Biology raw material
Student's Interview (Grade 11)​
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What is your name? Yuri
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Who is your teacher? Mr. Liang
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What are you learning right now? We are currently learning about energy transformation in cells
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Is this class difficult? If students study everyday, it is not too difficult at all!
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What is the most difficult thing about this class? The most difficult thing about this class is the exams, because sometimes they are more advanced than the materials Mr. Liang gives us.
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What is your average grade right now? 93%
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Do you enjoy this class? I love doing the labs that Mr. Liang gives us.
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Have you done any dissections yet? No, not yet.
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What is your favourite lab so far? I have not done any labs yet.
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Do you prefer group projects or individual projects? I prefer individual projects, since my groupmates sometimes are not the best.​
Student's Interview (Grade 10)​
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What is your name? Isaac
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Who is your teacher? Mr. Liang
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What are you learning right now? I am learning about DNA structures right now.
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Is this class difficult? The tests in this class are difficult, but I do well because I study.
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What is the most difficult thing about this class? The most difficult part of this class is the lab reports, since we have to put a lot of detail into them.
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What is your average grade right now? 85%
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Do you enjoy this class? Yes, I love learning about how our bodies work!
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Have you done any dissections yet? We have cut open a cow's eyeball so far.
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What is your favourite lab so far? My favourite lab so far was the cow eye dissection.
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Do you prefer group projects or individual projects? I prefer group projects because we all have our own individual strength, and together we can do better.
Curriculum
This is an introductory course intended to explore basic biological principles and study the varying complexities of living organisms. Students will study a range of organisms to understand the unique adaptations and abilities they have evolved. In addition, there will be an emphasis on using the scientific process and critical thinking skills for labs and class work. Laboratory work, including a variety of animal and plant dissections, will be an integral part of this course.
Topics include:
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Methods and principles of Biology
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Cell Biology: Cellular Structure and Processes
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Genetics, Evolution, and Taxonomy: The Diversity of Life
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Microbiology: Viruses, Bacteria, Protists
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Mycology: Fungus and their variants
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Botany: From Seaweed to Swordferns, From Spruce to Sunflowers
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Zoology: From Sponges to Seastars, From Fish to Foxes
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Ecology: The Interconnectedness of Life
Teacher's Interview (Mr.Pablico, 205​)
Q: What biology-related courses do you teach?
A: Mr. Pablico has taught Biology 11 (now Life Sciences 11) and Biology 12 (now Anatomy and Physiology 12), and currently teaches Science 8, 9, and 10, which all include biology components.
Q: What is the difference between Biology 11 and Biology 12?
A: Life Sciences 11 focuses on evolution, plants, animals, and adaptation, while Anatomy and Physiology 12 focuses on human anatomy and body systems.
Q: Why do students take biology classes?
A: Students take biology due to interest, program requirements for science-related careers, or enjoyment of earlier science courses. Biology is relatable because it connects directly to everyday life.
Q: What do students enjoy most in biology classes?
A: Students enjoy videos, evolutionary connections, lab work, and dissections, which make learning engaging and hands-on.
Q: How does biology relate to future careers?
A: Biology connects to careers in research, healthcare, microbiology, zoology, veterinary science, and other science-related fields.
Q: What dissections do students perform?
A: Dissections vary by grade and include eyes, squid, sea stars, rats, frogs, and earthworms.
Q: How do you keep students engaged?
A: Engagement is maintained through varied teaching methods such as videos, notes, diagrams, discussions, projects, and labs.
Q: How is student learning assessed?
A: Assessment includes quizzes, tests, projects, labs, and hands-on demonstrations of understanding, such as dissections.
Q: How does biology impact students’ daily lives?
A: Biology helps students understand living systems, health, nutrition, medicine, ecosystems, and human impact on the environment.
Q: What do students find most challenging in biology?
A: Students struggle with understanding both very small and very large concepts, as well as memorization, especially in anatomy.
Q: What is your overall view of biology?
A: Biology is essential because it helps students understand life and the living world around them.
