Biology involves the study of all living things from microorganisms to the most highly

developed plants and animals. Biology is an important foundation for students interested in
numerous careers including the medical field, health and fitness, natural resource
management, environment, agriculture, scientific research, and many others. Even if you
decide to pursue a career outside biology, a study of biology will still give you the practice
and scientific background to help you understand the world around you.

Instructor Contact Information:
Miss K. Weisbrod Email: kate-lynn.weisbrod@pvsd.ca
Class Website: www.kiplingschoolscience.wordpress.com

Unit 1 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY

Objectives:
- Understand the nature of the study of biology
- Designing experiments (The Scientific Method)
- Use a microscope to examine cells
- Key biological theories (Cell Theory, Theory of Evolution by Natural
Selection, Gene Theory, Homeostasis)
- Characteristics of Life

Unit 2 ECOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION

Objectives:
- Components, types, and characteristics of soil
- Effects of climate on plant growth
- Human impacts on the environment
- Ecosystem analysis
- Changes in populations/Human populations
- Ecological sequencing (Biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community and
population)

Unit 3 DIVERSITY OF LIFE

Objectives:
- Describe the principles of classification
- Collect, observe, identify and understand various specimen examples from
the Kingdom Monera, Protisits, and Fungi and their function in the
ecosystem
- Plants (vascular vs. non-vascular, range of plants, grain and forage crops of
Saskatchewan)
- Animals (characteristics of major phyla, members native to Saskatchewan,
habitat and niche, innate vs. learned behaviour, social behaviour in
animals)


Unit 4 Agricultural Botany of Saskatchewan

Objectives:
- Biological processes associated with plant systems
- Saskatchewans biogeographical regions and agricultural activity
- Internal and External influences on plant growth
- Agriculture and the environment
Assessment/Evaluation:
Assignments and Labs: 25%
Exams and Quizzes: 35%
Projects: 15%
Final Exam: 25%
Classroom Policies and Guidelines
1. Student Responsibilities:
- YOU are responsible for ANYTHING you have missed.
- Treat the teacher and other students with respect.
- Arrive to class on time, have books open and be ready to work.
- If a concept or directions are unclear it is then your responsibility to ask for help.
- Bring all the necessary materials (binder, textbook and writing materials) to every
class.

2. Late Assignment Policy: Assignments handed in after the due date will be docked
10% per day up until 3 days. After 3 days, student will receive an incomplete on
their report card until the assignment is completed. They will attend homework
club/detention until the assignment is completed.

3. Missed Exam Policy: Students who miss an exam must come and see me the first
day they are back. Exam will be written in homework club during an agreed upon
time.