FRAMEWORK - The Language of Life - Begins with Basics

Overview: Biology Begins with Basics

A Modular Introduction to Life’s Foundations

This module offers a gentle, structured entry into biology, designed for learners across disciplines. It reframes biology not just as the study of life, but as a practice of noticing, connecting and caring. Each section invites reflection, interaction and inclusive inquiry, making space for diverse ways of knowing.

Section 1: Define Biology in Your Own Words - Start with personal understanding before moving into formal definitions. This section encourages learners to articulate what biology means to them and reflect on how definitions shape inclusion.

Section 2: Explore the Characteristics of Life - Introduce the core criteria used to define living things, while inviting critique and curiosity. Learners examine edge cases and reflect on what these definitions include or exclude.

Section 3: Understand the Levels of Organisation - Zoom in and out of biological systems, from molecules to ecosystems. This section helps learners see how life is structured and interconnected across scales.

Section 4: Connect Biology to Everyday Life - Make biology relevant by noticing it in kitchens, gardens, bodies and communities. This section builds emotional connection and supports inclusive engagement.

Section 5: Ask Questions That Matter - Support learners to generate their own questions and see inquiry as a relational act. This section centres curiosity, care and values-led learning.

Final Thought: Biology as a Way of Seeing - Conclude with a reflective prompt that invites learners to consider biology not just as a subject, but as a lens for compassion, clarity and connection.

Content

Section 1: Define Biology in Your Own Words

Section 2: Explore the Characteristics of Life

Section 3: Understand the Levels of Organisation

Section 4: Connect Biology to Everyday Life

Section 5: Ask Questions That Matter

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