Course Overview

Biology B continues the study of life science by expanding into ecological systems, evolution, and the diversity of organisms. Students explore how living things interact with one another and their environments, as well as how species adapt and evolve over time. The course emphasizes problem-solving and scientific investigation while connecting biological principles to real-world challenges and personal experience.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Study ecosystems, energy flow, and interactions within environments.
• Explore biodiversity, classification, and the unity and diversity of life forms.
• Analyze the theory of evolution and mechanisms of natural selection.
• Investigate human biology, health, and the impact of humans on the environment.
• Strengthen skills in critical thinking, data interpretation, and scientific communication.

Instructional Approach

Instruction combines laboratory and field-based investigations with virtual simulations. Students analyze real-world data, conduct ecological studies, and engage in discussions that connect scientific principles to current global and environmental issues.

Outcome

By the end of Biology B, students will:

• Demonstrate understanding of ecological systems and biodiversity.
• Explain the processes of adaptation and evolution.
• Connect biological principles to human health and environmental sustainability.
• Apply scientific inquiry to real-world biological challenges.