Download Bexley students will become scientifically

Learning Objectives for Biology
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This checklist and self evaluation tracking sheet was corrected from objectives in the ACT
Quality core curriculum. It has been reduced down from an extensive list to fit onto a double
sided sheet. The full list of objectives should be reviewed when covering a specific topic. The
section on laboratory and experimental situations (not included) contain experiment design,
observation and measurement, analyzing data and errors, and communication of results.
Bexley students will become scientifically literate by:
1. Understanding the nature and history of scientific knowledge.
2. Accurately applying appropriate science concepts, principles, laws, and theories, in
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and advanced study course(s).
3. Using processes of science to gather information, solve problems, and make decisions.
4. Understanding and appreciating the connection between science and technology and the
interrelationships of these with each other and the aspects of society.
5. Obtaining the knowledge and skills to extend their science education by using science
processes in their everyday life.
6. Developing manipulative skills used in scientific inquiry
ACT
Standards
A.5.a
A.5.b
A.5.c
A.5.d
A.5.e
A.5.f
A.5.i
A.5.h
A.5.j
A.5.g
ACT
Standards
B.1.a
B.1.a
B.1.b
B.1.b
B.1.d
B.1.g
SECTION I- Biochemistry (days)
A. General Chemistry. I can…
1. Describe atoms and their subatomic particles arrangement.
2. Recognize ions and their charges.
3. Describe types of bonds that form compounds.
4. Recognize and write chemical reactions and formulas.
5. Explain the difference between organic and inorganic compounds.
6. Explain and apply the pH scale.
7. Explain and list the properties of water.
B. Biochemistry. I can…
1. Describe the structure and function of enzymes.
2. Explain how ATP is used in organisms.
3. List and describe the major macromolecules found in all living organisms.
SECTION II- Cells (days)
A. Structure of Cells. I can…
1. Explain the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and give examples of
each.
2. List and describe the differences between animal and plant cells.
3. Describe the structure of the cell membrane.
4. Identify and describe animal and plant organelles.
5. List modes of motility for cells.
B. Cell Activity. I can…
1. Contrast the movement of substances (osmosis/diffusion/active and passive
B.1.c
B.1.c
B.1.f
B.1.j
C.1.f
ACT
Standards
C.1.a
C.1.a
C.1.b
C.1.c
C.1.c
C.1.d
C.1.i
C.1.h
C.1.i
C.1.i
C.1.i
C.1.j
C.1.m
C.1.m
C.1.k
C.1.k
C.1.k
C.1.m
ACT
Standards
D.1.a
D.1.a
D.1.d
transport/endocytosis and exocytosis).
2. Explain the cooperation among organelles and function of organelles.
3. Explain the various ways cell’s communicate.
4. Explain how cells and organisms maintain homeostasis.
C. Cell Division. I can…
1. Describe the cell cycle including interphase, mitosis (somatic), and cytokinesis.
2. Describe the phases of Meiosis I and II (germ cells).
3. List and describe the types of asexual reproduction.
SECTION III- Genetics (days)
A. Nucleic Acids. I can…
1. List and describe the different types of RNA (mRNA, tRNA, rRNA).
2. Explain the structure and importance of DNA and how it is replicated.
3. Describe the experiments of major scientists that led to the advancement in our
understanding of DNA.
B. Gene Expression. I can…
1. Describe the steps of transcription in making mRNA.
2. Describe the process of translation in the formation of proteins from mRNA.
3. List and describe the types of genetic mutations and their effects.
C. Mendelian Genetics. I can…
1. Explain the terms phenotype and genotype.
2. Explain the law of segregation and law of independent assortment.
3. Compare dominant and recessive traits.
4. Compare homozygous (purebred) and heterozygous (hybrid and carrier) genotypes
and phenotypes.
D. Non-Mendelian Genetics. I can…
1. Explain the difference between co-dominant and incomplete dominant.
2. Explain gene linkages (Sex-linked genes and Linked genes).
3. Define and identify multiple alleles.
4. Explain multifactorial inheritance.
E. Analysis of Genetic Problems. I can…
1. Interpret pedigrees for both sex-linked and autosomal traits.
2. Design and complete punnett squares.
3. Apply chi-square analysis from collected data.
4. Describe and compare modes of inheritance (Sickle cell, Hemophilia, Down
Syndrome, Color blindness, Etc…).
SECTION IV- Evolution (days)
A. Experiments of major scientists. I can…
1. Explain the theories of Lamarck, Darwin, Wallace, Malthas, and Lyell.
2. Describe the experiment of Urey and Miller (organic evolution)
B. Darwinian Evolution. I can…
1. Describe and apply the process of natural selection.
C. Modern Synthesis of Evolution. I can…
D.1.g
D.1.i
D.1.b
D.1.g
D.1.m
D.1.n
D.1.n
D.1.m
ACT
Standards
1. Identify the modes of evolution such as natural selection, non-random mating, genetic
drift, mutations, and gene flow.
2. Describe conditions for speciation (behavioral, geographical, and reproductive
isolation)
3. Compare and contrast macro-evolution and micro-evolution.
4. Describe and explain sexual selection and behavior.
5. Explain factors that influence genetic variability.
D. Patterns of Evolution. I can…
1. Distinguish between convergent, parallel, divergent, co-evolution.
2. Compare punctuated equilibrium versus gradualism
E. Evolutionary Relationships. I can…
1. Explain how geology, biochemistry, embryology, comparative anatomy and
physiology give evidence of evolutionary relationships.
SECTION V- Living Organisms (days)
A. Animals
1. Describe and compare cells and tissues.
2. Name and describe the different systems (skeleton, muscles, circulatory, respiratory,
digestive, urinary, endocrine, nervous, reproductive, immune).
A.5.d 3. Define and describe cellular respiration and metabolism.
D.1.g 4. Describe various animal behaviors.
D.1.g 5. Explain the cell theory and the scientists’ contributions.
B. Plants
E.2.a 1. Describe plant processes (reproduction, movement, growth, and responses).
E.2.c-e 2. Compare photosynthesis in C3, C4, and CAM plants and give examples.
E.2.f
3. Describe plant responses such as phototropism and gravitropism.
A.5.d 4. Explain the processes of plant cellular respiration.
E.1.a
E.1.b
ACT
Standards
E.3.b
E.3.f
E.3.c
E.3.d
E.3.d
E.3.a
F.1.h
E.3.e
E.3.e
E.3.e
SECTION VI- Relationships among Organisms (days)
A. Classification and Hierarchy
1. Distinguish between kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
2. Explain the alternative form of classification using domains.
3. Use binomial nomenclature to scientifically name an organism and describe
Linnaeus’s contribution.
4. Use and create dichotomous keys.
5. Understand the modern system of taxonomy.
B. Classification Criteria
1. Differentiate between kingdom Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia
C. Symbiosis
1. Give examples and compare parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism.
D. Viruses
1. List types of DNA and RNA viruses.
2. Describe the life cycle of a virus.
3. List diseases associated with viruses.
ACT
Standards
F.1.a
F.1.b
F.1.a
F.1.g
F.1.f
F.1.d
F.1.g
F.1.g
F.1.g
F.1.i
F.1.h
F.1.j
F.1.b
F.1.k
F.1.m
SECTION VII- Ecology (days)
A. Structure
1. Differentiate between biosphere, biomes, ecosystem, community, population, and
species.
2. Distinguish between biotic and abiotic.
3. Describe a habitat and a niche.
B. Matter and Energy
1. Explain and diagram energy flow in a community.
2. Differentiate between carnivore, omnivore, herbivore, scavenger, and decomposer.
3. Compare the flow of matter and energy in an energy pyramid.
4. Explain direct and indirect relationships within a food web.
5. Differentiate between food webs and food chains.
6. Explain the 10% rule of energy in a food web.
C. Populations
1. Describe the concept of carrying capacity.
2. Describe examples of competition, symbiosis, and predation.
3. Distinguish between logistic and exponential growth.
4. Give examples of limiting factors (biotic and abiotic).
5. Explain and give examples of ecological succession.
6. Explain and give examples of how humans alter ecosystems.