Curriculum Expectations
Unit: Biology
Strand: Microbiology
Big Ideas:
Overall Expectations:
C3. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of microorganisms and the relationships that exist between them.
A2. Identify and describe careers related to the field of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields.
Specific Expectations:
C3.5. Describe how different viruses, bacteria, and fungi can affect host organisms, and how those effects are normally treated or prevented.
A2.1. Identify and describe a variety of careers related to the fields of science under study and the education and training necessary for these careers.
Strand: Microbiology
Big Ideas:
- Groups of microorganisms have common characteristics, and these characteristics enable them to interact with other organisms in the environment
- Microorganisms can have both positive and negative effects on the environment.
- The technological use of microorganisms raises many ethical issues.
Overall Expectations:
C3. Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of microorganisms and the relationships that exist between them.
A2. Identify and describe careers related to the field of science under study, and describe the contributions of scientists, including Canadians, to those fields.
Specific Expectations:
C3.5. Describe how different viruses, bacteria, and fungi can affect host organisms, and how those effects are normally treated or prevented.
A2.1. Identify and describe a variety of careers related to the fields of science under study and the education and training necessary for these careers.