Subject Knowledge Enhancement Biology KS4 Series RM298 / B110

The Subject Knowledge Enhancement Biology Course Series is aimed at KS4 biology teachers, however if you are looking to improve your subject knowledge then they are suitable for biology teachers teaching at KS3 and KS5. Ideal for non-specialists (those teaching biology outside their degree specialism), early-careers teachers, NQTs, trainees are also welcome looking to deepen their understanding and refreshing your skills.

Session 1 - The cardio vascular system - (Tuesday 22 November: 4.30-6pm)

In this session together we will explore the knowledge to support your confidence in delivering lessons about the cardio vascular system and how this relates to other systems in organisms.

This will include the structure of the heart, blood vessels lungs and the implications of heart disease. We will look at practical implications of dissections and how the cardiovascular system is linked to other areas of science.

Session 2 - Control and Coordination - (Tuesday 29 November: 4.30-6pm)

In this session together we will explore the knowledge to support your confidence in delivering lessons about control and coordination in organism

This will include the nervous system structure and function, nerve responses, reflex arcs, neurotransmitters and   the differences between hormonal and nerve control. We will also cover the single biology content on the brain and eye.

Session 3 - Ecosystems - (Tuesday 6 December: 4.30-6pm)

In this session together we will explore the knowledge to support your confidence in delivering lessons about ecosystems including ecology, adaptations, interdependence competition, biodiversity and the impact of humans and the rest!

Often a challenging topic to teach, but as young people become more engaged in climate change one that can support their understanding.