Science Curriculum: (Biology)
Block Schedule
Georgia Performance Standards: Year Curriculum Map
This document is part of a framework that is designed to support the major concepts addressed in the Biology Curriculum of the Georgia
Performance Standards through the processes of inquiry. These units are written to be stand alone units that may be taught in any sequence.
1st Quarter
2nd Quarter
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
Unit:
Organization
Unit:
Energy Transformations
Unit:
Growth and Heredity
Unit:
Equilibrium
Life is organized at all levels from
cells to biosphere.
Energy can be neither created nor
destroyed but can be transformed from
one form to another as it flows through
organisms and ecosystems.
Organisms must be able to grow
and reproduce to ensure species
survival.
Survival and stability require that living
things maintain biological balance at all
levels.
9 weeks
Focus:
Cell structure and Function
Evolutionary History
History of Life
Classification of Kingdoms
Ecosystem Structure
Viruses
9 weeks
Focus:
Chemistry of Life
Function of Organic Molecules
Photosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
Cycles of Matter
Energy Flow
Food Chains and Webs
9 weeks
Focus:
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
Cell Growth
Mendelian Genetics
DNA and RNA Processes
Chromosomes and Mutations
Genetic Engineering
DNA Technology
Biological Resistance
Bioethics
9 weeks
Focus:
Cellular Transport
Homeostasis
Natural Selection
Plant Adaptations
Animal Adaptations and Behavior
Succession
Population Genetics
Each unit integrates laboratory experiences and field work using the process of inquiry.
NOTE: There are several strategies that are common throughout the units such as the use of a laboratory notebook, written laboratory reports,
and common teaching strategies. Keeping in mind that the standards are recursive in nature, it should be noted that many of the standards are
revisited in different units throughout the year.
Georgia Department of Education - 2006
Kathy Cox, State Superintendent of Schools
GeorgiaStandards.Org
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