Unit I: Diversity in Living World

1. The Living World

Content:

• Characteristics of living organisms

• Taxonomy and systematics

• Binomial nomenclature

• Taxonomic categories

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Identify characteristics of living organisms

• Explain the need for classification

• Use scientific names correctly

• Understand taxonomic hierarchy

2. Biological Classification

Content:

• Five Kingdom classification

• Three-domain system

• Characteristics of Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Classify organisms into different kingdoms

• Compare characteristics of major kingdoms

• Understand evolutionary relationships

3. Plant Kingdom

Content:

• Algae

• Bryophytes

• Pteridophytes

• Gymnosperms

• Angiosperms

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Identify features of major plant groups

• Explain alternation of generations

• Appreciate plant diversity

4. Animal Kingdom

Content:

• Basis of classification

• Major animal phyla and their characteristics

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Classify animals based on body plan and symmetry

• Identify key features of different phyla

• Relate structure to function

Unit II: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants

5. Morphology of Flowering Plants

Content:

• Root, stem, leaf

• Inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Identify and describe plant parts

• Relate morphology to plant functions

• Recognize modifications of plant organs

6. Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Content:

• Plant tissues

• Internal structure of root, stem, leaf

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Describe plant tissues

• Differentiate dicot and monocot anatomy

• Relate anatomy to physiological functions

7. Structural Organisation in Animals

Content:

• Animal tissues

• Organ systems (frog/earthworm/cockroach – as per NCERT)

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Identify different animal tissues

• Understand organization of tissues into organs

• Describe basic animal body plans

Unit III: Cell Structure and Function

8. Cell: The Unit of Life

Content:

• Cell theory

• Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

• Cell organelles

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Describe cell structure and functions

• Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

• Explain role of cell organelles

9. Biomolecules

Content:

• Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids

• Enzymes

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Identify types of biomolecules

• Explain structure and functions of biomolecules

• Understand enzyme action

10. Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Content:

• Cell cycle phases

• Mitosis and meiosis

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Describe stages of cell cycle

• Differentiate mitosis and meiosis

• Explain importance of cell division

Unit IV: Plant Physiology

11. Transport in Plants

12. Mineral Nutrition

13. Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

14. Respiration in Plants

15. Plant Growth and Development

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Explain transport mechanisms in plants

• Understand mineral requirements and deficiencies

• Describe photosynthesis and respiration

• Explain plant hormones and growth stages

Unit V: Human Physiology

16. Digestion and Absorption

17. Breathing and Exchange of Gases

18. Body Fluids and Circulation

19. Excretory Products and Their Elimination

20. Locomotion and Movement

21. Neural Control and Coordination

22. Chemical Coordination and Integration

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

• Describe structure and function of human organ systems

• Explain physiological processes in humans

• Relate disorders to malfunctioning of systems

• Develop understanding of human health and fitness