Human Biology Year 12 General - for teaching from 2024

Human Biology Year 12 General - for teaching from 2025

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In this unit, students

• identify, research and construct questions for investigation; propose hypotheses; and predict possible outcomes
• conduct investigations including real or virtual dissections
• understand that DNA makes up chromosomes.
• understand that reproductive systems are specialised to produce gametes, ensure successful fertilisation and implantation for pregnancy to occur
• understand that lifestyle choices can impact on sexual health
• understand that fertility may require the use of reproductive technologies.

G4HBY

In this unit, students

• understand that infectious disease is caused by invasion of a pathogen, and can be transmitted from one host to another
• understand that the transmission and spread of infectious disease is facilitated by local, regional and global movement of individuals
• understand that modern medicines which assist in reducing the rate or the severity of the infection, include antiseptics, antivirals and antibiotics
• understand that standards of hygiene, including sanitation of water, waste treatment and the presence of pathogens and disease vectors, varies between global communities.