SBI 4U Strands
UNIT
Biochemistry
Metabolic Processes
Molecular Genetics
Homeostasis
Population Dynamics
BIG IDEAS
 Technological applications that affect biological processes and
cellular functions are used in the food, pharmaceutical, and
medical industries.
 Biological molecules and their chemical properties affect cellular
processes and biochemical reactions.
 Biochemical compounds play important structural and functional
roles in cells of all living organisms
 All metabolic processes involve chemical changes and energy
conversions.
 An understanding of metabolic processes enables people to make
informed choices with respect to a range of personal, societal, and
environmental issues.
 DNA contains all the genetic information for any living organism.
 Proteins control a wide variety of cellular processes.
 Genetic research and biotechnology have social, legal, and ethical
implications
 Organisms have strict limits on the internal conditions that they
can tolerate.
 Systems that maintain homeostasis rely on feedback mechanisms.
 Environmental factors can affect homeostasis.
 Population growth follows predictable patterns.
 The increased consumption of resources and production of waste
associated with population growth result in specific stresses that
affect Earth’s sustainability.
 Technological developments can contribute to or help offset the
ecological footprint associated with population growth and the
consumption of natural resources.
(http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/2009science11_12.pdf)
TEXTBOOK: Nelson Biology 12 (2002) by Di Giuseppe et. al
Task Description
Timeline
Assignments:
Labs: Investigations and inquiries
Quizzes: A form of assessment for and of learning.
Includes self-quizzes
Tests: each unit will have one larger test to assess
the learning of the concepts of the unit.
ISU: students will research information on topics
that relate to the units of study. A more detailed
description of the ISU is given to the students
On-going throughout units
On-going throughout units
On-going throughout units
Final exam: an incorporation of all units of study in
a final exam format
End of unit
ISU due dates will be determined and decided upon
by the student and teacher. Approximately 1 week
after the unit in which the topic relates to is
completed.
During exam periods at end of semester.
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 Homework is assigned not to impede on your social life, but to enhance your
learning and understanding of the concepts
 Cell phones and music devices will not be tolerated during lessons.