examine members of the Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria and describe characteristics that unify each
explain the process of filter feeding in a sponge
demonstrate knowledge of the ecological roles of sponges and Cnidaria

compare and contrast polyp and medusa with respect to structure, general function, and motility
suggest the advantages of a motile form in the life cycle of a Cnidarians
explain the evolutionary significance of multicellular (cnidarian) versus colonial (poriferan) life forms

The Cnidarians of Race Rocks - a high degree of Biodiversity is found in this high current ecosystem. Researcher Dr. Anita Brinckmann-Voss of Sooke, B.C. has spent years researching the taxonomy and ecology of this phylum.

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/hydroid/anitabv.htm

Grade 11 - Animal Biology (Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida)
It is expected that students will:

examine members of the Phylum Platyhelminthes, Phylum Nematoda, and Phylum Annelida, and describe characteristics that unify
each
demonstrate safe and correct dissection techniques
contrast the structural features of platyhelminthes, nematodes, and annelids
examine and explain physical changes that were necessary for flatworms to become parasitic
demonstrate knowledge of the ecological roles of the platyhelminthes, nematodes, and annelids
evaluate the characteristics of a successful parasite
compare platyhelminthes, nematodes, and annelids with respect to evolutionary changes
demonstrate knowledge of human disorders that are caused by non-segmented nematodes

Grade 11 - Animal Biology (Mollusca, Echinodermata
It is expected that students will:

examine members of the Phylum Mollusca and Phylum Echinodermata and describe characteristics that unify each
compare and contrast members of two or more classes of molluscs

A collection of various files with underwater images of local marine invertebrates filmed at Race Rocks.

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/underwater/underwater.htm

demonstrate a knowledge of the adaptations of molluscs and echinoderms
demonstrate a knowledge of the diverse ecological roles of molluscs and echinoderms

Grade 11 - Animal Biology (Arthropoda)
It is expected that students will:

examine members of the Phylum Arthropoda and describe characteristics that unify them
contrast members of two or more classes of arthropods
demonstrate a knowledge of the adaptations of arthropods to a terrestrial environment
demonstrate an appreciation of the diverse ecological and economic importance of arthropods

A reference on the economic implications for First Nations people of several phyla of invertebrates in the rocky intertidal and subtidal ecosystems of the Pacific North West. .

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/archivefirstnations.htm

Grade 11 - Animal Biology (Chordata-Subphylum Vertebrata)
It is expected that students will:

examine members of vertebrates and describe characteristics that unify them
contrast members of two or more classes of vertebrates

A file on the marine mammals of the Race Rocks Marine Protected Area

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/marmam/mammals.htm

contrast the structure and function of the exoskeleton to the endoskeleton
demonstrate knowledge of the diverse ecological role of vertebrates

GRAY WHALE (Eschrichtius robustus ) a record of a project involving the assembling of a gray whale skeleton.

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/cw/whale/graywhal.htm

Grade 11 - Ecology

The Ecosystem File of Race Rocks

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/eco/ecosystem.htm

It is expected that students will:
describe factors that limit and control population growth
suggest reasons for cyclic population fluctuations
solve simple population problems based on changes in natality, mortality, immigration, and emigration
collect, display, and interpret data

Collecting Data at Race Rocks: Physical Factors of the Ecosystem: Soon real time data will be available from these sites.

http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/data/data.htm http://www.racerocks.com/racerock/data/datarrcom.htm

define and describe a pyramid of energy in terms of energy flow through an ecosystem
demonstrate knowledge of the process of succession
compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of the reactants, products, chemical equations, and organelles responsible
describe the roles of photosynthesis and cellular respiration

The content of the learning outcomes has been derived from the complete Biology 11 and 12 Curriculum Learning Outcomes in: APPENDIX A: PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES

G.Fletcher: LESTER B. PEARSON COLLEGE

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