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8th Grade Biology 1 Timeline with Standards
Mr. Brent Veach Team Adventure Science Central Middle School Columbus, Indiana
Unit
Weeks
Topic/Activities
Methods of Assessment
Scientific
2
Control and Experimental Variables
Chapter Assessment
Methodology
Lab Safety Symbols
Lab Safety Quiz
Living vs Nonliving Things
Major Lab Reports
Scientific Method
Research Report: Specialty
Subspecialties of Biology
Various Experiments
What is Biology?
Indiana Standards
B.1.11
B.1.16
B.1.17
B.1.18
B.1.31
B.1.38
B.1.41
B.1.43
Ecology
7
Biomes
Biotic vs Abiotic Factors
Diversity of Organisms
Ecosystem vs. Biosphere
Human Footprint on the Earth
Human Population
Natural Resources
Niche vs Habitat
Population vs. Community
Biome Research and Project
Chapter Assessments
Environmental Study
Socratic Seminar
Symposium: Human Population
Unit Assessment
Various Experiments
Kinestic Activities
Water Quality Test: Mill Race
B.1.18
B.1.32
B.1.39
B.1.43
B.1.46
B.1.19
B.1.37
B.1.40
B.1.44
B.1.42
B.1.31
B.1.38
B.1.41
B.1.45
The Cell
9
Cancerous Cells
Cellular Energy
Cellular Organelles
Cellular Respiration
Cellular Transport
Chemistry of Life
Diffusion vs Osmosis
Macromolecules
Microscopy
Photosynthesis
Role of Enzymes
The Cell Cycle - Mitosis
Cancer Research Project
Chapter Assessments
Guest: Oncology Specialist
Kinestic Activities
Problem-Solving Labs
SCAMPER: Cell Creation
Unhappy Meal Project
Unit Assessment
Varous Experiments
Viewing With The Microscope
B.1.2
B.1.4
B.1.6
B.1.8
B.1.10
B.1.16
B.1.44
B.1.3
B.1.5
B.1.7
B.1.9
B.1.12
B.1.43
Genetics/Heredity
7
Breeds: Purebred, Half-breed
Chromosomes
Cloning
Codominance
DNA
DNA Nucleotides
Dominant vs Recessive
Gametes and Meiosis
Genes and Alleles
Genetic Disorders
Genetic Engineering
Genetic Patterns
Gregor Mendel
Homozygous vs. Heterozygous
Human Genome Project
Blood Type Simulation Lab
Chapter Assessment
Debate: Cloning
Debate: Saving Umbilical Cord Blood
DNA Extraction
Family Pedigree Charts
Guest: Genetics Specialist
Kinestic Activities
Mustard Plant Growth and Cross
Problem-Solving Labs
Research: Genetic Disorders
Research: Human Genome Proj.
Trait Survey
Unit Assessment
Various Experiments
B.1.8
B.1.22
B.1.24
B.1.26
B.1.28
B.1.30
B.1.21
B.1.23
B.1.25
B.1.27
B.1.29
B.2.4
Monohybrid & Dihybrid Crosses
Mutations
Pedigree Charts
RNA
Stem Cell Research
Test Cross
Traits
Transcription & Translation
Evolution
5
6 Kindoms
Adaptations: Physiological
Adaptations: Structural
Ancient Hominidoids
Aristotle
Binomial Nomenclature
Biogenesis
Charles Darwin
Classification of Life
Convergent vs Divergent Evolution
Early Earth
Evidence for Evolution
Evolutionary Relationships
Gene Pools
Genetic Equilibrium
Geologic Timeline
Natural Selection
Origin of Life
Role of Primates
Spontaneous Generation
Analysis of Vestigial Structures
Chapter Assessment
Classification of Preserved Specimens
Collection and Classification: Insects
Debate: Natural Selection
Research: Ancient Humans
Student Presentations
Timeline Creation
Unit Assessment
Use of Technology
Various Labs
B.1.24
B.1.30
B.1.32
B.1.34
B.1.36
B.2.1
B.2.3
B.1.28
B.1.31
B.1.33
B.1.35
B.1.47
B.2.2
B.1.11
6
Viruses
Bacteria
Protozoa
Fungi
Diseases
Invertebrate Survey
Vertebrate Survey
Vascular Plant Survey
Flowering Plants Survey
Species Research
Student Presentations
Bacteria Collection
Research: Disease
Students as Teachers Forum
Dissections of Specimens
Flower Growth Project
Guest: Medical Research
Field Study Bartholomew County
Stream Study Barthomomew County
Animal Behavior Survey
Various Labs
Unit Assessment
Chapter Assessment
B.1.1
B.1.3
B.1.8
B.1.11
B.1.14
B.1.16
B.1.18
B.1.30
B.1.32
B.1.34
B.1.36
B.1.41
B.1.44
B.1.2
B.1.7
B.1.9
B.1.12
B.1.15
B.1.17
B.1.19
B.1.31
B.1.33
B.1.35
B.1.40
B.1.43
B.1.45
Classification
Diversity of Life