Core Concepts (Target: 'S' Pass)

• Define: What is a tissue?

• List: Name the two main types of plant tissues.

• Identify: Is Parenchyma a simple or complex tissue?

• Name: What are the four main types of animal tissues?

• Recall: What is the function of xylem?

• Identify: Which animal tissue is responsible for contraction and movement?

Understanding & Application (Target: 'C' Pass)

• Compare: State two differences between meristematic tissue and permanent tissue in plants.

• Explain: Why is phloem considered a complex tissue?

• Describe: What is the main function of epithelial tissue in the human body? Give one example of where it is found.

• Explain: How are the three types of muscle tissue (skeletal, smooth, cardiac) different in terms of their control (voluntary/involuntary)?

• Relate: The endocarp (shell) of a coconut is very hard. Which simple permanent plant tissue is responsible for this hardness? Explain why.

Analysis & Higher-Order Thinking (Target: 'B' / 'A' Pass)

• Justify: Explain in detail why blood is classified as a connective tissue, even though it is a liquid.

• Draw & Label: Draw a simple diagram of a neuron, labelling the cell body, axon, dendrites, and myelin sheath. Explain the function of the axon and dendrites.

• Analyse: The plant stem needs to be strong but also flexible enough to bend in the wind without breaking. Which two simple permanent tissues work together to provide this combination of support and flexibility? Explain their roles.

• Synthesize: Imagine you are looking at a cross-section of a plant root under a microscope. How would you distinguish between xylem and phloem vessels based on their structure and the likely direction of transport?

O/L Exam Tip: Comparison questions are very common for this topic. Prepare tables comparing Meristematic vs. Permanent tissues, Xylem vs. Phloem, and the three types of Muscle tissues.