Subject: Biology II (Part 1 of 2)
Monroe City School District
Scope & Sequence
2010-2011
Grade: 11-12
Suggested timeline
10 days
10 Days
5 Days
Title/Topic
Objectives
(GLEs)
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
Science as
Inquiry and
Lab Safety
SI 1-10
The Methods of Science and Lab Safety
1. Identify questions and concepts that
guide scientific investigations.
2. Discover the role of observation in
scientific methodology.
3. Summarize the key features of
experimental protocol (control, constants,
variables, data collection methods, and
the role of technology/mathematics,
verification of results through sample
size or repetitions).
4. Identify laboratory equipment and
identify appropriate uses.
5. Design and conduct scientific
investigations,
6. Formulate and revise scientific
explanations and models using logic and
evidence.
7. Recognize and analyze alternative
explanations and models.
8. Follow science safety procedures during
scientific investigations.
9. Distinguish the types of investigations.
Chemistry of Life
1. Relate the particle structure of an atom to
the identity of elements.
2. Distinguish among elements, compounds,
and mixtures.
3. Understand that chemical bonds are
formed between atoms.
4. Compare acids and bases by measuring
pH.
5. Relate water’s unique features to its
chemical properties.
Inorganic
Chemistry and
Water
Organic
Chemistry
SI 1-10
PS 5
PS 6
PS 7
PS 11
PS 18
PS 23
LS 7
SI 1-10
PS 5
PS 6
PS 7
SI 1-10
Carbon Compounds
1. Recognize that carbon serves as the
basis for the many organic
compounds that are important for life
processes.
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Student Text: Biology:
Concepts and Connections
4e Chapter 1
Recommended
Assessments
Laboratory Equipment
Lab Safety
Exam
Lab
Equipment
Practical
Alka-Seltzer Scientific
Method Lab
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Chapter 2
Atoms, Ions, Isotope
Activity
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
pH Lab
Water Lab
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Chapter 3
McMush Lab
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Suggested timeline
Title/Topic
Objectives
(GLEs)
PS 11
PS 18
PS 23
LS 7
5 Days
10 Days
Energy and
Digestion
Cellular
Transport –
Processes and
Systems
(Respiratory
and Urinary)
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
2.
3.
4.
Define monomer and polymer.
Classify the variety of organic
compounds.
Compare the chemical structures and
functions of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids and relate
their importance to living systems.
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Marshmallow Functional
Group Activity
Recommended
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
SI 1-10
LS 3
LS 24
LS 25
LS 28
LS 30
LS 32
LS 33
LS 34
Energy
1. Discuss why organisms need energy
and how they obtain it.
2. Relate the first and second laws of
bioenergetics (thermodynamics) to
theirimplications for living systems.
3. Summarize the importance of ATP in
cellular energy transfer.
4. Investigate and describe the role of
enzymes in the function of a cell.
5. Describe how digestion breaks food
into small molecules.
6. Trace the movement of food through
the human digestive tract.
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Chapter
5.1-5.9, Ch 21, Ch 32.632.16
SI 1-10
LS 1
LS 2
LS 4
LS 5
LS 31
LS 32
LS 33
LS 34
Cellular Transport
1. Introduction to organelles.
2. Explain how the characteristics of the
plasma membrane relate to transport
of materials.
3. Explain how the processes of
diffusion, passive transport, and
active transport occur and why they
are important to cells.
4. Predict the effects of hypertonic,
hypotonic, and isotonic solutions on
cells.
5. Explain gas exchange in various
organisms. (Respiratory Systems)
6. Relate the structure of the human
alveoli to its function.
7. Explain mechanisms of breathing.
8. Explain how various organisms are
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Ch 5.105.21, Ch 22, Ch 25
Enzyme Models
Enzyme Lab
Diffusion Lab
Osmosis Lab
Cell Size Lab
Urinalysis Lab
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Suggested timeline
10 Days
Title/Topic
Photosynthesis
and Cellular
Respiration
5 Days
10 Days
Objectives
(GLEs)
SI 1-10
LS 28
LS 29
LS 30
SI 1-10
LS 1
LS 2
LS 31
Transport
Systems (Plants
and Circulatory
System
SI 1-10
LS 32
LS 33
LS 34
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
adapted to maintain water balance
while processing nitrogenous wastes.
(Urinary System)
9. Relate the structure of the human
nephron to its function and to its role
in homeostasis
Energy: Photosynthesis and Cellular
Respiration
1. Explain the role of ATP (adenosine
tri phosphate) in a cell.
2. Describe the events of
photosynthesis.
3. Describe the effects of
photosynthesis on the atmosphere.
4. Describe the events of cellular
respiration.
5. Relate metabolism to cellular
respiration.
6. Compare and contrast photosynthesis
and cellular respiration; emphasizing
their relationships.
7. Compare and contrast cellular
respiration and fermentation.
Cells and Organelles
1. Relate microscope technology to
discoveries about cells.
2. Identify the main ideas of the cell
theory.
3. Distinguish between eukaryotic and
prokaryotic cells.
4. Identify and relate the structure to
function among organelles.
5. Explain the relationships of cells,
tissues, organs, and organ systems.
6. Explain levels of structure in the
biosphere
Transport Systems
1. Discuss water and mineral transport
in vascular plants (xylem and
phloem).
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Recommended
Assessments
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 7, Ch 6
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Chromatography Lab
Cellular Respiration Lab
(Vernier Probe Lab)
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 4
Microscope Labs
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Cell Model Activity
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 32.132.5, Ch 23
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Suggested timeline
Title/Topic
Objectives
(GLEs)
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
2.
5 Days
5 Days
Mitosis and The
Cell Cycle
DNA
Replication and
Protein
Synthesis
SI 1-10
LS 9
SI 1-10
LS 7
LS 8
Compare and contrast open and
closed circulatory systems.
3. Relate the structure and function of
the components of the human
circulatory system.
4. Explain how the human circulatory
system functions in homeostasis.
5. Name and describe the components
of blood.
6. Trace blood flow through the heart.
Cellular Reproduction
1. Summarize the events of DNA
replication.
2. Compare cell division in prokaryotes
and eukaryotes.
3. Describe the events of interphase and
the phases of mitosis.
4. Describe how the cell cycle is
regulated.
Protein Synthesis
1. Explain the connection between
DNA and RNA in protein synthesis;
describe the genetic code and its role
in protein synthesis.
2. Sequence the steps involved in
protein synthesis.
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Stomata/Plasmolysis Lab
Recommended
Assessments
Assessments
Blood Typing
Comparative Heart
Dissection
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 8.1-8.12
Mitosis Lab
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 10.110.16
Berry Full of DNA
DNA Jewelry
Protein Synthesis Sentences
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Subject: Biology II (Part 2 of 2)
Biology
Grade: 11-12
Suggested timeline
10 Days
8 Days
15 Days
Monroe City School District
Scope & Sequence
2010-2011
Title/Topic
Objectives
(GLEs)
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
Meiosis and
Reproduction
SI 1-10
LS 9
LS 32
LS 33
LS 34
Meiosis and Reproduction
1. Explain the importance of meiosis in
maintaining chromosome numbers
and identify the stages of meiosis.
2. Infer how meiosis leads to variation
in species.
3. Infer the advantages of a dominant
diploid stage in the life cycles of
plants and animals.
4. Identify the structures of a flower.
5. Explain the process of fertilization in
flowering plants and relate this to the
successful colonization of land.
6. Compare and contrast internal and
external fertilization.
7. Identify human male and female
reproductive structures.
8. Sequence the stages of the menstrual
cycle.
9. Discuss the influence of hormones on
the human male and female
reproductive systems.
Growth and Development
1. Describe the stages of embryonic
development.
2. Describe seed and fruit formation.
3. Describe seed germination.
Growth and
Development
Genetics
(Mendelian)
and Other
Patterns of
Inheritance
SI 1-10
LS 6
LS 15
SI 1-10
SI 11-16
LS 7
LS 8
LS 10
LS 11
Genetics
1. Explain the roles of heredity and
environment in organism
development.
2. Explain the relationship among
alleles, genes, and chromosomes.
3. Discuss Mendelian patterns of
inheritance.
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 8.138.23, 27.1-27.8, 31.9-31.15
Sordaria Lab
Recommended
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Flower Diagrams
Human Reproductive
System Diagrams
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 27.927.19, Ch 31.1-31.8
Seed Id Lab
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 9
Genotype to Phenotype Lab
Punnett Square Activities
Pedigree Activities
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Suggested timeline
Title/Topic
Objectives
(GLEs)
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
Recommended
Assessments
4.
5 days
10 Days
DNA
Technology
Biological
Evolution
SI 1-10
LS 12
LS 13
SI 1-10
ESS 17
ESS 18
ESS 22
LS 14
LS 15
LS 16
LS 17
LS 18
LS 19
LS 26
LS 33
LS 36
Apply the principles of probability to
genetics.
5. Predict the possible offspring of a
genetic cross using a Punnett square.
6. Interpret a pedigree.
7. Explain how genes function.
8. Discuss other patterns of inheritance
(multiple alleles, codominance, and
incomplete dominance.
9. Discuss linked genes, DNA mutation,
and chromosomal mutations.
DNA Technology
1. Describe the Human Genome Project
2. Describe DNA technologies
3. Give examples of applications and
benefits of genetic engineering
Biological Evolution
1. Discuss the differences in using
theory as a science term and the
general use of the word theory.
2. Identify the different fossils and their
formation.
3. Summarize the major events of the
Geologic Time Scale.
4. Summarize Darwin’s theory of
natural selection.
5. Explain how the structural and
physiological adaptations of
organisms relate to natural selection.
6. Analyze the evidence for evolution.
7. Summarize the effects of the
different types of natural selection on
gene pools.
8. Relate changes in genetic equilibrium
to mechanisms of speciation.
9. Summarize the adaptations of
primates.
10. Summarize the major anatomical
changes in hominids during human
evolution.
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Karyotypes
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 12
DNA Fingerprinting
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 13-15,
Ch 19
PBS/Nova Evolution Series
Segments
Natural Selection Lab
Alien Classification –
CaminaculesCladograms
Dichotomous Key Lab
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Suggested timeline
10 Days
5 Days
5 Days
Title/Topic
Objectives
(GLEs)
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
Nervous,
Endocrine, and
Behavior
SI 1-10
LS 32
LS 33
LS 34
LS 35
LS 36
Nervous& Endocrine Systems and
Behavior
1. Describe how nerve impulses travel
in the nervous system.
2. Recognize the functions of the major
parts of the nervous system
3. Define the role of senses in the
human nervous system.
4. Recognize the effects of drugs, both
medicinal and illegal.
5. Discuss innate behavior
6. Discuss learned behavior
Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular
Systems
1. Describe how skeletal systems
function in support, movement,
and protection.
2. Explain muscle contraction.
3. Explain how motor neurons
stimulate muscle contraction.
4. Explain how the skeletal and
muscular systems interact for
movement.
Personal And Community Health
1. Describe how infections are
transmitted.
2. Explain what causes the symptoms of
a disease.
3. Describe treatments and prevention
of diseases.
4. Explain how fitness and health
maintenance affects life span.
5. Describe and compare the basic
components of the human immune
system.
6. Analyze the relationship between
vaccination and immunity.
7. Explain the technological
advancements related to prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
Support and
Locomotion
Health
SI 1-10
LS 32
LS 33
LS 34
SI 1-10
LS 37
LS 38
LS 39
LS 40
LS 41
LS 42
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4eCh 28-29,
Ch 26, Ch 33, Ch 37
Comparative Sheep Eye
Dissection
Recommended
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity and
Dissection
Assessments
Animal Behavior Lab
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Ch 30
Anatomy and Physiology of
the Skeletal and Muscular
Systems Activity
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Ch 10.1710.22, Ch 24
Virus Transmission Lab
Sterile Technique Lab
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Suggested timeline
10 Days
10 Days
Title/Topic
Objectives
(GLEs)
Essential Elements/
Guiding Questions
The
Environment
SI 1-10
ESS 2
ESS 3
ESS 13
ESS 15
LS 23
LS 24
LS 26
LS 27
SI 1-10
LS 28
LS 31
SI 1-10
Organisms and Their Environment
1. Distinguish between biotic and
abiotic factors in the environment.
2. Explain the difference between a
niche and a habitat
3. Analyze how carbon, nitrogen, and
water flow through an ecosystem.
4. Analyze the positive and negative
effects of human actions on
ecosystems.
Kingdoms of
Life
LS 19
LS 20
LS 21
Survey of Organisms
1. Classify organisms from different
kingdoms at several taxonomic
levels, using a dichotomous key.
2. Compare characteristics of the major
kingdoms. (Dissections)
3. Analyze differences in life cycles of
selected organisms in each of the
kingdoms.
4. Compare viruses to cells structures,
functions, and cycles of various
viruses to those of cells
Resources
 Textbook Resources
 Teacher Edition Pages
 Other Resources
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Ch 34-36,
Ch 38
Recommended
Assessments
Chapter Exam
and
Laboratory
Activity
Assessments
Dissolved Oxygen Lab
Biology: Concepts and
Connections 4e Ch 16-18
Squid Dissection
Shark Dissection
Rat Dissection
Dissection
Answer Sheets