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BIOLOGY Unit Checklist
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Topic
2
Characteristics of Life & Cell Theory:
Understand the requirements for life and the basis of life
Diffusion & Osmosis:
Examine the movement of particles required to sustain life;
Examine the importance of cell size in relation to survival
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classes
Check-In
Activities
Mastery
Check
& # of attempts
1
LAB
2
Cell Structures & Types:
3
Examine structures of plant & animal cells; Understand the
structural and functional roles of organelles;
Explain the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic
cells and the relevance of each
4
Describe the cell cycle and explain the importance of division;
Explain the importance of mitosis for cell growth & repair;
Examine cells using a microscope & identify stages of mitosis
and create biological diagrams
4
Cancer:
5
Investigate the rate of cell division in cancerous and noncancerous cells and predict the impact it has; Describe public
health strategies related to cancer detection
2
Tuesday March 1st
LAB
Cell Cycle & Mitosis:
4
Diagrams
Completion
Date
Friday February 19th
1
Objective(s)
Cell Specialization & Stem Cells:
6
2
Tissues:
7
Investigate specialized cells (tissues) using a microscope and
make biological drawings to show structural differences; Use
appropriate terminology to describe structural differences
1
Frog Lab
(23rd)
Organ Systems & Interactions:
8
Explain the primary functions of a variety of systems; Explain
the interactions of different systems and why they are
necessary for survival; Investigate through dissection the
interrelationships between organ systems
Analyze the ethical issues related to live organ transplants
3
9
Plant Tissues & Organ Systems:
Investigate through dissection the interrelationships between
organ systems
2
Tuesday March 22nd
Flower
Lab
Thursday March 11th
Explain the importance of cell specialization in generating
new tissues and organs; Analyze ethical issues related to
technological developments
BIOLOGY Unit Deadlines & Evaluations
All labs must be completed in class and are due at the end of the in-class work periods.
LABS
DATES
ASSIGNMENTS
Due Date
(completed in class)
Gummy Bear Lab
(topic 2)
Feb. 9th & 11th
Organelle Project
(topic 3)
Tues. Feb. 23rd
Mitosis Diagram Lab
(topic 4)
Feb. 25th & 26th
Cell Design Challenge
(topic 6)
Fri. Mar. 4th
Frog Dissection
(topic 8)
Wed. Mar. 23rd
Disease Summary
(topic 8)
Fri. Mar. 11th
Flower Dissection
(topic 9)
Tues. Mar. 22nd
SUMMATIVE EVALUATION
DATE
Late Test Date
Unit Test
Thurs. Mar. 24th
Tues. April 5th
(after school)
Prior Approval Required
Show what you Know
In order to be considered to write the test on the “late test date” an application must be
completed, signed by a parent/guardian and submitted 2 days PRIOR to the test date.
A completed application does not guarantee acceptance to write at the later date.