Course Outline - Pre - IB Biology - Grade 9
Aims:
1. To acquire a basic understanding of biological processes.
2. To become proficient in a laboratory setting.
3. To analyze and evaluate problems scientifically.
Objectives:
Students will :
1. Understand the world around them and the interrelationship and dependence of all organisms.
2. Apply the scientific method to laboratory work and their daily lives.
3. Design and perform experimental processes.
4. Understand heredity and how genetic information is passed onto offspring.
5. Understand basic reproduction processes.
6. Understand dependence of life.
7. Acquire a basic understanding of the organ systems of the human body.
8. Compare and contrast physiology of various organisms.
Texts:
Heath Biology, D.C. Heath and Company 1991
Heath Biology Lab Manual
Topics:
Science of Life and Characteristics of Life
Basic Chemistry
Cell Structure and Function
Energy and the Cell
DNA and Cell Regulation
Mitosis and Cell Division
Genetics and Heredity
Chromosomes and Genes
Human Inheritance
Applications of Genetics
Evolution
Ecology
Classification of life
Monerans, Protists, Fungi, Plants
Arthropods, Annelids, Amphibians, Mammals
Human Body Systems
Sample Laboratory Exercises:
See attached
Assessment:
Exams
Group projects and presentations
Laboratory experiments and reports
Portfolios
Quizzes
Science Fair
References:
Modern Biology, Otto Towle
Biology Living System, Oram Hummer Smoot
Group 4: Course Outline - Experimental Sciences - Higher Level Biology
Grades 11 and 12
Overview:
Students in higher level biology will understand of biology and its impact on their lives. They will use their knowledge to analyze the world around them and experiment to better understand how this world functions. Their knowledge of the cell, the inner workings of the cell and genetics will give them a better understanding of themselves and other organisms and how life perpetuates itself. The study of the ecosystem will show students how dependent all organisms are on each other and the earth=s cycles to survive. The students= knowledge will be tied together by studying the different classification groups and how these groups cells, genes, and adaptations allow them to survive and thrive. Concentration on human physiology will give the student a better appreciation of themselves, life and the beauty of the human body=s functions.
Aims:
1. To conceptualize the human=s place in the environment.
2. To develop experimental and investigative scientific skills.
3. To demonstrate an understanding of biological processes.
4. To utilize and apply the understanding of biology in research and life.
5. To analyze, evaluate, and synthesize scientific information.
6. To contemplate moral and ethical situations provided by science and technology.
Objectives:
Students will :
1. Better understand the world around them and the interrelationship and dependence of all
organisms.
2. Apply the scientific method to laboratory work and their daily lives.
3. Design and perform experimental processes.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of what organisms are made of and how they function.
5. Understand heredity and how genetic information is passed on.
6. Evaluate the role of humans in the ecological society at large.
7. Acquire an understanding of the organ systems of the human body.
Possible Texts:
Biology 4th Edition, Arms & Camp
Biology Life on Earth, Audesirk
Biology 4th Edition, Campbell
Lab manuals and study guides to correspond to text
Suggested Reading:
The Case of the Midwife Frog, Arthur Koestler
The Stages of Human Evolution, C. Loring Brace
One Minute Readings, R. Brinkerhoff
Assessment:
Exams
Group projects and presentations
Laboratory experiments and reports
Portfolios
Quizzes
Science Fair
Topics:
1. Cells (12 Hours)
Cell theory
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cell structure
Membranes
Cell Division-mitosis
Differentiation and functional specialization of cells
2. Chemistry of Life (15 Hours)
Elements of life
Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins
Enzymes
DNA structure and replication, transcription and translation
Genetic engineering, DNA fingerprinting, gene therapy
3. Nucleic Acids and Proteins (9 Hours)
DNA structure and replication
Transcription and translation
Proteins
Enzymes
4. Cell respiration and photosynthesis (10 Hours)
Cell respiration
Photosynthesis
5. Genetics (22 hours)
Meiosis
Dihybrid crosses
Autosomal gene linkage and gene mapping
Statistical analysis
Polygenic inheritance
Applications of genetics to agriculture and horticulture
Chromosomes genes and alleles
Gene mutation
Theoretical genetics and applied genetics
6. Ecology (14 Hours)
Communities and ecosystems
Photosynthesis, respiration and energy relationships
Populations, natural selection and evolution
Human impact
Ecological techniques
Option G
Ecology and conservation (30 Hours)
The ecology of species
The ecology of communities and ecosystems
Biodiversity and conservation
Microbial ecology
Reducing harmful impacts of humans on ecosystems
7. Classification and diversity (7 Hours)
Classification and Diversity
8. Plant science (10 Hours)
Dicotyledonous plant structure
Transport in angiospermophytes
Germination
Plants and people
9. Human health and physiology (17 Hours)
Digestion and nutrition
The transport system
Defense against infectious disease
Gas exchange
Homeostasis
Reproduction
10. Nerves, muscles and movement (6 Hours)
Nerves
Muscles and movement
11. Excretion (4 Hours)
Excretion
The human kidney
12. Human reproduction (5 Hours)
Reproduction of gametes
Fertilization and pregnancy
13. Defense against infectious disease (6 Hours)
Agents that cause infectious disease
Types of defense
Option H
Further Human Physiology (30 Hours)
Homeostasis
Digestion
Absorption of digested foods
The functions of the liver
Transport and gas exchange
14. Investigations/ Practicals (33 Hours)
Group 4 Project (20 hours)
A mechanical and environmental study of the swimming pool area with the goal of providing suggestions to reduce the maintenance required and improve health and safety factors. The mechanical study will focus on two main areas: 1) pumps and filters to provide engineering suggestions to improve the reliability of the system and 2) the structural problems for a high humidity interior. The environmental study will focus on the effects of the varying amounts of chlorine in the water and the methods needed to insure both clean water and clean deck areas without producing adverse effects on the students and faculty that use the pool.
Sample Laboratory Exercises:
See attached
Materials and References:
Resources Available
Access to the Internet
Science Works - A Technological Dissection (Earthworm, Crayfish, Fetal Pig, Perch and Frog)
Various computer programs on Chemistry, genetics, ecology, the human body,
Videos on aspects of biology from bacteria to The Miracle of Life
Televisions and video cassette recorder
Laser disk player
Equipment necessary to run a variety of biology laboratories which includes, but is not limited to:
Dissecting equipment
Microscopes
Assortment of slides
Bunsen burners
Electrophoresis equipment
Variety of preserved specimens
Models of plants and organisms
Periodicals Include:
Discover
Scientific American
Popular Science
Earth
National Geographic
Smithsonian
Consumer Reports Buying Guide
Journal of Practical Nursing
Newsweek
Time
Group 4: Experimental Sciences, (Higher Level) Biology Course Outline,
Grades 11 and 12
Prepared by:
Pamela Moy