Lab Topic Aim Skill SBA

1 1 Ecological Diversity and To classify and identify pictures ORR

classification of organisms based on their
morphology.

2 Ecology (feeding To observe feeding relationships ORR

relationships) in a football field.

3 Photosynthesis To examine draw, label and DR *

annotate parts of a net veined
leaf

4 Germination To dissect, examine, draw, DR *

label and annotate the cross
section of a tomato.

5 Nutrition and disease To investigate the effects of P&D *

ginger and tea against the flu
and cold.

2 6 Transport in plants To observe the movement of ORR *

water up the stem of a plant.

7 Genetics (variation) To investigate the continuous M&M *

variation amongst the 5c A&I
students at West Demerara
Secondary School.
8 Digestion To investigate the effects of P&D *
pineapples on red meat.

9 Digestion To investigate the effects of A&I *

pineapples on red meat.

10 Anaerobic respiration To determine whether carbon ORR *

dioxide is produced by alcoholic M&M
fermentation of yeast.
BIOLOGY LIST OF LABS FOR 2022-2023

Title: Respiration
Aim: To determine whether carbon dioxide is produced by alcoholic fermentation of yeast
Criteria /ORR Mark/s Mark/s
allocate gained
d
Relevant observations 2
Correctly recorded results
All=2 partial=l
Appropriate model for recording 1
of data
Diagram/s: 3
Large= I
Clear=l
Labeled=l
Complete report includes:
All section named and
underlined
All=3 partial=l 3
With correct content
All=3 partial=l 3
Reflection stated 1
Total 13
Converted to 10

Title: Genetics

Aim: To investigate continuous variation in 11 C student at WDSS

Criteria /M&M Mark/s Mark/s

allocated gained
Correctly select a random set 2
of students at random heights
Accurately measure 2
colleagues’ height at eye
level with meter rule
Correctly remove footwear 2
and stood on concrete
Correctly label to take 2
measurement
Carefully placed students 2
against the wall
Total 10
Title: Digestion

Aim: The effect of bromelain on red meat

Criteria /P&D Mark/s Mark/s

allocated gained
Hypothesis is:
 Clearly stated 1
 Testable 1
Aim is related to 1
hypothesis
Materials are appropriate
(>50%=2 <50%=1)
2
Methodology is suitable
(>50%=2 <50%=1)
2
Variables are correctly
listed:
One dependent 1
One independent 1
One control 1
Expected Results are:
Reasonable 1
Linked with method 1
Two precautions 1
correctly stated
Total 13
Converted to 10
Title: Nutrition and disease

Aim: The investigate the microbial effect found in tea and ginger.

Criteria /P&D Mark/s Mark/s

allocated gained
Hypothesis is:
 Clearly stated 1
 Testable 1
Aim is related to 1
hypothesis
Materials are appropriate
(>50%=2 <50%=1) 2
Methodology is suitable
(>50%=2 <50%=1) 2
Variables are correctly
listed:
One dependent 1
One independent 1
One control 1
Expected Results are:
Reasonable 1
Linked with method 1
Two precautions 1
correctly stated
Total 13
 Converted to 10

Title: Photosynthesis

Aim: Examine, draw, and label the external parts of a mango leaf

Criteria /DR Mark(s Mark(s)

) gained
allotted
Page correctly bordered 1
Size of drawing takes over 1
more than half the page
Drawing lines:
 Neat 1
 Even thickness 1
Labels are:
 Written in all caps 2
(>50%=2,<50%=1)
 Correct: 2
(>50%=2,<50%=1)
Correct annotations 3
Labelling lines
 Neat 1
 Straight 1
 No arrows heads 1
 Not crossing 1
Drawing is accurate 1
Drawing title:
 Included name of 1
specimen
 Included 1
orientation of
specimen
 Written in all caps 1
Correct magnification 1
Total 20
Converted to 10
Title: Digestion
Aim: The effect of bromelain on red meat
Criteria A&I Mark(s) Mark(s)
allotted gained
Method linked to proposal 1
Results includes:
Correct data
(All=2, partial=l) 2
Correct formula/equation
1
Accurate calculations
(All=2, partial=l) 2
Discussion includes:
Explanation of developed
points 3
Interpretation of data with
stated trends
3
Limitation includes:
Sources of error 1
Precautions 1
Reflection linked real life 1
Conclusion related to aim 1
TOTAL 16
converted to 10
Title: Genetics
Aim: To investigate continuous variation
In 11C students at WDSS
Criteria /A&I Mark(s) Mark(s)
allotted gained
Summary of data
includes:
Identification of
trends 2
relationships 2
Link to theoretical
concepts, data and 2
hypothesis
Correctly stated: 2
limitation
error
Reflection stated 1
Conclusion related to the 1
aim
Total 10
Title: Germination

Aim: Examine, drawing and label the longitudinal section of a tomato

Criteria/ DR Mark(s) Mark(s)

allotted gained
Page correctly bordered 1
Size of drawing takes over 1
more than half the page
Drawing lines:
 Neat 1
 Even thickness 1
Labels are:
 Written in all 2
caps.
(>50%=2,<50%=1) 2
 Correct:
(>50%=2,<50%=1)
Correct annotations 3
Labelling lines
 Neat 1
 Straight 1
 No arrows heads. 1
 Not crossing 1
Drawing is accurate 1
Drawing title:
 Included name of 1
specimen
 Included 1
orientation of
specimen
 Written in all caps 1
Correct magnification 1
Total 20
Converted to 10
Title: Transport in plants

Aim: To observe the movement of water up the stem of a plant.

Criteria /ORR Mark/s Mark/s
allocated gained
Relevant observations 2
Correctly recorded results
All=2 partial=l
Appropriate model for recording of data 1

Diagram/s: 3
Large= I
Clear=l
Labeled=l
Complete report includes:
All section named and
underlined
All=3 partial=l 3
With correct content
All=3 partial=l 3
Reflection stated 1
Total 13
Converted to 10

Title: Respiration
Aim: To determine whether carbon dioxide
is produced by alcoholic fermentation of yeast.
Criteria /M&M Mark/s Mark/s
allocated gained
Correctly check for evenness 2
of surface
Accurate measurement of 2
glucose solution at eye level
Carefully set up 2
heating source

Correctly placed rubber 2

stopper on tube
Correctly pour lime solution 2
in tube
Total 10