Download Score 3.0 The student will understand the scientific theory of

Topic:
Evolution
Included Standards: SC.912.L.15.1 SC.912.L.15.8, SC.912.L.15.10, SC.912.L.15.13, SC.912.L.15.14, SC.912.L.15.15,
SC.912.N.1.3, SC.912.N.1.4, SC.912.N.2.1
Grade: Biology
Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
 Investigate the experiments and evidence that led to the scientific explanation for the origin of life and the scientific
theory of evolution.
Score 3.0 The student will understand the scientific theory of evolution and be able to describe the
conditions required for natural selection.
Performs complex skills:
o Identify evidence and/or explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, comparative
anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observable evolutionary change.
o Assess the reliability of sources of information according to scientific standards.
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.
Score 2.0 The student:
Recognizes or recalls specific terminology:
o evolution, fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology,
hominid evolution, adaptive radiation, convergent evolution, coevolution, punctuated equilibrium, homologous
structures, vestigial organs, Darwin, Lamarck, Lyell, Malthus, Mendel, Wallace, scientific claim, scientific theory,
scientific law, Pasteur, Oparin, Miller and Urey, Margulis, Fox, organic molecules, eukaryotic cells, chemical
evolution, endosymbiotic theory, natural selection, offspring, inherited variation, genetic drift, gene flow,
mutation, genetic recombination, genetic variation, nonrandom mating
Performs basic skills:
o Identify examples of and basic trends in hominid evolution from early ancestors to modern humans.
o Identify ways in which a scientific claim is evaluated (e.g., through scientific argumentation, critical and logical
thinking, and consideration of alternative explanations).
o Describe how scientific inferences are made from observations and identify examples from biology.
o Identify what is science, what is not science, and what resembles but fails to meet the criteria for science.
o Explain the development of a theory.
o Recognize the differences between theories and laws.
o Recognize adaptive radiation, convergent evolution, coevolution, or punctuated equilibrium.
o Identify how the overall contributions of scientists such as Darwin, Lamarck, Lyell, Malthus, Mendel, or Wallace aided
in the development of the scientific theory of evolution.
o Describe scientific explanations of the origin of life on Earth.
o Identify situations or conditions contributing to the origin of life on Earth.
o Identify how contributions of scientists such as Pasteur, Oparin, Miller and Urey, Margulis, or Fox aided in the
development of the scientific explanation of the origin of life (but will not assess what each scientist contributed).
o Identify the conceptual origin of organic molecules, chemical evolution, and/or eukaryotic cells.
o Identify the endosymbiotic theory.
o Explain and/or describe the conditions required for natural selection that result in differential reproductive success.
o Explain and/or describe the scientific mechanisms, such as genetic drift, gene flow, and nonrandom mating, resulting
in evolutionary change.
o Explain and/or describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.
Score 1.0 With help, the student knows some of 2.0 and 3.0.
Score 0.0 Even with help, the student is unable to understand.
Topic:
Human Systems
Included Standards: SC.912.L.14.26, SC.912.L.14.36, SC.912.L.16.13, SC.912.L.14.52, SC.912.L.14.6, HE.912.C.1.4,
HE.912.C.1.3, HE.912.C.1.8
Grade: Biology
Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.
 Investigate the most effective ways to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, reproductive system, nervous
system, and/or immune system.
Score 3.0 The student will understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system,
nervous system, cardiovascular system, and immune system and be able to explain factors that
affect individual and public health.
Performs complex skills:
o Analyze how heredity and family history can impact personal health.
o Analyze strategies for prevention, detection, and treatment of communicable and chronic diseases.
o Evaluate how environment and personal health are interrelated.
The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.
Score 2.0 The student:
Recognizes or recalls specific terminology:
o brain, cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla, oblongata, brain stem, frontal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe,
temporal lobe, blood flow, cardiovascular system, blood pressure, blood volume, resistance, disease, exercise,
anatomy, physiology, human reproductive system, human development, fertilization, birth, trimester, pregnancy,
zygotic stage, seminal vesicle, prostate gland, vas deferens, urethra, epididymis, scrotum, penis, testes, ovaries,
egg, oviduct (fallopian tube), uterus, cervix, vagina, placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, amniotic fluid, fetus,
hormones, implantation, morula, blastocyst, gastrulation, neurlation, human immune system, immune response,
vaccines, antibiotics, genetic factors, environmental factors, pathogenic agents, health, heredity, family history,
personal health, prevention, detection, treatment, communicable diseases, chronic diseases
Performs basic skills:
o Identify the major parts of the brain (cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata, brain stem, frontal lobe,
parietal lobe, occipital lobe, and temporal lobe) on diagrams or models.
o Identify factors, such as such as blood pressure, blood volume, resistance, disease, and exercise, which affect blood
flow and/or describe how these factors affect blood flow through the cardiovascular system.
o Identify and/or describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the male reproductive system (limited to the seminal
vesicle, prostate gland, vas deferens, urethra, epididymis, scrotum, penis, and testes) and the female reproductive
system (limited to the ovaries, oviduct (fallopian tube), uterus, cervix, and vagina).
o Describe the process of human development from the zygotic stage to the end of the third trimester and birth.
o Describe how the function of the placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, and amniotic fluid relate to the development
of the fetus.
o Recognize the early stages of development (implantation, morula, blastocyst, gastrulation, neurulation).
o Identify and/or explain the basic functions of the human immune system, including specific and nonspecific immune
responses.
o Describe how the human immune system responds to vaccines and/or antibiotics.
o Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors, and pathogenic agents to health from the
perspective of both individual and public health.
No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.
Score 1.0 With help, the student knows some of 2.0 and 3.0.
Score 0.0 Even with help, the student is unable to understand.