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Life Sciences Grade 10: Cells, Tissues and the Diversity of Life

Build the foundations of Life Sciences, from the molecules of life and the structure of cells to how plants and animals are organised, supported and classified. Every idea is anchored in South African ecosystems and everyday examples.

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What you'll learn

  • Distinguish the organic and inorganic compounds that make up living organisms
  • Describe cell structure and explain how mitosis produces identical daughter cells
  • Identify plant and animal tissues and relate their structure to function
  • Explain how substances are transported and how plants and animals are supported
  • Classify living things using the taxonomic hierarchy and binomial nomenclature
  • Interpret evidence from fossils for the history of life on Earth

Before you start

  • Recognise that all living things are made of cells
  • Read and interpret simple scientific diagrams and tables
  • Perform basic arithmetic, ratios and unit conversions

Course content

0/32 lessons
1. Molecules, Cells and Cell Division3 lessons
  1. The Chemistry of LifeLesson20 min
  2. Cell Structure and OrganellesLesson20 min
  3. Cell Division: MitosisLesson20 min
2. Tissues, Systems and the Diversity of Life3 lessons
  1. Plant and Animal TissuesLesson20 min
  2. Support and Transport in Plants and AnimalsLesson20 min
  3. Biodiversity, Classification and the History of LifeLesson20 min
3. Extended Study 18 lessons
  1. The Chemistry of Life: Concept MapLesson24 min
  2. Cell Structure and Organelles: Concept MapLesson24 min
  3. Cell Division: Mitosis: Concept MapLesson24 min
  4. Plant and Animal Tissues: Concept MapLesson24 min
  5. Support and Transport in Plants and Animals: Concept MapLesson24 min
  6. Biodiversity, Classification and the History of Life: Concept MapLesson24 min
  7. The Chemistry of Life: MechanismLesson24 min
  8. Cell Structure and Organelles: MechanismLesson24 min
4. Extended Study 28 lessons
  1. Cell Division: Mitosis: MechanismLesson24 min
  2. Plant and Animal Tissues: MechanismLesson24 min
  3. Support and Transport in Plants and Animals: MechanismLesson24 min
  4. Biodiversity, Classification and the History of Life: MechanismLesson24 min
  5. The Chemistry of Life: RepresentationsLesson24 min
  6. Cell Structure and Organelles: RepresentationsLesson24 min
  7. Cell Division: Mitosis: RepresentationsLesson24 min
  8. Plant and Animal Tissues: RepresentationsLesson24 min
5. Extended Study 38 lessons
  1. Support and Transport in Plants and Animals: RepresentationsLesson24 min
  2. Biodiversity, Classification and the History of Life: RepresentationsLesson24 min
  3. The Chemistry of Life: Worked ReasoningLesson24 min
  4. Cell Structure and Organelles: Worked ReasoningLesson24 min
  5. Cell Division: Mitosis: Worked ReasoningLesson24 min
  6. Plant and Animal Tissues: Worked ReasoningLesson24 min
  7. Support and Transport in Plants and Animals: Worked ReasoningLesson24 min
  8. Biodiversity, Classification and the History of Life: Worked ReasoningLesson24 min
6. Extended Study 42 lessons
  1. The Chemistry of Life: Evidence and MeasurementLesson24 min
  2. Cell Structure and Organelles: Evidence and MeasurementLesson24 min