1. Welcome to Grade 11 University Biology!

2. What do we do in SBI3U?
5 units:

3. Diversity of Living Things

4. Genetic Processes

5. Evolution

6. Animals Structure and Function

7. Plants Anatomy, Growth and Function

8. EVALUATION – where your marks come from
Knowledge and Understanding - 30%
unit tests
Thinking (Inquiry) - 30%
Labs
Communication - 20%
Oral and written work
Application (Making Connections) - 20%
Case studies
70%

9. EVALUATION – where your marks come from
Final Exam - 20%
During exam period, 2 hours long, covers all units
Performance Task - 10%
During class time, covers one or more units
Lab and research skills learned throughout the course
30%

10. Exam and
Summative
Course Work:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application

11. E = good marks Learning Skills
Responsibility – homework completion; lab work
Independent Work – focus on the task in class without prompts; works to end of period
Organization – submits work on time; comes to class with materials; ready to learn
Collaboration - lab work, group work
Initiative – starts work promptly; Q and A’s
Self Regulation – class behaviours; perserverence (never gives up!)
E = excellent G = good
S = satisfactory N = needs improvement
E = good marks

12. The Relationship Between Course Mark and Homework CompletionG E

13. Classroom Expectations
Respect each other, the equipment and property in this room and the teacher
Please don’t eat or drink in class (some exceptions). Water is acceptable.
No electronic devices during lessons, quizzes, or tests.
Be on time and prepared for class.

14. Attendance Expectations
Class starts at the bell and ends at the bell. You are late if you arrive after the bell.
Open your books etc. and be ready to start.

15. Handing in Assignments
A due date is given for every assignment.
If you cannot submit your assignment on time, please talk to me….I am reasonable ... to an extent.

16. What Happens If You Hand An Assignment in Late with NO VALID REASON
NOTE: A reason is only valid if:
You have talked to me at least a DAY BEFORE the assignment is due.
You have a note from a parent or guardian explaining why it is late.
YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO COME IN TO FINISH THE ASSIGNMENT
A deduction of marks may result for late assignments

17. UNIFORM
Wear it – it’s not up for debate.

18. A Note on Plagiarism
All assignments must be completed INDIVIDUALLY. If you work with a friend, you must each use your OWN WORDS.
Copying and pasting information from the internet or copying from books is UNACCEPTABLE.
SUMMARIZE the information into your own words.
If you choose to plagiarize, you will be required to redo the assignment or an alternative assignment. Your parents/ guardian will be notified. A penalty may be assigned.

19. WHEN CAN YOU COME IN TO SEE ME??
Before school – I’m here by 7:45 am
After school – I’m here until ????
WHERE: science office in room 126, or here in room 128 with prep period 1.

20. HOW TO REACH ME ONLINE

21. You don’t have to be as smart as Sheldon to obtain an outstanding mark in 3U Biology. However the more you study, the EASIER this course is. It is hard for those who are unprepared.

23. Where to get Information
Check the website to find information regarding your homework, upcoming tests, and marks.