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Strand A. Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration

1. Demonstrate scientific investigation skills (related to both inquiry and research) in the four areas of skills (initiating and planning, performing and recording, analysing and interpreting, and communicating);
2. Identify and describe a variety of careers related to the fields of science under study, and identify scientists, including Canadians, who have made contributions to those fields.

Strand B: Biochemistry

3. analyse technological applications of enzymes in some industrial processes, and evaluate technological advances in the field of cellular biology;
4. investigate the chemical structures, functions, and chemical properties of biological molecules involved in some common cellular processes and biochemical reactions;
5. demonstrate an understanding of the structures and functions of biological molecules, and the biochemical reactions required to maintain normal cellular function.

Strand C: Metabolic Processes

6. analyse the role of metabolic processes in the functioning of biotic and abiotic systems, and evaluate the importance of an understanding of these processes and related technologies to personal choices made in everyday life;
7.  investigate the products of metabolic processes such as cellular respiration and photosynthesis;
8. demonstrate an understanding of the chemical changes and energy conversions that occur in metabolic processes.

Stand D: Molecular Genetics

9.  analyse some of the social, ethical, and legal issues associated with genetic research and biotechnology;
10.  investigate, through laboratory activities, the structures of cell components and their roles in processes that occur within the cell;
11. demonstrate an understanding of concepts related to molecular genetics, and how genetic modification is applied in industry and agriculture.

Strand E: Homeostasis

12. evaluate the impact on the human body of selected chemical substances and of environmental factors related to human activity;
13. investigate the feedback mechanisms that maintain homeostasis in living organisms;
14. demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems, and explain the mechanisms that enable the body to maintain homeostasis.

Strand F: Population Dynamics

15. analyse the relationships between population growth, personal consumption, technological development, and our ecological footprint, and assess the effectiveness of some Canadian initiatives intended to assist expanding populations;
16.  investigate the characteristics of population growth, and use models to calculate the growth of populations within an ecosystem;
17. demonstrate an understanding of concepts related to population growth, and explain the factors that affect the growth of various populations of species.

SBI4U Summative: PART B – Current Issues Relating to Biology (20% of Final Grade )

DUE DATE: June 24 , 2020

Introduction:

The strands we visited in our course content consist of the following:

• Population Dynamics
• Molecular Genetics
• Biochemistry
• Metabolic Processes
• Homeostasis

Each one of these strands has an expectation relating to analyzing and evaluating technological, personal, societal, and environmental applications. Our summative will revisit some of the learning done in this context. You will create a portfolio for this summative.

Your task:

You are required to find one current article for EACH of the strands listed above. For each of the article you select, you are to do the following:

• Summarize the article
• Connect the article to learning done in the course
• Write a reflective response

Articles:

• Each article (5 in total – one for each strand) must be original (not a re-print or summary of an original publishing) and at least ¾ of a page, excluding pictures.
• If you find a credible online article, it should be of substantial length. Please check with your teacher to have articles approved if you are not sure of the article’s length. 
• Each article must be from a reliable source (reliable newspaper, magazine, scientific journal) and published after January 1, 2018. Please see me if you have any concerns about reliability. Remember, if you are in doubt, leave it out!
• You will submit a bibliography in APA format to show the citations of the five selected articles. This will be placed at the end of the submission package.
• You will also submit copies of all five articles (photocopied or printed out, clearly showing the date of publication, author name(s), title of article, website link if online and name of magazine, newspaper, etc)

Summary (Minimum of ½ page double-spaced)

• Summarize the main idea(s)/main point(s) of the article
• Do not use word-for-word quotations in the summary. If you need to reinforce an idea by using a direct quotation, use quotation marks and cite the quotation to the author of the article according to APA format.

Connections (Minimum of ½ page double-spaced)

• You must detail exactly how this article fits into the learning done in the course – be specific (use specific key terms and concepts). If the article is more of an extension of an idea covered in the course, then specifically state what idea(s) the article is based on.

Reflection (Minimum of 1 page double-spaced)

• Describe and explain your thoughts and opinions about the article and the main idea(s)/implications it raises
• This is a chance for you to prove your ability to think critically. Draw connections from science to society, technology and the environment. Show that you understand the larger picture that results from the scientific issue.
• Do you think the content is valid or credible in a scientific sense, based on what you’ve learned? If it is a report of findings, are these findings reputable and can contribute to the field? Are there ethical implications? Is this a topic that needs more awareness or careful consideration, etc.

Evaluation:

The five expectations you should be thinking about as you find articles and complete this assignment are the first in each strand of the SBI4U curriculum. During the course, your teacher will provide suggested topics to get you started on your article research. If you are not sure if your article is applicable to the strand, ask your teacher for approval!

1. Analyze technological applications in some industrial processes, and evaluate technological advances in the field of cellular biology.

• Analyze the role of metabolic processes in the functioning of biotic and abiotic systems, and evaluate the importance of an understanding of these processes and related technologies to personal choices made in everyday life.

• Analyze some of the social, ethical, and legal issues associated with genetic research and biotechnology.

• Evaluate the impact on the human body of selected chemical substances and of environmental factors related to human activity.

• Analyze the relationships between population growth, personal consumption, technological development, and our ecological footprint, and assess the effectiveness of some Canadian initiatives intended to assist expanding populations.

Where to Start Looking:

Below are some excellent online resources to start finding appropriate AND credible articles for this summative task.

• Discover (https://www.discovermagazine.com/)
• New Scientist (https://www.newscientist.com/)
• Nature Journal (http://www.nature.com)
• Science Daily (https://www.sciencedaily.com/)
• Directory of Open Access Journals (https://www.doaj.org/) for free scholarly articles
• Science Direct (https://www.sciencedirect.com/#open-access)

There are also great print resources to access such as reputable newspapers (eg. The Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, The National Post) and scientific magazines (such as the ones listed above) that you can find at your pharmacy or bookstore. However, due to the times, your most likely sources would be online. So, make sure that the sites that you use are credible. 

Marking Rubric

Criteria	R (<49%)	Level 1 (50-59%)	Level 2 (60-69%)	Level 3 (70-79%)	Level 4 (80-100%)
Knowledge          ( 20%)    Score  ______________
Research of information and the quality of research in the form of supporting details   (SUMMARY) 20%	Inadequate information is included, many errors and/or omissions	Limited information is included, some is confusing, inadequate or unclear	Some relevant information is included, some may be minimally presented or unclear	Most relevant and recent information is included and clearly documented in project	High quality, extensive information (relevant and recent) is included, clearly and thoroughly documented in project
Mark                /20	5   6   7   8   9	10     11	12   13	14    15	16   17   18   19   20
Thinking ( 30%)  Score ________________
Makes connection between science, technology, society and the environment   (COURSE CONNECTIONS) (30%)	Work does not address the curricular strands. Incorrect or no connection to relevant units of study.	Work is limited or does not specifically address curricular strands. Limited connection to relevant units of study.	Work somewhat addresses curricular strands. Connection to relevant units of study somewhat made.	Work addresses the curricular strands. Good connection to relevant units of study.	Work addresses the curricular strands in insightful manner. Connection to relevant units of study. Clear and cohesive.
Mark                /20	5   6   7   8   9	10     11	12   13	14    15	16   17   18   19   20
Application (30% Score   ____________
Response to research – demonstration of critical and analytical thinking skills   (REFLECTION)	Inadequate, erroneous or no analysis submitted and/or not based on articles and/or no ideas for action	Limited analysis of social, ethical, and scientific implications and/or stated opinions loosely based on articles. Limited ideas for action on issue	Some analysis of social, ethical, and scientific implications. Somewhat limited opinions based on articles. Some ideas proposed for action on issue	Considerable analysis of social, ethical, and scientific implications. Well stated opinions based on articles, ideas for practical action on issue	Thorough, insightful analysis of social, ethical, and scientific implications. Clearly stated opinions based on articles, effective ideas for practical action on issue
Mark                /20	5   6   7   8   9	10     11	12   13	14    15	16   17   18   19   20
Documentation of sources	No documentation of sources received. No hard copies of articles.	Includes inadequate and/or questionable and/or repetitive sources and/or some errors or omissions documentation. Some hard copies of articles missing.	Includes few and/or somewhat questionable and/or somewhat varied sources, a few minor errors or omissions in documentation. 1-2 hard copies of articles missing.	Includes suitable, varied sources, all properly referenced as required. All hard copies submitted.	Includes numerous, high quality and varied sources, properly referenced as required. All hard copies submitted.
Mark                /10	2   3   4	5	6	7	8   9   10
Communication ( 20%)  __________
Overall presentation	Sloppy, illegible, full of spelling and grammar errors or no report submitted. Audience cannot read this portfolio.	Barely meets minimum presentation requirements. Shows little planning, hardly legible, many spelling and grammar errors. Audience may find portfolio difficult to read.	Adequate presentation, some evidence of planning, somewhat neat & legible, some spelling and grammar errors. Somewhat appropriate portfolio for audience.	Good presentation, neat, planned, and legible, with good spelling and grammar. Appropriate reading for audience.	Outstanding presentation, neat, well-designed, with excellent spelling and grammar. Professional portfolio suitable for all audiences.
Mark                /20	5   6   7   8   9	10     11	12   13	14    15	16   17   18   19   20