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Curriculum Map for General Biology Topics Content 1 Practice of Science 2 Measurements & Units 3 Cells Skills for student Achievement Assessment Performance Standards Addressed Essential Questions Students will be able to… Understand that science is about knowing the natural world Describe how technological/ scientific advances are made Identify Bias Recognize constraints and values effects on investigations Use the scientific Method Use lab equipment safely (microscopes) Measure precise amounts Use metric conversions Reflection Blog Vocabulary Definitions Mind Map Scientific Investigation Article Review Self-Assessment of Practice of Science Scientific Method “Penny Lab” Reasons for scientific investigation 9.1.3.4.1-6 Societal and scientific ethics impact research practices 9.1.3.3.1-3 What is Science? What is Science used for? How do we build scientific knowledge? How reliable is scientific knowledge? What is Bias? How does bias influence research and interpretation of data? How do values and constraints affect science? Reflection Blog Metric Mania 1/2 Conversions Quiz Units 1 & 2 Test ALL types of people have contributed to our scientific knowledge 9.1.3.2.1-2 Why do we use the metric system in science? How do you measure precisely? Explain cellular processes Understand what factors influence cell Reflection Blog Life of a Cell Vocabulary Microscopes Lab Cells and cell structures have specific functions that allow for What are the essential cell structures? How do cells reproduce? What functions can cells processes Describe what systems are involved in maintaining homeostasis in an organism Explain the various types of cellular respiration Understand how/ what amino acids chain together in different shapes to create proteins Identify the phases of mitosis Understand what mitosis/meiosis are used for Explain similarities and differences of mitosis and meiosis Osmosis Lab Staining Cells Lab Energy Flow Posters Diffusion Demo Vocabulary T-Charts (Compare and Contrast) for Cells Cell Unit Test growth, survival, and reproduction 9.4.1.1.1-2 9.4.1.2.1 Cells are composed primarily of a few elements Cells work is done by proteins Differentiate between processes of photosynthesis and respiration 9.4.1.2.2 9.4.1.2.4 9.4.2.2.1 Explain the process of mitosis Describe the two types of cell formation Explain the function and importance of cell organelle as related to their cell processes (Respiration, Photosynthesis, Protein Synthesis, and Cell Reproduction) 9.4.1.2.4-6 perform? What are the different types of active and passive transport? How/Why do cells use these? How are respiration and photosynthesis similar? Different? What are mitosis and meiosis? What are these processes used for? Why are these processes essential for life? How are mitosis and meiosis different? Same? 4 Genetics Understand the roles of DNA and RNA in assembling protein molecules Apply the proper terms to monohybrid crosses (Punnett Squares) Understanding diverse contributions to science Reflection Blog Vocabulary DNA Model Punnett Square Practice Animations Transcription & Translation Pedigrees Mitosis Vs. Meiosis Flashcards Genetics Unit Test 5 Evolution Uncover the history of natural selection Discover the scientific evidence of evolution Recognize artificial selection Debate evolution with scientific evidence Apply the theories of evolution to entire populations Theorize about how new species are created Reflection Blog Vocabulary Whale Evolution Article Review Relative Dating and Absolute Dating W.S. & Games Natural Selection Activity Create your own species Evolution Unit Test Explain the relationship among DNA, genes, and chromosomes Describe the process of DNA replication Apply the terms phenotype, genotype, allele, homozygous, and heterozygous 9.4.3.1.1-3 ALL types of people have contributed to our scientific knowledge 9.1.3.2.1-2 Discuss Mendel’s Laws Discover mutations Development of Natural Selection Recognize Artificial Selection Genetic Variation Competition Selective Pressures 9.4.3.2.1-3 9.4.3.3.1-6 Importance of variation within the species How does DNA produce proteins? How does inheritance work? Why is genetic variation important? How do we use genetics today? How have our perspectives on history been distorted? How can we change the way we look at history? What are some dis/advantages of a/sexual reproduction? How does genetic variation occur within a species? What are the rules of natural selection? What scientific evidence is there for evolution? How does evolution occur on a larger scale? What are some ways that the environment can drive evolution? Think about what a species require to exist and how they develop those traits Competition for resources and the changing environment promote natural selection Development of new species 9.4.3.3.3-6 How does an isolated population diverge to become a new species? How are other ways a new species can evolve? 6 Principles of Ecology Understand how the ecosystem can affect the organism Explain species interactions’ Describe a variety of different types of animal/plant interactions 7 The Tree of Life And The History of Life 8 Plants Use scientific evidence to show evolutionary relationships among species Explore the ancient ideas associated with the taxonomy of life and how modern technology has altered the way we classify life Discover the organization and functions of plants Discovering the important adaptive features that plants have evolved Explore the variety of plant species on our planet Reflection Blog Vocabulary Ecological Footprint Estimating Pop. Sizes Predator-Prey Simulation Food Web Interpreting Ecological Data Reflection Blog Vocabulary Wiki Organisms Pages Tree of Life Factors affecting the carrying capacity of an ecosystem, relate those to population growth Ecosystem change related to new species introductions 9.4.2.1.1-2 What can increase/decrease an ecosystem’s carrying capacity? How can a new species be introduced into an ecosystem? What positive/negative affects do those new species have on the ecosystem? Discuss evidence of evolution Connect the scientific evidence showing relationships among species 9.4.3.3.1-2 What are some ways we can see evolution? In what ways are we able to compare animals? How did organization/ classification of animals occur before we used genetics and homologous structures? Can we make our own tree of life? Reflection Blog Vocabulary Dichotomous Key Plant Growth Experiment Life Cycle poster Photosynthesis Plant Unit Test Organisms are made up of organ systems 9.4.1.2.5 9.4.1.1.2 Explain how matter and energy is transformed and transferred among organisms in an How do plants grow? (Primary & Secondary) What are the structures within the stems, roots, flowers, fruits and leaves? How do plants reproduce? What are vascular and Classifying plants Uncovering life cycles of plants 9 Animals Discover the organization and function of animals Explore the variety of animal species on our planet Classifying animals Discover species anatomy Discovering the important adaptive features that animals have evolved Discover that animals behaviors are either instinctual or learned and discuss the importance of each How to observe ecosystem 9.4.2.2.2 Reflection Blog Vocabulary Perch Dissection Frog Dissection Earthworms Dissection Rat Dissection Mussel Dissection Crayfish Dissection Starfish Dissection Animal Anatomy Guide Animal Unit Test Organisms are made up of organ systems 9.4.1.2.5 9.4.1.1.2 Explain how matter and energy is transformed and transferred among organisms in an ecosystem 9.4.2.2.2 Competition for finite resources and the changing environment promotes natural selection 9.4.3.3.5 nonvascular plants? What are monocots and dicots? How do plants get their energy? How do you use a dichotomous key? How many different species of plant are there? Does the environment affect our personal decisions? How do animals get energy? What can you tell about an animal just based on some the structures that are present? How are animals classified? How are all animals similar? Different? How many different species of animal are there? Why do animals behave the way they do? What can be learned from simple observations? What is the best way to animal behaviors keep a record of your observations? 10 Bacteria and Viruses Compare and Contrast Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells Identify bacteria based on shape, locomotion, environment, stains, and oxygen preferences Reflection Blog T-Chart (Pro/ Eukaryotic) Vocabulary Bacteria/Viruses Study guides Prion Research Bacterial Resistance Video Bacterial Growth & Staining Lab Bacteria and Virus Quiz 11 Interactions Among Systems (Including Human Impacts) Recognize the impact our actions has on our ecosystems Describe the interdependence of systems in from an organism to an ecosystem Reflection Blog Vocabulary Paper on interdependence of systems Cumulative Final Test (Field trip to the college for the wind energy) Describe the differences/similariti es of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells 9.4.1.2.3 Antibodies produced by our bodies fight disease (Vaccines assist this) 9.4.4.2.2 The body’s immune system can sometimes attack its own cells 9.4.4.2.3 Discuss the social and economic risks/benefits of biotechnology in agriculture and medicine Compare local and global environmental and economic dis/advantages of generating electricity from various sources How are the relative size, complexity and structure important to the functions of Bacteria and Viruses? Why do we consider the Archaea Bacteria the extremophiles? How do we classify different types of bacteria? What are ways that we (Humans) affect the ecosystems around us? What are the various ways we are able to produce electricity and their dis/advantages? What are some trade-offs involved with resource use? 9.1.3.1.1-3 9.2.4.1.1-2 9.4.4.2.4