Module 5: Biology
Transport in plants and animals.
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SECTION: BIOLOGY
MODULE: 5
Part A: Units
1. Transport in plants
a. Water transport
b. Transpiration
c. Mineral salts
2. Transport in animals
a. Blood circulation
b. Heart structure
c. Blood components
Part B: Project
Observe transport in plants and animals.
Project Title: Transport Systems Observation
Objective: Explore water transport in plants and circulation in animals.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Observe transpiration using a leaf bag or leafy twig in water.
- 2. Explain how water and mineral salts move in plants.
- 3. Identify main parts of the heart and blood vessels.
- 4. List major blood components and their functions.
- 5. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Notes on transpiration observation.
- • Plant transport explanation.
- • Heart and blood component notes.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Teach a peer about transport in plants and animals.
Guidance:
- • Explain transpiration and water transport in plants.
- • Describe the heart structure and blood flow.
- • Ask the learner to name blood components.
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:
- • Plant water transport and transpiration:
- • Mineral salts transport:
- • Heart structure and circulation:
- • Blood components:
Coach assessment:
- • Plant water transport and transpiration:
- • Mineral salts transport:
- • Heart structure and circulation:
- • Blood components:
Submission
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