Unit One: Biology and the Cell
Week
Targets
Reading
Lab
Assessment
1
Themes in Biology
1. I can list and describe the
levels of organization in
Biological Study.
2. I can explain how energy
flows and nutrients are
recycled in an ecosystem.
3. I understand the phrase
“form fits function” and can
give examples of this at
different levels of Biology
4. I can describe the basic
structure and function of
DNA.
5. I can explain why DNA is
the universal genetic
material,
6. I can define homeostasis
and describe specific
mechanisms on how its is
maintained in organisms.
7. I can list describe and give
examples of the three
domains of Life and their
Kingdoms.
8. I understand the evolution
of species through natural
selection is the core
unifying theme of Biology.
Chp 1
DNA Extraction
Formative Assessment