Teacher: CORE Applied Biology I
Year: 2014-15
Month: All
Months
Course: Applied Biology I
Characteristics of Life ~ This unit is a short overview of the units of the course.
Standards
BIO.A.1.1-Explain the characteristics common to all
organisms.
3.1.10.A.1-Explain the characteristics of life common
to all organisms.
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.
Essential
Questions
Assessments
What
Characteristics of Life
characteristics do Quiz 10/1/2014
all living
organisms
share?
Skills
Content
Lessons
describe the characteristics of life Basics on defining
Observing Living
characteristics of life - cellular Organisms
classify natural processes as an
structure and function,
essential part of a particular
reproduction, metabolism, Developing
characteristic of life.
homeostasis, heredity,
Characteristics of Life
evolution, interdependence.
observe living organisms
Hex Bugs
Resources
Johnson, George B., and
Peter H. Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt Rinehart
and
Winston, 2004. Print.
Viruses: Living or Not?
Cell Basics ~ This unit differentiates between types of cells and describes the organization of life.
Standards
Essential
Questions
BIO.A.1.2-Describe relationships between structure How does the
and function at biological levels of organization.
structure of an
RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key
organelle, cell,
terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases tissue, organ, or
as they are used in a specific scientific or technical
organism
context relevant to grades 9–10 texts and topics.
determine its
WHST.9-10.10-Write routinely over extended time
function?
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.
Assessments
Skills
Cell Basics
Differentiate between prokaryotic Cell organelles
and eukaryotic cells.
cell theory
Describe the basic parts of the cell.
Using the microscope to
Explain why a cell needs its basic analyze cells and tissue
parts.
Eukaryotes v.
Prokaryotes
Cell Classroom
Relate the structure of a biological
part to its function.
Content
Lessons
Resources
Focusing with
Microscopes
Johnson, George B., and
Peter H. Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt Rinehart
and
Winston, 2004. Print.
Structure-Function
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
BIO.A.2.1-Describe how the unique properties of
water support life on Earth.
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.
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.
Essential
Questions
Assessments
Why is water such a Properties of Water
unique substance?
Properties of Water
How do water's
Quiz
properties support
living organisms?
Skills
Content
Determine which property of water Properties of water
is displayed by a given situation.
Polarity and hydrogen
Describe how hydrogen bonding bonding
gives water its special properties.
pH scale, acids, and bases
Differentiate between acids and
bases
Lessons
Resources
Properties of Water Lab
Stations
Johnson, George B., and
Peter H. Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt Rinehart
and
Winston, 2004. Print.
Lessons
Resources
Carbon Compounds ~ This unit analyzes carbon as the backbone of organic molecules.
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments
BIO.A.2.2-Describe and interpret relationships
Why is carbon the Carbon Compound quiz
between structure and function at various levels of perfect base atom
biochemical organization (i.e., atoms, molecules, for the diversity of Carbon's Importance
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.
Skills
Content
Explain bonding properties of
carbon as related to organic
molecules
Organic compounds - carbon Carbon Compounds
compounds, functional
groups
Carbon Compound
Stations
Dehydration Synthesis
Distinguish between organic and
inorganic compounds
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
Johnson, George B., and
Peter H. Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt Rinehart
and
Winston, 2004. Print.
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
BIO.A.2.2-Describe and interpret relationships
How do the
Most Important Organic
between structure and function at various levels of structures of
Compound
biochemical organization (i.e., atoms, molecules, macromolecules
and macromolecules).
relate to their
Macromolecule Quiz
3.1.10.A.7-Describe the relationship between the functions?
structure of organic molecules and the function
they serve in living organisms. Explain how cells
Why are
store and use information to guide their functions. macromolecules
RST.9.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key necessary for
terms, and other domain-specific words and
organisms' survival?
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or
technical context relevant to grades 9–10 texts
How do organisms
and topics.
obtain the
RST.9.5-Analyze the structure of the relationships necessary
among concepts in a text, including relationships macromolecules of
among key terms (e.g., force, friction, reaction
life?
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.
Skills
Content
Distinguish between subclasses of Carbohydrates macromolecules
monosaccharides,
disaccharides,
Explain the specific relationship
polysaccharides
between monomers and polymers
of macromolecules
Protein - amino acids,
polypeptides
Relate the structure to the function
of each macromolecule
Lipids - sterols, hormones,
fatty acids
Compare and contrast DNA to RNA
Nucleic Acids - DNA, RNA
Identify the source of each
macromolecule for various living
organisms
Lessons
Resources
Nucleic Acids
Johnson, George B., and
Peter H. Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt Rinehart
and
Winston, 2004. Print.
Food Lab
Balanced Meal
Adjusted Diets
Enzymes ~ This unit describes how the enzyme functions and its importance to maintaining life processes.
Standards
3.1.10.A.2-Explain cell processes in terms of
chemical reactions and energy changes.
BIO.A.2.3-Explain how enzymes regulate
biochemical reactions within a cell.
RST.11.2-Determine the central ideas or
conclusions of a text; summarize complex
concepts, processes, or information presented in a
text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still
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.
Essential
Questions
How do enzymes
regulate chemical
reactions in cells?
Assessments
Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
Enzyme Quiz
Describe how enzymes interact
with their substrates
Enzyme function
Affecting Enzyme
Function
Johnson, George B., and
Peter H. Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt Rinehart
and
Winston, 2004. Print.
Lactase Lab
Reaction energetics
Predict how changes in pH,
temperature, or concentration of
substances could affect enzyme
activity
Why do enzymes
only work in
particular
conditions?
Pineapple Enzyme Lab
Catalase Lab
Photosynthesis ~ Analyze the process of photosynthesis and the energy conversions that occur in the chloroplast.
Standards
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.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.
Essential
Questions
How does the
chloroplast
transform energy
from the sun into
chemical energy?
Assessments
Skills
Photosynthesis quiz
Identify parts and their functions of Light-Dependent Reactions
the chloroplast.
Chloroplast Structure
Describe the two phases of
photosynthesis.
Calvin Cycle
Photosynthesis Lab
State the reactants and products of
photosynthesis.
Describe the energy
transformations that occur in each
phase of photosynthesis.
Content
Lessons
Resources
Plastid Structure
Comparison
Johnson, George B., and
Peter H. Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt Rinehart
and
Winston, 2004. Print.
Cellular Respiration ~ Analyze the process of cellular respiration and the energy conversions that occur in the mitochondria.
Standards
Essential Questions
Assessments
3.1.B.A.2-Identify the initial reactants, final products, and How is the mitochondria built to Cellular Respiration
general purposes of photosynthesis and cellular
carefully extract the energy from Quiz
respiration. Explain the important role of ATP in cell
glucose?
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.
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-LS1.5-Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis
transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.
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.
Skills
Content
Identify parts and their
Glycolysis
functions of the mitochondria.
Krebs' Cycle
Describe the three phases of
cellular respiration.
Mitochondria Structure
Lessons
Resources
Energy
Transformation
Relationships
Johnson, George
B., and Peter H.
Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt
Rinehart and
Winston, 2004.
Print.
Material
Transformation
State the reactants and
Electron Transport Chain
products 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 involved How is the cell membrane
Cell Transport and
in transport of materials into, out of, and throughout a cell. designed to complete its
Homeostasis
BIO.A.4.2-Explain mechanisms that permit organisms to
function of protection and
maintain biological balance between their internal and
regulation?
Passive Transport Quiz
external environments.
3.1.10.A.5-Relate life processes to sub-cellular and cellular Why can some molecules cross
structures to their functions.
the cell membrane without
WHST.9-10.1.c-Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the energy while others require
major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the energy?
relationships between claims) and reasons, between
reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and
What roles does the cell
counterclaims.
membrane play in maintaining
WHST.9-10.2.b-Develop the topic with well-chosen,
homeostasis in a single cell and
relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions,
in a multicellular organism?
concrete details, quotations, or other information and
examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the
topic.
WHST.9-10.2.c-Use varied transitions and sentence
structures to link the major sections of the text, create
cohesion, and clarify the relationships among ideas and
concepts.
Skills
Content
Lessons
Explain how an equilibrium is Passive Transport Osmosis
established as a result of
diffusion, osmosis,
diffusion.
facilitated diffusion, ion
Immune System
channels
Determine which method of
transport a given particle
Equilibrium
would undergo.
Active Transport - sodiumDescribe each type of
potassium pump,
transport.
endocytosis, exocytosis
Distinguish between passive Role of receptor proteins
and active transport.
and result of their
activation
Describe how the golgi
apparatus and ER work
together to move materials
throughout the cell.
Resources
Johnson, George
B., and Peter H.
Raven. Biology.
Orlando: Holt
Rinehart and
Winston, 2004.
Print.
Cell Reproduction ~ Describes the processes of mitosis and meiosis, comparing and contrasting the results.
Standards
Essential Questions Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
Resources
3.1.10.A.4-Describe the cell cycle and the
process and significance of mitosis.
BIO.B.1.1-Describe the three stages of the cell
cycle: interphase, nuclear division, cytokinesis.
WHST.9-10.2.d-Use precise language and
domain-specific vocabulary to manage the
complexity of the topic and convey a style
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.
What process do cells use Mitosis Quiz
to reproduce?
Mitosis - Meiosis
Why is meiosis a different Comparison
process from mitosis?
Mitosis phases.
Time for Mitosis Lab
Johnson, George B., and Peter H. Raven.
Biology. Orlando: Holt Rinehart and
Winston, 2004. Print.
Describe the steps of
mitosis and meiosis.
Meiosis phases.
Compare and contrast the
process and outcomes of Human
mitosis and meiosis.
reproductive
cycles.
Relate human reproduction
to meiosis.
Modeling Meiosis
"The Case of the Dividing Cell" article
Hybrid medical mitosis video
Cancer Warriors video http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/cancerwarrior.html