Biology

Explore how Biology is taught across four years, from cells and ecosystems to genetics and disease, through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning.

Last updated 4 August 2026

Biology

Biology is the understanding of the diversity and complexity of life and the interrelations among organisms through the process of scientific inquiry. In this way, we can appreciate the place of humanity in nature and be good stewards of the earth.

Learning Outcomes

Understand that patterns and relationships underlie the systems of the natural and physical world
Use the method of scientific inquiry, which involves asking testable questions, making critical observations, conducting controlled experiments and forming analyses
Apply critical and creative thinking to solve problems and evaluate ethical issues, and communicate the ideas effectively
Appreciate that the concepts of science are continually modified and expanded based upon new information and is the result of cooperative and cumulative activities of different individuals and groups
Understand that science, technology and engineering impact the course of history, society, economics, the environment and individual lives
Demonstrate the attitudes relevant for scientific inquiry such as objectivity, integrity, curiosity, initiative, inventiveness, creativity, concern for accuracy and precision

Programmes

Overview of Biology Curriculum Topics

Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Macroconcept: Systems	Macroconcept: Interactions	Macroconcept: Systems	Macroconcept: Change
*The Scientific Endeavour	* Interactions within Ecosystems	Coordination and Response Cells and the Chemistry of Life *Transport in Plants and Energetics	* Natural Selection and Reproduction DNA, Nuclear and Cellular Division Inheritance *Infectious Diseases and Molecular Genetics
Macroconcept: Model	Macroconcept: Systems
* Model of Cells	* Human Digestive System * Transport Systems in Living Things *Human Sexual Reproductive System

Gallery

Three masked schoolgirls in uniforms sit together at a desk, writing and reviewing worksheets and textbooks.

Promoting collaboration amongst our students.

A masked student stands in front of a whiteboard presenting to other uniformed female students wearing masks in a bright classroom.

Student responding to a question.

A teacher in a pink shirt crouches outdoors with four uniformed students examining something on the ground near a tree.

Teacher conducting outdoor field studies.

A person in a white lab coat gestures while speaking to a group of students in lab coats inside a laboratory.

Students participating in the International STEP (Singapore Technologies Endowment Programme) Brain Camp.

A teacher wearing a mask speaks to two uniformed female students seated at a table with notebooks.

Teacher coaching students.

Students in uniforms wearing gloves dissect a fish on a tray while a teacher supervises in a lab.

Students attending the Evolution in the Living World Workshop.