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Unit
Topics to be Covered
1-The Science of Life
Introduction to Biology
8 Days
Prefixes & Suffixes
Big Ideas in Biology (Overlap through all units)
Scientific Method
2-What is Alive & How
Do We Know?!?
Big Ideas #1, 3, 4, 5, & 6
Characteristics of Life
Tools of Biology
Graph Interpretation
8 Days
3-The Web of Life
Big Idea #1
Classification
4 Days
4-BioChemistry
Big Idea #2
Introduction to Chemistry
Unique Properties Water
Chemicals/ Building Blocks of Life
9 Days
3 Quizzes
5-Cells, Bacteria &
Viruses, OH MY!!!!
Big Ideas #3, 5, & 7
Cell Types
Cell Parts & Functions
Viruses
11 Days
1 Quiz
6-Cellular Transport
Big Idea #4
Passive & Active Transport
Protist Kingdom-Living Cells!!!
3 Days
1 Quiz
7-So what is DNA?!?
Big Ideas #8 & 9
Protein Synthesis
Gene Expression
Mutations
DNA Technology & Genetic Engineering
8 Days
8-Reproduction, Baby!
Big Ideas #5 & 7
Mitosis
Meiosis
Male Development
Female Development
Fertilization & Fetal Development
7 Days
1 Quiz
Estimated Unit Length
**Exam on Last Day of Unit**
9-The Future: Genetics Mendelian Genetics and Evolution
13 Days
Big Ideas #8 & 9
Variations in Genetics
3 Quizzes
Human Genetics/Genetic Testing/Counseling
WhoDunIt?!?
Murder Mystery (Biology Curriculum Review) 5 Days
Anatomy & Physiology: Fetal Pig Dissection 5 Days