Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 3 Biology
This course explores the fundamental principles of life through the lens of Singapore's biological landscape and global scientific advancements. Students investigate the interconnectedness of cellular processes, genetic inheritance, and ecological balance while developing critical inquiry skills through laboratory experimentation.
The Architecture of Life
An exploration of cellular structures and the specialized processes that sustain living organisms.
Examining the microscopic components of plant and animal cells and how their organelles facilitate life functions.
Investigating the physical processes of diffusion, osmosis, and active transport across biological membranes.
Analyzing the chemical composition of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats and their roles in nutrition.
Nutrient Acquisition and Energy Flow
A study of how autotrophs and heterotrophs obtain and process energy to sustain life.
Understanding the human digestive system and the enzymatic breakdown of food.
Exploring how plants convert light energy into chemical energy to support global food chains.
Examining the vascular tissues responsible for moving water and nutrients through plant systems.
Internal Transport and Gas Exchange
Focusing on the circulatory and respiratory systems that maintain homeostasis in complex organisms.
Investigating blood, blood vessels, and the heart as a transport network.
Analyzing the mechanisms of breathing and the aerobic and anaerobic release of energy.
Studying the removal of metabolic waste and the regulation of the internal environment.
Coordination and Continuity
An investigation into how organisms respond to stimuli and pass genetic information to the next generation.
Understanding the role of neurons, the brain, and reflex arcs in responding to the environment.
Comparing mitosis and meiosis and their roles in growth and sexual reproduction.
Exploring the structure of DNA and the process of protein synthesis.
Inheritance and Evolution
Analyzing the patterns of heredity and the mechanisms that drive biological change over time.
Applying the laws of inheritance to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses.
Studying continuous and discontinuous variation and the process of natural selection.
Ecology and Sustainability
Investigating the relationships between organisms and their environment with a focus on conservation.
Mapping the movement of energy through food webs and the cycling of carbon.
Evaluating the effects of pollution, deforestation, and climate change on biodiversity.