Grade 11 Life Sciences: 2024 Pacesetter & Program of Assessment.

FINAL

NB: It is mandatory for the teacher to complete actual dates and signature as he/she covers content and daily assessment.

TERM 1 INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Date:

Date We Stra Topic Content (Daily Assessments-Class and/or Home Work) Started -- Signature
ek nd Completed
1 Orientation • Baseline assessment based on Grade 10 topics needed for Term
17 – 19/01 1 e.g. classification schemes, the nitrogen cycle.
(3) • Revise scientific skills
2 Biodiversity Structure of viruses, bacteria, General characteristics and labelled diagram of viruses.
Microorganisms protista and fungi
22 – 26/01 General characteristics and labelled diagram of. Bacteria
(5)
P2:29 Marks General characteristics and labelled diagram of. protista
General characteristics and labelled diagram of fungi
Maintenance of balance in the The role of viruses and bacteria.
environment The role of protista and fungi
29 – 02/02
3 Symbiotic relationships of Mutualism, Commensalism and Parasitism
(5)
bacteria
Effect and management of one The effects and management on any one disease caused by each of:
disease of each group • viruses (rabies, HIV/AIDS, influenza)
• bacteria(blight, cholera, tuberculosis, anthrax)

Draw graphs and interpret data on any one disease caused by each of
viruses and bacteria
The effects and management on any one disease caused by each
of:
• protista(malaria)
• fungi (rust, thrush, ringworm, athlete’s foot)
Draw graphs and interpret data on any one disease caused by each of
protista and fungi
4 Immunity Immunity, including plants and animals’ immune responses against the
05 – 09/02 infecting micro-organisms.
(5) Effect of drugs, use of • The use of drugs e.g., antibiotics; effect on micro- organisms
microorganisms and • Vaccinations (Brief discussion)
traditional technology
The use of micro-organisms to produce medicines (e.g., insulin and
antibiotics)
Traditional technology to produce, e.g., beer, wine and
cheese.

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Date Week Strand Topic TERM 1 INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Date: Started -- Signature
Content (Daily Assessments-Class and/or Home Work) Completed
5 Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Label drawings showing various parts of the 4 plant groups
12- 16/02 (5) Biodiversity Gymnosperms, Comparative table of simple diagrams for identification and
in Plants Angiosperms
presence of: (vascular tissue and true leaves and roots) of
the 4 plant groups to show how they are grouped
P2:29 Comparative table of simple diagrams for identification and
Marks presence of: (seeds/spores and fruits, dependence of water
for reproduction ) of the 4 plant groups to show how they are
grouped,
INFORMAL TEST ONE (BIODIVERSITY MICRORGANISMS)(WKS 1-4) 50 MARKS 19 FEBRUARY 2024
6 Advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual
reproduction
19– 23/02 (5) Flowers as reproductive structures
Adaptations for pollination through (different pollinators) wind,
insects and birds (South African examples only) differences
and similarities
SBA TASK 1 FORMAL PRACTICAL TASK (WKS 1-6) 40 MARKS 22 FEBRUARY
2024
7 Porifera, Cnidaria, INFORMAL TEST TWO (BIODIVERSITY IN PLANTS)(WKS 5&6) 50 MARKS 26 FEBRUARY 2024
Biodiversity Platyhelminthes, Comparative table of:
in Animals Annelida, Arthropoda,
26/02 - 01/03 Simple diagram for identification, four key features i.e.
Chordata
(5) symmetry and cephalisation; the number of tissue layers
P2:18 developed from embryo; the number of openings in the gut;
Marks coelom and blood systems in the six selected phyla)
8 Compare the body plans of the different phyla and relate it
to the mode of life of each phylum with regard to presence
04 – 08/03 (5)
or absence of coelom, presence or absence of through gut
Suitability of each body plan for their respective environment

Similarities and differences between the SIX phyla

9 Interpret a phylogenetic tree representing the evolutionary
history of animals
11– 15/03 (5)
The role of invertebrates in agriculture and ecosystem
INFORMAL TEST THREE (BIODIVERSITY IN ANIMALS)(WKS 7 & 8) 50 MARKS 11 MARCH 2024
18-20/03 (3)
10 PRE-TEST 1/THEORY TEST 1(WKS 1-9) 60 MARKS 14 MARCH 2024
SBA TASK 2 FORMAL TEST 1: (WKS 1 – 9) 60 MARKS 18 MARCH 2024
25-27/03 (3) 11 CONSOLIDATION AND REVISION
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TERM 2 INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Date:

Date Strand Topic Content (Daily Assessments-Class and/or Home Work) Started – Signature
Completed
09- 12 Transformation to Orientation Revise basic cell structure with focus on the chloroplast, leaf structure
12/04 (4)
Sustain Life mitochondria
Revise plant and animal tissues from grade 9 and grade 10.
P1:32 Marks
Revise basic photosynthesis and respiration from grade 8
13 Photosynthesis • Process of photosynthesis using words and symbols:
• The intake of raw materials, trapping and storing of energy, formation of
14-19/04 food in chloroplasts and its storage.
(5)
The release of oxygen. Mention only of light and dark phase (no
biochemical detail of light and dark phases are required)
Importance of photosynthesis: release of oxygen, uptake of carbon
dioxide from atmosphere, food production (trapping energy)

14 Effects of variable amounts of light, carbon dioxide and temperature

on the rate of photosynthesis
Improve crop yields in greenhouse systems, role of ATP as energy
carrier in the cell
22 –
26/04 (5) ONE investigation to explain the principles of the Scientific
process:
- Light is necessary for photosynthesis (Infuse investigation
29/04 – 15
03/05 throughout the topic)
(4)
INFORMAL TEST FOUR (PHOTOSYNTHESIS )(WKS 13 – 15) :50 MARKS 09 MAY 2024
06 - 16 Energy Transformation Cellular Process of respiration:
10/05 (5) to Sustain Life Respiration Aerobic respiration: in cytoplasm and mitochondria; use words and
– aerobic symbols: glycolysis, Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation (no
P1:23 Marks and biochemical detail is required
13 – anaerobic • Anaerobic respiration: production of lactic acid in muscles during
17
17/05 (5) exercise; word and symbols
• (no biochemical detail of process is required):
• The role of anaerobic respiration in the industry, e.g., beer brewing and
bread making.
Comparison between aerobic and anaerobic respiration

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TWO investigations to explain the principles of the Scientific

process:
- O2 is required by respiration,
- CO2 is produced by living organisms during respiration (Infuse
investigations throughout the topic)
INFORMAL TEST FIVE (CELLULAR RESPIRATION)(WKS 16 & 17) :50 MARKS 20 MAY 2024
SBA TASK 3 PROJECT (WEEK 12-17) 100 MARKS 23 MAY 2024

Date Wk TERM 2 INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Date:

Strand Topic Content (Daily Assessments-Class and/or Home Work) Started – Signature
Completed

20- 24/05 18 Animal Dentition and The differences in dentition for herbivorous, carnivorous and omnivorous
(5)
Nutrition Human nutrition lifestyles in terms of
nutritional requirements and energy relationships (link with ecology – food
chains)
Human nutrition
P1:32 Marks
The macro-structure of the alimentary canal and associated organs and
the functions of the different parts
19 Digestion The process of ingestion, digestion, absorption, assimilation and egestion and the
27 –31/05
significance of each:
(5)
• Mechanical or physical digestion: types and functions of different
kinds of teeth, processes of chewing. Peristalsis
• Chemical digestion: Enzymes: functions of carbohydrases, proteases
and lipases: where produced; substrate, pH and end-products (Specific
enzymes need not be named – link to enzyme activity)
03 – 07/06 20 Fate of food The process of absorption, assimilation and egestion and the significance of each:
(5) • Absorption: small intestine as a region of most absorption of digested
food; adaptations to increase surface area. Structure (to tissue level) and
significance of villi. Importance of hepatic portal system in the transport of
absorbed food to the liver and then through hepatic vein to the rest of the
body.
• Assimilation: incorporation of glucose and amino acids, and the
breakdown of alcohol, drugs and hormones.
• Egestion
10 – 14/06 21 Homeostasis • Homeostatic control, which involves the hormonal control of blood sugar
(5) levels
• (Links with Gr 12)
18 -21/06 22 INFORMAL TEST SIX (ANIMAL NUTRITION)(WKS 18 – 21) : 50 MARKS 13 JUNE 2024
(4)
24 -28/06 23 SBA TASK 4 JUNE EXAMINATION ONE PAPER 150 MARKS: WEEK 1 – 21 CONTENT 18 JUNE 2024
(5)
CONSOLIDATION AND REVISION
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Date Week Strand TERM 3 INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Date:

Topic (Daily Assessments-Class and/or Home Work) Started -- Signature
Completed
24 Gaseous exchange Revise relevant body systems from Grade 9 and ecology from Grade 8
23 - Gaseous exchange
26/07 (4) P1:32 Marks • Distinguish between cellular respiration, breathing and gas exchange.
• Requirements of efficient gas exchange organs:
(NB: reduced from 4 wks to 3 wks) • Large surface area, thin, moist, well ventilated, protected, transport system
29/07 - 25 Human Gas exchange:
02/08 (5) The structure (macro and tissue level), location, adaptations and functioning
of the ventilation system: trachea, epiglottis, bronchi, bronchioles, lungs,
ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm, alveoli
05 -08/08 26 • Ventilation of the lungs:
(4) • Gaseous exchange in alveoli
• The transport of gases around the body
• Gaseous exchange in tissues; and
• Composition of inspired air vs. expired air – analyse data
• Homeostatic control of breathing.
• (Links with Gr 12)
12 -16/08 27 Excretion – urinary system: INFORMAL TEST SEVEN (GASEOUS EXCHANGE) (WKS 24 – 26) : 50 MARKS 12 AUGUST 2024
(5) structure, functions,
adaptations SBA TASK 4 PRACTICAL TASK 2 (WEEK 24-26) 40 MARKS 15 AUGUST 2024
Brief role of the following:
P1:32 Marks • the lungs
• the kidneys and bladder
(NB: reduced from 3 wks to 2 wks) • the liver
• the alimentary canal (gut); the skin.
• Substances secreted by each and the origins of these substances
19 -23/08 28 • The structure of the:
(5) - Urinary system: position of kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra.
- Kidney: structure and functioning, removal of urea and excess water and salts,
re-absorption of glucose and some salts.
- Nephron: structure and functioning: ultra-filtration, re-absorption, tubular
excretion, pH control, formation of urine
• Homeostatic control of water and salts: role of ADH and aldosterone (Links
with Gr 12)

INFORMAL TEST EIGHT (EXCRETION) (WKS 27 & 28) : 50 MARKS 26 AUGUST 2024

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TERM 3 INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Date:

Date Week Strand (Daily Assessments-Class and/or Home Work) Started -- Completed Signature
Topic
26- 30//09 29 Population Population size:
(5) Ecology Immigration ,emigration ,mortality, natality, carrying capacity & limiting factors
P2:37 Marks Use given data to draw line graphs of logistic and geometric growth forms
(NB: reduced from 3
wks to 2 wks) Perform calculations on estimation of population size using : o
Simple sampling; Mark recapture
02- 06//09 30 Interactions in Interpret graphs showing predator-prey relationships and competition
(5) the Differentiate amongst the three different types of symbiosis, using examples
environment Specialisation: competitive exclusion and resource partitioning; discuss one
example of co-existence in animals and one example in plants

Human Reasons for exponential growth: Age and gender distributions for different
population countries including South Africa Forecast of South Africa’s population growth
over the next twenty years and predict possible consequences for the
environment
09- 13//09 31 INFORMAL TEST NINE (POPULATION ECOLOGY) (WKS 29 & 30) : 50 MARKS 09 SEPTEMBER
(5)
2024
Human Impact: Causes and Consequences of the following in South Africa:
On the The atmosphere and climate change : Describe/interpret data
Environment
- Carbon dioxide emissions and Carbon footprint
- Deforestation
P2:37 Marks - Greenhouse effect ,enhanced
- Greenhouse effect and global warming: desertification, drought and
floods
- Methane emissions and
- Ozone depletion
16- 20//09 32 Water
(5) - Describe problems and possible solutions on water availability and quality
- Draw/interpret graphs and tables on water quality and availability
Food Security
- Describe problems and possible solutions in making food available for an
increasing human population
- Draw/interpret graphs and tables on food security
25- 27//09 33 PRE-TEST INFORMAL TEST 3: WEEK 24 – 30 CONTENT 60 MARKS 19 September 2024
(3) SBA TASK 6 FORMAL TEST 3: WEEK 24 – 30 CONTENT 60 MARKS 25 SEPTEMBER 2024
30/09- 04//10 34 CONSOLIDATION AND REVISION
(3)
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TERM 4 INFORMAL ASSESSMENT Date:

Date Strand Topic (Daily Assessments-Class and/or Home Work) Started -- Completed Signature
15- 18/10 35 Loss of Biodiversity
- Describe threats to biodiversity and ways in which biodiversity can be
maintained
- Draw/interpret graphs and tables on biodiversity
Solid Waste Disposal
- Managing dumpsites for rehabilitation and prevention of soil and water
pollution.
- The need for recycling.
- Using methane from dumpsites for domestic use: heating and lighting; and
- Safe disposal of nuclear waste
INFORMAL TEST TEN (HUMAN IMPACT) (WKS 31 - 35) : 50 MARKS 20 OCTOBER 2024
20- 25/10 36 REVISION

27/10-01/11 37 REVISION

04/11- 38-43 NOVEMBER EXAMINATIONS: PAPER 1 AND 2

13/12
Requisite Revise balance in ecosystems from Grade 8 and 10 PAPER 1 PAPER 2
PreKnowledge Marks: 150 Marks: 150
Resources Reference books, media reports, internet, magazines, Time: 2½ hours Time: 2½ hours
(other than newspapers. Watch Telematics video on human impact on the
textbook) to environment at: Learners must answer all 3 questions. Learners must answer all 3 questions.
enhance https://bit.ly/2lTaRk0 Topics and marks: Topics and marks:
learning Photosynthesis – 32 Biodiversity and classification of microorganisms- 29
Worksheets: Interpret case studies, tables and graphs Animal nutrition -32 Biodiversity in plants and reproduction 29
Respiration – 22 Biodiversity of animals -18
Informal • Practical observation of ONE example of human influence
Assessment on the environment in local area; write a report Gaseous exchange – 32 Population ecology – 37
Excretion – 32 Human impact – 37
• Interpret articles e.g. rhino poaching
Degrees of difficulty for examination and test
• Conduct a solid waste analysis Cognitive levels:
Knowing science - 40%; questions:
• Informal test Understanding science - 25%; Easy - 30%;
Applying scientific knowledge - 20%; Moderate - 40%;
Evaluating, analysing and synthesising Difficult - 25%;
science - 15% Very difficult - 5%
SBA
(Formal SBA Weighting: 40% End of year Examinations: Weighting: 60%
Assessment)

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Elaboration on the different tasks of the Programme of Formal Assessment

3. PRACTICAL TASKS
1. TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS • 30 – 40 marks are allocated to a practical task
• All formal and informal tests as indicated in the program must be • Each practical task assesses at least 3 of the 7 skills
written on the specified date. and must include skill 6 and/or 7
• The test and examinations covers all work as indicated in the pace • At least ONE of the practical tasks includes
setter. manipulation of apparatus and/or collection of data
• Each formal test must be 100 marks. • All 7 skills are covered annually
• Mainly specific Aims 1 and 3 are covered. 1. Follow instructions
• Specific aim 2 (knowledge and understanding of investigations and 2. Handle apparatus
practical work) is also included but in a smaller proportion compared 3. Make observations
to Specific Aims 1 and 3. 4. Record data
• Tests and examinations are balanced in terms of cognitive levels and 5. Measure
topic weightings. In this regard weightings grids should be used. 6. Interpret
• Tests and examinations must be analysed diagnostically and 7. Design/plan investigations
appropriate remedial and intervention strategies instituted.
• Tests and examinations follow the external examination in its design, Plan and design investigations by:
rigour and format  Identify a problem
2. ASSIGNMENT  Hypothesising
The assignment is a long task (1½ - 2 hours under controlled  Selecting apparatus or equipment and/or
materials
conditions)  Planning an experiment
• It is out of 100 marks  Suggesting ways of recording results
• Is completed at school and not at home  Understanding the need for replication or verification / reliability
• Covers a variety of topics and validity
• Includes as many as possible of the following: o
Analysing and interpreting data o Making
drawings o Plotting graphs and Drawing
tables o Performing calculations o
Justifying conclusions
 Identifying variables Procedure
 Suggesting ways of controlling variables
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