASIS OF LIFE
1. H2O =
2. O2 =
3. RNA =
4. CO2 =
5. DNA =
6. ER =
2 Use the clues to solve the puzzle and find the mystery word.
2 3
2. These compounds act as sexual
hormones or as vitamin D.
1 7
3. It is the total set of genes.
Mystery word:
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1 WORKSHEET 2
THE BASIS OF LIFE
1 Use your Students Book to complete the chart about vital functions.
3.
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1 WORKSHEET 3
THE BASIS OF LIFE
1 Use your Students Book to complete the map with examples of organic biomolecules.
Polysaccharides 1.
collagen 4.
2.
Disaccharides
glucose 3. 5.
Monosaccharides
Amino acids
Carbohydrates Proteins
Organic biomolecules
fats 9.
6. 10.
7.
8.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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1 WORKSHEET 4
THE BASIS OF LIFE
1 Work in pairs. Read and then put in order the autotrophic cell nutrition processes.
Using energy from catabolism and simple molecules, complex organic molecules are produced
in the process called anabolism.
Part of the organic matter produced is used in the mitochondrion, where catabolism takes place.
Using oxygen, energy and inorganic substances (H2O and CO2) are produced.
1 The cell takes in water, CO2 and mineral salts from the outside.
3 Read and then put in order the heterotrophic cell nutrition processes.
Part of this organic matter is used in the mitochondrion, where catabolism takes place.
Using energy from catabolism and simple organic molecules, complex organic molecules
are produced in the process called anabolism.
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1 WORKSHEET 5
THE BASIS OF LIFE
1. The parents go to find food while the chick stays behind with other adults.
2. The males incubate the eggs.
3. The chicks lose their down and become adults in spring.
4. Both parents look after the chick and teach it their special call.
5. The females lay several eggs.
6. The eggs hatch and the females look after the chicks.
3. How do the males survive the incubation period in the cold weather?
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1 TEST 1
THE BASIS OF LIFE
1. Animals produce responses to stimuli with the help of their (a) effectors (b) receptors (c) energy.
2. Carbohydrates are also known as (a) waxes (b) steroids (c) saccharides.
3. Starch contains molecules called (a) monosaccharides (b) disaccharides (c) polysaccharides.
4. DNA is found in the (a) cytoplasm (b) nucleus (c) enzymes.
5. Mineral salts are necessary to (a) transmit nervous impulses (b) regulate body temperature
(c) transport nutrients.
6. The cytoplasm of a cell contains (a) the organelles (b) the vesicles (c) DNA.
7. The function of vacuoles is to (a) provide support (b) store substances or waste (c) transport
substances.
8. Cellular metabolism involves (a) effectors and receptors (b) anabolism and catabolism
(c) multiplication and division.
9. During the process of respiration, cells take in (a) phospholipids (b) steroids (c) glucose.
10. Cellular division always involves (a) the nucleus (b) binary fission (c) photosynthesis.
Inorganic biomolecules
Inorganic biomolecules include water and mineral salts. Water is the most
abundant substance in living beings. It is found in tissues, organs, blood and
even teeth, and makes up about 65% of our body. It is needed to carry out
chemical reactions, transport substances and regulate body temperature.
Mineral salts form the solid structure of living beings, such as skeletons.
They are also necessary for chemical reactions and for the transmission
of nervous impulses.
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