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Year 11

Curriculum Map

This curriculum map provides an overview of the biology journey students will experience throughout the academic year. It outlines the sequence of biological concepts, living systems, and scientific investigations alongside key assessment points designed to monitor and support student progress. The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build knowledge progressively, with each unit providing the foundation for future learning, ensuring all students develop biological understanding, scientific inquiry skills, and appreciation for the living world appropriate to their age and stage. For detailed information about the specific knowledge and skills taught in each unit, please visit our Knowledge and Skills page.

Half Term Unit(s) of Work Key Assessments
Autumn 1 Feedback and Control Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions.
Mastery diagnostic quizzes
Retrieval quizzes
Fix It Tasks
End of Unit Tests
Autumn 2 Controlling Reproduction Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions.
Mastery diagnostic quizzes
Retrieval quizzes
Fix It Tasks
End of Unit Tests
Spring 1 Controlling Nature Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions.
Mastery diagnostic quizzes
Retrieval quizzes
Fix It Tasks
End of Unit Tests
Spring 2 Evolution Pre Unit testing – Tests developed by Ark to identify misconceptions.
Mastery diagnostic quizzes
Retrieval quizzes
Fix It Tasks
End of Unit Tests
Summer 1 Retrieval and Practice for Exams Mastery diagnostic quizzes
Retrieval quizzes
Fix It Tasks
End of Unit Tests
Exam Preparation