Learner’s Cala Guide
Learning Area : O Level Bipology
Code : 4025
Candidate Name : _______________________________________
Candidate Number : _______________________________________
Centre Name : _______________________________________
Centre Number : _______________________________________
CALA Type : Practical
Level : Form Four
Topic : Respiratory System
Duration : Three Weeks
Background
Rufaro High School biology pass rate is lower than expected. This is partly due to lack of models
in the teaching of the subject, because they cannot afford to buy industrially produced models.
You the candidate are to assemble a model of the respiratory system using locally available
materials in order to solve the problem of shortage of models.
Cala Description
Week One
You, as the candidate are expected to research on the respiratory system. Present your research in
a two page write up showing detailed diagrams of the human respiratory system and the model
you intend to make.
Week Two
You are to assemble the components of the respiratory system
Week Three
You are to present a fully functional model of the respiratory system
Cala Tips
The model should be simple made from recyclable locally available materials. Durability earns
an extra mark
Facilitator’s CALA Guide
Learning Area : O Level Combined Science
CALA Type: Practical
Level : Form Four
Topic: Respiratory System
Duration Three Weeks
Concepts /Skills
1. Research on the structure and function of the human respiratory system
2. Designing the model of the respiratory system
3. Assembling the model
4. Presentation of the model
Dimensions / Criteria To Be Assessed
1. Researching on the structure of the human respiratory system
2. Designing the model of the respiratory system
3. Assembling of the model
4. Finishing and Presenting the Model
Assessment Objectives
Learners should be able to
Research on the anatomy and physiology of the human respiratory system
Draw sections of the human respiratory system
Draw sections of the model of the human respiratory system
Use locally available materials to assemble the model
Show skills of cutting and joining pieces using relevant tools
Show skills of finishing and presenting a working model
Context
Plumtree School biology pass rate is lower than expected . This is partly due to lack of models
in the teaching of the subject , because they cannot afford to buy industrially produced models.
The candidates are to assemble a model of the respiratory system using locally available
materials in order to solve the problem of shortage of models.
Facilitator’s notes
Facilitator issues learners with the CALA Learner’s guide , marking guide and
background
Learners research on how the respiratory system works and how models of the system
are made and presents results to the facilitator in the first week.
In the second week learners assemble the model
In the third week learners finish the model and present it
Marking Guide
Dimension Mark Allocation
Researching on the structure of the human 5
respiratory system
Designing the model of the respiratory system 10
Assembling the model 10
Finishing and Presenting the model 5
Total Marks 30
Achievements Standards
Dimension/ A B C D E
Criteria
Researching on the Components [5] {trachea, At least At least At least At least
human respiratory bronchi, lungs, chest cavity, one two three four
system [5] diaphragm}
Missing Missing Missing Missing
aspect aspects aspects aspects
Designing the Diagrams of the actual [5] At least At least At least At least
model of the one two three four
human Diagrams of the model [5]
respiratory Missing Missing Missing Missing
system [10] aspect aspects aspects aspects
Assembling Locally available /recycled At least At least At least At least
the model materials [5] {plastic, barrel, one two three four
balloon/ plastic bags, glue,
rubber bands, cello tape-
[10] joining }/recycled or locally Missing Missing Missing Missing
available aspect aspects aspects aspects
Presence of diaphragm , lungs ,
bronchi, trachea, chest cavity [5]
Finishing and Functionality , lung diaphragm At least At least At least At least
Presenting the relationship [2] one two three four
model
Durability [1] Missing Missing Missing Missing
aspect aspects aspects aspects
Neatness [1]
[5]
User friendliness [1] / portability
