The Crypt School - Biology Department
KS4 PoS with endpoints (2025-2026)
(*Teaching order and assessments may change during the year)
Updated July 2025
Vision: Our primary aim is to instil a genuine love of the sciences and the confidence to question our understanding of the natural and physical world. The programme of study aims to develop inquisitive minds into critical thinkers through acquiring theoretical knowledge, practical skills and scientific literacy. Students will understand how science continuously builds upon previous advancements and understanding; linking the topics studied with real-world application ensures that our pupils develop key investigative, analytical and evaluative skills to prepare for their life ahead.
Year 9
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Module: Cell Biology
Module: Transport in Cells
Module: Enzymes
Module: Digestive System
Module: Ecology
Module: Ecology
Topics: Enzymes
Topics: Structure and function of the digestive system and chemical tests.
Topics: Adaptations, competition and food webs and food chain efficiency, sampling. Key Skills: Research skills, use of key terminology, interpreting data, sampling techniques applications to the real world, exam skills.
AQA GCSE Biology Topics: Microscopy, cell Topics: Diffusion, division and cell exchange surfaces and (common Structure. osmosis. content for GCSE Biology and GCSE Combined Science)
Key Skills: Biological drawings, research Skills, microscopy calculations, use of key terms.
Key Skills: Planning and completing investigations, graph drawing, comparing structures and functions, precision of language, exam skills
Key Skills: Planning, completing and analysing investigations, making and recording observations, revision skills.
Key Skills: Knowledge acquisition, interpreting results of investigations.
MP: Biological drawing RPA
MP: Cells Test
MP: Mid year exam
MP: Enzymes and digestion test
Year End Points
● To understand the structural differences between types of cells and how it enables them to perform specific functions. Topics: Nutrient ● To be able to describe and explain the structure and cycling, human impacts function of the digestive system, including the action on the environment. of enzymes. ● To identify a range of scientific techniques for conducting a practical including quantitative and Key Skills: Exam skills, qualitative methods. evaluating data on ● To have an understanding of how organisms interact climate change, and are adapted to their environment for survival. applications to the real ● To understand the process of respiration and its world, revision skills. importance for biology. ● To use microscopes to make simple and accurate biological drawings. ● To correctly use scientific language in practical planning and analysis. ● To be able to calculate order of magnitude and magnification.