Class 11a
Homeostasis and Response
This term in GCSE Biology we have been learning about the following:
The concept of homeostasis: Why is it essential for survival and the role of control systems.
Negative feedback mechanisms: How sensors, coordination centers, and effectors work together to keep conditions within a narrow range.
Regulation of body temperature: How the body responds to being too hot or too cold.
Control of blood glucose levels: The roles of insulin and glucagon in maintaining balance.
Water balance: How the kidneys regulate water and the importance of hormones like ADH. Human nervous and hormonal systems: How they interact to maintain homeostasis.
Art – Tree of Belonging
Students at ACE took part in collaborative project to create a sculpture that represents belonging at ACE. Each pupil was able to create a personal design for their handprint before adding it to the tree to create a final collaborative piece.
