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Module 4: Biology

Nutrition in plants and animals.

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SECTION: BIOLOGY

MODULE: 4

Part A: Units

1. Nutrition in plants

a. Photosynthesis

b. Factors affecting photosynthesis

c. Storage organs

2. Nutrition in animals

a. Feeding habits

b. Digestive system

c. Enzymes

Part B: Project

Explore plant and animal nutrition through observation.

Project Title: Nutrition in Plants and Animals

Objective: Observe nutrition processes in plants and animals and record findings.

Project Instructions:

1. Observe a green plant and note signs of photosynthesis (leaf color, sunlight exposure).
2. Identify one plant storage organ (tuber, bulb, or root) and its function.
3. Choose an animal and describe its feeding habit.
4. Outline the main parts of the digestive system and where enzymes act.
5. Consult your coach where necessary.

Evidence to Submit:

• Notes on plant nutrition and storage organs.
• Description of feeding habit and digestion.
• Simple labeled digestive system sketch.

Submission

Part C: Training Others

Teach a peer about nutrition in plants or animals.

Guidance:

• Explain photosynthesis and its requirements.
• Describe one feeding habit and digestion steps.
• Ask the learner to identify storage organs.

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

Coach assessment: Learner completes the self-assessment using the 1-4 scale. The coach prepares a short quiz or conversation (outside the system if needed) and assigns the coach score.

Self-assessment:

• Photosynthesis and factors:
• Plant storage organs:
• Feeding habits and digestion:
• Enzymes and digestive system:

Coach assessment:

• Photosynthesis and factors:
• Plant storage organs:
• Feeding habits and digestion:
• Enzymes and digestive system:

Submission

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