Curriculum Map Underlying Concepts Unit Semester 1 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Structure and Function Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems Inheritance and Variation of Traits Macromolecules Cell Structure and Function DNA Protein Synthesis Cellular Transport Cell Specialization Homeostasis Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration The Cycling of Matter Cell Cycle Mitosis Meiosis Mendelian Genetics Probability Enduring Understandings and Performance Indicator Curriculum Map PowerPoint presentation on the organization and function of specific organ systems including the embryonic development of the specific organ system, the specialized cells within the organ system, the specialized tissues within an organ system, a description of the specific organ systems interactions with other organ systems, and this specific organ system’s role in maintaining homeostasis within the body. Students are asked to view a scene from the movie, Mission to Mars, in which scientists on the rescue mission find their buddy, Luke, living successfully in a greenhouse on Mars. They must complete the following task: “Imagine that you are one of those scientists, but when you arrive, you find the plants dying and Luke is having difficult time breathing. You have 26 hours to figure out what is going wrong before the plants, Luke AND all of you die. The key is the plants...your task is to figure out why the plants are dying. In detail, recommend how to fix the problem in the greenhouse and develop a model of your solution. Research Paper and classroom debate on Genetic Engineering. Students will prepare arguments for and against Genetic Engineering. Students must be prepared to argue either viewpoint in the formal debate. Content Standards Next Generation Science Standards Curriculum Map HS-LS1-1. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells. HS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. HS-LS1-3. Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis. HS-LS1-5. Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy. HS-LS1-6. Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for how carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen from sugar molecules may combine with other elements to form amino acids and/or other large carbon-based molecules. HS-LS1-7. Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy. HS-LS2-3. Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for the cycling of matter and flow of energy in aerobic and anaerobic conditions. HS-LS2-4. Use mathematical representations to support claims for the cycling of matter and flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem. HS-LS2-5. Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. HS-LS1-4. Use a model to illustrate the role of cellular division (mitosis) and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms. HS-LS3-1. Ask questions to clarify relationships about the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring. HS-LS3-2. Make and defend a claim based on evidence that inheritable genetic variations may result from: (1) new genetic combinations through meiosis, (2) viable errors occurring during replication, and/or (3) mutations caused by environmental factors. HS-LS3-3. Apply concepts of statistics and probability to explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population. Essential Questions Curriculum Map · What are the basic units of life? · How do systems of cells function together to support life’s processes? · How do feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis? · How do carbon, hydrogen and oxygen from sugar molecules combine with other elements to form amino acids and/or other large carbon-based molecules? · How do proteins carry out the essential functions of life? · How does the structure of DNA determine the structure of proteins? · How do matter and energy move through ecosystems (in aerobic and anaerobic conditions)? · How do organisms obtain and use energy they need to live and grow? · How can cellular respiration be represented in a model? · How does photosynthesis transform light energy into stored chemical energy? ·What is the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere? · How are the characteristics from one generation related to the previous generation? · How can variation in a population be explained? · How do concepts of statistics and probability explain the variation and distribution of expressed traits in a population? · What is the relationship between the role of DNA and chromosomes in coding the instructions for characteristic traits passed from parents to offspring? · What evidence exists that inheritable genetic variations may result from viable errors occurring during replication? · What evidence exists that inheritable genetic variations may result from mutations caused by environmental factors? · What is the role of cellular division and differentiation in producing and maintaining complex organisms? Laboratory Activities Assessment Strategies Curriculum Map Lab Reports Enzyme Lab Report Maintaining Homeostasis: Circulatory System and Respiratory System Lab Report Class Discussions Healthy Eating Game and Discussion Quizzes Maintaining Homeostasis Quiz DNA replication and Protein Synthesis Quiz Lab Reports True Colors: Plant Pigments Paper Energy Drink Lab Report Can We Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis? Lab Report Projects Photosynthesis Research Project: Deforestation Global Warming Quizzes Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Quiz Carbon Cycle Quiz Lab Reports Click and Clone Simulation Lab Report Dragon Genetics Lab Report Class Discussions Chromosomal Abnormalities Multifactorial Disorders Single-Gene Disorders Quizzes Genetics Visual Quiz Punnett Square Quiz · Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab · Building macromolecules simulation ·Enzyme Lab using Animal Tissue ·Maintaining Homeostasis: Circulatory System and Respiratory System Lab ·Can We Affect the Rate of Photosynthesis? Lab ·The Flying Photosynthetic Circus Lab ·True Colors: Plant Pigments Paper ·Chromatography Lab ·Taste the Rainbow!:Skittles to exploration of photosynthesis and cellular respiration ·The Carbon Cycle Simulation Game ·Carbon Cycle Role-play ·Energy Drink Project ·Mitosis Card Lab · How long does each phase of the cell cycle take? Lab ·Gizmos: DNA Fingerprint Analysis Simulation · Dragon Genetics Lab · Gummy Bear Genetics Lab · Karyotype Simulation Lab · Click and Clone Simulation · Project X-MEN: DNA structure, DNA replication, Protein Synthesis and Gene Mutations Curriculum Map Texts ·Glencoe Biology Text Chapters 6, 7; Unit 2 P. 144-259 ·DNA Mutation Article ·DNA Breakthrough Articles ·Nutrition Article · Glencoe Biology Text Chapters 2, 8, 9; · Life's Greatest Inventions: Photosy nthesis ·The Glory of Leaves · In Living Color · Cellular Respiration Journal Article Semester Break · Glencoe Biology Text Chapters 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; Unit 3 P. 266-381 ·Mutation and Haplotypes Interactive Article ·The Outcome of Mutation Interactive Article · Chromosomal Abnormalities Interactive Article · Multifactorial Disorders Interactive Article · Single-Gene Disorders Interactive Article · Conservation Genetics Article · Genetically Modified Foods Article · Pharming for Farmaceuticals Curriculum Map Underlying Concepts Unit Semester 2 Unit 4 Unit 5 Natural Selection and Evolution Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems Natural Selection Artificial Selection Sexual Selection Evolution Hominid Evolution Hardy-Weinberg Equation Classification Biodiversity Populations Ecosystems Ecology Water Solutions Conservation Environmental Issues Human Responsibility Enduring Understandings and Performance Indicator Curriculum Map Research paper on the history of eugenics and artificial selection. Students will discuss the possible implications of eugenics in future human populations. Students will develop an online questionnaire and conduct a survey to assess the values/attitudes of the community regarding wildlife issues (reintroduction of wolves, zoning of land, cloning of endangered species, etc.). Content Standards Next Generation Science Standards Curriculum Map HS-LS4-1. Communicate scientific information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence. HS-LS4-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four factors: (1) the potential for a species to increase in number, (2) the heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3) competition for limited resources, and (4) the proliferation of those organisms that are better able to survive and reproduce in the environment HS-LS4-3. Apply concepts of statistics and probability to support explanations that organisms with an advantageous heritable trait tend to increase in proportion to organisms lacking this trait. HS-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations. HS-LS4-5. Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in: (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species, (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species. HS-LS2-1. Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales. HS-LS2-2. Use mathematical representations to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales. HS-LS2-6. Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem. HS-LS2-7. Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity. HS-LS2-8. Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce. HS-LS4-6. Create or revise a simulation to test a solution to mitigate adverse impacts of human activity on biodiversity. Essential Questions Curriculum Map · What scientific information supports common ancestry and biological evolution? · What is the role of genetic variation in natural selection? · How does natural selection lead to adaptation of populations? · What are the four factors upon which the process of evolution is based? · How can the adverse impacts of human activity on biodiversity be mitigated? · What are the results of changes in environmental conditions over time? · How can statistics and probability be used to support the idea that organisms with advantageous heritable traits tend to increase in proportion to organisms lacking this trait? · How do organisms interact with the living and non-living environment to obtain matter and energy? · What factors affect the carrying capacity of ecosystems? · What factors affect population growth? · What factors affect biodiversity and populations in ecosystems? · How does biodiversity affect humans? · How does energy flow and matter cycle through organisms in an ecosystem? · Why do ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, while new ecosystems may result from changing conditions? · How can the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity be reduced? · What is the relationship between resource use and sustainable development? · What factors determine global climate? · What is the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce? Laboratory Activities Assessment Strategies Curriculum Map Lab Reports Paramecium Competition Virtual Lab Report Adaptive Artistry Lab Report Projects Natural Selection Cartoon Bird Sexual Selection Writing Assignment Class Discussions Artificial vs. Natural Selection Interactive Article Discussion Quizzes Evolution Quiz Artificial vs. Natural Selection Quiz Lab Reports Bird Song Survey Predator vs. Prey- “Oh Deer” Lab Report Projects Back from the Brink: Recovery Efforts Presentations Know Your Legislature: What's in it for Wildlife? Legislative Simulation Artic Survival Simulation Visit to Wildlife Park Class Discussions Conservation: Human Responsibility ·Sinking Ship Eugenics Activity · Evidence of Evolution Lab ·Adaptive Artistry Lab ·Mammal Skulls: Virtual Lab ·Natural Selection Lab ·Paramecium Competition Virtual Lab ·Mechanisms of Evolution Simulation ·Could you beat natural selection? Lab · Molecular Clock Lab ·Sustainability: Then, Now, Later Lab ·Can Do! Lab ·Deer Crossing ·A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words Lab ·Bird Song Survey ·Turkey Trouble Lab · Predator vs. Prey- “Oh Deer” lab · Arthropod Population Sampling Lab ·Birds of Prey Lab ·Carrying Capacity Lab Texts Curriculum Map ·Glencoe Biology Text Chapters 14 and 15; Unit 4 P. 388-505 ·The Arthropod Story · Recipe For Evolution: Variation, Selection, & Time Interactive Article · Stickleback Evolution Interactive Article · Rock Pocket Mice Interactive Article ·Artificial vs. Natural Selection Interactive Article ·Darwin Article ·The Evolutionary Arms Race · Glencoe Biology Text Chapter 18 ·Back from the Brink · Recent Sustainability article · The Sustainable Scale Project · Important Wildlife Legislation