Topic One (1.1): Characteristics of Living Things and Cells

 Introduction

The first topic focuses on the seven characteristics of living things.

This topic also introduces you to animal and plant cells and their structures, including the structure and function of specialised cells, the parts of a microscope and calculating magnification.

The following key areas are covered in this topic:

  • Characteristics of Living Things
  • Structure of a Cell
  • Structure and Function of Specialised Cells
  • Magnification and the Microscope

Topic One is broken down into the following study sessions:

Session One (1.1.1): Characteristics of Living Things

Session Two (1.1.2): Cell Structure

Session Three (1.1.3): Specialised Cells

Session Four (1.1.4): Sizes of Specimen and the Microscope