Grade 10 Life Sciences
Understanding the organization and diversity of life
CAPS Grade 10
Life Sciences in Grade 10 explores the fundamental principles of
biology, from the microscopic world of cells to the complex ecosystems
that sustain all living organisms. These modules build essential
knowledge about life processes, organization, and biodiversity.
Core Modules
Discover the basic unit of life and how cells are organized into
tissues, exploring cell structure, function, and the different
types of tissues in organisms.
5 topics
Ready to start
Explore Module
Learn how tissues combine to form organs and how organs work
together in systems to maintain homeostasis and support life
functions.
5 topics
Completed
Review Module
Understand how organisms interact with their environment and each
other, exploring energy flow, nutrient cycles, and environmental
challenges.
8 topics
Completed
Review Module
Explore the incredible diversity of life on Earth and trace the
history of life's evolution, understanding classification and
variation.
6 topics
Ready to start
Explore Module
Topics Across All Modules
Ecosystems & Environment
8 topics
- Biosphere
- Biomes of South Africa
- Ecosystems
- Abiotic Factors
- Biotic Factors
- Energy Flow in Ecosystems
- Nutrient Cycles (Carbon, Nitrogen, Water)
- Ecotourism
Organs & Systems
5 topics
- Plant Organs
- Support and Transport Systems in Plants
- Support Systems in Animals
- Transport Systems in Mammals
- Relationship Between Cells, Tissues, Organs and Systems
Cells & Tissues
5 topics
- Cell Structure
- Cell Division
- Tissues
- Plant Tissues
- Animal Tissues
Biodiversity & History of Life
6 topics
- Classification of Living Organisms
- Biodiversity
- History of Life
- Fossils
- Evolution
- Continental Drift
Available Modules
Explore all modules at your own pace. Each module contains
interactive content and quizzes to help you learn.
Plant Organs
Support & Transport in Plants
Support Systems in Animals
Transport Systems in Mammals
Cells to Systems
Biosphere
Biomes of SA
Ecosystems
Abiotic Factors
Biotic Factors
Energy Flow
Nutrient Cycles
Ecotourism
Cell Structure
Cell Division
Tissues
Plant Tissues
Animal Tissues
Classification
Biodiversity
History of Life
Fossils
Evolution
Continental Drift
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Available modules: Cells & Tissues (5 topics)
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Completed modules: Organs & Systems (5 topics),
Ecosystems & Environment (8 topics)
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Upcoming module: Biodiversity & History of Life (6
topics)
Getting Started
Work through the modules at your own pace. Each topic includes
interactive diagrams, quizzes, and activities to help reinforce your
understanding. Start with any module that interests you!
Study Tip: Use the interactive quizzes and games in
each topic to test your understanding as you learn.
