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RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Topics to Address
Intro to
Biology
Class Procedures!
Lab Safety
Structure &
Function of
Biological
Molecules
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Basic Chemistry Review!
Organic Molecules!
pH Homeostasis!
Enzymes as catalysts
Clarifying
Objectives
Days
Learning Targets
3
1.2.1!
4.1.1!
4.1.3
6
Unit 1, Tutorial
Section A:
What is Biology
Tutorial
Section B:
Conducting
Biology
Research
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Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
I can name the four organic
molecules.!
I can name the monomers of the
four organic molecules.!
I can describe the functions of the
four organic molecules.!
I can describe the function of
enzymes, and define substrate and
active site. !
I can define denaturation of
enzymes and how this affects their
activity.!
I can describe the ranges for acids
and bases on the pH scale.
Unit 1, Section
F, Acids, Bases
and Buffers
(good detail)!
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Unit 2:
Chemistry of
the Cell
(Carbohydrates
, Lipids,
Proteins
Nucleic Acids;
Enzymes)
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Technology!
Standards
RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Cell Structure
& Function
Topics to Address
• Microscope Use!
• Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic
Cells!
• Eukaryotic Organelles!
Clarifying
Objectives
1.1.1!
1.1.2!
Days
6
Learning Targets
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Cell Transport
1.1.1!
• Water Balance
Homeostasis!
1.2.1!
• Passive vs Active Transport! 4.2.2
• Cell parts (membrane, cell
wall, vacuole)!
• Disposal of wastes
6
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Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
I can describe the structures that all
cells have in common.!
I can distinguish between
prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.!
I can give examples of prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.!
I can distinguish between plant and
animal cells.!
I can identify ALL the required cell
parts in a diagram. (Cell membrane,
cell wall, ribosomes, mitochondria,
chloroplasts, vacuoles, nucleus)!
I can list the functions of ALL the
required cell parts.
Unit 3:
Overview of
Cell Structure
and Function
I can describe the processes of
diffusion and osmosis.!
I can explain how particle size is
related to movement of materials
through the cell membrane.!
I can explain how materials move
through the cell membrane by
facilitated diffusion.!
I can explain how materials move
through the cell membrane by active
transport.!
I can predict the movement of
molecules based on concentration.
Unit 3:
Osmosis,
Diffusion and
Cell Transport.!
!
Unit 3: Energy
in Cells (active
transport)
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Technology!
Standards
RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Cell Energy
Topics to Address
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Photosynthesis!
Cellular Respiration!
Temperature Homeostasis!
Glucose Homeostasis!
Cell part interactions
(chloroplasts &
mitochondria)!
Clarifying
Objectives
1.1.1!
1.2.1!
4.2.1
Days
8
Learning Targets
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I can identify the reactants and
products in a chemical reaction. !
I can describe the process of
photosynthesis, including where it
occurs in the cell, which organisms
perform it, where the reactants
come from and what happens to the
products.!
I can write the overall balanced
equation for photosynthesis, in both
words and symbols.!
I can diagram and explain the ATP
cycle and describe the function of
ATP.!
I can describe the process of cellular
respiration, including where it occurs
in the cell, which organisms perform
it, where the reactants come from,
and what happens to the products.!
I can write the overall balanced
equation for cellular respiration, in
both words and symbols.!
I can describe the two types of
fermentation (lactic acid and
alcoholic.)
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Unit 3:
Photosynthesis
: Exploration.!
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Unit 3: Energy
in Cells
(cellular
respiration)
Benchmark 1
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Technology!
Standards
RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Asexual
Reproduction
Topics to Address
• Cell Cycle!
• Asexual Reproduction!
• Cell Differentiation &
Specialization!
Clarifying
Objectives
1.1.3!
1.2.2!
Days
5
Learning Targets
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I can describe how the ratio of
surface area to volume limits the
size of cells.!
I can diagram and explain the
phases of interphase. (G1, S, G2)!
I can diagram and explain the
phases of mitosis and cytokinesis.!
I can label the parts of a eukaryotic
chromosome.!
I can describe the basic cause of
cancer.!
I can describe the role of stem cells.!
I can explain how cells specialize to
perform specific functions.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Technology!
Standards
Unit 3: The Cell
Cycle
HS.SI.1.!
HS.TT.1!
HS.SE.1
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RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
DNA
Processes
Topics to Address
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DNA Replication!
Protein Synthesis!
Mutations!
Cell Parts (nucleus,
ribosomes)
Clarifying
Objectives
1.1.1!
3.1.1!
3.1.2!
3.1.3!
4.1.2
Days
5
Learning Targets
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I can describe the structure and
function of DNA. (Double helix,
composed of nucleotides and having
a backbone of sugars and
phosphates with nitrogen bases in
the center.)!
I can describe the process of DNA
replication. !
I can write a complementary strand
of DNA when given the other strand.!
I can write the mRNA strand that
would be produced from a given
strand of DNA.!
I can use a codon chart to write the
amino acid sequence from mRNA.!
I know the definition of mutation and
how they can affect protein
synthesis.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Unit 5:
Overview of
DNA, DNA and
Genes,
Mutations of
cells,
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Technology!
Standards
RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Inheritance
Topics to Address
• Meiosis & Sexual
Reproduction!
• Inheritance Patterns!
• Other influences on
phenotype
Clarifying
Objectives
3.2.1!
3.2.2!
3.2.3
Days
8
Learning Targets
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I can describe the basic process of
meiosis.!
I know that meiosis produces
gametes.!
I can describe the similarities and
differences between mitosis and
meiosis.!
I can work monohybrid genetics
problems involving a simple
dominance inheritance pattern. ! !
I can complete genetics problems
involving codominance with little or
no help.!
I can complete genetics problems
involving incomplete dominance with
little or no help.!
I can complete genetics problems
involving human ABO blood types
(multiple alleles).!
I can perform crosses involving sexlinked traits with little on my own or
with help.!
I can interpret a pedigree to predict
genotypes of individuals.! !
I can interpret a pedigree to
determine the inheritance pattern of
the trait.!
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Technology!
Standards
Life Science
Semester B:
Unit 1:
Genetics and
Heredity
(Genetic
Variation and
Biotech (first
half)!
HS.TT.1!
HS.SE.1
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Unit 4:
Descriptive
Genetics
(Sexual
reproduction
tutorialcomparison)
Benchmark 2
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RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
DNA
Technology
Topics to Address
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Human Genome Project!
Gel Electrophoresis!
Genetic Engineering!
Bioethics
Clarifying
Objectives
3.3.1!
3.3.2!
3.3.3
Days
5
Learning Targets
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I can interpret the banding pattern of
a DNA fingerprint to make
conclusions about parentage, crime
investigations and identification of
remains.!
I can define cloning, genetic
engineering, and the Human
Genome Project.!
I can describe uses of transgenic
organisms.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Technology!
Standards
Unit 5: Genetic
Engineering
(Tutorial and
Activity)!
HS.SI.1!
HS.SE.1
!
Life Science B:
Unit 1:
Genetics and
Heredity
(Genetic
Variation and
Biotech
(second half))
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RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Evolution
Topics to Address
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Tree of Life!
Natural Selection!
Evidence!
Speciation
Clarifying
Objectives
3.4.1!
3.4.2!
3.4.3
Days
6
Learning Targets
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I can define the theory of evolution
by natural selection. !
I can describe the principles of
Darwin's theory of natural selection.!
I can describe the evidence for the
theory of evolution.!
I can describe the sources of
genetic variation!
I can describe the role that
geographic isolation plays in the
process of speciation.!
I understand that primitive
prokaryotes are believed to have
been the first organisms to evolve.!
I can describe Miller's and Urey's
experiments and the ideas
proposing how life on Earth could
have originated.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Unit 6: Gene
Frequency,
Microevolution,
Adaptive
Evolution,
Speciation,
Evolution of
Life on Earth,
Phylogeny
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Technology!
Standards
RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Topics to Address
Classification
• Evolutionary Relationships!
• Systems of Classification
Clarifying
Objectives
3.5.1!
3.5.2
Days
5
Learning Targets
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I can describe the Linnaean system
of hierarchical classification. !
I can make predictions about
relatedness based on the taxa of
organisms.!
I can use a dichotomous key to
identify organisms.!
I can explain how evolutionary
classification differs from traditional
classification, including the use of
biochemical analysis.!
I can interpret a cladogram or
phylogenetic tree to determine the
relatedness of species.!
I can describe the biochemical
analysis techniques used to classify
organisms, including DNA and
protein sequence analyses and
molecular clocks.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Technology!
Standards
Unit 6:
Phylogeny!
HS.TT.1!
HS.SE.1
!
Biology
Semester B:
Unit 1:
Diversity of Life
Part One!
(The Tree of
Life, Phylogeny
and Evolution,
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RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Adaptive
Behaviors
Topics to Address
• Neurons & Cell
Communication!
• Unicellular Organism
Responses!
• Multicellular Organism
Behaviors
Clarifying
Objectives
1.1.3!
1.2.3!
2.1.2!
2.1.3
Days
5
Learning Targets
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I can describe how cells use
chemical signals to influence other
cells.!
I can explain how unicellular
organisms survive, and give
examples to support my
explanation.!
I can analyze how the behaviors of
organisms help them survive.!
I can explain several behaviors in
which organisms interact with each
other.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Biology
Semester B:
Unit 6:
Adaptability in
Nature
(behavior)
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Technology!
Standards
RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Ecosystem
Interactions
Topics to Address
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Ecosystem Structure!
Energy Flow!
Matter Recycling!
Species Interactions!
Population Dynamics
Clarifying
Objectives
2.1.1!
2.1.4!
4.2.1
Days
10
Learning Targets
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I can identify producers, primary
consumers, secondary consumers
and tertiary consumers in a food
chain.!
I can explain how energy flows
through a food web and why the
transfer of energy is an inefficient
process.!
I can define immigration and
emigration.!
I can define exponential and logistic
population growth.!
I can describe limiting factors that
influence population growth and
describe their effects (parasitism,
disease, natural disasters, etc.)!
I can explain the relationship
between exponential and logistic
population growth and how they
relate to carrying capacity.!
I can describe the basics of the
water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen
cycle and oxygen cycle.!
I can explain the relationship
between the natural greenhouse
effect and global warming.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Technology!
Standards
Semester B:
Unit 6:
Ecology
HS.RP.1!
HS.SE.1
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RCS Biology PLC Pacing Guide - NC Essential Standards (updated September 2014)
Unit Big Idea
Human
Impacts
Topics to Address
• Negative!
• Positive
Clarifying
Objectives
2.2.1!
2.2.2
Days
5
Learning Targets
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I can describe human impacts on
each of the cycles listed.!
I can describe natural and human
influences that contribute to an
increased greenhouse effect and
global warming.!
I can summarize how human
activities impact the environment
including the introduction of nonnative species and the depletion of
the ozone layer.
Plato
Alignment!
(Biology
Semester A v.4
unless noted)
Technology!
Standards
Unit 6:
Ecology:
Ecological
Issues and
Crises
HS.SI.1!
HS.RP.1!
HS.SE.1
Benchmark 3
REVIEW
!
all
all
5
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