The current syllabus in Tasmania is different in content and sequence to the Australian Curriculum, however there is much overlap with unit 2, part 1: Cells as the basis of life
These are example schedules to demonstrate the content of the meriSTEM online course as it might map to the Tasmanian curriculum.
Biology TAS Criterion 6: Cells
Note. As this course was designed around the Australian Curriculum, currently the course does not yet include:
STRUCTURE REFLECTS FUNCTION
- characteristics and differences of viruses, prions and plasmids
MAINTAINING EQUILIBRIUM
- Maintaining equilibrium in cells
- The mechanism of the contractile vacuole
DNA: THE CODE OF LIFE
- Cell division
- mitosis and meiosis
Biology TAS Criterion 7: Organisms
Note. As this course was designed around the Australian Curriculum, currently the course does not yet include:
STRUCTURE REFLECTS FUNCTION:
- transpiration (including mechanisms) and translocation
- nitrogenous wastes
MANAGING CHALLENGES:
- Adaptations of plants and animals
MAINTAINING EQUILIBRIUM:
- Homeostasis
- feedback mechanisms