Canadian Curriculum · Grade 11 Biology · SBI3U

Grade 11 Biology Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 11 Biology lesson plan aligned to the Ontario curriculum, adaptable to other provinces. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering the diversity of living things, genetic processes, evolution, animal structure and function, and plant anatomy, growth and function.

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September · Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things

Grade 11 Biology — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: Chapter 1: Classifying Life’s DiversityUnit 1 1: Chapter 1: Classifying Life’s Diversity 2: Kingdoms 3: Ecological significanceUnit 1 1: Chapter 1: Classifying Life’s Diversity 2: Kingdoms 3: Ecological significance
September 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: BiodiversityUnit 1 1: Biodiversity 2: Chapter 3: Fungi, Plants, and AnimalsUnit 1 1: Biodiversity 2: Chapter 3: Fungi, Plants, and Animals
September 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: ClassificationUnit 1 1: Classification 2: CharacteristicsUnit 1 1: Classification 2: Characteristics
September 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: PhylogenyUnit 1 1: Phylogeny 2: DiversityUnit 1 1: Phylogeny 2: Diversity
October · Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things

Grade 11 Biology — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: Chapter 2: Prokaryotes, Viruses, and ProtistsUnit 1 1: Chapter 2: Prokaryotes, Viruses, and Protists 2: InvestigationsUnit 1 1: Chapter 2: Prokaryotes, Viruses, and Protists 2: Investigations
October 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: Major groupsUnit 1 1: Major groupsUnit 1 1: Major groups
October 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: StructuresUnit 1 1: StructuresUnit 1 1: Structures
October 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Diversity of Living Things)		Unit 1 1: RolesUnit 1 1: RolesUnit 1 1: Roles
November · Unit 2: Genetic Processes

Grade 11 Biology — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: Chapter 4: Heredity and ReproductionUnit 2 1: Chapter 4: Heredity and Reproduction 2: Meiosis 3: Ethical considerationsUnit 2 1: Chapter 4: Heredity and Reproduction 2: Meiosis 3: Ethical considerations
November 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: HeredityUnit 2 1: Heredity 2: Chapter 6: Genetic TechnologiesUnit 2 1: Heredity 2: Chapter 6: Genetic Technologies
November 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: AsexualUnit 2 1: Asexual 2: Genetic variationUnit 2 1: Asexual 2: Genetic variation
November 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: Sexual reproductionUnit 2 1: Sexual reproduction 2: ApplicationsUnit 2 1: Sexual reproduction 2: Applications
December · Unit 2: Genetic Processes

Grade 11 Biology — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: Chapter 5: Mendelian GeneticsUnit 2 1: Chapter 5: Mendelian GeneticsUnit 2 1: Chapter 5: Mendelian Genetics
December 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: Inheritance patternsUnit 2 1: Inheritance patternsUnit 2 1: Inheritance patterns
December 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: VariationUnit 2 1: VariationUnit 2 1: Variation
December 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Genetic Processes)		Unit 2 1: PedigreesUnit 2 1: PedigreesUnit 2 1: Pedigrees
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Retrieve and diagnose

Open with short questions that check the prior knowledge needed for the week’s Grade 11 Biology · SBI3U topic.

25 minutes

Explore and explain

Work through the concept with diagrams and worked examples, then apply it to data, problems and lab-style questions.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short quiz or data question that shows progress towards unit tests and the final exam.

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Resources for Grade 11 Biology

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 11 biology topic in the order it comes up in class.

Concept reviews

Concept reviews in each unit to consolidate key ideas and vocabulary.

Lab activities & data analysis

Lab activities, data analysis and applied investigations matched to each unit of the plan.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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