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Teacher: CORE Biology I
Course: Biology I
Year: 2014-15
Month: All Months
Characteristics of Life ~ This unit is a short overview of the units of the course.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
BIO.A.1.1-Explain the characteristics common to What
Characteristics of
all organisms.
characteristics do Life Quiz
3.1.10.A.1-Explain the characteristics of life
all living organisms
common to all organisms.
share?
RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key
terms, and other domain-specific words and
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or
technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts
and topics.
WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended
time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or
two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
Skills
Content
describe the characteristics of life Basics on defining
characteristics of life classify natural processes as an cellular structure and
essential part of a particular
function, reproduction,
characteristic of life.
metabolism,
homeostasis, heredity,
observe living organisms
evolution,
interdependence.
Lessons
Resources
Developing Characteristics Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
of Life
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Cell Basics ~ This unit differentiates between types of cells and describes the organization of life.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
BIO.A.1.2-Describe relationships between
How does the
Cell Basics
structure and function at biological levels of
structure of an
organization.
organelle, cell,
Eukaryotes v.
RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key tissue, organ, or
Prokaryotes
terms, and other domain-specific words and
organism determine
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or its function?
technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts
and topics.
WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended
time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or
two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
3.1.10.A.5-Relate life processes to sub-cellular
and cellular structures to their functions.
RST.9.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined
in the text.
WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational
texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
Skills
Content
Lessons
Differentiate between
Cell organelles
Focusing with Microscopes
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
cell theory
Describe the basic parts of the
cell.
Using the microscope to
analyze cells and tissue
Explain why a cell needs its basic
parts.
Relate the structure of a
biological part to its function.
Resources
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Water and Solutions ~ This unit analyzes the special properties of water and how those properties are important for the sustenance of life on earth.
Standards
Essential
Questions
BIO.A.2.1-Describe how the unique properties of Why is water such a
water support life on Earth.
unique substance?
RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key
terms, and other domain-specific words and
How do water's
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or properties support
technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts living organisms?
and topics.
3.2.10.A.1-Predict properties of elements using
trends of the periodic table. Identify properties of
matter that depend on sample size. Explain the
unique properties of water (polarity, high boiling
point, forms hydrogen bonds, high specific heat)
that support life on Earth.
WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended
time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or
two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
Assessments
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Properties of
Water
Determine which property of
water is displayed by a given
situation.
Properties of water
Properties of Water Lab
Stations
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Content
Lessons
Resources
Organic compounds carbon compounds,
functional groups
Carbon Compounds
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Properties of
Water Quiz
Polarity and hydrogen
bonding
Describe how hydrogen bonding
gives water its special properties. pH scale, acids, and
bases
Differentiate between acids and
bases
Carbon Compounds ~ This unit analyzes carbon as the backbone of organic molecules.
Standards
Essential
Questions
BIO.A.2.2-Describe and interpret relationships
Why is carbon the
between structure and function at various levels perfect base atom
of biochemical organization (i.e., atoms,
for the diversity of
molecules, and macromolecules).
living organisms?
WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended
time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or
two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key
terms, and other domain-specific words and
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or
technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts
and topics.
Assessments
Skills
Carbon Compound Explain bonding properties of
quiz
carbon as related to organic
molecules
Carbon's
Importance
Distinguish between organic and
inorganic compounds
Dehydration Synthesis
Hydrolysis
Summarize how large carbon
molecules are synthesized
Summarize how large carbon
molecules are broken down
Describe the structure of ATP and
how this structure holds energy
ATP hydrolysis
Molecules of Life ~ This unit classifies the macromolecules carbohydrates, protein, lipids, and nucleic acids in terms of their structure, function, and source in nature.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
Skills
Content
Lessons
BIO.A.2.2-Describe and interpret relationships
How do the
Organic Compound Distinguish between subclasses of Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids
between structure and function at various levels structures of
Presentation
macromolecules
monosaccharides,
of biochemical organization (i.e., atoms,
macromolecules
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disaccharides,
molecules, and macromolecules).
relate to their
Meal Analysis
Explain the specific relationship polysaccharides
3.1.10.A.7-Describe the relationship between the functions?
between monomers and
structure of organic molecules and the function
Most Important
polymers of macromolecules
Protein - amino acids,
they serve in living organisms. Explain how cells Why are
Organic Compound
polypeptides
store and use information to guide their
macromolecules
Relate the structure to the
functions.
necessary for
Macromolecule
function of each macromolecule Lipids - sterols,
RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key organisms' survival? Quiz
hormones, fatty acids
terms, and other domain-specific words and
Compare and contrast DNA to
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or How do organisms
RNA
Nucleic Acids - DNA, RNA
technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts obtain the
and topics.
necessary
Identify the source of each
RST.9.5-Analyze the structure of the relationships macromolecules of
macromolecule for various living
among concepts in a text, including relationships life?
organisms
among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction
force, energy).
RST.9.7-Translate quantitative or technical
information expressed in words in a text into
visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate
information expressed visually or mathematically
(e.g., in an equation) into words.
WHST.9-10.1.a-Introduce precise claim(s),
distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or
opposing claims, and create an organization that
establishes clear relationships among the
claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
WHST.9-10.1.b-Develop claim(s) and
counterclaims fairly, supplying data and evidence
for each while pointing out the strengths and
limitations of both claim(s) and counterclaims in
a discipline-appropriate form and in a manner
that anticipates the audience's knowledge level
and concerns.
WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational
texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended
time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or
two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
Resources
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Enzymes ~ This unit describes how the enzyme functions and its importance to maintaining life processes.
Standards
Essential
Questions
3.1.10.A.2-Explain cell processes in terms of
How do enzymes
chemical reactions and energy changes.
regulate chemical
BIO.A.2.3-Explain how enzymes regulate
reactions in cells?
biochemical reactions within a cell.
RST.11.2-Determine the central ideas or
Why do enzymes
conclusions of a text; summarize complex
only work in
concepts, processes, or information presented in particular
a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still conditions?
accurate terms.
RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks;
analyze the specific results based on explanations
in the text.
Assessments
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Enzyme Quiz
Describe how enzymes interact
with their substrates
Enzyme function
Lactase Lab
Reaction energetics
Predict how changes in pH,
temperature, or concentration of Catalase Lab
substances could affect enzyme
activity
Affecting Enzyme Function Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Photosynthesis ~ Analyze the process of photosynthesis and the energy conversions that occur in the chloroplast.
Standards
Essential
Questions
BIO.A.3.1-Identify and describe the cell structures How does the
involved in processing energy.
chloroplast
BIO.A.3.2-Identify and describe how organisms transform energy
obtain and transform energy for their life
from the sun into
processes.
chemical energy?
3.1.B.A.2-Identify the initial reactants, final
products, and general purposes of
photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Explain
the important role of ATP in cell metabolism.
Describe the relationship between
photosynthesis and cellular respiration in
photosynthetic organisms. Explain why many
biological macromolecules such as ATP and lipids
contain high energy bonds. Explain the
importance of enzymes as catalysts in cell
reactions. Identify how factors such as pH and
temperature may affect enzyme function.
WHST.9-10.1.c-Use words, phrases, and clauses
to link the major sections of the text, create
cohesion, and clarify the relationships between
claims) and reasons, between reasons and
evidence, and between claim(s) and
counterclaims.
HS-LS1.5-Use a model to illustrate how
photosynthesis transforms light energy into
stored chemical energy.
Assessments
Skills
Photosynthesis
quiz
Identify parts and their functions Light-Dependent
of the chloroplast.
Reactions
Photosynthesis Lab Describe the two phases of
photosynthesis.
Content
Chloroplast Structure
Calvin Cycle
State the reactants and products
of photosynthesis.
Describe the energy
transformations that occur in
each phase of photosynthesis.
Lessons
Resources
Plastid Structure
Comparison
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Cellular Respiration ~ Analyze the process of cellular respiration and the energy conversions that occur in the mitochondria.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
3.1.B.A.2-Identify the initial reactants, final
How is the
Cellular
products, and general purposes of
mitochondria built Respiration Quiz
photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Explain to carefully extract
the important role of ATP in cell metabolism.
the energy from
Describe the relationship between
glucose?
photosynthesis and cellular respiration in
photosynthetic organisms. Explain why many
biological macromolecules such as ATP and lipids
contain high energy bonds. Explain the
importance of enzymes as catalysts in cell
reactions. Identify how factors such as pH and
temperature may affect enzyme function.
BIO.A.3.1-Identify and describe the cell structures
involved in processing energy.
BIO.A.3.2-Identify and describe how organisms
obtain and transform energy for their life
processes.
3.1.10.A.5-Relate life processes to sub-cellular
and cellular structures to their functions.
HS-LS1.7-Use a model to illustrate that cellular
respiration is a chemical process whereby the
bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules
are broken and the bonds in new compounds are
formed resulting in a net transfer of energy.
Content
Identify parts and their functions Glycolysis
of the mitochondria.
Krebs' Cycle
Describe the three phases of
cellular respiration.
Mitochondria Structure
Lessons
Resources
Energy Transformation
Relationships
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
State the reactants and products Electron Transport Chain
of cellular respiration.
Fermentation - lactic acid
Describe the energy
and alcoholic
transformations that occur in
each phase of cellular respiration.
Explain why fermentation occurs
and the products created.
Cell Transport ~ Determination of how cells maintain homeostasis by utilizing the cell membrane to transport materials into and out of the cell.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
BIO.A.4.1-Identify and describe the cell structures How is the cell
Cell Transport and
involved in transport of materials into, out of,
membrane
Homeostasis
and throughout a cell.
designed to
BIO.A.4.2-Explain mechanisms that permit
complete its
Passive Transport
organisms to maintain biological balance
function of
Quiz
between their internal and external
protection and
environments.
regulation?
3.1.10.A.5-Relate life processes to sub-cellular
and cellular structures to their functions.
Why can some
WHST.9-10.1.c-Use words, phrases, and clauses molecules cross the
to link the major sections of the text, create
cell membrane
cohesion, and clarify the relationships between without energy
claims) and reasons, between reasons and
while others require
evidence, and between claim(s) and
energy?
counterclaims.
WHST.9-10.2.b-Develop the topic with wellWhat roles does the
chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended cell membrane play
definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other in maintaining
information and examples appropriate to the
homeostasis in a
Skills
Content
Explain how an equilibrium is
established as a result of
diffusion.
Passive Transport Osmosis
diffusion, osmosis,
facilitated diffusion, ion
channels
Determine which method of
transport a given particle would Equilibrium
undergo.
Active Transport Describe each type of transport. sodium-potassium pump,
endocytosis, exocytosis
Distinguish between passive and
active transport.
Role of receptor proteins
and result of their
Describe how the golgi apparatus activation
and ER work together to move
materials throughout the cell.
Lessons
Resources
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
audience's knowledge of the topic.
single cell and in a
WHST.9-10.2.c-Use varied transitions and
multicellular
sentence structures to link the major sections of organism?
the text, create cohesion, and clarify the
relationships among ideas and concepts.
Cell Reproduction ~ Describes the processes of mitosis and meiosis, comparing and contrasting the results.
Standards
Essential
Questions
3.1.10.A.4-Describe the cell cycle and the process What process do
and significance of mitosis.
cells use to
BIO.B.1.1-Describe the three stages of the cell
reproduce?
cycle: interphase, nuclear division, cytokinesis.
WHST.9-10.2.d-Use precise language and
Why is meiosis a
domain-specific vocabulary to manage the
different process
complexity of the topic and convey a style
from mitosis?
appropriate to the discipline and context as well
as to the expertise of likely readers.
WHST.9-10.1.c-Use words, phrases, and clauses
to link the major sections of the text, create
cohesion, and clarify the relationships between
claims) and reasons, between reasons and
evidence, and between claim(s) and
counterclaims.
Assessments
Skills
Mitosis Quiz
Describe the steps of mitosis and Mitosis phases.
meiosis.
Meiosis phases.
Compare and contrast the
process and outcomes of mitosis Human reproductive
and meiosis.
cycles.
Mitosis - Meiosis
Comparison
Content
Lessons
Resources
Time for Mitosis Lab
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Lessons
Resources
Relate human reproduction to
meiosis.
DNA ~ Analysis of the discovery, structure, and replication of DNA.
Standards
Essential Questions Assessments
Skills
BIO.B.1.2-Explain how genetic information is
inherited.
3.1.10.B.3-Describe the basic structure of DNA
and its function in genetic inheritance. Describe
the role of DNA in protein synthesis as it relates
to gene expression.
HS-LS3.1-Ask questions to clarify relationships
about the role of DNA and chromosomes in
coding the instructions for characteristic traits
passed from parents to offspring.
How does the
structure of DNA
allow for the
copying process it
undergoes?
Describe structure of DNA.
DNA Quiz
Content
DNA structure - two
DNA Model
strands, phosphate,
Explain how two DNA strands are deoxyribose, A, T, C, G
complementary to each other.
DNA replication Synthesize the base sequence on unwind, copying,
a DNA strand based on the base wrapping up
sequence of the complementary
strand.
Discover - Watson &
Crick, Franklin & Wilkins
Describe the process of DNA
(x-ray crystallography)
replication.
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Watson, J. D., and F. H. C. Crick. "A
Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic
Acid."
Nature 171 (Apr. 1953): 737-38.
Nature. Web. 19 Feb. 2012.
.
Basic Genetics ~ Mendelian laws, basic genetic analysis - Punnett Squares
Standards
3.1.10.B.1-Describe how genetic information is
inherited and expressed.
BIO.B.2.1-Compare Mendelian and nonMendelian patterns of inheritance.
S11.B.2.2-Describe how genetic information is
inherited and expressed. (Reference: 3.3.10.C)
3.1.B.B.1-Explain that the information passed
from parents to offspring is transmitted by
means of genes which are coded in DNA
molecules. Explain the basic process of DNA
replication. Describe the basic processes of
transcription and translation. Explain how
crossing over, jumping genes, and deletion and
duplication of genes results in genetic variation.
Explain how mutations can alter genetic
information and the possible consequences on
resultant cells.
3.1.B.B.5-PATTERNS Describe how Mendel's laws
of segregation and independent assortment can
be observed through patterns of inheritance.
Distinguish among observed nheritance patterns
caused by several types of genetic traits
(dominant, recessive, codominant, sex-linked,
polygenic, incomplete dominance, multiple
alleles) CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Explain how
the processes of replication, transcription, and
translation are similar in all organisms. Explain
how gene actions, patterns of heredity, and
reproduction of cells and organisms account for
the continuity of life. SCALE Demonstrate how
inherited characteristics can be observed at the
molecular, cellular, and organism levels.
Essential
Questions
Assessments
How are traits
Makin' Babies
passed through
families from
parent to offspring?
How do we predict
the Mendelian traits
(single-gene traits)
of offspring?
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Describe the basic tenets and
conclusions of Mendel's
experiments.
Mendel's Experiments P, F1, F2 generations
Ears
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Contrast between various
genetics terms.
Results of Mendel's
experiments in terms of
ratios.
Compare Mendel's two laws of
heredity.
Dominant vs. Recessive
alleles
Predict the results of monohybrid Homozygous v.
genetic crosses.
Heterozygous genotypes
Describe the purpose of a test
cross. Analyze the results of a
test cross to determine an
unknown genotype.
Genotypes and
Phenotypes
Law of Segregation and
Law of Independent
Assortment
Punnett Squares monohybrid and dihybrid
(challenge)
Usinga test cross to
determine unknown
genotypes.
Patterns of Inheritance ~ Complex inheritance, Pedigree
Standards
Essential
Questions
3.1.10.B.4-Explain how genetic technologies have How can we tell the
impacted the fields of medicine, forensics, and difference between
agriculture.
various non3.1.10.B.5-PATTERNS Use models to demonstrate Mendelian types of
patterns in biomacromolecules. Compare and
inheritance?
contrast Mendelian and non- Medalian patterns
of inheritance.
3.1.B.B.1-Explain that the information passed
from parents to offspring is transmitted by
means of genes which are coded in DNA
molecules. Explain the basic process of DNA
replication. Describe the basic processes of
transcription and translation. Explain how
crossing over, jumping genes, and deletion and
duplication of genes results in genetic variation.
Explain how mutations can alter genetic
information and the possible consequences on
resultant cells.
3.1.B.B.5-PATTERNS Describe how Mendel's laws
of segregation and independent assortment can
be observed through patterns of inheritance.
Distinguish among observed nheritance patterns
caused by several types of genetic traits
(dominant, recessive, codominant, sex-linked,
polygenic, incomplete dominance, multiple
alleles) CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Explain how
the processes of replication, transcription, and
translation are similar in all organisms. Explain
how gene actions, patterns of heredity, and
reproduction of cells and organisms account for
the continuity of life. SCALE Demonstrate how
inherited characteristics can be observed at the
molecular, cellular, and organism levels.
BIO.B.2.1-Compare Mendelian and nonMendelian patterns of inheritance.
Assessments
Skills
Huntington's
Create and analyze pedigrees.
Pedigree 3/3/2015
Describe patterns of human
Genetics Test
inheritance.
3/3/2015
Differentiate between various
types of inheritance.
Content
Lessons
Resources
Pedigree set up
Non-Mendelian Review
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
sex-linked genes
polygenic traits
incomplete dominance
Apply knowledge of sex
codominance
chromosomes to sex-linked traits.
multiple alleles
Analyze how a genetic disorder
occurs from gene to full-body
environmentallydisease.
influenced traits
Protein Synthesis and Genetic Mutations
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
BIO.B.2.2-Explain the process of protein synthesis How does the base Protein Synthesis
(i.e., transcription, translation, and protein
sequence in DNA Quotation
modification).
determine physical 3/31/2015
BIO.B.2.3-Explain how genetic information is
traits?
expressed.
BIO.B.2.4-Apply scientific thinking, processes,
How can mutations
tools, and technologies in the study of genetics. lead to full body
S11.B.2.2.1-1. Describe how genetic information diseases or
is expressed (i.e., DNA, genes, chromosomes,
disorders?
transcription, translation, and replication).
Skills
Content
Identify changes in DNA.
Protein Synthesis - RNA Protein Synthesis
polymerase,
introduction
transcription, translation
Compare DNA replication and
protein synthesis.
Relate codons to anticodons.
Analyze the process of genetic
expression.
Lessons
Resources
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Mutations - insertion,
deletion, substitution,
framshift, translocation,
incorrect number of
chromosomal copies
Genetic Technology ~ Identify methods used to modify genes in living organisms. Describe the results of those modifications.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
3.1.10.B.4-Explain how genetic technologies have What controversies Genetic
impacted the fields of medicine, forensics, and exist around the use Technology Packet
agriculture.
of genetic
BIO.B.2.4-Apply scientific thinking, processes,
technology?
tools, and technologies in the study of genetics.
RST.9.1-Cite specific textual evidence to support How are specific
analysis of science and technical texts, attending genetic
to the precise details of explanations or
technologies used
descriptions.
to improve the
WHST.9-10.1.b-Develop claim(s) and
fields of medicine,
counterclaims fairly, supplying data and evidence forensics, and
for each while pointing out the strengths and
agriculture?
limitations of both claim(s) and counterclaims in
a discipline-appropriate form and in a manner
that anticipates the audience's knowledge level
and concerns.
4.4.10.D-Evaluate the use of technologies to
increase plant and animal productivity.
Skills
Content
Describe various genetic
Gene splicing
technologies - gene splicing, gene
transformation, DNA
Gene transformation
fingerprinting, gel
electrophoresis, PCR, cloning
DNA fingerprinting
Determine which method must
be used to achieve a particular
result.
Determine which method has
been used in a particular case.
Gel electrophoresis and
PCR
Reproductive and
therapeutic cloning
Gene therapy
Lessons
Resources
Golden Rice
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Evolution ~ Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
Standards
S11.B.2.1-Explain the mechanisms of the theory
of evolution. (Reference: 3.3.10.C, 3.3.10.D,
4.4.10.D, 4.7.10.C)
S11.B.2.1.1-1. Explain the theory of evolution by
interpreting data from fossil records, similarities
in anatomy and physiology, embryological
studies, or DNA studies that are relevant to the
theory of evolution.
S11.B.2.1.4-4. Explain why natural selection can
act only on inherited traits.
BIO.B.3.1-Explain the mechanisms of evolution.
BIO.B.3.2-Analyze the sources of evidence for
biological evolution.
BIO.B.3.3-Apply scientific thinking, processes,
tools, and technologies in the study of the
theory of evolution.
HS-LS4.1-Communicate scientific information
that common ancestry and biological evolution
are supported by multiple lines of empirical
evidence.
HS-LS4.2-Construct an explanation based on
evidence that the process of evolution primarily
results from four factors: (1) the potential for a
species to increase in number, (2) the heritable
genetic variation of individuals in a species due
to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3)
competition for limited resources, and (4) the
proliferation of those organisms that are better
able to survive and reproduce in the
environment.
HS-LS4.4-Construct an explanation based on
evidence for how natural selection leads to
adaptation of populations.
Essential
Questions
Assessments
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
How are changes in Evolution
DNA and the
Keystone Quiz
environment the
driving forces in the Bean Hunter Lab
process of
evolution?
Relate the process of natural
selection to its outcome.
Darwin's voyage.
Evidence for Evolution
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
What evidence
exists that supports
or negates the
theory of evolution
by natural
selection?
Analyze evidence of evolution.
Summarize the main points of
Darwin's theory of evolution by
natural selection.
Theory of evolution by
natural selection.
Speciation and rates of
evolution.
The fossil record as
Give examples of coevolution and evidence of evolution.
artificial selection.
Anatomy (homologous
and vestigial structures,
embryology) as evidence
for evolution.
Molecular similarities as
evidence of evolution.
Population Genetics ~ Analysis of methods of speciation as related to the gene pool.
Standards
BIO.B.3.3-Apply scientific thinking, processes,
tools, and technologies in the study of the
theory of evolution.
S11.B.2.1.3-3. Explain the role of selective
breeding and biotechnology in changing the
genetic makeup of a population.
S11.B.2.1.2-2. Explain the role of mutations,
differential reproduction, and gene
recombination in changing the genetic makeup
of a population.
WHST.9-10.1-Write arguments focused on
Essential
Questions
Assessments
How to different
Population
selection pressures Genetics Takeaffect a gene pool? Home Test
How do new species
form?
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Contrast gradualism and
punctuated equilibrium.
Bell curve
Allele Frequency
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Develop and analyze a normal
curve based on data (over a
range) for a particular trait.
Allele and phenotype
frequency
Hardy-Weinberg
equilibrium
Predict changes to a normal curve
in response to selection
Selection - natural,
pressures.
sexual, directional,
discipline-specific content.
4.1.10.D-Research practices that impact
biodiversity in specific ecosystems. • Analyze the
relationship between habitat changes to plant
and animal population fluctuations.
HS-LS2.8-Evaluate the evidence for the role of
group behavior on individual and species'
chances to survive and reproduce.
HS-LS3.3-Apply concepts of statistics and
probability to explain the variation and
distribution of expressed traits in a population.
Calculate allele frequency of a
population for PTC tasting.
disruptive
Speciation - geographic
Evaluate whether a population is isolation, allopatric v.
evolving based on Hardysympatric, gradualism v.
Weinberg principles.
punctuated equilibrium
Describing Ecology ~ Analyzes ecological relationships between organisms and their environment.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
4.1.10.C-Evaluate the efficiency of energy flow How are
Ecology Keystone
within a food web. Describe how energy is
ecosystems
Quiz
converted from one form to another as it moves organized to
through a food web (photosynthetic,
effectively make
geothermal).
use of their
4.2.10.A-Examine the interactions between
resources?
abiotic and biotic factors within a watershed. •
Describe how topography influences the flow of How does each
water in a watershed. • Describe how vegetation level of organization
affects water runoff. • Investigate and analyze
within an
the effects of land use on the quality of water in ecosystem interact
a watershed.
to maintain the
BIO.B.4.1-Describe ecological levels of
necessary
organization in the biosphere.
conditions of that
BIO.B.4.2-Describe interactions and relationships ecosystem?
in an ecosystem.
RST.9.1-Cite specific textual evidence to support
analysis of science and technical texts, attending
to the precise details of explanations or
descriptions.
RST.9.5-Analyze the structure of the relationships
among concepts in a text, including relationships
among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction
force, energy).
RST.9.6-Analyze the author's purpose in
providing an explanation, describing a procedure,
or discussing an experiment in a text, defining
the question the author seeks to address.
WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational
texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Relate trophic levels to each
other.
levels of organization
Ecology Vocabulary
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Trophic Levels
Describe various ecological
relationships.
Outline biogeochemical cycles.
Analyze an ecosystem for
organization, tropism,
categorization, etc.
Ecological Relationships predator/prey,
mutualism, parasitism,
commensalism
Biogeochemical cycles nitrogen, carbon, water,
phosphorous, oxygen
Changing Ecosystems ~ Analysis of how changes in organisms or abiotic factors in the ecosystem effect the dynamics of that system.
Standards
BIO.B.4.2-Describe interactions and relationships
in an ecosystem.
4.5.10.B-Describe the impact of integrated pest
management practices on the environment.
4.1.10.A-Examine the effects of limiting factors
on population dynamics. • Analyze possible
causes of population fluctuations. • Explain the
concept of carrying capacity in an ecosystem. •
Describe how organisms become classified as
threatened or endangered. • Describe how
limiting factors cause organisms to become
extinct.
4.1.10.B-Explain the consequences of
interrupting natural cycles.
4.1.10.E-Analyze how humans influence the
pattern of natural changes (e.g. primary /
secondary succession and desertification) in
ecosystems over time.
WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational
texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
HS-LS2.6-Evaluate the claims, evidence, and
reasoning that the complex interactions in
ecosystems maintain relatively consistent
numbers and types of organisms in stable
conditions, but changing conditions may result in
a new ecosystem.
Essential
Questions
Assessments
Skills
How can one
change affect each
level of an
ecosystem?
Changing
Ecosystem
Presentation
5/31/2015
Predict outcome in an ecosystem Limiting
Plasmodia Cows
resulting from specific changes in factors/resources
abiotic or biotic factors.
Human interruption of
Graph changes in an ecosystem ecosystems
that occur due to a limiting
factor.
Categorizing ecosystems
- how they interact with
Analyze text to determine human each other
actions and their motivations
regarding an ecosystem.
What impact do
humans have on
their own
ecosystem?
Describe how interruptions in
biogeochemical cycles effect each
trophic level.
Content
Lessons
Resources
Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and
Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology.
Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,
2006.Print.
Westerfeld, Scott. Peeps. New York:
Razorbill, 2005. Print.