Module 14: Biology
Growth, development, and response.
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SECTION: BIOLOGY
MODULE: 14
Part A: Units
1. Growth and development
a. Meaning of growth
b. Measurement of growth
c. Factors affecting growth
d. Growth in plants and animals
2. Perception and response
a. Stimulus and response
b. Sense organs
c. Hormonal coordination
d. Nervous coordination
Part B: Project
Observe growth patterns and response mechanisms.
Project Title: Growth and Response Observation
Objective: Apply growth measurement and response concepts using local examples.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Measure growth of a plant over one week and record data.
- 2. Identify two factors affecting growth and explain their impact.
- 3. Describe a stimulus-response example in plants or animals.
- 4. List one hormonal and one nervous response example.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Growth measurements and notes.
- • Factors affecting growth summary.
- • Response examples.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Guide a peer on growth and response concepts.
Guidance:
- • Explain growth measurement methods.
- • Discuss factors affecting growth in plants or animals.
- • Describe stimulus-response pathways.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more explanation?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Growth measurement and factors:
- • Growth in plants and animals:
- • Perception and response:
Coach assessment:
- • Growth measurement and factors:
- • Growth in plants and animals:
- • Perception and response:
Submission
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