Grade 11 College Preparation Biology

SBI3C

COURSE INFO AND USEFUL LINKS

SBI3C Course Outline

Short Answer Communication Rubric

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Excellent Online Resources:

Bozeman Science - Paul Anderson's video lectures on high school science topics

Khan Acadamy - Sal Khan's online school

Lumen Learning - free interactive online textbooks

Required Supplies:

1.5" binder exclusively for this course
5 dividers (Chemistry, Biology, Electricity, Space, Extra Paper)
lined paper (no notebooks)
pens, pencils, eraser, ruler, highlighters
scientific calculator (non-programmable)
coloured pencils (recommended)

Basic Daily Expectations:

Arrive prepared

(your binder is open, you have your supplies, textbook, and agenda)

Actively participate
Maximize use of class time
Complete all homework

(always CHECK and CORRECT your answers)

Never leave class without understanding

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY DO THE FOLLOWING, IN ORDER, UNTIL YOU DO UNDERSTAND
1. Ask questions in class(to me or if timing is appropriate to peers)
2. Make an appointment for extra help
3. Practice, practice, practice

Finding Success

The Growth vs Fixed Mindset - Carol Dweck

Toronto Star Article - Being Smart Isn't Always a Good Thing

Angela Lee Duckworth:

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverance

You and Your Brain

How to be Successful in Mr. Kleiman's Class

Introduction to Biology

Introduction to 11C Biology

Course Materials

Unit 1

Biochemistry