Grade 11 Biology (SBI3U)
Overview of Grade 11 Biology (SBI3U)
Common difficulties in Grade 11 Biology stem from differentiating between the various types of fatty acid triglycerides, carbohydrates and amino acids as well as their respective ester, glycosidic, and peptide bonds that can be broken and re-formed to create complex chemical structures.
Mathematical misunderstandings often arise in Genetics, where students are expected to translate autosomal and sex-linked inheritance into coherent punnet squares and pedigrees. Students will study Evolution from a Population Genetics standpoint, and they are expected to manipulate the Hardy-Weinberg formula as well as its derivatives to calculate allelic and genetic probabilities.
The Ontario Curriculum does not cover these topics and more in Grade 9 Science or Grade 10 Science1, and so difficulty with such topics are natural and expected.
1. Students in Advanced Grade 10 pre-IB/AP/Enriched Science may have briefly touched upon the topics mentioned.
Grade 11 Biology University Preparation Curriculum Breakdown
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All living things can be classified according to their anatomical and physiological characteristics.
- Human activities affect the diversity of living things in ecosystems.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
York Region Tutoring Provides
If a student is approaching a forthcoming test, we can provide them with a previous test to be completed at home before their upcoming session. Subsequently, during their next class, just before the exam, they can review the test with their tutor. These tests are exclusively sourced from high schools in York Region and other areas in Ontario, serving as the definitive benchmark for students to assess their readiness.
York Region Tutors and are equipped with drawing tablets making collaboration simple, efficient and effective. We also offer drawing tablets at a discount for purchase to students who really take to the functionality of the product.
At the parents’ request, following each tutoring session, our tutors can assign homework tailored to address weaknesses and reinforce strengths in students. Additionally, we incorporate homework questions directly extracted from previous tests and quizzes administered by YRDSB school teachers, allowing students to familiarize themselves with potential test questions.