VCE Biology (Year 11)

VCE Biology (Year 11) on VCE Vault: 15 lessons written for Year 11 (VCE, Victorian Certificate of Education), each with worked examples, practice questions and Aari, an AI tutor. The first 4 lessons are free; the whole subject is a one-off A$12.99.

VCE Biology (Year 11) study notes: 62 pages covering 15 topics (PDF, A$9.99).

Lessons

Unit 1 — Cells and Systems

• Cell Structure — Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes (free) — Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and their organelles.
• Plasma Membrane and Transport (free) — Describe the plasma membrane and mechanisms of transport.
• Body Systems and Specialised Cells (free) — Explain cell specialisation and how organ systems work together.
• Plants and Animals — Gas Exchange and Transport (free) — Compare structures for gas exchange and transport in plants and animals.

Unit 1 — Regulation

• Homeostasis and Regulation — Explain how organisms maintain stable internal conditions.
• Nervous and Endocrine Signalling — Compare nervous and endocrine signalling systems.

Unit 2 — Reproduction and Genetics

• Cell Cycle and Mitosis — Describe the cell cycle and mitosis.
• Meiosis and Genetic Variation — Explain meiosis and how it generates variation.
• Mendelian Genetics — Apply Mendelian genetics to predict inheritance patterns.
• DNA, Genes and Chromosomes — Describe DNA structure and its role in inheritance.

Unit 2 — Biodiversity

• Biodiversity and Adaptations — Explain biodiversity and how organisms adapt to their environment.
• Ecosystems and Energy Flow — Explain ecosystem structure and energy flow.

Scientific Investigation

• Scientific Investigation — Bio Practicals — Plan, conduct and report a biology investigation.

Exam Preparation

• SAC and Exam Technique — Apply exam technique for VCE Biology.
• Bridge to VCE Biology Units 3-4 — Understand Units 3-4 structure and prepare for Year 12.