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Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Course Description
Division:
Science
Course Number:
SCI111
Course Title:
Acc Biology
Content Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Describe Evolution as a process that produces changes in types of organisms over time and how it provides for a basis of
classification.
Describe how biologists use the scientific method to solve problems. Describe the structure and function of the organic
compounds in life processes.
Describe the processes involved in protein synthesis and how protein synthesis gives organisms their traits
Describe the structure of Cells and how they allow for the transport of substances as well as how energy cycles through the
processes of photosynthesis and respiration
Explore the role of Genetics in families and describe genetic continuity from generation to generation in cell division and
growth
Content Learning Targets
Describe Evolution as a process that produces changes in types of organisms over time and how
it provides for a basis of classification.
A.
I can carefully read a passage of scientific information and correctly answer questions related to the passage.
B.
I can compare and contrast Darwin's and Lamarck's theories about how Evolution occurs.
C.
I can construct and interpret graphs that show stabilizing, directional, and disruptive selection.
D.
I can describe the biological system for classifying organisms.
E.
G.
I can describe the following evidence for Evolution: fossils, homologous structures,vestigial structures, analogous
structures, embryology, bioChemistry, and DNA.
I can distinguish between adaptation and variation, and understand how natural selection favors organisms with
certain traits.
I can distinguish between organisms classified in each of the 6 kingdoms.
H.
I can explain how the process of natural selection leads to speciation.
I.
I can utilize data analysis skills to interpret graphs and tables.
F.
Describe how biologists use the scientific method to solve problems. Describe the structure and
function of the organic compounds in life processes.
A.
I can carefully read a passage of scientific information and correctly answer questions related to the passage.
B.
I can construct an appropriate graph using the independent and dependent variable.
C.
I can design and analyze an experiment using an experimental variable and controlled variables (constants).
D.
I can determine a relationship between metabolism, homeostasis, and biological reactions.
E.
I can distinguish between acids, bases, and neutral substances using the pH scale.
F.
I can explain the "Lock and Key" model for how enzymes catalyze biological reactions.
G.
I can explain the effects of temperature, pH, surface area, amount of enzyme, and amount of substrate on enzyme
reaction rate.
I can identify the function of the four macromolecules (protein, carbs, lipids, nucleic acids) including the building
blocks of each. (KT: covalent bond, organic compound)
I can list and explain the five steps of the scientific method.
H.
I.
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Division:
Science
Course Number:
SCI111
Course Title:
Acc Biology
J.
I can utilize data analysis skills to interpret graphs and tables.
K.
I explain and provide examples of the seven characteristics of life (KT: homeostasis, metabolism).
Describe the processes involved in protein synthesis and how protein synthesis gives organisms
their traits
A.
I can carefully read a passage of scientific information and correctly answer questions related to the passage.
B.
C.
I can describe the experiments by Griffith, and Hershey and Chase that led to the discovery of DNA as the genetic
material in Cells.
I can describe the processes of transcription as it relates to protein synthesis.
D.
I can describe the processes of translation as it relates to protein synthesis.
E.
I can describe the structure of DNA. (Describe the shape as discovered by Watson and Crick, Distinguish between
the role covalent bonds and hydrogen bonds on a DNA molecule, Explain complementary base pairing (A/T, C/G),
Identify the three components of a
I can explain how mutations can affect proteins and protein synthesis.
F.
G.
H.
I can explain the purpose of DNA, and the steps of DNA replication, including unwinding, unzipping, base-pairing,
and proofreading.
I can identify environmental causes of mutations, such as solar radiation and chemicals.
I.
I can summarize the role of oncogenes in the development of cancer.
J.
I can utilize data analysis skills to interpret graphs and tables.
K.
I know the differences between DNA and RNA, and can describe the three types of RNA.
Describe the structure of Cells and how they allow for the transport of substances as well as how
energy cycles through the processes of photosynthesis and respiration
A.
I can carefully read a passage of scientific information and correctly answer questions related to the passage.
B.
I can compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic Cells.
C.
I can compare and contrast plant and animal Cells.
D.
I can define hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic solutions and explain how they affect Cells.
E.
I can describe the process of diffusion in terms of concentration gradients.
F.
I can describe the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
G.
I can explain how semi-permeable membranes work with respect to active and passive transport.
H.
I can explain the purpose of cellular respiration and be able to use reactants and products to write the chemical
equation.
I can explain the purpose of photosynthesis, and be able to use reactants and products to write the chemical
equation.
I can explain the relationship between ATP and chemical bonds.
I.
J.
K.
L.
I can identify and explain the function of the following cell parts: cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria,
ribosomes, vacuole, cell wall, chloroplast.
I can properly use the compound light microscope to view specimens.
M.
I can utilize data analysis skills to interpret graphs and tables.
Explore the role of Genetics in families and describe genetic continuity from generation to
generation in cell division and growth
A.
I can determine the probability of outcomes for crosses involving 1 trait.
B.
I can determine the probability of outcomes for crosses involving 2 traits.
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Division:
Science
Course Number:
SCI111
Course Title:
Acc Biology
C.
D.
I can determine the probability of outcomes for crosses involving incomplete dominance, co-dominance, and
multiple alleles.
I can determine the probability of outcomes for crosses involving sex-linked traits.
E.
I can distinguish between dominant traits and recessive traits.
F.
I can explain how probability is used in genetic predictions, and can predict the probability of particular genetic
possibilities.
I can explain Mendel’s three laws of inheritance.
G.
H.
I.
I can explain the difference between haploid and diploid chromosome numbers in sex Cells (gametes) and body
Cells.
I can explain the relationship between genotype and phenotype using the terms homozygous & heterozygous.
J.
I can explain the role of cell division in growth, repair, and reproduction.
K.
I can explain the similarities and differences between meiosis and mitosis.
L.
M.
I can explain what a karyotype is and how it is used by genetic counselors to diagnose genetic disorders including
monosomy and trisomy resulting from nondisjunction.
I can interpret pedigrees to determine the likelihood of an individual having a genetic trait.
N.
I can perform a test cross to determine the genotype of an unknown individual.
O.
I can utilize data analysis skills to interpret graphs and tables.
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