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Teacher: CORE Biology I Course: Biology I Year: 2014-15 Month: All Months Characteristics of Life ~ This unit is a short overview of the units of the course. Standards Essential Questions Assessments BIO.A.1.1-Explain the characteristics common to What Characteristics of all organisms. characteristics do Life Quiz 3.1.10.A.1-Explain the characteristics of life all living organisms common to all organisms. share? RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics. WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Skills Content describe the characteristics of life Basics on defining characteristics of life classify natural processes as an cellular structure and essential part of a particular function, reproduction, characteristic of life. metabolism, homeostasis, heredity, observe living organisms evolution, interdependence. Lessons Resources Developing Characteristics Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and of Life Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Cell Basics ~ This unit differentiates between types of cells and describes the organization of life. Standards Essential Questions Assessments BIO.A.1.2-Describe relationships between How does the Cell Basics structure and function at biological levels of structure of an organization. organelle, cell, Eukaryotes v. RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key tissue, organ, or Prokaryotes terms, and other domain-specific words and organism determine phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or its function? technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics. WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. 3.1.10.A.5-Relate life processes to sub-cellular and cellular structures to their functions. RST.9.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text. WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Skills Content Lessons Differentiate between Cell organelles Focusing with Microscopes prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. cell theory Describe the basic parts of the cell. Using the microscope to analyze cells and tissue Explain why a cell needs its basic parts. Relate the structure of a biological part to its function. Resources Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Water and Solutions ~ This unit analyzes the special properties of water and how those properties are important for the sustenance of life on earth. Standards Essential Questions BIO.A.2.1-Describe how the unique properties of Why is water such a water support life on Earth. unique substance? RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and How do water's phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or properties support technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts living organisms? and topics. 3.2.10.A.1-Predict properties of elements using trends of the periodic table. Identify properties of matter that depend on sample size. Explain the unique properties of water (polarity, high boiling point, forms hydrogen bonds, high specific heat) that support life on Earth. WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Assessments Skills Content Lessons Resources Properties of Water Determine which property of water is displayed by a given situation. Properties of water Properties of Water Lab Stations Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Content Lessons Resources Organic compounds carbon compounds, functional groups Carbon Compounds Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Properties of Water Quiz Polarity and hydrogen bonding Describe how hydrogen bonding gives water its special properties. pH scale, acids, and bases Differentiate between acids and bases Carbon Compounds ~ This unit analyzes carbon as the backbone of organic molecules. Standards Essential Questions BIO.A.2.2-Describe and interpret relationships Why is carbon the between structure and function at various levels perfect base atom of biochemical organization (i.e., atoms, for the diversity of molecules, and macromolecules). living organisms? WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics. Assessments Skills Carbon Compound Explain bonding properties of quiz carbon as related to organic molecules Carbon's Importance Distinguish between organic and inorganic compounds Dehydration Synthesis Hydrolysis Summarize how large carbon molecules are synthesized Summarize how large carbon molecules are broken down Describe the structure of ATP and how this structure holds energy ATP hydrolysis Molecules of Life ~ This unit classifies the macromolecules carbohydrates, protein, lipids, and nucleic acids in terms of their structure, function, and source in nature. Standards Essential Questions Assessments Skills Content Lessons BIO.A.2.2-Describe and interpret relationships How do the Organic Compound Distinguish between subclasses of Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids between structure and function at various levels structures of Presentation macromolecules monosaccharides, of biochemical organization (i.e., atoms, macromolecules 12/1/2014 disaccharides, molecules, and macromolecules). relate to their Meal Analysis Explain the specific relationship polysaccharides 3.1.10.A.7-Describe the relationship between the functions? between monomers and structure of organic molecules and the function Most Important polymers of macromolecules Protein - amino acids, they serve in living organisms. Explain how cells Why are Organic Compound polypeptides store and use information to guide their macromolecules Relate the structure to the functions. necessary for Macromolecule function of each macromolecule Lipids - sterols, RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key organisms' survival? Quiz hormones, fatty acids terms, and other domain-specific words and Compare and contrast DNA to phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or How do organisms RNA Nucleic Acids - DNA, RNA technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts obtain the and topics. necessary Identify the source of each RST.9.5-Analyze the structure of the relationships macromolecules of macromolecule for various living among concepts in a text, including relationships life? organisms among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy). RST.9.7-Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words. WHST.9-10.1.a-Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among the claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. WHST.9-10.1.b-Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying data and evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both claim(s) and counterclaims in a discipline-appropriate form and in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns. WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Resources Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Enzymes ~ This unit describes how the enzyme functions and its importance to maintaining life processes. Standards Essential Questions 3.1.10.A.2-Explain cell processes in terms of How do enzymes chemical reactions and energy changes. regulate chemical BIO.A.2.3-Explain how enzymes regulate reactions in cells? biochemical reactions within a cell. RST.11.2-Determine the central ideas or Why do enzymes conclusions of a text; summarize complex only work in concepts, processes, or information presented in particular a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still conditions? accurate terms. RST.11.3-Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text. Assessments Skills Content Lessons Resources Enzyme Quiz Describe how enzymes interact with their substrates Enzyme function Lactase Lab Reaction energetics Predict how changes in pH, temperature, or concentration of Catalase Lab substances could affect enzyme activity Affecting Enzyme Function Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Photosynthesis ~ Analyze the process of photosynthesis and the energy conversions that occur in the chloroplast. Standards Essential Questions BIO.A.3.1-Identify and describe the cell structures How does the involved in processing energy. chloroplast BIO.A.3.2-Identify and describe how organisms transform energy obtain and transform energy for their life from the sun into processes. chemical energy? 3.1.B.A.2-Identify the initial reactants, final products, and general purposes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Explain the important role of ATP in cell metabolism. Describe the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration in photosynthetic organisms. Explain why many biological macromolecules such as ATP and lipids contain high energy bonds. Explain the importance of enzymes as catalysts in cell reactions. Identify how factors such as pH and temperature may affect enzyme function. WHST.9-10.1.c-Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claims) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. HS-LS1.5-Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy. Assessments Skills Photosynthesis quiz Identify parts and their functions Light-Dependent of the chloroplast. Reactions Photosynthesis Lab Describe the two phases of photosynthesis. Content Chloroplast Structure Calvin Cycle State the reactants and products of photosynthesis. Describe the energy transformations that occur in each phase of photosynthesis. Lessons Resources Plastid Structure Comparison Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Cellular Respiration ~ Analyze the process of cellular respiration and the energy conversions that occur in the mitochondria. Standards Essential Questions Assessments Skills 3.1.B.A.2-Identify the initial reactants, final How is the Cellular products, and general purposes of mitochondria built Respiration Quiz photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Explain to carefully extract the important role of ATP in cell metabolism. the energy from Describe the relationship between glucose? photosynthesis and cellular respiration in photosynthetic organisms. Explain why many biological macromolecules such as ATP and lipids contain high energy bonds. Explain the importance of enzymes as catalysts in cell reactions. Identify how factors such as pH and temperature may affect enzyme function. BIO.A.3.1-Identify and describe the cell structures involved in processing energy. BIO.A.3.2-Identify and describe how organisms obtain and transform energy for their life processes. 3.1.10.A.5-Relate life processes to sub-cellular and cellular structures to their functions. HS-LS1.7-Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy. Content Identify parts and their functions Glycolysis of the mitochondria. Krebs' Cycle Describe the three phases of cellular respiration. Mitochondria Structure Lessons Resources Energy Transformation Relationships Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. State the reactants and products Electron Transport Chain of cellular respiration. Fermentation - lactic acid Describe the energy and alcoholic transformations that occur in each phase of cellular respiration. Explain why fermentation occurs and the products created. Cell Transport ~ Determination of how cells maintain homeostasis by utilizing the cell membrane to transport materials into and out of the cell. Standards Essential Questions Assessments BIO.A.4.1-Identify and describe the cell structures How is the cell Cell Transport and involved in transport of materials into, out of, membrane Homeostasis and throughout a cell. designed to BIO.A.4.2-Explain mechanisms that permit complete its Passive Transport organisms to maintain biological balance function of Quiz between their internal and external protection and environments. regulation? 3.1.10.A.5-Relate life processes to sub-cellular and cellular structures to their functions. Why can some WHST.9-10.1.c-Use words, phrases, and clauses molecules cross the to link the major sections of the text, create cell membrane cohesion, and clarify the relationships between without energy claims) and reasons, between reasons and while others require evidence, and between claim(s) and energy? counterclaims. WHST.9-10.2.b-Develop the topic with wellWhat roles does the chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended cell membrane play definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other in maintaining information and examples appropriate to the homeostasis in a Skills Content Explain how an equilibrium is established as a result of diffusion. Passive Transport Osmosis diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, ion channels Determine which method of transport a given particle would Equilibrium undergo. Active Transport Describe each type of transport. sodium-potassium pump, endocytosis, exocytosis Distinguish between passive and active transport. Role of receptor proteins and result of their Describe how the golgi apparatus activation and ER work together to move materials throughout the cell. Lessons Resources Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. audience's knowledge of the topic. single cell and in a WHST.9-10.2.c-Use varied transitions and multicellular sentence structures to link the major sections of organism? the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Cell Reproduction ~ Describes the processes of mitosis and meiosis, comparing and contrasting the results. Standards Essential Questions 3.1.10.A.4-Describe the cell cycle and the process What process do and significance of mitosis. cells use to BIO.B.1.1-Describe the three stages of the cell reproduce? cycle: interphase, nuclear division, cytokinesis. WHST.9-10.2.d-Use precise language and Why is meiosis a domain-specific vocabulary to manage the different process complexity of the topic and convey a style from mitosis? appropriate to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers. WHST.9-10.1.c-Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claims) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. Assessments Skills Mitosis Quiz Describe the steps of mitosis and Mitosis phases. meiosis. Meiosis phases. Compare and contrast the process and outcomes of mitosis Human reproductive and meiosis. cycles. Mitosis - Meiosis Comparison Content Lessons Resources Time for Mitosis Lab Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Lessons Resources Relate human reproduction to meiosis. DNA ~ Analysis of the discovery, structure, and replication of DNA. Standards Essential Questions Assessments Skills BIO.B.1.2-Explain how genetic information is inherited. 3.1.10.B.3-Describe the basic structure of DNA and its function in genetic inheritance. Describe the role of DNA in protein synthesis as it relates to gene expression. HS-LS3.1-Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring. How does the structure of DNA allow for the copying process it undergoes? Describe structure of DNA. DNA Quiz Content DNA structure - two DNA Model strands, phosphate, Explain how two DNA strands are deoxyribose, A, T, C, G complementary to each other. DNA replication Synthesize the base sequence on unwind, copying, a DNA strand based on the base wrapping up sequence of the complementary strand. Discover - Watson & Crick, Franklin & Wilkins Describe the process of DNA (x-ray crystallography) replication. Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Watson, J. D., and F. H. C. Crick. "A Structure for Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid." Nature 171 (Apr. 1953): 737-38. Nature. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. . Basic Genetics ~ Mendelian laws, basic genetic analysis - Punnett Squares Standards 3.1.10.B.1-Describe how genetic information is inherited and expressed. BIO.B.2.1-Compare Mendelian and nonMendelian patterns of inheritance. S11.B.2.2-Describe how genetic information is inherited and expressed. (Reference: 3.3.10.C) 3.1.B.B.1-Explain that the information passed from parents to offspring is transmitted by means of genes which are coded in DNA molecules. Explain the basic process of DNA replication. Describe the basic processes of transcription and translation. Explain how crossing over, jumping genes, and deletion and duplication of genes results in genetic variation. Explain how mutations can alter genetic information and the possible consequences on resultant cells. 3.1.B.B.5-PATTERNS Describe how Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment can be observed through patterns of inheritance. Distinguish among observed nheritance patterns caused by several types of genetic traits (dominant, recessive, codominant, sex-linked, polygenic, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles) CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Explain how the processes of replication, transcription, and translation are similar in all organisms. Explain how gene actions, patterns of heredity, and reproduction of cells and organisms account for the continuity of life. SCALE Demonstrate how inherited characteristics can be observed at the molecular, cellular, and organism levels. Essential Questions Assessments How are traits Makin' Babies passed through families from parent to offspring? How do we predict the Mendelian traits (single-gene traits) of offspring? Skills Content Lessons Resources Describe the basic tenets and conclusions of Mendel's experiments. Mendel's Experiments P, F1, F2 generations Ears Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Contrast between various genetics terms. Results of Mendel's experiments in terms of ratios. Compare Mendel's two laws of heredity. Dominant vs. Recessive alleles Predict the results of monohybrid Homozygous v. genetic crosses. Heterozygous genotypes Describe the purpose of a test cross. Analyze the results of a test cross to determine an unknown genotype. Genotypes and Phenotypes Law of Segregation and Law of Independent Assortment Punnett Squares monohybrid and dihybrid (challenge) Usinga test cross to determine unknown genotypes. Patterns of Inheritance ~ Complex inheritance, Pedigree Standards Essential Questions 3.1.10.B.4-Explain how genetic technologies have How can we tell the impacted the fields of medicine, forensics, and difference between agriculture. various non3.1.10.B.5-PATTERNS Use models to demonstrate Mendelian types of patterns in biomacromolecules. Compare and inheritance? contrast Mendelian and non- Medalian patterns of inheritance. 3.1.B.B.1-Explain that the information passed from parents to offspring is transmitted by means of genes which are coded in DNA molecules. Explain the basic process of DNA replication. Describe the basic processes of transcription and translation. Explain how crossing over, jumping genes, and deletion and duplication of genes results in genetic variation. Explain how mutations can alter genetic information and the possible consequences on resultant cells. 3.1.B.B.5-PATTERNS Describe how Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment can be observed through patterns of inheritance. Distinguish among observed nheritance patterns caused by several types of genetic traits (dominant, recessive, codominant, sex-linked, polygenic, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles) CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Explain how the processes of replication, transcription, and translation are similar in all organisms. Explain how gene actions, patterns of heredity, and reproduction of cells and organisms account for the continuity of life. SCALE Demonstrate how inherited characteristics can be observed at the molecular, cellular, and organism levels. BIO.B.2.1-Compare Mendelian and nonMendelian patterns of inheritance. Assessments Skills Huntington's Create and analyze pedigrees. Pedigree 3/3/2015 Describe patterns of human Genetics Test inheritance. 3/3/2015 Differentiate between various types of inheritance. Content Lessons Resources Pedigree set up Non-Mendelian Review Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. sex-linked genes polygenic traits incomplete dominance Apply knowledge of sex codominance chromosomes to sex-linked traits. multiple alleles Analyze how a genetic disorder occurs from gene to full-body environmentallydisease. influenced traits Protein Synthesis and Genetic Mutations Standards Essential Questions Assessments BIO.B.2.2-Explain the process of protein synthesis How does the base Protein Synthesis (i.e., transcription, translation, and protein sequence in DNA Quotation modification). determine physical 3/31/2015 BIO.B.2.3-Explain how genetic information is traits? expressed. BIO.B.2.4-Apply scientific thinking, processes, How can mutations tools, and technologies in the study of genetics. lead to full body S11.B.2.2.1-1. Describe how genetic information diseases or is expressed (i.e., DNA, genes, chromosomes, disorders? transcription, translation, and replication). Skills Content Identify changes in DNA. Protein Synthesis - RNA Protein Synthesis polymerase, introduction transcription, translation Compare DNA replication and protein synthesis. Relate codons to anticodons. Analyze the process of genetic expression. Lessons Resources Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Mutations - insertion, deletion, substitution, framshift, translocation, incorrect number of chromosomal copies Genetic Technology ~ Identify methods used to modify genes in living organisms. Describe the results of those modifications. Standards Essential Questions Assessments 3.1.10.B.4-Explain how genetic technologies have What controversies Genetic impacted the fields of medicine, forensics, and exist around the use Technology Packet agriculture. of genetic BIO.B.2.4-Apply scientific thinking, processes, technology? tools, and technologies in the study of genetics. RST.9.1-Cite specific textual evidence to support How are specific analysis of science and technical texts, attending genetic to the precise details of explanations or technologies used descriptions. to improve the WHST.9-10.1.b-Develop claim(s) and fields of medicine, counterclaims fairly, supplying data and evidence forensics, and for each while pointing out the strengths and agriculture? limitations of both claim(s) and counterclaims in a discipline-appropriate form and in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns. 4.4.10.D-Evaluate the use of technologies to increase plant and animal productivity. Skills Content Describe various genetic Gene splicing technologies - gene splicing, gene transformation, DNA Gene transformation fingerprinting, gel electrophoresis, PCR, cloning DNA fingerprinting Determine which method must be used to achieve a particular result. Determine which method has been used in a particular case. Gel electrophoresis and PCR Reproductive and therapeutic cloning Gene therapy Lessons Resources Golden Rice Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Evolution ~ Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Standards S11.B.2.1-Explain the mechanisms of the theory of evolution. (Reference: 3.3.10.C, 3.3.10.D, 4.4.10.D, 4.7.10.C) S11.B.2.1.1-1. Explain the theory of evolution by interpreting data from fossil records, similarities in anatomy and physiology, embryological studies, or DNA studies that are relevant to the theory of evolution. S11.B.2.1.4-4. Explain why natural selection can act only on inherited traits. BIO.B.3.1-Explain the mechanisms of evolution. BIO.B.3.2-Analyze the sources of evidence for biological evolution. BIO.B.3.3-Apply scientific thinking, processes, tools, and technologies in the study of the theory of evolution. HS-LS4.1-Communicate scientific information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence. HS-LS4.2-Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four factors: (1) the potential for a species to increase in number, (2) the heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3) competition for limited resources, and (4) the proliferation of those organisms that are better able to survive and reproduce in the environment. HS-LS4.4-Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations. Essential Questions Assessments Skills Content Lessons Resources How are changes in Evolution DNA and the Keystone Quiz environment the driving forces in the Bean Hunter Lab process of evolution? Relate the process of natural selection to its outcome. Darwin's voyage. Evidence for Evolution Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. What evidence exists that supports or negates the theory of evolution by natural selection? Analyze evidence of evolution. Summarize the main points of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Theory of evolution by natural selection. Speciation and rates of evolution. The fossil record as Give examples of coevolution and evidence of evolution. artificial selection. Anatomy (homologous and vestigial structures, embryology) as evidence for evolution. Molecular similarities as evidence of evolution. Population Genetics ~ Analysis of methods of speciation as related to the gene pool. Standards BIO.B.3.3-Apply scientific thinking, processes, tools, and technologies in the study of the theory of evolution. S11.B.2.1.3-3. Explain the role of selective breeding and biotechnology in changing the genetic makeup of a population. S11.B.2.1.2-2. Explain the role of mutations, differential reproduction, and gene recombination in changing the genetic makeup of a population. WHST.9-10.1-Write arguments focused on Essential Questions Assessments How to different Population selection pressures Genetics Takeaffect a gene pool? Home Test How do new species form? Skills Content Lessons Resources Contrast gradualism and punctuated equilibrium. Bell curve Allele Frequency Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Develop and analyze a normal curve based on data (over a range) for a particular trait. Allele and phenotype frequency Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium Predict changes to a normal curve in response to selection Selection - natural, pressures. sexual, directional, discipline-specific content. 4.1.10.D-Research practices that impact biodiversity in specific ecosystems. • Analyze the relationship between habitat changes to plant and animal population fluctuations. HS-LS2.8-Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species' chances to survive and reproduce. HS-LS3.3-Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population. Calculate allele frequency of a population for PTC tasting. disruptive Speciation - geographic Evaluate whether a population is isolation, allopatric v. evolving based on Hardysympatric, gradualism v. Weinberg principles. punctuated equilibrium Describing Ecology ~ Analyzes ecological relationships between organisms and their environment. Standards Essential Questions Assessments 4.1.10.C-Evaluate the efficiency of energy flow How are Ecology Keystone within a food web. Describe how energy is ecosystems Quiz converted from one form to another as it moves organized to through a food web (photosynthetic, effectively make geothermal). use of their 4.2.10.A-Examine the interactions between resources? abiotic and biotic factors within a watershed. • Describe how topography influences the flow of How does each water in a watershed. • Describe how vegetation level of organization affects water runoff. • Investigate and analyze within an the effects of land use on the quality of water in ecosystem interact a watershed. to maintain the BIO.B.4.1-Describe ecological levels of necessary organization in the biosphere. conditions of that BIO.B.4.2-Describe interactions and relationships ecosystem? in an ecosystem. RST.9.1-Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions. RST.9.5-Analyze the structure of the relationships among concepts in a text, including relationships among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction force, energy). RST.9.6-Analyze the author's purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, defining the question the author seeks to address. WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Skills Content Lessons Resources Relate trophic levels to each other. levels of organization Ecology Vocabulary Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Trophic Levels Describe various ecological relationships. Outline biogeochemical cycles. Analyze an ecosystem for organization, tropism, categorization, etc. Ecological Relationships predator/prey, mutualism, parasitism, commensalism Biogeochemical cycles nitrogen, carbon, water, phosphorous, oxygen Changing Ecosystems ~ Analysis of how changes in organisms or abiotic factors in the ecosystem effect the dynamics of that system. Standards BIO.B.4.2-Describe interactions and relationships in an ecosystem. 4.5.10.B-Describe the impact of integrated pest management practices on the environment. 4.1.10.A-Examine the effects of limiting factors on population dynamics. • Analyze possible causes of population fluctuations. • Explain the concept of carrying capacity in an ecosystem. • Describe how organisms become classified as threatened or endangered. • Describe how limiting factors cause organisms to become extinct. 4.1.10.B-Explain the consequences of interrupting natural cycles. 4.1.10.E-Analyze how humans influence the pattern of natural changes (e.g. primary / secondary succession and desertification) in ecosystems over time. WHST.9-10.9-Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. HS-LS2.6-Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem. Essential Questions Assessments Skills How can one change affect each level of an ecosystem? Changing Ecosystem Presentation 5/31/2015 Predict outcome in an ecosystem Limiting Plasmodia Cows resulting from specific changes in factors/resources abiotic or biotic factors. Human interruption of Graph changes in an ecosystem ecosystems that occur due to a limiting factor. Categorizing ecosystems - how they interact with Analyze text to determine human each other actions and their motivations regarding an ecosystem. What impact do humans have on their own ecosystem? Describe how interruptions in biogeochemical cycles effect each trophic level. Content Lessons Resources Postlethwait, John H., Ph.D., and Janet L. Hopson. Modern Biology. Austin: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2006.Print. Westerfeld, Scott. Peeps. New York: Razorbill, 2005. Print.