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Biology at
Georgianum

Biology – discover life!

Why do we breathe? How does a tree grow? What happens in our cells? In biology, you get to the bottom of exciting questions about life – from the smallest molecule to the entire ecosystem. At Georgianum, you will not only learn to understand nature through research-based teaching using experiments, models and exciting projects, but also to see it with new eyes. With modern teaching materials, dedicated teachers and excursions, we encourage curiosity and a spirit of inquiry from Year 5 to A-levels.

Key areas of biology

lower secondary education

(Years 5–10)

Compulsory in all year groups from Year 5 onwards

as a separate subject (except Year 7)

Hours per week

1 or 2

  • Year 6: whole year or block teaching
  • Year 8: whole year
  • Year 9: whole year
  • Year 10: whole year or block teaching

In Classes 8 and 9, a bilingual programme can be selected.

Contents

  • The dog – a pet and its history
  • Classification of vertebrates
  • Animals in winter
  • Humans – vertebrates
  • Plants are also living beings
  • Human sexuality
  • Metabolism and energy production
  • Photosynthesis
  • Ecosystems
  • Sensory organs explore the environment
  • Immunobiology
  • Importance of the cell nucleus and heredity

upper secondary education

(Years 11–13)

Compulsory in the introductory phase (11.1)

as a science subject, which can be dropped afterwards

Hours per week

  • In the introductory phase: 2
  • In the qualification phase: basic level: 3 | advanced level: 5

A-level

  • Possible as a written or oral examination subject at basic or advanced level
  • At advanced level, A-level examination with experimental component

Contents

  • Molecular genetics and cancer
  • Dissimilation and fermentation
  • Assimilation
  • Ecology using the example of the forest ecosystem and sustainability
  • Neurophysiology and hormones, learning
  • Evolution
  • Evidence of kinship and family trees
  • Social behaviour of primates and human evolution

What else?

Schülerinnen und Schüler führen im Unterricht ein biologisches Experiment mit Pipette durch.

Regular events and competitions

  • Visits to the zoo school
  • Biology Olympiad
  • Be smart – don't start competition (against smoking)
  • Environmental school in Europe (environmental working group)

Teachers of biology

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Sandra Stockhorst

Fachobfrau Biologie

Karen Blume

Jana Borghorst

Simon Eickhoff

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Anke Deeken

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Simone Galander

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Nikola Hagen

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Cornelia Horas

Julia Hülsmeier

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Johanna Hues

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Nina Jannink

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Dr. Marc-André Kaufhold

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Jana Meyer

Anja Pothen

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Maresa Sievering

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Jürgen Visse

Department of Biology News

Der Fachbereich Biologie bietet mehr als Unterricht. Lerne hier noch mehr über unsere Aktionen.

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28. January 2026

Besuch im Schülerlabor Osnabrück

Ms Stockhorst’s biology class visited the ‘explain-OS’ student laboratory in Osnabrück last week. During the visit, they explored the question: ‘How much Neanderthal is in you?’

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24. November 2025

Hands-on medicine: New seminar module ‘Cardiovascular Medicine’

Unique: New seminar subject brings medical expertise and health literacy directly into the classroom.

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19. November 2025

“Courage rather than perfection”

"Courage instead of perfection" – this was the motto of Prof. Dr Alexander Pott's opening speech for the Bronze Heart Saver project.

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