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Biology Learning Goals
Cells, Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
What is Biology – know the definition for science and biology.
Characteristics of Living Things – be familiar with the 8 characteristics all living things possess.
Cell Theory – state the 3 points of the cell theory.
Plant and Animal Cells – be able to locate the organelles in plant and animal cell and explain the
function of each; recognize the similarities and differences among plant and animal cells.
 Microscope – be familiar with the parts of the microscope and be able to explain the function of
each.
 How to Use a Microscope - be familiar with several aspects of the microscope including: how to
care for it, how to focus with it and how to prepare a wet mount.
 Microscope Calculations – know how to use the 4 formulas needed to complete different
microscope calculations and recognize when each one is used, including: total magnification, field of
view, estimating size, and drawing magnification.
 How to Make Scientific Diagrams - be familiar with the 13 rules of making proper scientific
diagrams.
 DNA - understand the structure and function of deoxyribonucleic acid.
 Cell Division - know the purpose of cell division and be able explain the different aspects and
stages of it (i.e. DNA replication, mitosis, cytokinesis).
 Cancer – be familiar with the terms: mutation, benign and malignant tumours and know the causes
of mutations as well as the difference between normal and cancerous cells
 Cell Specialization and Stem Cells – know the factors that influence the differentiation of cells,
and what occurs when a cell becomes specialized. Distinguish between the different types of
stems cells and where they come from.
 Levels of Organization – differentiate between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems and be
familiar with the different structure and function of the 4 types of tissue found in animals.
 Plant Tissues - be familiar with the different structure and function of the 3 types of tissue
found in plants. Know the terms: meristem, auxin, galls, transpiration and root pressure, as well as
the role each plays in a plant’s lifecycle.
 Plant Organs – be able to describe both the structure and function of the 3 major plants organs
(roots, stems and leaves). Differentiate between the 2 main types of roots and stems.
 Digestive System – be familiar with the parts and functions of the digestive system.
 Worm Dissection – be familiar with the parts and functions of the earthworm.
 Respiratory System – be familiar with the parts and functions of the respiratory system.
 Circulatory System – be familiar with the parts and functions of the circulatory system.
 Frog Dissection – be familiar with the parts and functions of the frog.
 Genetic Engineering and Cloning – be able to define each term as well as transgenic organisms.
Know the advantages and disadvantages of cloning and GMOs.
Unit Test
Diagrams:
Monday
May 8, 2017
 Plant Cell
 Mitosis
 Microscope
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Animal Cell
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Heart
Leaf

Digestive
System
Worm


Respiratory
System
Frog
Multiple Choice – 50 Marks
Diagrams – 30 Marks
Short Answer – 20 Marks
Total – 100 Marks
Biology Learning Goals
Cells, Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
What is Biology – know the definition for science and biology.
Characteristics of Living Things – be familiar with the 8 characteristics all living things possess.
Cell Theory – state the 3 points of the cell theory.
Plant and Animal Cells – be able to locate the organelles in plant and animal cell and explain the
function of each; recognize the similarities and differences among plant and animal cells.
 Microscope – be familiar with the parts of the microscope and be able to explain the function of
each.
 How to Use a Microscope - be familiar with several aspects of the microscope including: how to
care for it, how to focus with it and how to prepare a wet mount.
 Microscope Calculations – know how to use the 4 formulas needed to complete different
microscope calculations and recognize when each one is used, including: total magnification, field of
view, estimating size, and drawing magnification.
 How to Make Scientific Diagrams - be familiar with the 13 rules of making proper scientific
diagrams.
 DNA - understand the structure and function of deoxyribonucleic acid.
 Cell Division - know the purpose of cell division and be able explain the different aspects and
stages of it (i.e. DNA replication, mitosis, cytokinesis).
 Cancer – be familiar with the terms: mutation, benign and malignant tumours and know the causes
of mutations as well as the difference between normal and cancerous cells
 Cell Specialization and Stem Cells – know the factors that influence the differentiation of cells,
and what occurs when a cell becomes specialized. Distinguish between the different types of
stems cells and where they come from.
 Levels of Organization – differentiate between cells, tissues, organs and organ systems and be
familiar with the different structure and function of the 4 types of tissue found in animals.
 Plant Tissues - be familiar with the different structure and function of the 3 types of tissue
found in plants. Know the terms: meristem, auxin, galls, transpiration and root pressure, as well as
the role each plays in a plant’s lifecycle.
 Plant Organs – be able to describe both the structure and function of the 3 major plants organs
(roots, stems and leaves). Differentiate between the 2 main types of roots and stems.
 Digestive System – be familiar with the parts and functions of the digestive system.
 Worm Dissection – be familiar with the parts and functions of the earthworm.
 Respiratory System – be familiar with the parts and functions of the respiratory system.
 Circulatory System – be familiar with the parts and functions of the circulatory system.
 Frog Dissection – be familiar with the parts and functions of the frog.
 Genetic Engineering and Cloning – be able to define each term as well as transgenic organisms.
Know the advantages and disadvantages of cloning and GMOs.
Unit Test
Diagrams:
Monday
May 8, 2017
 Plant Cell
 Mitosis
 Microscope





Animal Cell



Heart
Leaf

Digestive
System
Worm


Respiratory
System
Frog
Multiple Choice – 50 Marks
Diagrams – 30 Marks
Short Answer – 20 Marks
Total – 100 Marks