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Course Title: Integrated Science 3-4
Course Number: SCI203/SCI204
Power Standard 1: Molecules to Organisms (16%)
Skill 1a. Understand that multicellular organisms have a hierarchal structural organization
Skill 1b. Outline feedback mechanisms and homeostasis
Power Standard 2: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems (16%)
Skill 2a. Model photosynthesis, respiration, and carbon cycle
Skill 2b. Explain how C, H, and O form sugars and other macromolecules
Skill 2c. Outline the cycling of matter and flow of energy in aerobic and anaerobic conditions
Power Standard 3: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems (16%)
Skill 3a: Outline factors that affect carrying capacity
Skill 3b: Use mathematical concepts to explain biodiversity and populations
Skill 3c: Outline stable conditions vs. changing conditions
Skill 3d: Design solutions to help reduce human impact
Skill 3e: Evaluate group behavior on ecosystems
Power Standard 4: Inheritance and Variation of Traits (16%)
Skill 4a. Understand how DNA determines cell function of specialized cells
Skill 4b: Model mitosis and differentiation
Skill 4c: Explain that traits are passed from parents to offspring
Skill 4d: Model meiosis and mutations
Skill 4e: Apply statistics to explain traits in populations
Power Standard 5: Natural Selection and Evolution (16%)
Skill 5a: Outline the evidence of common ancestry and biological evolution
Skill 5b: Explain the four factors that drive natural selection
Skill 5c: Predict adaptations naturally selected for in a changing environment.
Skill 5d: Evaluate how changes in environment can lead to changes in species
Power Standard 6: Scientific and engineering practices (15%)
Skill 6a: Ask questions and define problems
Skill 6b: Use mathematics and computational thinking
Skill 6c: Construct explanations and design solutions
Power Standard 7: Develop habits for college & career readiness. (5%)
Skill 5a: Demonstrate initiative, persistence and curiosity; use time well; meet deadlines;
attend regularly and arrive to class on time.