This course furthers students’ understanding of the processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory 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.
Pre-requisite(s):
• Grade 10 Science, Academic (SNC2D-B)
Course Syllabus
Unit 1: Evolution
Lesson 1: Origins of evolutionary theory
Lesson 2: Natural selection and evidence for evolution
Lesson 3: Evolutionary mechanisms
Lesson 4: Speciation
Unit 2: Genetic processes
Lesson 5: Meiosis
Lesson 6: Mendel's laws of inheritance
Lesson 7: Chromosomes and chromosomal disorders
Lesson 8: Biotechnology
Unit 3: Animals: Structure and function
Lesson 9: The human digestive system
Lesson 10: The human respiratory system
Lesson 11: The human circulatory system
Lesson 12: Disorders of internal systems
Unit 4: Plants: Anatomy, growth, and function
Lesson 13: Plant anatomy and function
Lesson 14: Plant growth and development
Lesson 15: Reproductive mechanisms of plants
Lesson 16: Why plants are important
Unit 5: Diversity of living things
Lesson 17: Taxonomy and classification
Lesson 18: Bacteria and viruses
Lesson 19: Plants, fungi and protists
Lesson 20: The animal kingdom