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2015-2016 Curriculum Blueprint
Grade: 10th
Course Descriptions: Biology I
Approximate
Time:
Unit #9: Classification/Domains & Kingdoms
Quarter 3
2 days
Unit Overview
The scientific theory of evolution is the fundamental concept underlying all of biology. The scientific theory of evolution is supported by multiple forms
of scientific evidence. Organisms are classified based on their evolutionary history. Students will be able to classify organisms based on the distinguishing
characteristics of the domains and/or kingdoms of living organisms. Students will be able to identify and/or describe how and/or why organisms are
hierarchically classified based on evolutionary relationships. Students will be able to identify and/or explain the reasons for changes in how organisms are
classified. Discuss distinguishing characteristics of the domains and kingdoms of living organisms.
Learning Goal
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Sample Essential Questions
Students will be able to:
Classify organisms based on the distinguishing characteristics of
the domains and/or kingdoms of living organisms, and identify
and describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified
based on evolutionary relationships.
Students will be able to identify and/or explain the reasons for
changes in how organisms are classified.
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What discovery let to scientists having to change the way organisms are
classified?
What is the three domain system of classification?
How is the dichotomous key used to identify unknown organisms?
Focus Standards
SC.912.L.15.6: Discuss distinguishing characteristics of the domains and kingdoms of living things.
SC.912L.15.4: Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified and based on evolutionary relationships.
SC.912.L.15.5: Explain the reasons for changes in how organisms are classified.
Unit End Product
Cladogram End Product: Students will use common nails, screws, and bolts to simulate the process of applying cladistics to living organisms or fossil life
form. They will complete cladogram, and complete a reflection on why they chose the location they did for each item, with relation to similarities and
differences amongst the items.
Writing Recursive Standards
LAFS.68.WHST.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the
narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical
processes.
Reading Recursive Standards
LAFS.68.RST.1.2 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide
an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
LAFS.68.WHST.3.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis
reflection, and research.
10th Grade Biology DRAFT
Text Support
Classification Using DNA
Cladogram
Cladogram Video
Characteristics of Life Video
Three Domains of Life Video
Classification of Life Video
Labs, Activities and mini tasks
Classifying Animals by Appearance vs DNA Sequence
Classification
Classifying bacteria and archaea Virtual Lab
Cell Phone Cladogram
10th Grade Biology DRAFT