Ntare School

This page provides learning material for Biology Paper 1, for Lower Secondary Level. The subject is based on the National Curriculum Development Centre's Competence Based Curriculum 2020.

The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) in Uganda provides the Biology syllabus for the New Lower Secondary School curriculum. This syllabus is a four-year program and aims to foster scientific attitudes, aligning with Uganda's Vision 2040 for modernization and prosperity. The syllabus is a key component of the educational system in Uganda, providing the framework for Biology education at the lower secondary level.

We will provide learning material including text books (e-books), images, interactive images, audios, presentations, and simulations of biology for S3.

In the Ugandan NCDC Biology syllabus for lower secondary, the main topics typically include:

1. Characteristics of Living Things
2. Cells, Tissues, and Organs
3. Diversity of Living Organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms)
4. Plant Physiology (photosynthesis, reproductive organs, growth)
5. Animal Physiology (nutrition, respiration, excretion, reproduction)
6. Microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi)
7. Human Anatomy and Physiology
8. Genetics and Evolution
9. Ecology and Environment
10. Health and Disease
11. Life Processes and Maintenance of Life
12. Heredity and Variation

These topics are designed to develop students' understanding of biological concepts, promote scientific inquiry, and relate biology to everyday life.