SBI3U: Biology Grade 11 University Preparation
This website is a resource guide, dedicated to providing educators with a basis for teaching this course according to the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum guidelines.
BIG IDEAS OF THE COURSE
DIVERSITY OF LIVING THINGS
EVOLUTION
GENETIC PROCESSES
ANIMALS: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
PLANTS: ANATOMY, GROWTH, AND FUNCTION
- All living things can be classified according to their anatomical and physiological characteristics.
- Human activities affect the diversity of living things in ecosystems.
EVOLUTION
- Evolution is the process of biological change over time based on the relationships between species and their environments.
- The theory of evolution is a scientific explanation based on a large accumulation of evidence.
- Technology that enables humans to manipulate the development of species has economic and environmental implications.
GENETIC PROCESSES
- Genetic and genomic research can have social and environmental implications.
- Variability and diversity of living organisms result from the distribution of genetic materials during the process of meiosis.
ANIMALS: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
- Groups of organs with specific structures and functions work together as systems, which interact with other systems in the body.
- The development and uses of technology to maintain human health are based, in part, on the changing needs of society.
PLANTS: ANATOMY, GROWTH, AND FUNCTION
- Plants have specialized structures with distinct functions that enable them to respond and adapt to their environment.
- Plant variety is critical to the survival and sustainability of ecosystems.
TOPICS
Below are the topics that will be covered for this course on our website. They can accessed as links below or also from the tabs at the top of the site.
Each of the topics have their own sub tabs. Each topic will contain information on the following subtopics:
Each of the topics have their own sub tabs. Each topic will contain information on the following subtopics:
- Curriculum Expectations
- Lesson Sequence
- Common Misconceptions
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Additional Teaching Resources
- Societal Implications and Applications
- Foundations of Professional Practice
- References
Enzymes and Enzyme Activity
This section provides an overview of enzyme and some activities. It includes lesson plans and activities that can be used in your Grade 11U Biology Class.
Mendelian Genetics
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This section provides an overview of the genetic experiments completed by Gregor Mendel. Students will learn how to solve a variety of genetic problems of different types of inheritance including monohybrid, dihybrid, and sex-linked inheritance. A full 2-3 week lesson sequence is provided with 4 assessments.
Genetic Disorders
This sections covers the topic of genetic disorders.
Genetically Modified Organisms
This section covers the topic of Genetically Modified Organisms as outlined in the Ontario curriculum. Although a minor component of the biology course (a detail of genetics), this concept plan attempts to be more relatable to students, with a particular emphasis on GMO's in food and produce. The outline culminates in a student debate, highlighting the controversial nature of the topic.
Taxonomy: Kingdoms, Domains & Dichotomous Keys
This section will give you a greater understanding of the field of taxonomy. The specific topics covered will the importance of biodiversity, classification and naming organisms, the three domains (bacteria, archaea, and eukaryota), kingdoms in those domains (protista, plantae, animalia, fungi), as well as how to make and use dichotomous keys.
Evolution: Natural Selection & Cladistics
This section introduces the theory of evolution, the modes of evolution, including natural selection, and finally how to perform cladistic analysis and form evolutionary clades. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how species arise and diverge from ancestral species and the factors that affect which species survive to reproduction and which don't. This section is best taught between taxonomy and genetics.
Reproduction in Plants
This section covers reproduction in plants. Over the course of this unit plan students will explore asexual & sexual reproduction in plants through a number of hands on and interactive activities. The unit consists of 7 major topics: Plant Physiology, Sporic Reproduction, Pollinating Agents, Seed Dispersal & Asexual Reproduction. It is advised that the unit be taught over a 2-3 week period with flexibility and teacher discretion.
The Circulatory System: Anatomy and Physiology
This section covers the anatomy and physiology of circulatory system. More specifically it provides detailed information about the structure and the function of blood components, blood vessels, blood groups, and human heart. It also gives information about heart related diseases, blood pressure and interaction of the respiratory system and the circulatory system.