Unit 2: Cells and multicellular organisms Biology
The cell is the basic unit of life. Although cell structure and function are very diverse, all cells possess some common features: all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells need to exchange materials with their immediate external environment in order to maintain …
Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL033
Represent data in meaningful and useful ways; organise and analyse data to identify trends, patterns and relationships; qualitatively describe sources of measurement error, and uncertainty and limitations in data; and select, synthesise and use evidence …
ACSBL033 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL042
Scientific knowledge can enable scientists to offer reliable explanations and make reliable predictions
ACSBL042 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL035
Select, construct and use appropriate representations, including diagrams of structures and processes; and images from different imaging techniques, to communicate conceptual understanding, solve problems and make predictions
ACSBL035 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL034
Interpret a range of scientific and media texts, and evaluate processes, claims and conclusions by considering the quality of available evidence; and use reasoning to construct scientific arguments
ACSBL034 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL038
Development of complex models and/or theories often requires a wide range of evidence from multiple individuals and across disciplines
ACSBL038 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL032
Conduct investigations, including microscopy techniques, real or virtual dissections and chemical analysis, safely, competently and methodically for the collection of valid and reliable data
ACSBL032 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL031
Design investigations, including the procedure/s to be followed, the materials required, and the type and amount of primary and/or secondary data to be collected; conduct risk assessments; and consider research ethics, including animal ethics
ACSBL031 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL040
The use of scientific knowledge is influenced by social, economic, cultural and ethical considerations
ACSBL040 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum
ACSBL041
The use of scientific knowledge may have beneficial and/or harmful and/or unintended consequences
ACSBL041 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Biology | Science | Senior secondary curriculum