SBI3U – Biology – Grade 11
This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study and conduct investigations in the areas of biodiversity; evolution; genetic processes; the structure and function of animals; and the anatomy, growth, and function of plants. The course focuses on the theoretical aspects of the topics under study, and helps students refine skills related to scientific investigation.
$450.00
*Course outline is subject to change
Overall Curriculum Expectations
By the end of this course, students will :
Scientific Investigation skills and Career Exploration
- A1 – Demonstrates scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analyzing and interpreting, and communicating)
- A2 – Identify and describe careers related to the fields of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields
Diversity of Living Things
- B1 – Analyse the effects of various human activities on the diversity of living things
- B2 – Investigate, through laboratory and/or field activities or through simulations, the principles of scientific classification, using appropriate sample and classification techniques
- B3 – Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of living organisms in terms of the principles of taxonomy and phylogeny
Evolution
- C1 – Analyze the economic and environmental advantages and disadvantages of an artificial selection technology, and evaluate the impact of environmental changes on natural selection and endangered species
- C2 – Investigate evolutionary processes, and analyze scientific evidence that supports the theory of evolution
- C3 – Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of evolution, the evidence that supports it, and some of the mechanisms by which it occurs
Genetic Processes
- D1 – Evaluate the importance of some recent contributions to our knowledge of genetic processes, and analyze social and ethical implications of genetic and genomic research
- D2 – Investigate genetic processes, including those that occur during meiosis, and analyze data to solve basic genetics problems involving monohybrid and dihybrid crosses
- D3 – Demonstrate an understanding of concepts, processes, and technologies related to the transmission of hereditary characteristics
Animals: Structure and Function
- E1 –Analyze the relationship between changing societal needs, technological advances, and our understanding of internal systems of humans
- E2 – Investigate, through laboratory inquiry or computer simulation, the functional responses of the respiratory and circulatory systems of animals, and the relationships between their respiratory, circulatory, and digestive systems
- E3 – Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology, and describe disorders of the respiratory, circulatory and digestive systems
Plants: Anatomy, Grown, and Function
- F1 – Evaluate the importance of sustainable use of plants to Canadian society and other cultures
- F2 – Investigate the structures of plant tissues, and factors affecting plant growth
- F3 – Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of vascular plants, including their structures, internal transport systems and their role in maintaining biodiversity
Outline of Course Content
The Careers & Lab Safety module is designed for you to research and create a set of 5 career profiles for careers related to biology and make an oral presentation of your most suitable career path related to biology. You will be introduced to safe laboratory practices and procedures when planning investigations by correctly interpreting Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) symbols.
In this unit, you will learn that all living things can be classified according to their anatomical and physiological characteristics. You will analyze kingdoms, animalia, plantae, fungi, bacteria, protists and archaea, exploring similarities and differences between them. You will investigate how human activities affect the diversity of living things in ecosystems around the world, and what we can do to minimize negative impacts. Finally, you will complete a project exploring a group of species at risk and measures being taken to protect them.
In this unit, you will discover how the variability and diversity of living organisms results from the distribution of genetic information during a process of sexual reproduction called meiosis. You will learn about genetic and genomic research techniques, and explore how they can have social, ethical and environmental implications. Finally, you will investigate a genetic disorder and how it affects humans, followed by a genetics unit test to practice your skills.
In this unit, you will learn that the theory of evolution is a scientific explanation based on a large accumulation of evidence from a variety of different fields. You will explore how evolution by means of natural selection is the process of biological change over time, based on the relationship between species and their environment. You will analyze how humans have altered the course of evolution, and how we have evolved ourselves. Finally, you will complete a written summative assignment reflecting on your learnings.
In this unit, you will study how groups of organs have specific structures and functions, which work together as systems and interact with other systems to maintain your body. You will learn in detail about the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems. You will also touch upon the developments and uses of technology used in medicine to maintain human health and respond to the changing needs of society. Finally, you will construct a health and fitness plan to showcase your learnings.
In this unit, you will learn all about plants and the various specialized structures in plants, which have distinct functions that enable them to respond and adapt to their environment. You will explore in detail plant leaves, stems, and roots, as well as mechanisms of plant transport of water and nutrients. You will learn how plants and plant diversity is critical to the survival and sustainability of ecosystems. Finally, you will explore one plant that is important to the world, and demonstrate your learnings through a report.
Students will investigate career paths associated with the biology curriculum and will begin their review for the final exam.
Culminating Activity: Portfolio
Final Exam: Final Exam covering all overall expectations.