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VCAA Study Design 2022-2027 | Units 1-4

Unit 1: How do living things stay alive?

Cells, systems, and functioning organisms
Foundation Unit (School-Assessed) 25 Skills • 3 Levels Each

Unit 1 Skill Map

Cell structure, function, and body systems — the foundation unit introducing core biology concepts.

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AoS 1: Cells and Organisms

13 skills

Cell Structure

5 skills ▼
Cell Structure and OrganellesDIAG24400 Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic CellsMCQ24401 Cell Membrane StructureDIAG24402 Plant vs Animal CellsDIAG24410 Surface Area to Volume RatioMCQ24411

Cell Transport

2 skills ▼
Passive TransportMCQ24403 Active TransportMCQ24404

Energy Processes

3 skills ▼
Cellular RespirationMCQ24405 PhotosynthesisMCQ24406 Enzymes and MetabolismMCQ24407

Cell Biology Techniques

3 skills ▼
Organelle FunctionMCQ24408 Microscopy TechniquesMCQ24409 Stem Cells and DifferentiationMCQ24412

AoS 2: Functioning Organisms

12 skills

Body Systems

5 skills ▼
Body Systems OverviewMCQ24413 Digestive SystemMCQ24414 Respiratory SystemMCQ24415 Circulatory SystemMCQ24416 Nervous System BasicsMCQ24417

Regulation and Control

3 skills ▼
Endocrine SystemMCQ24418 HomeostasisAPPLY24419 Stimulus and ResponseMCQ24423

Homeostatic Mechanisms

4 skills ▼
ThermoregulationMCQ24420 Blood Glucose RegulationMCQ24421 Water BalanceMCQ24422 AdaptationsAPPLY24424
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