8th Grade Science Unit 4: Cells and Heredity 2014-2015
Reporting Cluster: Cells
Topic
Structure
and Function
Relationships
in Cells
4
3
Proficient
Knowledge:
In addition to score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications that go
beyond the target.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of:
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2
Cells carry on the many functions needed to sustain life, including growing and dividing, taking in
nutrients, and releasing waste.
the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration as mirror processes
Student will recognize or recall:
Specific vocabulary such as:
cell, organelle, mitochondria, chloroplast, cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, DNA, photosynthesis, cellular
respiration, unicellular, multicellular, cell theory, mitosis
Basic knowledge such as:
 the differences in function of a cell wall vs. cell membrane
 that energy is converted in a cell
 provide evidence that all living things are made of one or more cells
1
Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge.
Assessments:
8th Grade Science Unit 4: Cells and Heredity 2014-2015
Reporting Cluster: Heredity
Topic
Reproduction
and Genetic
Variation
4
3
Proficient
Knowledge:
In addition to score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications that go
beyond the target.
Student will demonstrate an understanding of:
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2
how to use a Punnett square to predict the possible phenotype of the offspring
traits as a result of inheritance or interactions with the environment
how differences in DNA replication can cause mutation and changes in genotype which can be harmful,
beneficial or neutral
Organisms reproduce, either sexually or asexually, and transfer their genetic information to their
offspring.
Student will recognize or recall:
Specific vocabulary such as:
meiosis, Punnett square, genetic, mutation, gene, DNA, allele, genotype, phenotype, chromosomes, dominant,
recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, heredity, trait, inherit, sexual, asexual
Basic knowledge such as:
 how to complete a Punnett square using dominant and recessive alleles
 the relationship between genotype and phenotype
 the role of dominant and recessive alleles in determining an offspring’s traits
 comparing the products of mitosis and meiosis
 DNA replicates, and can sometimes have variations
1
Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge.
Assessments:
8th Grade Science Unit 4: Cells and Heredity 2014-2015
Suggested Instructional Resources
Sample Learner Objectives
Topic
Structure and Function Relationships in Cells
I can identify the components of the
Cell Theory.
I can describe the basic structures
and functions of the cell.
I can compare and contrast the
reactants and products of cellular
respiration and photosynthesis
I can compare/contrast the products
of mitosis and meiosis
I can explain the role of DNA in
heredity
I can apply the concept of natural
selection in relationship to a species
over many generations
I can construct and complete a
Punnett Square, and use the results
to determine the offspring’s
genotypes and phenotypes
Reproduction and Genetic Variation
Textbook
Resources
Labs
PBL Ideas
(projects)
Web Resources – websites or resources
on http://science.dmschools.org