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IMPORTANT  NOTE 


The  program  of  studies  concepts  statements  for 
Biology  10  and  20  contained  in  this  guide  are  mandatory, 
effective  September  1983.  Revisions  to  the  Biology  30 
course  will  be  piloted  during  the  1983-84  school  term  and 
are  scheduled  for  mandatory  implementation,  September  1984. 
A  proposed  concept  outline  for  Biology  30  is  included  in  this 
guide  for  information  and  pilot  purposes  only.  Schools 
not  involved  in  the  Biology  30  provincial  pilot  are  required 
to  follow  the  1975  Biology  program  of  studies  for  the 
1983-84  term. 

Content  weightings,  objectives  and  other  statements 
describing  the  process  skills,  attitudes,  psychomotor 
components  of  the  1983  revision  are,  in  fact,  a  re- 
statement of  the  1975  program  of  studies,  phrased  in  more 
specific  terms. 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Page 
Philosophy  1 

Rationale   3 

Biology  10/3 
Biology  20/4 
Biology  30  (Pilot)  /  5 

Learning  Resources  for  Biology  10  and  20 7 

Program  of  Studies 10 

Curriculum  Specifications:   Content  Emphasis  /  10 

Goals  and  Objectives 11 

General  Objectives  of  Science  Education 

Grades  One  Through  Twelve  /  11 
General  Goals  of  Biology  10,  20  and  30  /  12 
Objectives  of  the  Biology  10  Program  /  13 
Objectives  of  the  Biology  20  Program  /  14 
Objectives  of  the  Biology  30  Program  /  14 

Process  Skills  15 

Psychomotor  Skills  17 

Attitudinal  Objectives  19 

Concept  Description  Statements  21 

Biology  10  /  22 
Biology  20  /  26 
Biology  30  (Pilot)  /  30 

Organization  for  Instruction  36 

Core-Elective  Format  /  36 
Student  Projects  /  36 
Safety  in  School  Laboratories  /  36 
Historical  Aspect  /  39 
The  Gifted  Student  /  40 
Rationale  for  Electives  /  42 
Guidelines  for  the  Handling  of 
Sensitive  Issues  /  46 

Appendix  A:   Controversial  Issues   48 


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 


Alberta  Education  acknowledges  with  appreciation  the 
contributions  of  the  Biology  Ad  Hoc  Curriculum  Committee 
members  in  the  preparation  of  this  Interim  Curriculum  Guide 
for  High  School  Biology.  The  committee  operated  under  the 
direction  of  the  Science  Curriculum  Coordinating  Committee 
and  the  Curriculum  Policies  Board. 

Bruce  Drysdale,  Bev  Facey  High  School, 

Sherwood  Park 
Larry  Ethier,  Wetaskiwin  Composite  High 

School  ,  Wetaskiwin 
Karen  Hobbs,  Sturgeon  Composite  High 

School ,  Namao 
Vic  Kushner,  Spruce  Grove  Composite  High 

School ,  Spruce  Grove 
Dawn  Lindenberg,  Ross  Sheppard  Composite 

High  School,  Edmonton 
Garry  Popowich,  Program  Development, 

Alberta  Education 
Bob  Ritter,  St.  Joseph's  Composite  High 

School  ,  Edmonton 
Terry  Rusnack,  Chairman,  Lethbridge 

Regional  Office,  Alberta  Education 
Wallie  Samiroden,  Faculty  of  Education, 

University  of  Alberta,  Edmonton 

Alberta  Education  also  acknowledges  the  valuable 
contributions  of  many  senior  high  school  biology  teachers 
and  regional  office  science  consultants  who  assisted  in 
the  assessment  and  revisions  of  the  biology  program. 


NOTE:    This  publication  is  a  service  document.  The  advice 
and  direction  offered  is  suggestive  except  where  it 
duplicates  or  paraphrases  the  contents  of  the 
Program  of  Studies.  In  these  instances,  the  content 
is  colour  coded  in  the  same  distinctive  manner  as 
this  notice  so  that  the  reader  may  readily  identify 
all  prescriptive  statements  or  segments  of  the 
document. 


Digitized  by  the  Internet  Archive 

in  2012  with  funding  from 
University  of  Alberta  Libraries 


http://archive.org/details/biology102030inte83albe 


PHILOSOPHY 


The  biological  sciences  program  identifies  the  natural  laws  of  science 
and  places  these  fundamental  concepts  in  a  socially  relevant  and  personally 
meaningful  context  for  students.  The  study  of  biology  can  no  longer  be 
restricted  just  to  factual  information;  the  open-endedness  of  science  and 
the  tentativeness  of  scientific  knowledge  necessitates  a  broader  understanding 
of  basic  concepts  and  the  development  of  theories  and  principles. 

The  goals  of  biology  programs  in  the  1960s  emphasized  the  knowledge 
and  skills  important  for  understanding  the  structure  of  biology  as  a 
scientific  discipline.  Rapidly  advancing  research  brought  greater 
comprehension  and  more  clarification  to  the  biological  sciences  and,  as  in 
the  1970' s,  the  goals  shifted  slightly  toward  ecological  problems  and  the 
role  of  science  and  technology  in  society.  Environmental  issues  were 
also  added  to  the  biology  program.  However,  the  primary  goal  of  biology 
remained  knowledge,  with  environmental  issues  being  presented  within  that 
extreme  detail  in  an  ever  expanding  curriculum.  Excessive  detail  can  cloud 
general  principles  that  provide  a  solid  foundation  to  understanding  the 
natural  laws  of  science.  An  important  challenge  to  teachers  will  be  to  sort 
out  the  "relevant"  from  the  "not  so  relevant"  information  and  to  present  this 
information  in  a  manner  consistent  with  their  students'  maturity,  interest  and 
need. 

The  traditional  approach  to  biology  has  been  to  reveal  only  the 
knowledge  that  scientists  have  accumulated,  as  though  science  were  a  closed 
book.   Rarely  has  instruction  been  devoted  to  what  is  not  known,  what  might 
be  the  future  direction  for  research  on  a  problem,  or  what  new  technologies 
are  likely  to  be  spawned  from  research  information  at  hand.  Nor  do  most 
students  leave  science  courses  with  the  notion  that  the  world  they  are 
going  into  will  be  different  from  the  one  they  have  been  studying. 

A  biology  curriculum  for  the  1980s  must  use  knowledge  to  develop 
fundamental  concepts  in  a  socially  relevant  and  personally  meaningful  context 
for  students.  A  progressive  biology  program  must  address  itself  to  a  student's 
personal  needs  through  content  such  as  proper  nutrition,  the  effects  of 
alcohol  and  drugs,  and  career  awareness.  The  1980s  demand  that  a  recognition 
of  environmental  concepts,  societal  issues  and  world  problems  be  incorporated 
into  the  biology  program.  Analyzing  and  responding  to  these  concerns 
necessitates  intellectual  techniques  and  information  gathered  from  the 
natural  and  social  sciences.  This  requires  that  the  presentation  of  biological 
knowledge  not  be  isolated  from  other  disciplines  such  as  economics,  politics 
and  sociology. 


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A  biology  program  for  the  1980's  and  1990 ' s  must  address  itself  to  the 
fact  that  most  students  will  not  become  biologists;  thus,  the  primary  goal 
will  not  be  the  imparting  of  knowledge.  Rather,  the  student  should  come  away 
with  an  understanding  of  the  principles  of  modern  biological  thought,  an 
awareness  of  the  importance  that  sound  biological  knowledge  may  have  to  solving 
individual  problems  and  those  of  society  as  a  whole.  It  follows  then  that 
awareness  of  and  interest  in  biology  is  a  lifelong  concern,  if  not  a  vocation. 


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RATIONALE 


The  biological  sciences  program  identifies  the  natural  laws  of  science 
and  places  these  fundamental  concepts  in  a  socially  relevant  and  personally 
meaningful  context  for  students.  The  biology  program  is  designed  to  provide 
students  with  an  appreciation  of  the  development  of  biological  knowledge. 
Concepts  and  theories  are  based  on  facts  and  are  meaningless  without  them, 
but  the  converse  is  also  true.  Facts,  as  isolated  fragments  of  information, 
are  meaningless  and  are  not  useful  to  the  scientist  or  the  science  student. 
They  must  be  related  to  concepts  and  theories  if  they  are  to  be  relevant,  and 
must  be  presented  as  a  means  to  an  end,  as  in  problem  solving. 

The  curriculum  has  been  designed  in  a  manner  that  will  provide  every 
student  in  the  province  with  a  common  core  component.  An  elective  component 
allows  the  teacher  to  identify  regional  environmental  issues,  meet  specific 
individual  needs  or  foster  an  appreciation  and  enthusiasm  for  subject  matter 
not  designated  by  the  core  component. 

Descriptive  statements,  time  allocations  and  clarifications  throughout 
the  curriculum  guide  have  been  organized  in  a  manner  that  will  provide  direction 
and  guidance  with  regard  to  the  information  provided  and  the  depth  of  detail 
expected.  The  textbook  is  not  designed  to  determine  content,  provide  order, 
give  all  of  the  examples  or  provide  the  applications  of  the  content.  Much  of 
the  criticism  levelled  at  textbooks  arises  from  expectations  that  far  exceed 
the  intent  of  any  learning  resource.  Teachers  who  believe  that  a  textbook 
provides  curriculum  often  lament,  "If  only  the  right  one  could  be  found."  It 
should  be  noted  that  the  specificity  prescribed  by  the  descriptive  statements 
encourages  teachers,  more  than  ever,  to  become  involved  with  curriculum  by 
developing  examples  and  providing  applications  of  that  content  as  it  relates 
to  students,  in  a  current  and  regionally  significant  manner. 


Biology  10 


The  structure  and  discussion  of  cellular  function  has  been  limited  to 
those  structures  as  seen  through  the  light  microscope.  A  discussion  of 
cytoplasmic  organelles  that  cannot  be  seen  in  the  laboratory  adds  excessive 
detail  and  tends  to  be  isolated  from  laboratory  experience.  The  mitochondria, 
as  organelles,  are  better  discussed  when  associated  with  the  processes  of 
cellular  respiration.  Any  discussion  of  ribosomes  should  be  placed  in  the 
context  of  protein  synthesis,  where  terms  like  amino  acids,  nucleotides  and 
nitrogen  bases  can  be  dealt  with  in  an  organized  and  unified  manner. 

The  microscope  and  development  of  cell  theory  provides  an  historical 
perspective  to  the  interrelationships  between  biology,  technology  and  their 
influences  on  society. 


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Biologists  do  not  agree  on  a  universally  accepted  classification 
system.  The  intent  of  the  unit  on  classification  is  to  provide  students  with 
the  rationale  for  grouping  organisms  into  taxonomic  levels  without  focusing 
upon  criteria  for  three,  four  or  five  kingdom  systems.  Any  discussions  of 
kingdoms  should  be  consistent  with  the  textbook  used  in  the  course. 

The  survey  of  living  organisms  is  intended  to  provide  students  entering 
the  biology  program  with  an  introduction  to  the  similarities  and  differences 
exemplified  by  various  life  forms.  Selected  representatives  of  lower  forms, 
plants  and  animals,  ensure  that  no  group  of  organisms  can  be  omitted  in  favor 
of  an  extensive  and  exhaustive  study  of  another  group.  Traditionally,  a 
teacher  with  training  in  zoology,  botany  or  microbiology  has  presented  a  core 
component  that  has  reflected  his  or  her  professional  bias,  thereby  creating 
programs  and  presentations  that  varied  greatly  throughout  the  province,  and 
often  within  school  systems  or  even  individual  schools.  The  descriptive 
statements,  suggested  time  allocations  and  clarification  statements  should 
provide  some  commonality  of  core,  while  the  elective  component  encourages  the 
teacher  to  become  involved  with  curriculum  development  in  a  manner  that  meets 
the  needs  of  his  or  her  students. 


Biology  20 


The  ecology  unit  in  the  biology  program  should  provide  an  appreciation 
of  the  position  of  life  forms  and  complex  interactions  of  these  organisms 
within  the  ecosystem.  The  factual  information  provided  in  this  section  can 
provide  a  foundation  to  a  problem  solving  and  decision  making  approach  to 
ecology. 

Because  of  its  significance,  a  general  discussion  of  photosynthesis 
has  been  introduced  at  the  Biology  20  level.  This  brings  the  process  of  food 
production  into  perspective  as  the  base  of  the  food  chain  and  makes  the 
information  a  cornerstone  to  the  evaluation  of  environmental  problems.  All 
too  often  ecology  has  been  approached  from  an  animal  oriented  avenue,  thereby 
creating  a  limited  view  of  our  biosphere  and  the  interactions  that  occur 
within  it.  The  concepts  of  electron  transfer,  high  energy  bonds  and  enzyme 
reactions  should  not  be  discussed  at  this  level  since  the  students  have  yet  to 
acquire  an  adequate  background  in  biochemistry;  however,  many  investigative 
studies  can  be  pursued  at  this  level.  For  example,  investigations  such  as 
how  light  intensity  affectsthe  rate  of  photosynthesis,  the  function  of 
chlorophyll  in  photosynthesis,  the  effects  of  light  upon  starch  production  in 
a  leaf,  and  techniques  for  separating  pigments  in  leaves,  can  be  undertaken. 

The  influences  and  impact  that  man  has  on  the  ecosystem  has  been 
placed  in  context  with  specific  studies  about  the  environment.  After 
establishing  the  principles  of  the  water  cycle,  for  example,  a  discussion  of 
acid  rain  has  been  introduced  as  a  model  of  man's  influences.  Because  the 
problems  presented  by  acid  rain  offer  no  simple  solutions,  students  are 


encouraged  to  become  involved  with  decision  making  processes  and  the  evaluation 
of  technical  data.  By  assimilating  the  principles  of  the  hydrologic  cycle  and 
the  problems  presented  by  acid  rain,  the  program  allows  the  student  to  view  the 
factual  material  from  a  relevant  and  meaningful  perspective. 

A  presentation  of  the  knowledge  derived  from  genetic  principles,  the 
structure  of  DNA  and  cell  division  lends  itself  to  the  extension  of  the 
factual  information  to  the  development  of  scientific  theories  which  can  be 
exemplified  by  the  theories  of  evolution. 


Biology  30  (Pilot) 


The  Biology  30  program  introduces  cellular  function,  biochemistry  and 
physiology.  Because  of  the  nature  of  the  materials  and  the  depth  of  present- 
ation, the  concepts  are  introduced  using  human  systems.  Although  the  focus 
is  on  human  physiology,  it  should  be  noted  that  many  of  the  concepts  developed 
within  the  program  can  readily  be  adapted  to  other  organisms.  The  study  of 


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cytoplasmic  organelles,  principles  of  cellular  respiration,  operation  of 
enzyme  systems,  the  physical  processes  of  a  cell  and  controls  of  hormone 
levels  provide  us  with  just  a  few  examples.  Because  the  Biology  30  curriculum 
concentrates  on  human  physiology,  it  is  directed  toward  the  individual  needs 
of  the  student.  Any  repetition  of  these  general  principles  which  have  been 
identified  in  the  human  system,  be  they  incorporated  through  the  study  of  plant 
physiology,  invertebrate  physiology  or  the  physiology  of  a  lower  form  chordate, 
is  not  included  in  the  core,  but  may  be  handled  through  electives. 

The  curriculum  encourages  an  integrated  approach  be  adopted  to  the  study 
of  human  systems.  The  fundamental  principles  of  kidney  function,  for  example, 
may  be  associated  with  a  functioning  cardiovascular  system,  hormone  system, 
digestion  and  liver  function.  By  approaching  the  human  body  from  an  application 
and  homeostatic  adaptation  strategy,  the  systems  can  readily  be  related  to 
each  other.  The  alternate  approach,  which  is  derived  from  a  primary  knowledge 
based  goal,  deals  with  systems  as  isolated  units  working  independently  and 
stresses  anatomy,  terminology  and  rote  memory. 

To  be  consistent  with  the  goals  of  the  program,  an  exhaustive  or 
extensive  study  of  biochemistry  would  not  be  attempted.  The  depth  of  treatment 
of  this  topic  should  be  based  upon  the  fact  that  many  students  enter  the 
Biology  30  program  without  any  chemistry  background.  A  detailed  approach  to 
difficult  topics  such  as  cellular  respiration  also  tends  to  cloud  the  under- 
standing of  fundamental  ideas  such  as  the  basic  differences  between  aerobic 
and  anaerobic  respiration,  the  idea  that  oxidation  of  an  organic  compound 
releases  energy  which  can  be  stored  by  cells,  and  the  uses  of  the  stored 
energy.  Memorizing  the  names  or  chemical  structures  of  intermediary 
metabolites  for  oxidative  phosphorylation  or  the  Krebs  cycle  tends  to  confuse 
students  rather  than  promote  understanding  and  generate  interest  in  the  topic. 

The  curriculum  is  designed  to  initiate  a  movement  away  from  a  didactic 
dissemination  of  factual  information  towards  more  relevant  utilizations  of 
knowledge.  The  integration  of  open-ended  questions,  environmental  problems 
and  societal  issues,  where  appropriate  in  the  core  materials  and/or  the 
elective  component,  should  better  enable  our  students  to  meet  the  challenges 
presented  by  the  1980s. 


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LEARNING  RESOURCES  FOR  BIOLOGY  10  AND  20 


LEARNING  RESOURCE  APPROVALS 

In  terms  of  provincial  policy,  learning  resources  are  those  print, 
nonprint  and  electronic  courseware  materials  used  by  teachers  or  students  to 
facilitate  teaching  and  learning. 

PRESCRIBED  LEARNING  RESOURCES  are  those  learning  resources  approved  by  the 
Minister  as  being  most  appropriate  for  meeting  the  majority  of  goals  and 
objectives  for  courses,  or  substantial  components  of  courses,  outlined  in 
provincial  Programs  of  Study. 

RECOMMENDED  LEARNING  RESOURCES  are  those  learning  resources  approved  by 
Alberta  Education  because  they  complement  Prescribed  Learning  Resources  by 
making  an  important  contribution  to  the  attainment  of  one  or  more  of  the  major 
goals  of  courses  outlined  in  the  provincial  Programs  of  Study. 

SUPPLEMENTARY  LEARNING  RESOURCES  are  those  additional  learning  resources 
identified  by  teachers,  school  boards  or  Alberta  Education  to  support  courses 
outlined  in  the  provincial  Programs  of  Study  by  reinforcing  or  enriching  the 
learning  experience. 

Prescribed: 

Biology  -  Silver  Burdett  (General  Learning  Corporation  -  Canada), 
1983 

Biology:  Living  Systems  -  Merrill  (Bell  and  Howell  -  Canada),  1983 

Laboratory  Biology  -  Investigating  Living  Systems 

-  Merrill  (Bell  and  Howell  -  Canada),  1983 

Recommended : 

Modern  Biology  -  Holt  Rinehart  and  Winston,  1981 

Two  textbooks  and  one  laboratory  manual  have  been  approved  for  pre- 
scribed listing  for  Biology  10-20.  It  is  the  intent  to  have  the  same  textbook 
for  both  Biology  10  and  20.  Both  textbooks  contain  more  material  than  is 
necessary  to  cover  the  minimum  core  component  as  outlined  in  the  program  of 
studies.  The  laboratory  manual  approved  for  prescribed  status  is  self-contained 
That  is,  it  may  be  used  with  either  textbook  used.  A  third  textbook  is  listed 
but  is  on  the  recommended  list.  This  book  provides  good  material  for  enrich- 
ment, elective  work  and  further  study  and  is  not  intended  for  use  as  a  student 
textbook. 


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PROGRAM  OF  STUDIES 


PROGRAM  OF  STUDIES 


Curriculum  Specifications:  Content  Emphasis 


The  biology  program  is  based  on  four  major  components:  process  skills, 
psychomotor  skills,  attitudes  and  concepts  (subject  matter).  The  percentage 
emphasis  of  each  component  for  instruction  in  Biology  10,  20  and  30  is  listed 
in  the  table  below.  Even  though  each  component  is  listed  separately,  instruct- 
ion should  integrate  process  skills,  psychomotor  skills  and  attitudes  with 
the  development  of  concepts.  Not  all  these  skills  nor  attitudes  have  equal 
emphasis  at  each  course  level.  Hence  development  of  these  components  should 
take  place  as  the  concepts  are  presented. 


^^^^    Course 
Content    ^^^^ 

Biology  10 

Biology  20 

Biology  30 

Process  Skills 

30 

30 

20 

Psychomotor  Skills 

10 

10 

5 

Attitudes 

10 

10 

15 

Concepts 
(Subject  Matter) 

50 

50 

60 

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GOALS  AND  OBJECTIVES 


General  Objectives  of  Science  Education 
Grades  One  Through  Twelve 


1.  To  develop  the  ability  to  inquire  and  investigate  through  the  use  of 
science  process  skills. 

2.  To  promote  assimilation  of  scientific  knowledge. 

3.  To  develop  attitudes,  interests,  values,  appreciations  and  adjustments 
similar  to  those  ideally  exhibited  by  scientists  at  work. 

4.  To  develop  an  awareness  and  understanding  of  the  environment  with  positive 
attitudes  and  behaviors  towards  its  use. 

5.  To  develop  a  critical  understanding  of  those  current  social  problems  which 
have  a  significant  scientific  component  in  terms  of  their  causes  and/or 
their  solutions. 

6.  To  promote  awareness  of  the  humanistic  implications  of  science. 

7.  To  promote  an  understanding  of  the  role  that  science  has  in  the  develop- 
ment of  societies  and  the  impact  of  society  upon  science. 

8.  To  contribute  to  the  development  of  vocational  knowledge  and  skill. 


General  Goals  of  Biology  10,  20  and  30 


1.  To  develop  an  understanding  of  the  interrelationships  of  biology,  technology 
and  their  influence  on  society. 

2.  To  develop  those  attitudes,  psychomotor  and  process  skills  which  are 
associated  with  scientific  inquiry. 

3.  To  develop  an  interest  in  biology  as  a  natural  science. 

4.  To  develop  an  awareness  of  the  delicate  balance  of  nature  and  the 
appreciation  that  the  survival  of  all  life  forms  depends  upon  this 
balance. 

5.  To  encourage  further  interest  in  biological  phenomena  through  the  use  of 
electives. 

6.  To  provide  an  historical  perspective  to  developments  in  the  biological 
sciences. 

7.  To  prepare  students  to  make  responsible  decisions  regarding  science  re- 
lated social  issues. 

8.  To  develop  an  appreciation  of  how  biologists  carry  out  their  work. 

9.  To  make  students  aware  of  possible  careers  in  the  field  of  the  biological 
sciences. 


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Objectives  of  the  Biology  10  Program 


1.  To  identify  some  of  the  characteristics  that  distinguish  living  things 
from  non-living  things. 

2.  To  develop  an  understanding  of  the  development  of  the  cell  theory  and  its 
application. 

3.  To  understand  how  organisms  can  be  classified  into  various  levels. 

4.  To  initiate  an  understanding  of  the  differences  and  similarities  that 
exist  among  organisms. 

5.  To  develop  effective  techniques  in  the  use  of  microscopes. 

6.  To  develop  effective  dissecting  techniques. 


-  13  - 


Objectives  of  the  Biology  20  Program 

1.  To  develop  understandings  of  the  interactions  and  interrelationships 
between  biotic  and  abiotic  factors  within  communities,  ecosystems  and 
biomes. 

2.  To  understand  the  principles  of  genetics. 

3.  To  recognize  some  of  the  reasons  why  there  is  a  great  diversity  among 
organisms. 

4.  To  examine  man's  impact  on  the  biosphere. 


Objectives  of  the  Biology  30  Program 

1.  To  examine  selected  cell  structures  and  functions 

2.  To  introduce  a  chemical  basis  for  life. 

3.  To  examine  the  following  human  processes: 

a)  Alimentation  and  nutritional  needs 

b)  Circulation  of  body  fluids 

c)  Breathing  and  gas  exchange 

d)  Cellular  respiration 

e)  Movement  and  support 

f)  Regulation  of  body  fluids 

g)  Nervous  and  hormonal  control  systems 
h)  Reproduction 


14 


Process  Skills 

Scientific  investigation  or  inquiry  requires  the  collection  and 
processing  of  information  from  the  environment.  The  activities  which  scientists 
exhibit  while  researching  or  protilem  solving  are  referred  to  as  process 
skills  and  are  fundamental  to  the  scientific  method. 

Process  skills  are  incorporated  into  the  biology  program  through  class- 
room work  and,  in  particular,  the  laboratory  experience.  Activities  such  as 
observing,  hypothesizing,  predicting,  measuring  and  interpreting  data  are 
stressed  at  all  levels.  The  observation  and  recording  of  data  is  highly 
significant  when  examining  cell  structure  and  representative  organisms  in  the 
Biology  10  program.  The  study  of  succession  in  Biology  20  involves,  in 
particular,  the  prediction  of  changes  in  ecosystems  over  time.  The  investigation 
of  biochemical  reactions  in  Biology  30  requires  an  understanding  of  the  control 
and  manipulation  of  variables. 


15  - 


The  table  below  lists  process  skills  covered  in  the  biology  program. 
Each  skill  is  given  a  relative  importance  rating  based  on  the  specific  course 
being  taught.  The  letter  "A"  is  of  highest  importance,  "B"  is  medium  and 
"C"  is  the  lowest.  Although  the  process  skills  are  stressed  at  all  grade 
levels,  course  content  may  determine  which  particular  skills  should  be 
emphasized. 


Process  Skill 

Grade  Level 

Biology  10 

Biology  20 

Biology 

30 

Identifying  problems 

B 

A 

A 

Controlling  variables 

C 

A 

A 

Hypothesizing 

B 

A 

A 

Predicting 

B 

A 

A 

Design  of  methods  for  data 

C 

B 

B 

collection 

Observing 

A 

A 

A 

Measuring 

B 

B 

A 

Processing  of  data 

A 

A 

A 

Classifying 

A 

B 

C 

Interpreting  data 

A 

A 

A 

Inferring 

B 

A 

A 

Defining  operationally 

A 

A 

A 

Formulating  models 

B 

A 

A 

Seeking  further  evidence 

B 

B 

B 

Applying  discovered  knowledge 

B 

A 

A 

-  16  - 


Psychomotor  Skills 


Psychomotor  skills  can  be  identified  as  those  skills  which  involve  an 
integration  between  muscular  movement  and  intellect.  A  progressive  development 
of  many  of  these  skills  throughout  the  high  school  biology  program  is  needed 
to  provide  a  meaningful  scientific  experience. 

The  psychomotor  skills  can  be  developed  and  refined  as  the  student 
progresses  in  the  biology  program.  Safety  must  be  a  primary  concern  while  the 
development  of  these  skills  occurs.  Because  many  of  the  skills  are  progressive 
and  repeated  at  the  three  levels  of  biology,  no  attempt  was  made  to  assign  the 
skills  to  any  one  level. 

Because  of  the  flexibility  provided  by  electives  and  the  special 
resources  of  individual  schools,  the  examples  provided  for  the  different 
psychomotor  skills  is  not  to  be  interpreted  as  a  prescriptive  list  but  merely 
as  representative  of  the  psychomotor  skills  they  define. 

The  students  should  have  the  ability  to: 

1.  Manipulate  equipment,  for  example: 

a)  Microscope 

b)  Bunsen  burner 

c)  Microcomputers 

d)  Centrifuge 

e)  Water  baths 

f)  Hot  plates 

g)  Balance 

h)  Stethoscopes  and  sphygmomanometers 

2.  Use  tools: 

a)  To  develop  proficiency  in  the  use  of  various  tools  and  instruments 

b)  Use  of  dissecting  instruments 

c)  Use  of  common  laboratory  tools  (beakers,  tongs,  graduated  cylinders,  etc.) 

d)  Use  of  mortar  and  pestle 


-  17  - 


Carry  out  accepted  procedures: 

a)  Preparation  of  wet  and  dry  mount  slides 

b)  Develop  techniques  for  the  separation  of  pigments 

c)  Staining  techniques 

d)  Collecting  and  preserving  techniques 

e)  Dissecting  procedures 

f)  Biochemical  analysis  techniques 

g)  Focusing  microscopes 

Develop  safe  practices  and  procedures; 

a)  Safe  use  of  chemicals  in  the  laboratory 

b)  Antiseptic  techniques  for  microbiology 

c)  Proper  handling  of  supplies  and  equipment 

d)  Proper  handling  of  living  specimens 


-  1, 


Attitudinal  Objectives 


General 

1.  To  promote  an  appreciation  of  the  interrelationships  between  biology, 
technology  and  their  influence  on  society 

2.  To  develop  an  interest  in  biology  as  a  natural  science 

3.  To  develop  an  interest  and  appreciation  of  the  attitudes  demonstrated  by 
scientists  in  their  work 

4.  To  develop  a  sense  of  responsibility  in  decision  making  concerning  science 
related  social  issues 

5.  To  develop  an  appreciation  of  science  as  an  important  vocational  and 
intellectual  pursuit 

6.  To  develop  an  appreciation  of  the  historical  development  of  modern  science 

Biology  10 

1.  To  develop  an  appreciation  of  the  diversity  among  living  things 

Biology  20 

1.  To  develop  an  appreciation  of  the  role  man  plays  in  his  environment  and  of 
his  dependence  upon  that  environment 

2.  To  develop  an  appreciation  of  the  interdependence  of  living  organisms 
within  their  environment 

3.  To  develop  positive  attitudes  and  behaviors  towards  the  use  of  the 
environment 


Biology  30 

1.  To  develop  an  appreciation  of  the  interdependence  of  human  organ  systems 
and  their  functioning  in  a  homeostatic  relationship 


-  19  - 


Concept  Description  Statements 

The  concept  statements  which  follow  for  Biology  10  and  20  are 
mandatory,   effective  September  1983.      The  statements  for  Biology   SO  are 
tentative  and  subject  to  review  through  piloting  during  the   1983-84 
school   term.      Schools  not  involved  in  the  Biology   30  provincial  pilot 
are  required  to  follow  the   1975     program  of  studies  statements. 

The  order  of  topics,  and  the  concepts  therein,  are  not  prescriptive. 
The  subject  matter  reflected  in  the  concept  statements  should  be  developed 
and  presented  in  a  sequence  that  is  appropriate  and  meaningful  to  the 
teacher  and  students.  Comments  concerning  the  depth  and  coverage  of  the 
concepts  are  provided  where  necessary  for  clarification  purposes. 

Social  issues  and  environmental  concerns  should  extend  and  be 
related  to  the  core  concept  of  the  program.   Including  pertinent  and  current 
issues  at  the  time  that  key  concepts  are  being  discussed  provides  meaning 
and  application  to  the  subject  matter.  Because  social  and  environmental 
issues  are  constantly  changing,  their  presentation  should  be  in  keeping 
with  student  interest  and  currency  of  the  issue,  environmentally  and/or 
socially. 


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ORGANIZATION  FOR  INSTRUCTION 

Core-Elective  Format 

The  senior  high  school  biology  program  has  been  reorganized  around  two 
compulsory  components:  core  and  elective.  Both  components  are  mandatory  for 
instruction.  Core  is  the  common  program  provided  to  all  students  throughout 
the  province.  This  comprises  approximately  80  percent  of  the  instructional 
time.  The  Program  of  Studies  defines  the  minimal  core  program.  The  elective 
is  a  compulsory  area  but  the  term  elective  refers  to  the  specific  topic  and 
methodology  utilized.  This  should  reflect  the  teacher's  expertise  and  student's 
interest  in  the  development  of  topics  covering  the  related  topics  for  each 
respective  course.  Electives  comprise  approximately  20  percent  of  the 
instructional  time. 


Student  Projects 

Projects  provide  an  opportunity  for  students  to  study  biology  while 
developing  their  investigative  skills.  The  student  project  should  be  in- 
corporated as  a  teaching  strategy  rather  than  as  a  separate  unit  in  the 
course.  This  strategy  may  be  utilized  throughout  the  biology  courses  in 
either  core  or  elective  components.  This  integrative  approach  allows  students 
to  study  a  course  component  individually,  in  small  groups  or  as  a  class. 

Methodologies  will  vary  considerably  and  reflect  student  interests, 
teacher's  expertise,  school  facilities  and  school  program.  Project  work  should 
allow  students  to  develop  inquiry  skills  that  would  help  them  begin  to  under- 
stand how  knowledge  is  discovered  and  used. 

Safety  in  School  Laboratories 

Injuries  and  accidents  in  school  laboratories  can  be  minimized  by: 

1.  Providing  safe  school  facilities  and  equipment  and  limiting  class  size 
to  numbers  which  the  facility  can  handle. 

2.  Teachers  becoming  familiar  with  the  school  safety  equipment  such  as 
fire  extinguishers,  fire  blankets,  showers  and  eye  wash  stations. 

3.  Making  students  aware  of  safe  procedures  in  laboratory  activities. 


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Teachers  must  familiarize  themselves  with  the  proper  use  and  maintenance 
of  equipment  and  handling  of  chemicals,  which  are  available  in  their  school.  They 
must  become  aware  of  potential  hazards,  associated  with  the  use  of  microwave 
ovens,  autoclaves,  centrifuges,  corrosive  chemicals,  toxic  substances,  inflam- 
mable materials,  volatile  liquids,  radioactive  materials  and  carcinogens. 

Some  laboratory  investigations  require  the  use  of  potentially  hazardous 
chemicals.  For  example,  concentrated  acids  may  be  required  during  laboratory 
investigations  or  in  preparation  of  necessary  solutions.  Concentrated  acids 
are  frequently  corrosive,  poisonous  irritants,  and  should  be  handled  carefully. 
If  concentrated  acids  are  placed  in  dropping  bottles  for  students  use,  use 
plastic  rather  than  rubber  bulb  droppers.  Laboratories  should  contain  only 
those  quantities  of  concentrated  acids  which  would  be  sufficient  for  one 
year's  requirements.  Iodine  stains  and  solutions  are  commonly  used  in 
laboratory  investigations.  Prepared  iodine  solutions  should  be  purchased 
from  the  chemical  supply  houses  since  crystalline  iodine  vapor  is  toxic  or 
extremely  irritating  and  its  dust  is  hazardous  when  inhaled  or  touched. 

Certain  biological  investigations  require  the  use  of  solvents  containing 
ether.  Such  solvents  are  highly  flammable  and  extremely  explosive.  Petroleum 
ether  must  be  used  in  lieu  of  other  ethers.  (It  should  be  purchased  locally  as 
an  aerosal  from  hardware  stores  or  automobile  supply  houses.) 

Proper  storage  facilities  must  be  provided  for  all  potentially 
dangerous  substances.  Teachers  should  refer  to  the  Potentially  Hazardous 
Chemicals  Information  Guide  for  the  procedure  for  the  storage,  use,  dangers 
and  disposal  of  various  chemicals.  Other  safety  manuals  should  be  available 
to  teachers  and  students. 

If  living  organisms  are  kept  in  the  classroom  common  sense  precautions 
would  keep  incidence  of  allergies  and  diseases  to  a  minimum.  For  example, 
a  careful  selection  must  be  made  of  organisms  such  as  nonpathogenic  bacteria, 
healthy  plants  and  animals,  nontoxic  plants,  and  molds  which  are  considered 
safe  to  handle.  Culturing  pathogenic  organisms  in  a  laboratory  voluntarily  or 
by  accident  must  be  avoided.  For  example,  some  strains  of  Escherichia  coli 
may  cause  illness  and  live  outside  the  culture.  Only  those  strains  which  cannot 
live  outside  nutrient  culture  media  should  be  used.  Contact  biological  supply 
houses  for  safe  strains  of  Escherichia  col i .  Glassware,  incubators  and  inoculating 
loops  must  be  kept  clean  at  all  times. 

Specimens  used  for  dissection  or  observation  must  be  collected  properly, 
handled  carefully,  and  disposed  of  without  causing  infection  or  contamination. 
Special  care  must  be  taken  in  collecting  and  disposing  of  blood,  urine  or 
epidermal  cells.  Teachers  should  also  be  aware  of  students  with  special  health 
problems  which  may  restrict  their  participation  in  certain  laboratory  activities. 


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Basic  greenhouse  precautions  must  include  such  practices  as  selecting 
only  healthy,  "safe"  plants  which  are  free  of  parasites.  If  an  infection  does 
take  place  and  the  greenhouse  has  to  be  sterilized,  extreme  care  must  be  taken 
in  selecting  a  noncarcinogenic  herbicide  and  pesticide. 

School  boards,  along  with  school  administrators,  must  set  up 
jurisdictional  policies  relating  to  accidents  and  insurance.  Teachers  must  be 
aware  of  the  implications  of  these  policies. 


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Historical  Aspect 


The  historical  aspect  of  biology,  as  dealt  with  at  all  levels  of  the 
course,  is  an  important  part  of  the  background  information  which  makes  it 
possible  to  understand  current  and  future  scientific  endeavors. 

In  Biology  10,  for  example,  the  contributions  of  such  scientists  as 
Hooke  and  Leeuwenhoek  are  mentioned  during  discussions  of  cell  theory  and  the 
microscope,  while  Linnaeus  must  be  represented  as  the  individual  largely 
responsible  for  creating  our  modern  taxonomic  system. 

The  works  of  Gregor  Mendel  and  Charles  Darwin  are  an  integral  part 
of  the  Biology  20  topics  of  genetics  and  speciation. 

At  the  Biology  30  level,  reference  is  made  to  the  research  pioneered 
by  scientists  including  Canadians  such  as  Banting,  Best  and  Penfield  which  led 
to  understandings  and  treatments  of  certain  disorders  and  diseases. 

The  above-mentioned  scientists  are  just  a  few  of  those  whose 
contribututions  may  be  discussed  in  the  high  school  biology  courses. 


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The  Gifted  Student 

Although  in  certain  schools  there  are  special  classes  or  courses  for 
"gifted"  students,  the  teacher  of  the  mainstream  biology  program  deals,  on  a 
daily  basis,  with  many  students  who  exhibit  characteristics  which  are  commonly 
attributed  to  the  "gifted."  As  a  curriculum  is  developed,  opportunities  must 
be  left  open  so  that  the  widest  possible  range  of  teaching  and  learning 
strategies  may  be  employed  in  order  to  serve  the  needs  of  the  gifted  student. 

One  of  the  major  aims  in  the  education  of  the  gifted  student  is  to 
develop  their  research,  deductive  and  creative  thinking  skills.  One  strategy 
for  fostering  these  skills  would  be  to  provide  opportunities  for  students  to 
plan  and  carry  out  independent  projects  either  inside  or  outside  of  the  class- 
room or  school.  Regular  programming  may  have  to  be  compacted  to  compensate 
for  any  time  where  the  student  is  absent  from  the  regular  classroom. 

Gifted  students  may  require  only  minimal  staff  involvement  to  carry 
out  independent  study  programs  if  they  have  first  been  provided  with  some 
training  in  the  selection  and  use  of  audiovisual  equipment  for  the  obtaining 
of  information.  Gifted  students  will  require  varied  amounts  of  staff  involve- 
ment to  carry  out  independent  study  programs.  Excessive  demands  on  staff  may 
be  decreased  if  the  students  are  initially  trained  in  the  use  of  audiovisual 
equipment  and  appropriate  resources  are  available.  Such  training  would 
prepare  the  student  to  make  full  use  of  learning  packages,  modules,  minicourses, 
etc.  ,  which  might  be  introduced  either  by  the  student  or  the  teacher,  in 
addition  to  regular  curriculum  material. 

Resource  personnel  from  the  community  might  be  brought  into  the  school 
for  lectures  or  seminars,  or  students  might  be  afforded  the  opportunity  to 
visit  or  interview  personnel  who  work  in  their  areas  of  interest.  In  this 
"mentor"  approach,  gifted  students  might  spend  time  in  a  work  experience 
type  situation  outside  of  the  school  under  the  direction  of  individuals  in  a 
specific  field  of  interest. 

If  economics  are  a  problem,  mentors  might  be  employed  strictly  on  a 
voluntary  basis,  and  might  include  any  interested  and  capable  individuals  who 
could  share  their  expertise.  One  valuable  source  of  mentors  might  be 
university  students  who  are  interested  in  the  processes  of  education.  It  is 
essential  that  all  potential  mentors  actually  have  sufficient  time  and  interest 
to  assist  students  in  carrying  out  enrichment  projects. 

Two  approaches  may  be  used  to  identify  topics  for  study  and  mentor 
resources.  Firstly,  individuals  who  are  interested  in  becoming  mentors  may 
provide  lists  of  possible  topics  for  study  in  their  areas  of  expertise. 
Secondly,  teachers  may  approach  individuals,  who  may  become  mentors,  in  response 
to  student  identified  interests  and  develop  a  volunteer  mentor,  or  community 
resources  file. 


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Students  can  participate  in  the  planning  of  the  file,  in  locating  and 
interviewing  potential  mentors,  and  in  listing  topic  suggestions,  as.  well  as 
making  practical  suggestions  for  the  utilization  of  mentor's  services. 

Gifted  students  should  be  encouraged  to  participate  in  such  activities 
as  science  or  school  fairs.  Their  involvement  would  allow  students  to  develop 
their  interests  independently  and  allow  them  to  compare  their  efforts  with 
their  peers.  Also,  participation  at  local,  provincial  and  federal  levels  will 
expand  students'  background  experience. 

Attendance  at  conferences  is  another  activity  students  of  this  calibre 
should  be  encouraged  to  participate  in.  There  often  are  local  conferences  which 
may  be  an  extension  of  many  core  topics  within  the  biology  curriculum. 

For  additional  suggestions  as  to  strategies  which  could  be  employed  by 
the  average  classroom  teacher  in  dealing  with  the  gifted,  many  excellent 
articles  are  available,  such  as  "Gifted  Students,  Regular  Classroom:  60 
Ingredients  for  a  Better  Blend,"  The  Elementary  School  Journal,  Volume  82,  1982 
or  Mentor  Assisted  Enrichment  Projects  for  the  Gifted  and  Talented  by  W.  A.  Gray, 
Educational  Leadership  pp.  16-21,  November,  1982. 


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Rationale  for  Electives 

The  elective  component  of  the  biology  program  is  a  compulsory  section 
of  the  course  where  students  and  teachers  have  some  flexibility  in  determining 
what  is  to  be  studied  and  how  it  is  to  be  studied.  The  topics  covered  should 
be  related  to  the  respective  course  taken  in  that  they  are  based  on  overall 
objectives  for  that  program.  Elective  topics  may  be  discussed  periodically 
throughout  the  term  or  dealt  with  as  the  opportunity  arises. 


The  use  of  electives  will  allow  for  a  greater  understanding  of  the 
scientific  method  through  the  development  of  laboratory  and  library  research 
skills.  Electives  may  be  pursued  utilizing  several  methods  ranging  from 
individual  to  group  studies  and  from  structured  to  open-ended  investigations. 
Electives  should  be  designed  to  make  science  more  interesting  and  meaningful 
through  the  assimilation  of  daily  issues  and  biological  knowledge. 

The  elective  section  of  the  biology  program  should  be  designed  to  allow 
for  the  extension  of  student  interest  and  may  be  approached  in  several  ways: 

1.  An  extension  of  concepts  related  to  core  topics. 


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This  is  not  meant  to  be  an  in-depth  study  of  core  material,  but  rather 
an  opportunity  to  apply  and  extend  core  principles  to  current  issues  of 
student  interest.  Some  examples  may  be  parasitology,  contemporary 
diseases,  genetic  engineering,  nutritional  patterns,  chemical  health 
hazards,  cardiopulmonary  resuscitation,  influence  of  the  development  of  the 
microscope  on  society,  and  dichotomous  keys. 

2.  Use  of  scientific  reports,  periodicals  or  journals. 

Periodicals  present  interesting  discussions  of  current  issues  and 
demonstrate  scientific  procedure.  These  articles  convey  current  research 
and  technological  development  and  allow  for  extension  towards  topics  relevant 
to  the  student's  future. 

Scientific  papers  also  provide  the  science  student  with  an  opportunity 
to  evaluate  scientific  procedures  ranging  from  the  identification  of 
problems  in  experimental  design  to  the  critical  analysis  of  data.  Students 
may  recognize  external  factors  influencing  research  such  as  funding,  finding 
qualified  personnel,  government  influence,  etc.  It  should  be  noted  that 
this  approach  to  elective  study  will  develop  an  appreciation  for  the 
scientist,  reinforce  an  awareness  of  scientific  differences  as  well  as 
increase  scientific  literacy. 

This  approach  to  elective  study  allows  a  teacher  latitude  to  develop 
an  entire  unit. 

Suggested  references  could  include  Canadian  Geographic,  Discover, 
Equinox,  Nature  Canada,  Science  Digest,  Science  83,  84,  . . . ,  Science 
World. 

3.  A  locally  developed  unit  on  the  environment. 

Environmental  issues  may  vary  among  geographic  areas.  The  choice  of 
issue  must  be  relevant  to  the  biology  course  and  be  meaningful  to  the 
students. 

Examples  could  include  acid  rain,  land  use,  winter  ecology,  urban 
planning  or  pond  studies. 

4.  The  use  of  microcomputers. 

The  microcomputer  presents  alternate  teaching  strategies  that  can  pro- 
vide increased  flexibility  and  scope  in  dealing  with  curriculum,  either 
core  or  electives.  The  successful  implementation  of  software  is  primarily 
dependent  upon  the  suitability  of  the  disk,  and  the  organization  of  the 
physical  setting. 

The  pedagogical  approaches  undertaken  by  the  microcomputer  can  be 
listed  and  explained  as  follows: 


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a)  Systems  Analysis  and  Simulations. 

Simulations  can  provide  students  with  realistic,  vicarious  experiences 
of  real  bio-societal  systems.  Such  simulations  allow  them  to  choose 
different  alternatives  in  s.uch  a  system.  Examples  of  such  use  include 
the  simulation  of:  world  food  production,  the  mechanisms  of  gene 
mutation,  or  strategies  used  for  weed  and  insect  control. 

Students  can  use  a  computer  model  of  a  societal  system  to  evaluate  data, 
and  become  involved  in  decision  making  processes.  An  example  can  be 
provided  by  evaluating  the  benefits  of  using  insecticide  sprays  and 
toxins  as  a  pollutant  within  the  food  chain.  No  alternative  presents 
a  panacea.  Each  alternative  is  a  compromise  and  the  probability  of 
making  the  most  of  a  human  decision. 


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b)  Information  Retrieval 

Gathered  experimental  data  can  he  stored  and  retrieved  for  later  use. 
Example,  air  pollution  monitoring  readings  can  be  stored  on  disk. 
SO2  readings  could  be  compared  in  different  areas  and  during  different 
seasons  or  years.  Another  example  could  be  to  pool  vegetation  plot 
data  on  disk  for  comparisons  throughout  a  number  of  years.  The  latter 
data  could  become  assimilated  into  a  succession  study. 

c)  The  computer  can  provide  an  invaluable  resource  in  the  statistical 
manipulation  of  data.  Mathematic  modeling  of  biological  phenomena 
such  as  illustrated  by  population  growth  systems  can  be  organized  and 
presented  by  graphing  techniques,  and  calculations  of  population 
density. 

d)  Course  Review 

The  microcomputer  can  provide  and  organize  unit  reviews  for  students  in 
a  manner  that  provides  immediate  feedback  and  diagnosis  of  a  student's 
weaknesses  within  the  area.  Most  of  the  course  review  programs  are 
organized  in  a  drill  and  practice  format,  although  some  other  modes  do 
exist.  A  successful  drill  and  practice  style  of  review  should  include 
a  tutorial  branch  for  incorrect  answers,  and  thereby  incorporate  a 
maximum  amount  of  student  interaction. 

e)  Student  Evaluation 

Various  examination  formats  can  be  organized  on  a  disk.  An  accompanying 
management  system  would  not  only  correct  the  students  input  but  could 
provide  the  teacher  with  class  marks  and  item  analysis.  This  type  of 
evaluation  can  become  a  very   important  ally  for  students  undertaking 
individualized  projects  or  instruction.  The  software  evaluation 
programs  would  allow  the  students  to  progress  at  their  own  rate  and 
complete  the  examinations  at  the  appropriate  times,  while  providing 
teachers  with  the  needed  information. 

The  Computer  Technology  Branch  of  Alberta  Education  is  assessing 
programs  for  biology,  and  teachers  should  be  cautioned  against 
purchasing  any  software  without  checking  with  the  software  clearinghouse 
for  direction. 


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Guidelines  for  the  Handling  of  Sensitive  Issues 

The  guidelines  for  the  presentation  of  potentially  sensitive  issues 
should  be  in  accordance  with  Alberta  Education  policy  re:  controversial 
issues  in  the  classroom  (see  Appendix  A).  The  intent  of  the  policy  state- 
ment is  to  provide  for  the  development  of  students'  capacities  to  reason 
logically  through  divergent  and  convergent  thinking,  and  to  critically  examine 
issues  from  several,  frequently  opposing,  points  of  view.  Of  course,  not  all 
points  of  view  can  be  studied  in  detail  or  even  presented.  However,  opposing 
positions  may  be  expanded  upon  in  order  to  promote  critical  thinking  as  it 
relates  to  the  interpretation  of  issues.  To  encourage  such  experiences,  care 
should  be  taken  so  that  neither  theories  nor  beliefs  are  presented  as  fact. 
Because  the  sensitiveness  to  an  issue  would  likely  vary  between  and  within 
school  districts,  and  over  time,  it  is  unlikely  that  any  list  of  controversial 
issues  would  be  complete  or  relevant  to  all  biology  programs.  Some  issues  that 
serve  as  examples  for  teachers  to  develop  with  their  biology  classes  would 
include  those  that  relate  to  population  problems  (birth  control),  acid  rain, 
evolution-creation,  nuclear  energy  uses,  genetic  manipulation  and  bioethics. 

Identification  of  particular  controversial  issues  for  classroom  study 
should  revolve  around  various  criteria  as  suggested  by  the  following  questions: 

1.  Is  the  issue  appropriate  for  the  target  group?  Considerations  must 
include  cognitive,  social,  moral  and  physical  development  of  students 
as  well  as  their  prior  background  and  experience. 

2.  Is  the  issue  important  in  society?  Issues  that  are  identified  for 
discussion  must  be  important  social,  economic  and  political  problems 
facing  our  society  or  are  seen  as  being  likely  future  concerns. 

3.  Will  study  of  the  issue  contribute  to  the  goals  of  the  program? 

4.  Can  adequate  resources  about  the  issue  be  provided  for  students, 
teachers,  and  other  people  in  the  community?  Balanced  analyses 
are  possible  only  when  the  resources  fairly  and  adequately 
present  each  major  position. 

5.  Can  the  issue  be  appropriately  considered  within  reasonable 
classroom  time  in  relation  to  the  whole  program? 

6.  Does  the  presentation  reflect  professional  treatment  of  the  issue 
in  terms  of  school  district  policy,  the  views  of  the  community,  and 
tolerance  and  understanding  of  minority  viewpoints. 

The  evolution-creation  debate  exemplifies  one  issue  which  is  repeatedly 
addressed  by  interest  groups.   In  addressing  such  an  issue,  two  aspects  should 
be  considered.  Firstly,  that  evolution  is  a  scientific  theory  supported  by  the 
scientific  community  and  as  a  theory  is  open  to  modification  in  light  of  new 
scientific  evidence  and  is  potentially  falsifiable.   (e.g.  Theory  of  gravity 
followed  by  the  theory  of  relativity.)  Secondly,  that  creationism  is  a 


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position  held  by  some  religious  groups,  and  is  not  supported  by  empirical  or 
scientific  facts,  and  therefore,  cannot  be  presented  as  such.  Frequently, 
positions  based  on  societal,  economic,  moral  or  aesthetic  values  may  be  in- 
cluded during  the  study  of  an  issue.  Similarly,  the  creationist  and  competing 
viewpoints  might  be  integrated  with  the  analysis  of  accepted,  scientific 
theory. 


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EDUCATION 


In  August.  1  972,  The  Minister  of  Education  announced  a  policy  regarding  controversial  issues  This  announcement 
was  in  response  to  representations  having  been  made  regarding  the  treatment  in  school  programs  of  such  matters  as 
Canadian  content,  family  life  education,  sex-stereotyping  and  special  creation,  to  name  a  few  By  way  of  interpretation 
the  policy  is  to  be  treated  as  a  whole:  that  is,  no  clause  is  to  be  applied  in  isolation  of  any  other  clause  or  clauses  The 
policy  is  intended  to  accomplish  the  following  in  the  handling  of  issues  such  as  those  mentioned  above. 

1  Provincially  it  will: 

(a)  guide  the  development  and  revision  of  Programs  of  Study,  including  the  acquisition  of  support  materials 

(b)  serve  as  the  Department  of  Education  position  in  cases  in  which  the  Department  may  be  consulted 
regarding  controversial  issues 

2  Locally,  the  statement  is  to  serve  as  a  guide  for  the  development  of  policy  at  system,  district  or  school  levels, 
according  to  local  choice. 

DEPARTMENT  OF  EDUCATION  POLICY 
Re:  Controversial  Issues  in  the  Classroom 

I.        In  principle,  it  is  an  objective  of  the  Alberta  educational  system  to  develop  students'  capacities  to  think  clearly, 
reason  logically,  examine  all  issues  and  reach  sound  judgments 

II        The  specific  policy,  based  on  this  principle,  is: 

1  Students  in  Alberta  classrooms  should  not  be  ridiculed  or  embarrassed  for  positions  which  they  hold  on  any 
issue,  a  requirement  which  calls  for  sensitivity  on  the  part  of  teachers,  students  and  other  participants  in 
dealing  with  such  issues 

2  Students  should  have  experiences  in  selecting  and  organizing  information  in  order  to  draw  intelligent 
conclusions  from  it.  For  sound  judgments  to  be  made,  information  regarding  controversial  issues  should 

(a)  represent  alternative  points  of  view, 

(b)  appropriately  reflect  the  maturity,  capabilities  and  educational  needs  of  the  students  and  reflect  the 
requirements  of  the  course  as  stated  in  the  Program  of  Studies, 

(c)  reflect  the  neighborhood  and  community  in  which  the  school  is  located,  but  not  to  the  exclusion  of 
provincial,  national  and  international  contexts 

3  School  trustees  should  establish,  in  consultation  with  appropriate  interest  groups,  policies  regarding 

(a)  identification  of  controversial  issues, 

(b)  treatment  of  such  issues  in  local  classrooms 

4.       Students,  teachers  and  administrative  staff  should  have  a  voice  in  determining 

(a)  the  controversial  issues  to  be  studied, 

(b)  the  texts  and  other  materials  to  be  used, 

(c)  the  manner  in  which  such  issues  are  dealt  with  in  the  classroom 

In  response  to  representations  regarding  the  treatment  of  the  theory  of  evolution  in  school  science  programs,  the 
Science  Curriculum  Coordinating  Committee  prepared  and  presented  the  following  policy  statement  to  the  Curriculum 
Policies  Board.  This  statement,  which  interprets  the  Department's  policy  regarding  controversial  issues  in  relation  to 
science  programs  in  the  classroom,  was  considered  by  the  Curriculum  Policies  Board  in  March,  1  979,  and  was  accepted 
by  the  Minister  of  Education  in  June,  1979. 

(a)  That  where  relevant,  official  curriculum  documents  published  by  Alberta  Education  for  use  by  science 
teachers  should  contain: 

(i)       the  Department  of  Education  policy  statement  on  controversial  issues 

fii)      a  special  statement  alerting  teachers  to  the  need  for  sensitivity  in  handling  such  issues. 

(Hi)  a  listing  of  available  learning  resources  from  which  school  boards,  teachers,  and/ or  students  may  select 
items  representing  alternative  points  of  view  on  such  controversial  issues  as  may  be  included  in  a 
Program  of  Studies 

(b)  That,  at  the  provincial  level,  all  science  curriculum  committees  and/ or  individuals  associated  with  selecting, 
recommending,  listing  and/or  prescribing  texts  and/or  other  learning  resources  for  use  in  Alberta  schools 
be  directed  to 

(i)  confine  their  choice  to  those  learning  resources  in  which  the  science  subject  matter  is  deemed  to  be 
satisfactory  in  terms  of  the  definition  of  science: 

Natural  Science  is  a  branch  of  knowledge  obtained  by  the  scientific  method,  which  deals  with  a  body  of 
observable  and  reproducible  facts  concerning  material  phenomena,  systematically  arranged  and 
showing  the  operation  of  general  laws  and  theories 

fii)  select  learning  resouces  that  are  satisfactory  in  terms  of  scientific  accuracy,  adequacy  of  treatment,  and 
reading  level 

(Hi)  recommend  the  development  of  such  additional  materials  as  maybe  deemed  necessary  (To  be  used  only 
as  a  last  resort.) 

(c)  That,  in  the  initial  selection  stage,  the  inclusion  or  exclusion  of  science  sub/ect  matter  in  Alberta  school 
science  curricula  be  determined  by  validating  it  according  to  the  definition  of  'Natural Science'  in  (b).  (i)  above 


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