Biology
Life is both fascinating and amazing, often times beautiful and sometimes shocking in its appearance or behaviour.
Modern biology is a vast and diverse field, composed of many branches and sub-disciplines, and here at Sunny View we aim to deliver a varied and interesting study of the wonders of this natural science.
Why study Biology?
Have you ever looked in wonder and awe at a living organism you’ve discovered? Are you the kind of person that constantly asks how and why? Are you interested in how your body works? What makes you how you are? How do ecosystems develop and function? If the answer to these questions is yes, then studying Biology will both captivate and inspire you.
Biologists can specialise in many different fields: Agriculture, Anatomy, Physiology, Botany, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Pharmacology as well as Environmental Sciences such as Ecology, Zoology and Conservation to name but a few!
Recent Biology graduates from Sunny View are studying Medicine, Marine Biology, Dentistry and Neuroscience. The possible future careers are limitless when you have an inquiring mind, and an understanding of scientific methods and principles.
Biology at Key Stage 3 (Year 7– 9)
During KS3 Biology students study a wide range of topics to develop their knowledge and understanding and inform them of the diversity of fields within this science.
The topics examined are:
Cells and Life processes
Food and Nutrition
Respiration
Breathing and Circulatory systems
Skeletal, Muscular Nervous and Hormone systems
Reproduction in plants and animals
Classification
Genetics and Inheritance
Evolution
Health
Biotechnology and genetic modification
Ecology including human influences on ecosystems