Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
I. Principles of Cell Biology (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 2A, 2B,
2C, 2D
IPC 3A
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 001. The learner will summarize how scientists use observations, hypotheses, predictions, and experiments in scientific investigations.
ELO 002. The learner will identify the characteristics of life.
ELO 003. The learner will distinguish between metabolism and homeostasis.
1 Biology and You
A Themes of Biology
01.
Students will identify characteristics of living organisms.
02.
Students will identify the unifying themes of biology.
B Biology in Your World
03.
Students will evaluate the impact of scientific research on the
environment.
04.
Students will evaluate the impact of scientific research on society with
respect to increasing food supplies.
C The Scientific Processes
05.
Students will describe the stages common to scientific investigations.
06.
Students will distinguish between forming a hypothesis and making a
prediction.
07.
Students will differentiate a control group from an experimental group
and an independent variable from a dependent variable.
08.
Students will define the word theory as used by scientists.
Bio 3A,
3D, 3F,
11A, 11B,
12C, 12D
Characteristics of Life
Scientific Method
1 Biology and You
A Themes of Biology
B Biology in Your World
C The Scientific Processes
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6A,
6B, 6C,
TAKS Obj. 3
4C, 7A, 7B,
9D, 12B
IPC 8A, 9B
ELO 004. The learner will distinguish between polar and nonpolar molecules. (9A)
ELO 005. The learner will compare and contrast the structures of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. (9A)
ELO 006. The learner will describe the function of ATP (9A)
2 Chemistry of Life
A Nature of Matter
09.
Students will differentiate between atoms and elements.
10.
Students will analyze how compounds are formed.
11.
Students will distinguish between covalent bonds, hydrogen bonds, and
ionic bonds.
B Water and Solutions
12.
Students will analyze the properties of water.
13.
Students will describe how water dissolves substances.
14.
Students will distinguish between acids and bases.
C Chemistry of Cells
15.
Students will summarize the characteristics of organic compounds.
16.
Students will compare the structures and functions of different types of
biomolecules
17.
Student will describe the components of DNA and RNA.
18.
Students will state the main role of ATP in cells.
D Energy and Chemical Reactions
19.
Students will evaluate the importance of energy to living organisms.
20.
Student will relate energy and chemical reactions.
21.
Students will describe the role of enzymes in chemical reactions.
22.
Students will identify the effect of enzymes on food molecules.
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
Bio 3B,
3D, 9A,
9B, 9C,
8B, 8D,
11B
Atomic structure
Characteristics of water
Acids and bases
Basic organic chemistry
Role of ATP
Enzymes and chemical
reactions
2 Chemistry of Life
A Nature of Matter
B Water and Solutions
C Chemistry of Cells
D Energy and Chemical Reactions
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 2C,
Bio/IPC2D IPC 3A
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, Bio 6A
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 9D, Bio 12E
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 6B, IPC 7A,
IPC 7D, IPC 7E,
IPC 8A, IPC9A,
IPC 9B, IPC 9D
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
I. Principles of Cell Biology, continued (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 2A, 2B,
2C, 2D, 3A
4B, 10A
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 007. The learner will describe the Fluid Mosaic Model.
ELO 008. The learner will identify and contrast different kinds of proteins that compose the cell membrane. (TEKS 9A)
ELO 009. The learner will relate cell size, surface area and volume to cell efficiency. (TEKS 2C, 2D; TAKS 4)
ELO 010. The learner will compare and contrast prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
ELO 011. The learner will compare and contrast plant and animal cells.
ELO 012. The learner will compare and contrast mitochondria and chloroplasts. (TEKS 4A)
3 Cell Structure
A Looking at Cells
23.
Students will describe how scientists measure the length of objects.
24.
Students will relate magnification and resolution in the use of
microscopes.
25.
Students will analyze how light microscopes function.
26.
Students will compare light microscopes with electron microscopes.
27.
Students will describe the scanning electron microscope.
B Cell Features
28.
Students will list the three parts of the cell theory.
29.
Students will determine why cells must be relatively small.
30.
Students will compare the structure of prokaryotic cells with that of
eukaryotic cells.
31.
Students will describe the structure of the cell membrane.
C Cell Organelles
32.
Students will describe the role of the nucleus in cell activities.
33.
Students will analyze the role of internal membranes in protein
production.
34.
Students will summarize the importance of mitochondria in eukaryotic
cells.
35.
Students will identify three structures in plant cells that are absent in
animal cells.
Bio 3C,
3D, 3E,
3F, 4A,
5A, 5C,
9A, 11A
Microscopy in biology
Cell types and features
Cell organelles
3 Cell Structure
A Looking at Cells
B Cell Features
C Cell Organelles
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, 9D
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 5A, 5B
ELO 013. The learner will examine how substances move into and out of cells by active and passive transport.
ELO 014. The learner will describe how membrane channels allow charged particles and large particles to move into cells and wastes out.
ELO 015. The learner will predict the direction of water molecules across cell membranes during osmosis. (TAKS 4)
4 Cells and Their Environment
A Passive Transport
36.
Students will relate concentration gradients, diffusion, and equilibrium.
37.
Students will predict the direction of water movement into and out of
cells.
38.
Students will describe the importance of ion channels in passive
transport.
39.
Students will identify the role of carrier proteins in facilitated diffusion.
B Active Transport
40.
Students will compare active transport with passive transport.
41.
Students will describe the importance of the sodium-potassium pump.
42.
Students will distinguish between endocytosis and exocytosis.
43.
Students will identify three ways that receptor proteins can change the
activity of a cell.
Bio 1A,
2A, 2B,
2C, 2D,
3D, 3E,
3F, 4A,
4B, 4C,
6C, 8E,
9B, 11A,
11C
Passive transport
Active transport
4 Cells and Their Environment
A Passive Transport
B Active Transport
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio. 2A, 2B,
2C, 2D;
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4.B, 6.C,
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4.C
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 9B, 9B
TAKS Obj 5
IPC 6B
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
I. Principles of Cell Biology, continued and II. Principles of Genetics (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
Suggested Resources
(not in sequential order) Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio 1A, 1B;
2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
ELO 016. The learner will examine how energy is made available to cells to power metabolism.
ELO 017. The learner will describe how energy is captured and stored during photosynthesis in autotrophs.
ELO 018. The learner will describe how energy becomes usable to both autotrophs and heterotrophs through cellular respiration.
5 Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
A Energy and Living Things
44.
Students will analyze the flow of energy through living organisms.
45.
Students will compare the metabolism of autotrophs with that of
heterotrophs.
46.
Students will describe the role of ATP in metabolism.
47.
Students will describe how energy is released from ATP.
B Photosynthesis
48.
Students will summarize how energy is captured from sunlight in the
first stage of photosynthesis.
49.
Students will analyze the function of electron transport chains in the
second stage of photosynthesis.
50.
Students will relate the Calvin cycle to carbon dioxide fixation in the
third stage of photosynthesis.
51.
Students will identify three environmental factors that affect the rate of
photosynthesis.
C Cellular Respiration
52.
Students will summarize how glucose is broken down in the first stages
of cellular respiration.
53.
Students will describe how ATP is made in the second stage of cellular
respiration.
54.
Students will identify the role of fermentation in the second stage of
cellular respiration.
55.
Students will evaluate the importance of oxygen in aerobic respiration.
Bio 3B,
3D, 3E,
3F, 4A,
4B,4D;
9A,
9B, 9C,
9D, 10A,
10B,
10C, 11B,
11C,12A,
12B,12E,
13A, 13B
Flow of energy
Photosynthesis
Cellular respiration
5 Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
A Energy and Living Things
B Photosynthesis
C Cellular Respiration
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 9A, 9B, 9D
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7D, 8A, 9B
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 5A, 5B, 5C
ELO 019. The learner will describe the structure of chromosomes and the role they play in development and reproduction.
ELO 020. The learner will summarize the events of the cell cycle with a primary focus on what mitosis and cytokinesis.
6 Chromosomes and Cell Reproduction
A Chromosomes
56.
Students will identify four examples of cell division in eukaryotes and
one example of prokaryotes.
57.
Students will differentiate between a gene, a DNA molecule, a
chromosome, and a chromatid.
58.
Students will differentiate between homologous chromosomes,
autosomes, and sex chromosomes.
59.
Students will compare haploid and diploid cells.
60.
Students will predict how changes in chromosome number or structure
can affect development.
B The Cell Cycle
61.
Students will identify the major events that characterize each of the five
phases of the cell cycle.
62.
Students will describe how the cell cycle is controlled in eukaryotic
cells.
63.
Students will relate the role of the cell cycle to the onset of cancer.
C Mitosis and Cytokinesis
64.
Students will describe the structure and function of the spindle during
mitosis.
65.
Students will summarize the events of the four stages of mitosis.
66.
Students will differentiate Cytokinesis in animal and plant cells.
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
Bio 3A,
3D, 3E,
3F,
4A, 4B,
6A, 6C,
6D, 6E,
6F
Chromosomes
Cell cycle
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
6 Chromosomes and Cell Reproduction
A Chromosomes
B The Cell Cycle
C Mitosis and Cytokinesis
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio 1B; 2C;
3C,3E
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B; 6A,
6C, 6D
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4D
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7D, 8A, 9B
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 5A, 5B, 6D
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
II. Principles of Genetics, continued (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio 2B, 2C
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 021. The learner will describe the process of meiosis.
ELO 022. The learner will explain the significance of meiosis to sexual reproduction.
ELO 023. The learner will describe the role that crossing-over and independent assortment have on genetic variation.
ELO 024. The learner will explain asexual reproduction.
7 Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
A Meiosis
67.
Students will summarize the events that occur during meiosis.
68.
Students will relate crossing-over, independent assortment, and random
fertilization to genetic variation.
69.
Students will compare spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
B Sexual Reproduction
70.
Students will differentiate between asexual and sexual reproduction.
71.
Students will identify three types of asexual reproduction.
72.
Students will evaluate the relative genetic and evolutionary advantages
and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction.
73.
Students will differentiate between the three major sexual life cycle
found in eukaryotes.
Bio
3B, 3D,
3E,3F,
4A,5A,
5B,6E,
9B,
Bio/IPC
3C
Meiosis
Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
7 Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
A Meiosis
B Sexual Reproduction
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6A, 6C
6D, 10A
ELO 025. The learner will explain how genetic traits are passed from one generation to another.
ELO 026. The learner will describe how possible combinations of parental genes and crossing-over allow populations to change, and increase the probability that evolution will occur within a given
population.
ELO 027. The learner will explain the effect mutations have on evolution through the introduction of random inherited changes.
ELO 028. The learner will compare Mendel’s two laws of heredity.
ELO 029. The learner will identify five factors that influence patterns of heredity.
8 Mendel and Heredity
A The Origin of Genetics
74.
Students will identify the investigator whose studies formed the basis of
modern genetics.
75.
Students will list characteristics that make the garden pea a good subject
for genetic study.
76.
Students will summarize the three major steps of Gregor Mendel’s
garden-pea experiments.
77.
Students will relate the ratios that Mendel observed in his crosses to his
data.
B Mendel’s Theory
78.
Students will describe the four major hypotheses Mendel developed.
79.
Students will define the terms homozygous, heterozygous, genotype,
and phenotype.
80.
Students will compare Mendel’s two laws of heredity.
C Studying Heredity
81.
Students will predict the results of monohybrid genetic crosses by using
Punnett squares.
82.
Students will apply a test cross to determine the genotype of an
organism with a dominant phenotype.
83.
Students will predict the results of monohybrid genetic crosses by using
probabilities.
84.
Students will analyze a simple pedigree.
D Complex Patterns of Heredity
85.
Students will identify five factors that influence patterns of heredity.
86.
Students will describe how mutations can cause genetic disorders.
87.
Students will list two genetic disorders, and describe their causes and
symptoms.
88.
Students will evaluate the benefits of genetic counseling.
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
Bio
3B, 3F,
5A, 6E
Mendelian genetics
Heredity
Mutations
Genetic disorders
Genetic counseling
8 Mendel and Heredity
A The Origin of Genetics
B Mendel’s Theory
C Studying Heredity
D Complex Patterns of Heredity
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 2A, 2C,
2D, 3C,
IPC 3A
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B,
6A, 6C,
6D, 10A,
TAKS Obj. 3
7B 13A
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 9A, 9B
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 6D
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
II. Principles of Genetics, continued (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C,
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 030. The learner will describe the basic structure of DNA.
ELO 031. The learner will explain the rules of pairing between nucleotide bases.
ELO 032. The learner will describe the process of DNA replication.
9 DNA: The Genetic Material
A Identifying the Genetic Material
89.
Students will relate Griffith’s conclusions to the observations he made
during the transformation experiments.
90.
Students will summarize the steps involved in Avery’s transformation
experiments, and state the results.
91.
Students will evaluate the results of the Hershey and Chase experiment.
B The Structure of DNA
92.
Students will describe the three components of a nucleotide.
93.
Students will develop a model of the structure of a DNA molecule.
94.
Students will evaluate the contributions of Chargaff, Franklin, and
Wilkins in helping Watson and Crick determine the double-helical
structure of DNA.
95.
Students will relate the role of the base-pairing rules to the structure of
DNA.
C The Replication of DNA
96.
Students will summarize the process of DNA replication.
97.
Students will describe how errors are corrected during DNA replication.
98.
Students will compare the number of replication forks in prokaryotic
and eukaryotic DNA.
Bio 3A,
3C, 3D,
3E, 3F,
4A, 4B,
4C, 6A,
6B, 6C,
6E, 9A
Transformation
DNA structure
DNA replication
Transcription
Translation
Gene Expression
9 DNA: The Genetic Material
A Identifying the Genetic Material
B The Structure of DNA
C The Replication of DNA
10 How Proteins Are Made
A Decoding the Information of DNA
B Gene Regulation and Structure
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6A, ,6B,
6C, 6D
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4C, 4D
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7D
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 5B
ELO 033. The learner will describe the process of transcription.
ELO 034. The learner will describe the process of translation.
10 How Proteins Are Made
A Decoding the Information of DNA
99.
Students will compare the structure of RNA with that of DNA.
100. Students will summarize the process of transcription.
101. Students will relate the role of codons to the sequence of amino acids
that results after translation.
102. Students will outline the major steps of translation.
103. Students will discuss the evolutionary significance of the genetic code.
B Gene Regulation and Structure
104. Students will describe how the lac operon is turned on or off.
105. Students will summarize the role of transcription factors in regulating
eukaryotic gene expression.
106. Students will describe how eukaryotic genes are organized.
107. Students will evaluate three ways that point mutations can alter genetic
material.
Bio 3A,
3C, 3D,
3E, 3F,
4A, 4B,
4C, 6A,
6B, 6C,
6E, 9A
Transformation
DNA structure
DNA replication
Transcription
Translation
Gene Expression
9 DNA: The Genetic Material
A Identifying the Genetic Material
B The Structure of DNA
C The Replication of DNA
10 How Proteins Are Made
A Decoding the Information of DNA
B Gene Regulation and Structure
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C,
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6A, ,6B,
6C, 6D
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4C, 4D
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7D
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 5B
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
ELO 035. The learner will identify the basic steps of genetic engineering.
ELO 036. The learner will identify and describe several applications of genetic engineering.
ELO 037. The learner will describe the process of DNA fingerprinting.
11 Gene Technology
A Genetic Engineering
108. Students will describe four basic steps commonly used in genetic
engineering experiments.
109. Students will evaluate how restriction enzymes and the antibiotic
tetracycline are used in genetic engineering.
110. Students will relate the role of electrophoresis and probes in identifying
a specific gene.
B Human Application of Genetic Engineering
111. Students will summarize two major goals of the Human Genome
Project.
112. Students will describe how drugs produced by genetic engineering are
being used.
113. Students will summarize the steps involved in making a genetically
engineered vaccine.
114. Students will describe how gene therapy is being used to try to cure
genetic disorders.
115. Students will identify two different used for DNA fingerprints.
C Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
116. Students will describe three ways in which genetic engineering has been
used to improve plants.
117. Students will summarize two ways in which genetic engineering
techniques have been used to modify farm animals.
118. Students will summarize the cloning of sheep through the use of
differentiated cells.
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
Bio 3A,
3B, 3D,
3E, 3F,
4A, 6E,
6F
Genetic engineering
Human Genome Project
11 Gene Technology
A Genetic Engineering
B Human Application of Genetic
Engineering
C Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio 2C
TAKS Obj. 2
4B, 6A, 6C, 6D
TAKS Obj. 3
4C, 7B
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
III. Principles of Evolution (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
1A, 2A,
2B, 2C,
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 038. The learner will describe the method of radioisotope dating technique in determining ages of rocks, fossils, and ancient artifacts.
ELO 039. The learner will compare and contrast the primordial soup model and bubble model.
ELO 040. The learner will describe the Miller-Urey Model.
ELO 041. The learner will describe the theory of endosymbiosis.
ELO 042. The learner will summarize how mass extinctions have affected the evolution of life on Earth.
ELO 043. The learner will relate the development of ozone to the adaptation of life to the land.
ELO 044. The learner will identify the adaptations that the first terrestrial inhabitants needed for survival.
12 History of Life on Earth
A How Did Life Begin
119. Students will summarize how radioisotopes can be used in determine
Earth’s age.
120. Students will compare two models that describe how the chemicals of
life originated.
121. Students will describe how cellular organization might have begun.
122. Students will recognize the importance that a mechanism for heredity
has to the development of life.
B The Evolution of Cellular Life
123. Students will distinguish between the two groups of prokaryotes.
124. Students will describe the evolution of eukaryotes.
125. Students will recognize an evolutionary advance first seen in protists.
126. Students will summarize how mass extinctions have affected the
evolution of life on Earth.
C Life Invaded the Land
127. Students will relate the development of ozone to the adaptation of life to
the land.
128. Students will identify the first multicellular organisms to live on land.
129. Students will name the first animals to live on land.
130. Students will list the first vertebrates to leave the oceans.
Bio 3C,
3D, 3E,
3F, 4A,
8A, 8B,
8D, 9A
11C, 12C,
12D,
Origin of life
Evolution of cellular life
Adaptation of life on land
Natural selection
Evidence of evolution
Examples of evolution
12 History of Life on Earth
A How Did Life Begin
B The Evolution of Cellular Life
C Life Invaded the Land
13 The Theory of Evolution
A The Theory of Evolution by Natural
Selection
B Evidence of Evolution
C Examples of Evolution
TAKS OBJ 2
4B, 6A, 6C,
6D, 8C
TAKS OBJ 3
4D, 7A, 7B,
12B, 13A
ELO 045. The learner will identify several observations that led Darwin to conclude that species evolve over time.
ELO 046. The learner will summarize the main points to Darwin’s theory of evolution by means of natural selection.
ELO 047. The learner will contrast gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.
ELO 048. The learner will identify and explain evidences of evolution.
ELO 049. The learner will identify examples of evolution.
13 The Theory of Evolution
A The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
131. Students will identify several observation that led Darwin to conclude
that species evolve.
132. Students will relate the process of natural selection to its outcome.
133. Students will summarize the main points of Darwin’s theory of
evolution by natural selection as it is stated today.
134. Students will contrast the gradualism and punctuated equilibrium
models of evolution.
B Evidence of Evolution
135. Students will describe how the fossil record supports evolution.
136. Students will summarize how biological molecules such as proteins and
DNA are used as evidence of evolution.
137. Students will infer how comparing the anatomy and development of
living species provides evidence of evolution.
C Examples of Evolution
138. Students will identify four elements in the process of natural selection.
139. Students will describe how natural selection has affected the bacteria
that cause tuberculosis.
140. Students will relate natural selection to the beak size of finches.
141. Students will summarize the process of species formation.
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
Bio 3C,
3D, 3E,
3F, 4A,
8A, 8B,
8D, 9A
11C, 12C,
12D,
Origin of life
Evolution of cellular life
Adaptation of life on land
Natural selection
Evidence of evolution
Examples of evolution
12 History of Life on Earth
A How Did Life Begin
B The Evolution of Cellular Life
C Life Invaded the Land
13 The Theory of Evolution
A The Theory of Evolution by Natural
Selection
B Evidence of Evolution
C Examples of Evolution
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
1A, 2A,
2B, 2C,
TAKS OBJ 2
4B, 6A, 6C,
6D, 8C
TAKS OBJ 3
4D, 7A, 7B,
12B, 13A
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
IV. Principles of Ecology (Approximate Time: 1.5 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
TAKS
Objectives
ELO 050. The learner will identify the characteristics biologist use to classify organisms.
ELO 051. The learner will summarize the biological species concept.
ELO 052. The learner will relate analogous structures to convergent evolution.
ELO 053. The learner will describe how biologists use cladograms to determine evolutionary histories.
14 Classification of Organisms
A Categories of Biological Classification
142. Students will describe Linnaeus’s role in developing the modern system
of naming organisms.
143. Students will summarize the scientific system for naming a species.
144. Students will list the seven levels of biological classification.
B How Biologists Classify Organisms
145. Students will list the characteristics that biologists use to classify
organisms.
146. Students will summarize the biological species concept.
147. Students will relate analogous structures to convergent evolution.
148. Students will describe how biologists use cladograms to determine
evolutionary histories.
Bio 3D,
3E,
EF, 8A,
8B
Taxonomy
Biological species concept
14 Classification of Organisms
A Categories of Biological
Classification
B How Biologists Classify Organisms
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
1A, 2A, 2B,
2C, 2D
TAKS OBJ 2
6C, 6D, 8C
TAKS OBJ 3
7A, 7B
ELO 054. The learner will describe the characteristics of populations.
ELO 055. The learner will describe how mathematical models are used to explain population growth trends and patterns in real populations.
ELO 056. The learner will summarize the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
ELO 057. The learner will describe the forces that cause genetic change in a population
ELO 058. The learner will contrast directional and stabilizing selection.
15 Populations
A How Populations Grow
149. Students will distinguish among the three patterns of dispersion in a
population.
150. Students will contrast exponential growth and logistic growth.
151. Students will differentiate r-strategists from K-strategists.
B How Populations Evolve
152. Students will summarize the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
153. Students will describe the five forces that cause genetic change in a
population.
154. Students will identify why selection against unfavorable recessive
alleles is slow.
155. Students will contrast directional and stabilizing selection.
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Bio 3D,
3E,
3F
Populations
Population growth
Hardy-Weinberg Principle
15 Populations
A How Populations Grow
B How Populations Evolve
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
1A, 2A, 2B,
2C, 2D
TAKS OBJ 2
6C, 6D, 8C
TAKS OBJ 3
7A, 7B
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IV. Principles of Ecology (Approximate Time: 1.5 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
TAKS
Objectives
ELO 059. The learner will contrast populations, ecosystems, and communities.
ELO 060. The learner will sequence the process of succession.
ELO 061. The learner will compare and contrast food chains and food webs.
ELO 062. The learner will identify the reason why food chains are limited in trophic levels.
ELO 063. The learner will summarize the role of plants in the water cycle.
ELO 064. The learner will analyze the flow of energy through the carbon cycle.
ELO 065. The learner will identify the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle.
16 Ecosystems
A What is an Ecosystem?
156. Students will distinguish an ecosystem from a community.
157. Students will describe the diversity of a representative ecosystem.
158. Students will sequence the process of succession.
B Energy Flow in Ecosystems
159. Students will distinguish between producers and consumers.
160. Students will compare food webs with food chains.
161. Students will describe why food chains are rarely longer that three or
four links.
C Cycling of Materials in Ecosystems
162. Students will summarize the role of plants in the water cycle.
163. Students will analyze the flow of energy through the carbon cycle.
164. Students will identify the role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle.
Bio 3A,
3D, 3F,
8B, 9B,
11B,
11C,
11D, 12A,
12 C, D
Bio/IPC
3C, IPC
6H
Ecosystems
Energy flow in ecosystems
Water cycle
Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle
Niche
Competition
Biological Communities
16 Ecosystems
A What is an Ecosystem?
B Energy Flow in Ecosystems
C Cycling of Materials in Ecosystems
17 Biological Communities
A How Organisms Interact in
Communities
B How Competition Shapes
Communities
C Major Biological Communities
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 6D
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 7A, B, 9D,
12E, 13A
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 8A
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 6A, 6B,
6D, 9A
ELO 066. The learner will describe the dynamic coevolutionary relationship between predator and prey.
ELO 067. The learner will compare and contrast parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism.
ELO 068. The learner will describe the role of competition in shaping the nature of communities.
ELO 069. The learner will describe how competition exclusion influences communities.
ELO 070. The learner will contrast the seven major biomes.
17 Biological Communities
A How Organisms Interact in Communities
165. Students will describe coevolution.
166. Students will predict how coevolution can affect interactions between
species.
167. Students will identify the distinguishing features of symbiotic
relationships.
B How Competition Shapes Communities
168. Students will describe the role of competition in shaping the nature of
communities.
169. Students will distinguish between fundamental and realized niches.
170. Students will describe how competition affects an ecosystem.
171. Students will summarize the importance of biodiversity.
C Major Biological Communities
172. Students will recognize the role of climate in determining the nature of
biological community.
173. Students will describe how elevation and latitude affect the distribution
of biomes.
174. Students will summarize the key features of Earth’s major biomes.
175. Students will compare the features of plants and animals found in
different biomes.
176. Students will compare and contrast the major freshwater and marine
habitats.
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Bio 3A,
3D, 3F,
8B, 9B,
11B,
11C,
11D, 12A,
12 C, D
Bio/IPC
3C, IPC
6H
Ecosystems
Energy flow in ecosystems
Water cycle
Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle
Niche
Competition
Biological Communities
16 Ecosystems
A What is an Ecosystem?
B Energy Flow in Ecosystems
C Cycling of Materials in Ecosystems
17 Biological Communities
A How Organisms Interact in
Communities
B How Competition Shapes
Communities
C Major Biological Communities
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 6D
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 7A, B, 9D,
12E, 13A
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 8A
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 6A, 6B,
6D, 9A
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V. Exploring Diversity (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2C, 2D
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 071. The learner will compare and contrast the six kingdoms of living organisms.
19 Introduction to the Kingdoms of Life
A Introduction to Kingdoms and Domains
177. Students will identify the characteristics used to classify kingdoms.
178. Students will differentiate bacteria from archaebacteria.
B Advent to Multicellularity
179. Students will contrast the terms colony and aggregate.
180. Students will list the characteristics of protists.
181. Students will list the characteristics of fungi.
C Complex Multicellularity
182. Students will list the levels of cellular organization that occur in plants
and animals.
183. Students will name the characteristics of plants.
184. Students will identify the characteristics of animals.
185. Students will differentiate plants from animals.
Bio/IPC
3C,
Bio 3D,
3E,
3F, 4A,
5A,
5B, 5C,
6E,
8A, 8B,
8E, 9A,
9B,
10C, 11B,
11C, 11D,
12A, 12C
Kingdoms of life
Multicellularity
Viruses
Bacteria
Protists
19 Introduction to the Kingdoms of Life
A Introduction to Kingdoms and
Domains
B Advent to Multicellularity
C Complex Multicellularity
20. Viruses and Bacteria
A Viruses
B Bacteria
21 Protists
A Characteristics of Protists
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6C, 8C,
10B,
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4C, 4D
7A, 7B, 12B, 12E,
13A
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, 7D, 7E
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4A
ELO 072. The learning will describe why viruses are considered abiotic.
ELO 073. The learner will describe the basic structure of a virus.
ELO 074. The learner will summarize the steps of viral replication.
ELO 075. The learner will compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
ELO 076. The learner will identify several pathogenic bacteria.
ELO 077. The learner will identify several beneficial bacteria.
20. Viruses and Bacteria
A Viruses
186. Students will describe why a virus is not considered a living organism.
187. Students will summarize the discovery of the tobacco mosaic virus.
188. Students will describe the basic structure of a virus.
189. Students will summarize the steps of viral replication.
190. Students will explain how HIV infects immune system cells.
B Bacteria
191. Students will list seven differences between bacteria and eukaryotic
cells.
192. Students will describe three different ways bacteria can obtain energy.
193. Students will describe the external and internal structure of Escherichia
coli.
194. Students will distinguish two ways that bacteria can cause disease.
195. Students will identify three ways that bacteria benefit humans.
Bio/IPC
3C,
Bio 3D,
3E,
3F, 4A,
5A,
5B, 5C,
6E,
8A, 8B,
8E, 9A,
9B,
10C, 11B,
11C, 11D,
12A, 12C
Kingdoms of life
Multicellularity
Viruses
Bacteria
Protists
19 Introduction to the Kingdoms of Life
A Introduction to Kingdoms and
Domains
B Advent to Multicellularity
C Complex Multicellularity
20. Viruses and Bacteria
A Viruses
B Bacteria
21 Protists
A Characteristics of Protists
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2C, 2D
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6C, 8C,
10B,
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4C, 4D
7A, 7B, 12B, 12E,
13A
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, 7D, 7E
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4A
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ELO 078. The learner will identify the general characteristics of protists.
ELO 079. The learner will identify several pathogenic protests.
21 Protists
A Characteristics of Protists
196. Students will list the characteristics of protists.
197. Students will list three environments where protists can be found.
198. Students will identify the unifying features of protists.
199. Students will distinguish asexual and sexual reproduction of
Chlamydomonas.
200. Students will differentiate two ways multicellular protists reproduce
sexually.
Bio/IPC
3C,
Bio 3D,
3E,
3F, 4A,
5A,
5B, 5C,
6E,
8A, 8B,
8E, 9A,
9B,
10C, 11B,
11C, 11D,
12A, 12C
Kingdoms of life
Multicellularity
Viruses
Bacteria
Protists
19 Introduction to the Kingdoms of Life
A Introduction to Kingdoms and
Domains
B Advent to Multicellularity
C Complex Multicellularity
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
20. Viruses and Bacteria
A Viruses
B Bacteria
21 Protists
A Characteristics of Protists
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2C, 2D
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6C, 8C,
10B,
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4C, 4D
7A, 7B, 12B, 12E,
13A
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, 7D, 7E
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4A
ELO 080. The learner will identify the general characteristics of fungi.
ELO 081. The learner will describe the ecological role of fungi as decomposers.
ELO 082. The learner will describe several commercial uses of fungi.
22 Fungi
A Characteristics of Fungi
201. Students will list the characteristics of the kingdom fungi.
202. Students will describe the structure of a typical fungus body.
203. Students will identify how fungi obtain nutrients.
204. Students will relate the way fungi obtain nutrients to their role in
ecosystems.
205. Students will distinguish the ways that fungi reproduce.
C Fungal Partnerships
206. Students will distinguish two symbiotic relationships that involve fungi.
207. Students will summarize the ecological importance of mycorrhizae.
208. Students will describe lichens.
Bio 3D,
3E, 3F,
4A, 6E,
8A, 6E
8A,9A,
11C,
11D, 12A,
IPC 8E
Characteristics of Fungi
22 Fungi
A Characteristics of Fungi
C Fungal Partnerships
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 2C, 3A
TAKS Obj.2
4B, 6C, 8C,
TAKS Obj.3
7B,9D,
12B,12E,
13A
TAKS Obj.4
IPC 8A
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
VI. Exploring Plants (Approximate Time: 3 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D, 3A,
3C
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 083. The learner will identify the adaptations that enable plants to evolve on land.
ELO 084. The learner will compare and contrast nonvascular and vascular plants.
ELO 085. The learner will describe the basic structure of a typical vascular plant.
ELO 086. The learner will describe the characteristics of the four major groups of plants.
23 Introduction to Plants
A Adaptations of Plants
209. Students will summarize how plants are adapted to living on land.
210. Students will distinguish nonvascular plants from vascular plants.
211. Students will relate the success of plants on land to seeds and flowers.
212. Students will describe the basic structure of a vascular plant sporophyte.
B Kinds of Plants
213. Students will describe the key features of the four major groups of
plants.
214. Students will classify plants into one of the 12 phyla of living plants.
Bio 3C,
3D, 3F,
4A, 5A,
5B, 5C,
6E, 8A,
10C, 11A,
11C, 12A,
13B
Characteristics of Plants
Plant structures and their
functions
23 Introduction to Plants
A Adaptations of Plants
B Kinds of Plants
TAKS OBJ 2
Bio 4B, 6D, 7A,
7B, 8C, 10A, 1
3A
TAKS OBJ 3
Bio 7A, 7B, 12B,
13A
TAKS OBJ 4
7A, 7D, 7E, 8A,
9A
TAKS OBJ 5
IPC 6D
ELO 087. The learner will summarize the life cycles of bryophytes and ferns.
ELO 088. The learner will summarize the life cycle of an flowering plant.
ELO 089. The learner will relate flower structures with their functions.
24 Plant reproduction
A Sexual reproduction in seedless plants.
215. Students will summarize the life cycle of a moss.
216. Students will summarize the life cycle of a fern.
217. Students will compare and contrast moss and fern life cycles.
B Sexual reproduction in seed plants.
218. Students will distinguish the male and female gametophytes of seed
plants.
219. Students will describe the function of each part of a seed.
220. Students will summarize the life cycle of a conifer.
221. Students will relate the parts of a flower to their functions.
222. Students will summarize the life cycle of an angiosperm.
C Asexual reproduction
223. Students will describe several types of vegetative reproduction in plants.
Bio 3C,
3D, 3F,
4A, 5A,
5B, 5C,
6E, 8A,
10C, 11A,
11C, 12A,
13B
Characteristics of Plants
Plant structures and their
functions
24 Plant reproduction
A Sexual reproduction in seedless
plants.
B Sexual reproduction in seed plants.
C Asexual reproduction
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D, 3A,
3C
TAKS OBJ 2
Bio 4B, 6D, 7A,
7B, 8C, 10A, 1
3A
TAKS OBJ 3
Bio 7A, 7B, 12B,
13A
TAKS OBJ 4
7A, 7D, 7E, 8A,
9A
TAKS OBJ 5
IPC 6D
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ELO 090. The learner will identify the three tissue types in a vascular plant.
ELO 091. The learner will relate the structures of leaves, stems, and roots with their functions.
ELO 092. The learner will relate transpiration to the movement of water through a plant.
ELO 093. The learner will describe the process of translocation in a plant.
25 Plant Structure and Function
A The Vascular Plant Body
224. Students will identify the three kinds of tissues in a vascular plant’s
body, and state the function of each.
225. Students will compare the structures of different types of roots, stems,
and leaves.
226. Students will relate the structures of roots, stems, and leaves to their
functions.
B Transport in Plants
227. Students will relate transpiration to the movement of water up a plant.
228. Students will describe how guard cells regulate the rate of transpiration.
229. Students will describe the process of translocation in a plant.
Bio 3C,
3D, 3F,
4A, 5A,
5B, 5C,
6E, 8A,
10C, 11A,
11C, 12A,
13B
Characteristics of Plants
Plant structures and their
functions
25 Plant Structure and Function
A The Vascular Plant Body
B Transport in Plants
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D, 3A,
3C
TAKS OBJ 2
Bio 4B, 6D, 7A,
7B, 8C, 10A, 1
3A
TAKS OBJ 3
Bio 7A, 7B, 12B,
13A
TAKS OBJ 4
7A, 7D, 7E, 8A,
9A
TAKS OBJ 5
IPC 6D
ELO 094. The learner will contrast seed germination in monocots and dicots.
ELO 095. The learner will compare and contrast primary growth and secondary growth in plants.
26 Plant Growth and Development
A How plants grow and develop
230. Students will compare seed germination in beans and corn.
231. Students will contrast annuals, biennials, and perennials.
232. Students will explain how primary and secondary growth are produced.
233. Students will contrast development in plants and animals.
B Regulating growth and development.
234. Students will identify the major nutrients plants need to grow.
235. Students will describe how plant hormones control plant growth.
236. Students will relate environmental factors to plant growth.
Bio 3C,
3D, 3F,
4A, 5A,
5B, 5C,
6E, 8A,
10C, 11A,
11C, 12A,
13B
Characteristics of Plants
Plant structures and their
functions
26 Plant Growth and Development
A How plants grow and develop
B Regulating growth and
development.
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS OBJ 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D, 3A,
3C
TAKS OBJ 2
Bio 4B, 6D, 7A,
7B, 8C, 10A, 1
3A
TAKS OBJ 3
Bio 7A, 7B, 12B,
13A
TAKS OBJ 4
7A, 7D, 7E, 8A,
9A
TAKS OBJ 5
IPC 6D
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
VII. Exploring Invertebrates (Approximate Time: 1.5 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1:
Bio/IPC
1A,1B,2A,2B,
2C,2D
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 096. The learner will identify the general characteristics of animals.
ELO 097. The learner will summarize the importance of a body cavity
ELO 098. The learner will describe the evolutionary process of cephalization.
ELO 099. The learner will summarize the functions of the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, skeletal, and excretory systems.
ELO 100. The learner will contrast asexual and sexual reproduction.
27 Introduction to Animals
A Characteristics of Animals
237. Students will identify the features that animals have in common.
238. Students will distinguish radial symmetry from bilateral symmetry.
239. Students will summarize the importance of a body cavity.
240. Students will identify how scientists determine evolutionary
relationships among animals.
B Animal Body Systems
241. Students will summarize the functions of the digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, nervous, skeletal, and excretory systems.
242. Students will compare a gastrovascular cavity with a one-way digestive
system.
243. Students will differentiate open from closed circulatory systems.
244. Students will distinguish asexual from sexual reproduction.
Bio 3E,
5A,5B,
5C,6D,
8B,9A,
11B
Characteristics of animals
Characteristics of simple
invertebrates
Characteristics of mollusks
Characteristics of annelids
27 Introduction to Animals
A Characteristics of Animals
B Animal Body Systems
TAKS Obj.2
4B,6A,
6B,6C,6D,8C,
10A, 10B, 12E
TAKS Obj. 3
7A,7B,9D,12B
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, 8A,
9B, 9D
ELO 101. The learner will identify the general characteristics of sponges.
ELO 102. The learner will identify the general characteristics of cnidarians.
ELO 103. The learner will identify the general characteristics of flatworms and roundworms.
28 Simples Invertebrates
A Sponges
245. Students will summarize the general features of sponges.
246. Students will describe how sponge cells receive nutrients.
247. Students will describe how a sponge’s body is structurally supported.
B Cnidarians
248. Students will describe the two cnidarian body forms.
249. Students will summarize how cnidocytes function.
250. Students will compare three classes of cnidarians.
C Flatworms and Roundworms
251. Students will compare the three classes of flatworms.
252. Students will describe the body plan of a roundworm.
Bio 3E,
5A,5B,
5C,6D,
8B,9A,
11B
Characteristics of animals
Characteristics of simple
invertebrates
Characteristics of mollusks
Characteristics of annelids
28 Simples Invertebrates
A Sponges
B Cnidarians
C Flatworms and Roundworms
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1:
Bio/IPC
1A,1B,2A,2B,
2C,2D
TAKS Obj.2
4B,6A,
6B,6C,6D,8C,
10A, 10B, 12E
TAKS Obj. 3
7A,7B,9D,12B
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, 8A,
9B, 9D
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ELO 104. The learner will summarize the evolutionary relationship between mollusks and annelids.
ELO 105. The learner will identify the general characteristics of mollusks.
ELO 106. The learner will identify the general characteristics of annelids.
29 Mollusks and Annelids
A Mollusks
253. Students will summarize the evolutionary relationship between mollusks
and annelids.
254. Students will describe the key characteristics of mollusks.
255. Students will describe excretion, circulation, respiration, reproduction in
mollusks.
256. Students will compare the body plans and feeding adaptations of
gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods.
257. Students will identify the internal and external structures of a typical
mollusk.
B Annelids
258. Students will identify the major change in body plan that distinguishes
annelids from mollusks.
259. Students will describe the basic annelid body plan.
260. Students will describe the annelid digestive system.
261. Students will compare the three classes of annelids.
262. Students will identify the internal and external structures of a typical
annelid.
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Bio 3E,
5A,5B,
5C,6D,
8B,9A,
11B
Characteristics of animals
Characteristics of simple
invertebrates
Characteristics of mollusks
Characteristics of annelids
29 Mollusks and Annelids
A Mollusks
B Annelids
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1:
Bio/IPC
1A,1B,2A,2B,
2C,2D
TAKS Obj.2
4B,6A,
6B,6C,6D,8C,
10A, 10B, 12E
TAKS Obj. 3
7A,7B,9D,12B
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, 8A,
9B, 9D
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VII. Exploring Invertebrates (Approximate Time: 1.5 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
TAKS
Objectives
ELO 107. The learner will identify the general characteristics of arthropods.
ELO 108. The learner will summarize the evolutionary relationship between arthropods and annelids.
ELO 109. The learner will contrast the general characteristics of arthropod classes.
ELO 110. The learner will compare and contrast complete and incomplete insect metamorphosis.
30 Arthropods
A Features of Arthropods
263. Students will summarize the evolutionary relationship of arthropods and
annelids.
264. Students will identify the three subphyla of arthropods.
265. Students will describe the characteristics of arthropods.
266. Students will describe how growth occurs in arthropods.
B Arachnids
267. Students will summarize the characteristics of arachnids.
268. Students will identify the health threats posed by some arachnids.
C Insects
269. Students will describe the characteristics of insects.
270. Students will compare complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
D Crustaceans
271. Students will summarize how crustaceans and insects are similar and
dissimilar.
272. Students will describe the body plan of decapods.
273. Students will identify the internal and external structures of a typical
crustacean.
Bio 3B,
3D, 3E,
3F, 5A,
5B, 5C,
8A, 8B,
11B, 11C,
11D, 12C,
12D, 12E
Bio/IPC
2C, 3C
Characteristics of arthropods
Characteristics of
echinoderms
30 Arthropods
A Features of Arthropods
B Arachnids
C Insects
D Crustaceans
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2B,
2C, 2D IPC 3A
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 6D, 8C, 10A,
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4D, 7A, 7B,
12B
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4A, 4B
ELO 111. The learner will identify the general characteristics of echinoderms.
ELO 112. The learner will contrast protostome and deuterostomes.
31 Echinoderms
A Echinoderms
274. Students will compare the developmental pattern found in protostomes
with that found in deuterostomes.
275. Students will describe the major characteristics of echinoderms.
276. Students will identify the internal and external structures of a typical
echinoderm.
B Invertebrate chordates
277. Students will describe the characteristics of chordates.
278. Students will define the term invertebrate chordate.
279. Students will compare tunicates and lancelets.
Bio 3B,
3D, 3E,
3F, 5A,
5B, 5C,
8A, 8B,
11B, 11C,
11D, 12C,
12D, 12E
Bio/IPC
2C, 3C
Characteristics of arthropods
Characteristics of
echinoderms
31 Echinoderms
A Echinoderms
B Invertebrate chordates
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2B,
2C, 2D IPC 3A
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 6D, 8C, 10A,
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 4D, 7A, 7B,
12B
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4A, 4B
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VIII. Exploring Vertebrates (Approximate Time: 1 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2B,
2C, 2D, 3A
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 113. The learner will identify the general characteristics of vertebrates.
ELO 114. The learner will describe two adaptations found in early fishes.
ELO 115. The learner will describe 3 adaptations that enabled animals to successfully invade land.
ELO 116. The learner will summarize why dinosaurs became the dominant land vertebrates.
ELO 117. The learner will contrast ectotherms and endotherms.
ELO 118. The learner will summarize why many dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago.
ELO 119. The learner will identify two unique features of primates.
ELO 120. The learner will describe the evolutionary relationship between humans and apes.
ELO 121. The learner will describe the evidence that suggests that Homo sapiens evolved in Africa.
32 Introduction to Vertebrates
A Vertebrates in the Sea and on Land
280. Students will identify the key characteristics of vertebrates.
281. Students will describe the early adaptations found in early fish.
282. Students will identify the relationship of fishes to amphibians.
283. Students will summarize the key adaptations of amphibians for life on
land.
B Terrestrial Vertebrates
284. Students will summarize why dinosaurs became the dominant land
vertebrate.
285. Students will contrast ectotherms with endotherms.
286. Students will contrast homeotherms, heterotherms, and poikilotherms.
287. Students will summarize why mammals replaced dinosaurs.
C Evolution of Primates
288. Students will name two unique features of primates.
289. Students will contrast prosimians with monkeys.
290. Students will distinguish monkeys from apes.
291. Students will describe the evolutionary relationship between humans
and apes.
292. Students will identify the evidence that indicates that human ancestors
walked upright before their brains enlarged.
D The Genus Homo
293. Students will compare Homo habilis with australopithecines.
294. Students will describe the characteristics of Homo erectus.
295. Students will describe the evidence that suggest that Homo sapiens
evolved in Africa.
296. Students will compare Neanderthals with modern humans.
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Bio/IPC
3C,
Bio 3D,
3E, 3F;
8B; 11A;
12C
Characteristics of vertebrates
Evolution of primates
32 Introduction to Vertebrates
A Vertebrates in the Sea and on Land
B Terrestrial Vertebrates
C Evolution of Primates
D The Genus Homo
TAKS Obj 2
Bio 4B, 6C, 6D,
8C, 10A, 10B
TAKS Obj 3
Bio 7A,7B,
12B,12E
TAKS Obj 4
IPC 7D, 8A,
9B, 9D
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VIII. Exploring Vertebrates (Approximate Time: 2 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 122. The learner will identify the general characteristics of fish.
ELO 123. The learner will identify the general characteristics of amphibians.
33 Fishes and Amphibians
A The Fish Body
297. Students will describe the characteristics of modern fishes.
298. Students will summarize how fish obtain oxygen.
299. Students will summarize how blood circulates through a fish.
300. Students will contrast how marine and freshwater fish balance their salt
and water content.
301. Students will describe two methods of reproduction in fishes.
302. Students will identify the internal and external structures of a typical
freshwater fish.
C Amphibians
303. Students will summarize the characteristics of modern amphibians.
304. Students will compare the three orders of living amphibians.
305. Students will describe the major external and internal characteristics of
the leopard frog.
Bio 3A,
3B, 3C
3D, 3E,
3F, 4B,
8B, 11A,
11B, 11C,
12 C, 12D
Bio/IPC
3C
Characteristics of fish
Characteristics of amphibians
Characteristics of reptiles
Characteristics of birds
33 Fishes and Amphibians
A The Fish Body
C Amphibians
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 8C, 10A,
10B
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 7A, 7B, 12B,
12E
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, IPC 9D
IPC 9D
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4B, 6B
ELO 124. The learner will identify the general characteristics of reptiles.
ELO 125. The learner will identify the general characteristics of birds.
34 Reptiles and Birds
A Reptiles
306. Students will describe the key characteristics of reptiles.
307. Students will relate a reptiles’s ectothermic metabolism to its activity
level.
308. Students will summarize the adaptations that enable reptiles to live on
land.
309. Students will compare the four living orders of reptiles.
C Characteristics of Birds
310. Students will summarize the key characteristics of birds.
311. Students will describe how a bird’s feathers and bone structure aid
flight.
312. Students will summarize how a bird’s lungs and heart are adapted for
high efficiency.
313. Students will relate the structure of a bird’s feet and beak to its habits
and diet.
Bio 3A,
3B, 3C
3D, 3E,
3F, 4B,
8B, 11A,
11B, 11C,
12 C, 12D
Bio/IPC
3C
Characteristics of fish
Characteristics of amphibians
Characteristics of reptiles
Characteristics of birds
34 Reptiles and Birds
A Reptiles
C Characteristics of Birds
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 8C, 10A,
10B
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 7A, 7B, 12B,
12E
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7A, IPC 9D
IPC 9D
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4B, 6B
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VIII. Exploring Vertebrates continued (Approximate Time: 1 week)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D,
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 126. The learner will identify the general characteristics of mammals.
35 Mammals
A Mammals
314. Students will describe three functions of hair.
315. Students will relate a mammal’s teeth to its diet.
316. Students will summarize how mammals maintain a high body
temperature.
317. Students will describe the parental care in mammals.
318. Students will recognize how mammals are adapted to different
environments.
319. Students will compare reproductive patterns in monotremes, marsupials,
and placental mammals.
320. Students will relate the distribution of monotremes and marsupials to
the breakup of Pangaea.
Bio 3D,
3E, 3F,
5A, 8A,
8B,
11B,11C,
11D,12A,
12C, 12D
BIO/IPC
3C
Characteristics of mammals
Animal behavior
35 Mammals
A Mammals
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 6A, 6D, 8C,
10A,
TAKS Obj. 3
4D, 6A, 7A, 7B,
12B
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 8A
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4B
ELO 127. The learner will describe how natural selection shapes behavior.
ELO 128. The learner will contrast innate and learned behavior.
ELO 129. The learner will identify various types of animal behavior.
36 Animal Behavior
A Evolution of Behavior
321. Students will distinguish between “how” and “why” questions about
behavior.
322. Students will describe how natural selection shapes behavior.
323. Students will compare innate and learned behaviors.
B Types of Behavior
324. Students will discuss six types of animal behavior.
325. Students will discuss how animals use signals.
326. Students will summarize how sexual selection can influence evolution.
Bio 3D,
3E, 3F,
5A, 8A,
8B,
11B,11C,
11D,12A,
12C, 12D
BIO/IPC
3C
Characteristics of mammals
Animal behavior
36 Animal Behavior
A Evolution of Behavior
B Types of Behavior
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2A,
2B, 2C, 2D,
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 6A, 6D, 8C,
10A,
TAKS Obj. 3
4D, 6A, 7A, 7B,
12B
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 8A
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4B
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Biology PreAP ELO and Curriculum Scope and Sequence
IX. Exploring Human Biology (Approximate Time: 2 weeks)
Objectives/concepts
TEKS
Topics
(not in sequential order)
Suggested Resources
Assessments
TAKS
Objectives
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 1A, 2B,
2C
Holt Biology Chapter / Sections
ELO 130. The learner will identify four levels of structural organization within the human body.
ELO 131. The learner will describe the human body’s major organ systems.
37 Introduction to Body Structure
A Body Organization
327. Students will identify four levels of structural organization within the
human body.
328. Students will analyze the four kinds of body tissue.
329. Students will list the body’s major organ systems.
330. Students will evaluate the importance of endothermy in maintaining
homeostasis.
B Skeletal System
331. Students will distinguish between the axial skeleton and the
appendicular skeleton.
332. Students will analyze the structure of bone.
333. Students will identify three main classes of joints.
C Muscular System
334. Students will describe the action of muscle pairs in moving the body.
335. Students will relate the structure of a skeleton muscle to the muscle’s
ability to contract.
336. Students will describe how energy is supplied to muscles for
contraction.
Bio
3E, 3F,
5A, 5B,
5C, 9A,
11A, 11C,
Bio/IPC
3C
Human muscular system
Human skeletal system
37 Introduction to Body Structure
A Body Organization
B Skeletal System
C Muscular System
TAKS Obj.2
4B, 6C, 6D,
10A,10B
TAKS Obj. 3
Bio 7B
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4B, 4D, 5A,
5B
ELO 132. The learner will list five types of molecules that are transported by the cardiovascular system.
ELO 133. The learner will relate the function of the lymphatic system to the functions of the cardiovascular and immune system.
ELO 134. The learner will summarize the path that blood follows through the heart, pulmonary, and systemic circulation loops.
ELO 135. The learner will summarize the path that air follows when it enters the body through the nose or mouth.
38 Circulation and Respiratory Systems
A The Circulatory System
337. Students will list five types of molecules that are transported by the
cardiovascular system.
338. Students will differentiate between arteries, capillaries, and veins.
339. Students will relate the function of the lymphatic system to the functions
to the cardiovascular and immune system.
340. Students will relate each component of blood to its function.
B The Heart
341. Students will differentiate the pulmonary circulation loop from the
systemic circulation loop.
342. Students will summarize the path that blood follows through the heart.
343. Students will describe three ways to monitor the health of the
circulatory system.
C The Respiratory System
344. Students will summarize the path that air follows when it enters the
body through the nose or mouth.
345. Students will describe the role of the rib muscles and diaphragm in
breathing.
346. Students will summarize how oxygen and carbon dioxide are
transported in the blood.
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Bio 3C,
3D, 3E
5A, 5C,
11A, 11B,
11C
Human circulatory system
Human respiratory system
Human reproduction system
38 Circulation and Respiratory Systems
A The Circulatory System
B The Heart
C The Respiratory System
43 Reproduction and Development
A Male Reproductive System
B Female Reproductive System
C Human Development
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 2A, 2B,
2C, 2D
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6C, 10A,
10B
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7D, 8A
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4B, 6B
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ELO 136. The learner will identify the major structures of the male reproductive system.
ELO 137. The learner will identify the major structures of the female reproductive system.
ELO 138. The learner will sequence the events of fertilization, cleavage, and implantation.
43 Reproduction and Development
A Male Reproductive System
347. Students will describe how sperm are produced.
348. Students will identify the major structures of the male reproductive
system.
349. Students will sequence the path taken by sperm as they leave the body.
B Female Reproductive System
350. Students will describe how eggs are produced.
351. Students will identify the major structures of the female reproductive
system.
352. Students will analyze the events of the ovarian and menstrual cycles.
C Human Development
353. Students will sequence the events of fertilization, cleavage, and
implantation.
354. Students will summarize the three trimesters of pregnancy.
355. Students will describe the effects of drug use on development.
Prepared by: G. Boward and J. Cavazos
Bio 3C,
3D, 3E
5A, 5C,
11A, 11B,
11C
Human circulatory system
Human respiratory system
Human reproduction system
38 Circulation and Respiratory Systems
A The Circulatory System
B The Heart
C The Respiratory System
43 Reproduction and Development
A Male Reproductive System
B Female Reproductive System
C Human Development
Discussions,
Lab reports,
Quizzes, Exams,
Topic worksheets
TAKS Obj. 1
Bio/IPC 2A, 2B,
2C, 2D
TAKS Obj. 2
Bio 4B, 6C, 10A,
10B
TAKS Obj. 4
IPC 7D, 8A
TAKS Obj. 5
IPC 4B, 6B
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