SBI4UF - Biologie, 12e année Online

Course Description For SBI4UF Biologie, 12e année Online Course
Ce cours permet à l’élève d’examiner en profondeur les concepts et les processus relatifs aux systèmes biologiques. L’élève étudie la théorie et effectue des recherches dans les domaines de la biochimie, des processus métaboliques, de la génétique moléculaire, de l’homéostasie, ainsi que des populations d’un écosystème. Le cours met l’accent sur l’acquisition de connaissances et d’habiletés approfondies pour poursuivre des études dans diverses branches des sciences de la vie et dans des domaines connexes.
SBI4UF Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. Please note that while the unit called “Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration” is not listed below however the specific expectations listed in this unit are threaded and incorporated within the delivery and assessment of the other five units. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the SBI4U course profile.
Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
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Unit 1 | Biochimie | 20 Hours |
Unit 2 | Processus métabolique | 20 Hours |
Mid Semester Point | ||
Unit 3 | Génétique moléculaire | 22 Hours |
Unit 4 | Le Homeostasie | 25 Hours |
Unit 5 | Le Ecologie des populations | 21 Hours |
Final | Le exam final | 2 Hours |
View Sample Gradebook Total | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Biology French Immersion Online Course
This course provides students with the opportunity for in-depth study of the concepts and processes that occur in biological systems. Students will study theory and conduct investigations in the areas of biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis, and population dynamics. Emphasis will be placed on the achievement of detailed knowledge and the refinement of skills needed for further study in various branches of the life sciences and related fields.
Online Teaching and Learning Strategies
Teachers will bring enthusiasm and varied teaching and assessment approaches to the classroom, addressing individual students’ needs and ensuring sound learning opportunities for every student. The activities offered should enable students to relate and apply these concepts to the social, environmental, and economical conditions and concerns of the world in which they live. Opportunities to relate knowledge and skills to these wider contexts will motivate students to learn in a meaningful way and to become life-long learners. Teachers will help students understand that problem solving of any kind often requires a considerable expenditure of time and energy and a good deal of perseverance. Teachers also will encourage students to investigate, to reason, to explore alternative solutions and to take the risks necessary to become successful problem solvers. Effective instructional approaches and learning activities draw on students’ prior knowledge, capture their interest, and encourage meaningful practise both inside and outside the classroom. Students will be engaged when they are able to see the connection between the scientific concepts they are learning and their application in the world around them and in real-life situations. Due to its importance, students will have opportunities to learn in a variety of ways- individually, cooperatively, independently, with teacher direction, through hands-on experiences, and through examples followed by practice. The approaches and strategies teachers use will vary according to both the object of the learning and the needs of the students. Teachers will accomplish this in online environment with the use of: virtual labs, online simulations, animations, videos, discussion forums, live chat and other interactive objects.
Assessment & Evaluation
As summarized in Growing Success 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. Information gathered through assessment helps teachers to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses and adapt curriculum and instructional approaches accordingly.
As part of assessment, teachers provide students with descriptive feedback to help guide their learning Evaluation refers to the process of measuring the quality of work against an established criteria, and assigning a value representative of work quality. All curriculum expectations must be accounted for in instruction, but evaluation focuses on students’ achievement of the overall expectations.
A students’ achievement is evaluated in relation to specific expectations. Teachers use their professional judgement to determine which specific expectations should be used to evaluate achievement of overall expectations, and which ones will be covered in instruction and assessment but not used as an evaluation benchmark. To ensure assessment and evaluation are valid and fair teachers use assessment and evaluation strategies that:
- Address both what students learn and how well they learn
- Are based on the achievement level descriptions given in the achievement chart
- Are varied in nature, administered over time, and designed to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning
- Are appropriate for the learning activities used, the purposes of instruction, and the needs and experiences of the students
- Are fair to all students
- Accommodate students with special education needs, consistent with the strategies outlined in their Individual Education Plan
- Accommodate the needs of students who are learning the language of instruction
- Ensure that each student is given clear directions for improvement
- Promote students’ ability to assess their own learning and to set specific goals
- Include student work samples as evidence their achievement
- Are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year and at other appropriate points throughout the school year.
The achievement chart outlines four categories of knowledge and skills:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Application
Teachers assess and/or evaluate work in a balanced manner with respect to the four categories. A final grade is recorded, and a credit is granted and recorded for this course if the student’s grade is 50% or higher. The final grade for this course will be determined as follows:
Seventy percent of the grade is based on evaluations conducted throughout the course. This portion of the grade reflects the student’s most consistent level of achievement throughout the course, although special consideration should be given to more recent evidence of achievement.
Thirty percent of the grade is based on a final evaluation and administered towards the end of the course.
Special Accommodations for Students with an IEP
Every single student is capable of success. Some students are able, with certain accommodations, to participate in the regular course curriculum and demonstrate independent learning.
Accommodations allow access to the course without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate. The accommodations required to facilitate the student’s learning are identified by the teacher. Recommendations from a School Board generated Individual Education Plan (IEP) if available can also be consulted. Instruction based on principles of universal design and differentiated make it possible to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Examples of accommodations (but not limited to) include:
- Adjusting or extending assessment deadlines
- Providing alternative assignments or summative tasks
- Use of scribes and/or other assistive technologies
- Simplifying the language of instruction
Resources
Teachers will bring additional resources and teaching materials that provide a rich and diverse learning environment. Units in this course profile make specific reference to the intended textbook for this course but can be substituted for any relevant and approved text.
- Di, Giuseppe Maurice. Nelson Biology 12. Toronto: Nelson Thomson Learning, 2003. ISBN 0-17-625987-2
- Blake, Leesa. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Biology 12. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 2002. ISBN 0-07-088713-6
- “HHMI’s BioInteractive – Virtual Labs.” Howard Hughes Medical Institute | Biomedical Research & Science Education (HHMI). Web. 22 June 2010.
- End, The. “Access Excellence:Virtual Field Trips and Labs.” Access Excellence @ the National Health Museum. Web. 22 June 2010.
- “BiologyLabs.” Your Page Title. Web. 22 June 2010.
- “Human Disorders.” Rush University Medical Center. Web. 22 June 2010.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Requirements for all course.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SBI4UF?
SBI4UF is a Grade 12 Biology French Immersion course at a University preparation level.
What are UF courses?
4U refers to the Grade level of the courses and the pathway. 4 means it is a grade 12 course and U means it is a university preparation course.
F refers to French Immersion.
What is the Prerequisite Course for SBI4UF?
How Long Does it take to Complete the SBI4UF Online Course?
At Ontario Virtual School (OVS) you can complete an online high school credit courses as quickly as 4 weeks, or take as long as 12 months. Self-paced learning is one of the many benefits of the Ontario Virtual School.
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