Canadian Curriculum · Grade 12 Biology · SBI4U

Grade 12 Biology Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Grade 12 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 biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics, homeostasis and population dynamics.

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September · Unit 1: Biochemistry

Grade 12 Biology — September Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: Chapter 1: The Biochemical Basis of LifeUnit 1 1: Chapter 1: The Biochemical Basis of Life 2: MacromoleculesUnit 1 1: Chapter 1: The Biochemical Basis of Life 2: Macromolecules
September 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: Chemistry of lifeUnit 1 1: Chemistry of lifeUnit 1 1: Chemistry of life
September 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: WaterUnit 1 1: WaterUnit 1 1: Water
September 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: Carbon compoundsUnit 1 1: Carbon compoundsUnit 1 1: Carbon compounds
October · Unit 1: Biochemistry

Grade 12 Biology — October Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: Chapter 2: Cell Structure and FunctionUnit 1 1: Chapter 2: Cell Structure and Function 2: Cell biology applicationsUnit 1 1: Chapter 2: Cell Structure and Function 2: Cell biology applications
October 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: Cell structuresUnit 1 1: Cell structuresUnit 1 1: Cell structures
October 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: MembranesUnit 1 1: MembranesUnit 1 1: Membranes
October 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 1: Biochemistry)		Unit 1 1: TransportUnit 1 1: TransportUnit 1 1: Transport
November · Unit 2: Metabolic Processes

Grade 12 Biology — November Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: Chapter 3: Introduction to MetabolismUnit 2 1: Chapter 3: Introduction to Metabolism 2: Food as fuel 3: Alternative pathwaysUnit 2 1: Chapter 3: Introduction to Metabolism 2: Food as fuel 3: Alternative pathways
November 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: EnergyUnit 2 1: Energy 2: Chapter 5: Photosynthesis 3: Comparison with respirationUnit 2 1: Energy 2: Chapter 5: Photosynthesis 3: Comparison with respiration
November 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: ATPUnit 2 1: ATP 2: Light reactionsUnit 2 1: ATP 2: Light reactions
November 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: EnzymesUnit 2 1: Enzymes 2: Carbon fixationUnit 2 1: Enzymes 2: Carbon fixation
December · Unit 2: Metabolic Processes

Grade 12 Biology — December Lesson Plan

Ontario Curriculum · Biology
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: Chapter 4: Cellular RespirationUnit 2 1: Chapter 4: Cellular Respiration 2: FermentationUnit 2 1: Chapter 4: Cellular Respiration 2: Fermentation
December 2nd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: GlycolysisUnit 2 1: GlycolysisUnit 2 1: Glycolysis
December 3rd week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: Aerobic respirationUnit 2 1: Aerobic respirationUnit 2 1: Aerobic respiration
December 4th week(Biology)
(Unit 2: Metabolic Processes)		Unit 2 1: RegulationUnit 2 1: RegulationUnit 2 1: Regulation
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 12 Biology · SBI4U 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 12 Biology

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each Grade 12 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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