Biology
Student Lessons

Objective

Lesson

Enrichment

Biology

1.01 Identify biological questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations.

1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.

• Create testable hypotheses
• Identify variables.
• Use a control or comparison group when appropriate.
• Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
• Collect and record data.
• Organize data into charts and graphs.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Communicate findings.

1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models of biological phenomena using logic and evidence to:

• Explain observations.
• Make inferences and predictions.

Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation

1.04 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies:

• Recognize and avoid potential hazards.
• Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.

1.05 Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed, scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of:

• Appropriate sample.
• Adequacy of experimental controls.
• Replication of findings.
• Alternative interpretations of the data.

2.01 Compare and contrast the structure and functions of the following organic molecules:

• Carbohydrates.
• Proteins.
• Lipids.
• Nucleic acids.

2.02 Investigate and describe the structure and functions of cells including:

• Cell organelles.
• Cell specialization.
• Communication among cells within an organism.

Cells: Plants v. Animals
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Cells: Plasma Membrane
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2.03 Investigate and analyze the cell as a living system including:

• Maintenance of homeostasis.
• Movement of materials into and out of cells.
• Energy use and release in biochemical reactions.

2.04 Investigate and describe the structure and function of enzymes and explain their importance in biological systems.

2.05 Investigate and analyze the bioenergetic reactions:

• Aerobic Respiration.
• Anaerobic Respiration.
• Photosynthesis.

Cells: Respiration
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3.01 Analyze the molecular basis of heredity including:

• DNA replication.
• Protein synthesis (transcription, translation).
• Gene regulation

DNA: Structure
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3.02 Compare and contrast the characteristics of asexual and sexual reproduction.

Cells: Mitosis
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3.03 Interpret and predict patterns of inheritance.

• Dominant, recessive and intermediate traits.
• Multiple alleles.
• Polygenic inheritance.
• Sex-linked traits.
• Independent assortment.
• Test cross.
• Pedigrees.
• Punnett squares.

Blood: Typing
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3.04 Assess the impact of advances in genomics on individuals and society.

• Human genome project.
• Applications of biotechnology.

3.05 Examine the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection including:

• Development of the theory.
• The origin and history of life.
• Fossil and biochemical evidence.
• Mechanisms of evolution.
• Applications (pesticide and antibiotic resistance).

Evolution
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Simulation: Moths
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Genetics: Population
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Simulation: Pepper Moth
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4.01 Analyze the classification of organisms according to their evolutionary relationships.

• The historical development and changing nature of classification systems.
• Similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.
• Similarities and differences among the eukaryotic kingdoms: Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals.
• Classify organisms using keys.

Plants: Flower
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Plants: Photosynthesis
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Plants: Photosynthesis Lab
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Plants
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4.02 Analyze the processes by which organisms representative of the following groups accomplish essential life functions including:

• Unicellular protists, annelid worms, insects, amphibians, mammals, non vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
• Transport, excretion, respiration, regulation, nutrition, synthesis, reproduction, and growth and development.

Life Functions: Reproduction
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Life Functions: Water Diffusion
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Life Functions: Muscle Fatigue
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4.03 Assess, describe and explain adaptations affecting survival and reproductive success.

• Structural adaptations in plants and animals (form to function).
• Disease-causing viruses and microorganisms.
• Co-evolution.

4.04 Analyze and explain the interactive role of internal and external factors in health and disease:

• Genetics.
• Immune response.
• Nutrition.
• Parasites.
• Toxins.

Population Genetics: Hardy Weinberg
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Species Classification
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4.05 Analyze the broad patterns of animal behavior as adaptations to the environment.

• Innate behavior.
• Learned behavior.
• Social behavior.

5.01 Investigate and analyze the interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems.

• Techniques of field ecology.
• Abiotic and biotic factors.
• Carrying capacity.

5.02 Analyze the flow of energy and the cycling of matter in the ecosystem

• Relationship of the carbon cycle to photosynthesis and respiration.
• Trophic levels - direction and efficiency of energy transfer.

5.03 Assess human population and its impact on local ecosystems and global environments:

• Historic and potential changes in population.
• Factors associated with those changes.
• Climate change.
• Resource use.
• Sustainable practices/stewardship.