Welcome to Biology Form I at Tesea Academy, a well-structured and exam-focused course designed to help learners build a strong foundation in life sciences using the latest competence-based Biology syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education (TIE 2023 / NECTA format). This course is perfect for students starting secondary school and aiming to understand Biology deeply while developing the skills required for NECTA-style assessments and real-life application.

Biology is a key subject for learners in science-related pathways because it explains living organisms, their structure, functions, and interactions with the environment. The current syllabus emphasizes not only knowledge, but also competence development—helping students learn how to think scientifically, communicate using Biology terminology, and conduct investigations.

What This Course Helps You Achieve

Through this course, you will be able to:

✅ Understand the basic concepts of Biology (meaning, branches, importance, and links to other subjects)
✅ Build confidence in scientific biological terms and communication
✅ Develop essential laboratory and investigation skills through guided activities
✅ Apply Biology knowledge to solve everyday life challenges such as health, environment, and hygiene
✅ Prepare effectively for school tests, terminal exams, and NECTA-style questions

The syllabus clearly highlights that students should gain mastery in:

• Biological concepts and processes

• Scientific communication

• Biological investigations and project work.

What You Will Learn (Form I Topics Covered)

This Form One Biology course covers key foundations that support all future Biology learning. Students will learn content structured according to the Form I syllabus matrix (competence-based approach), including:

1. Introduction to Biology

• Meaning and scope of Biology

• Branches of Biology

• Importance of Biology in daily life

• Biology and other disciplines (Agriculture, Health, Environment, Technology)

2. Biology Laboratory and Safety (Practical Skills)

• Laboratory rules and safety precautions

• Basic laboratory apparatus and their uses

• First aid basics and safety symbols

• Scientific observation and recording skills

3. Living Things and Classification Foundations

• Characteristics of living organisms

• Levels of organization (cells → tissues → organs → systems)

• Introduction to classification and identification of organisms

• Using simple classification keys

4. Cell Biology Basics

• Cell structure and functions

• Plant vs animal cells

• Introduction to microscopy (where applicable)

• Importance of cells in life processes

5. Health, Hygiene & Environment Foundations

• Cleanliness and disease prevention

• Relationship between organisms and environment

• Conservation awareness (cross-cutting issues)

Note: The TIE syllabus encourages integrating learning with real life, student-centered activities, and investigations such as discussion, experiments, field visits, and projects.

How You’ll Learn at Tesea Academy (Teaching Approach)

At Tesea Academy, Biology Form I is delivered through a modern, student-friendly approach that matches the syllabus recommendation for competence-based and learner-centered learning.

You will benefit from:

✅ Clear topic-by-topic video lessons and guided notes
✅ Practical demonstrations and experiment walk-throughs
✅ Class quizzes, topical tests, and revision worksheets
✅ NECTA-format questions with marking guides
✅ Assignments + feedback to track improvement
✅ Short summaries and key points for quick revision

Practical Competences You Will Gain

This course goes beyond memorization. You will develop important competences such as:

• Observation and recording of results

• Drawing biological diagrams correctly

• Using Biology terminology accurately

• Conducting simple investigations and presenting results

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

These outcomes align with the syllabus goals of producing learners who can apply science and develop real skills for everyday life and future careers. 

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for:

🎓 Form One students in Tanzania (all regions)
📚 Students using the new TIE/NECTA syllabus (2023 curriculum)
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents supporting learners at home
🏫 Schools and tuition centers looking for structured Biology content

Outcomes (After Completing This Course)

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

⭐ Explain Biology concepts clearly with examples
⭐ Answer Form One questions confidently
⭐ Perform structured practical tasks and basic investigations
⭐ Use scientific terms and communicate ideas accurately
⭐ Prepare effectively for exams under the new format