Jefferson County Science Scope and Sequence
Course:
Biology I
Course Code: 2000310
Quarter: 1C
Topic(s) of Study: Cell Structure
Bodies of Knowledge: Nature of Science and Life Science
Big Idea(s): 1: The Practice of Science, 2: The Characteristics of Scientific Knowledge, 3: The
Role of Theories, Laws, Hypotheses, and Models, 14: Organization and Development of Living
Organisms
Essential Questions: How does the history of the cell theory relate to the process of science?
How does the structure of plant and animal organelle structure relate to their function? How do
scientists design an investigation to answer a scientific question and communicate their findings?
NGSSS
SC.912.L.14.1 Describe the
scientific theory of cells (cell
theory) and relate the history of
its discovery to the process of
science. Cognitive Complexity:
Moderate
SC.912.L .14.2 Relate structure
to function for the components
of plant and animal cells. Explain
the role of cell membranes as a
highly selective barrier (passive
and active transport). Cognitive
Complexity: Moderate
SC.912.L.14.3 Compare and
contrast the general structures
of plant and animal cells.
Compare and contrast the
general structures of prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells. Cognitive
Complexity: Moderate
SC.912.L.14.4 Compare and
contrast structure and function
of various types of
microscopes. Cognitive
Complexity: Moderate
SC.912.N.1.1 Define a problem
OUTLINE OF CONTENT
(CONCEPT/SKILLS)
OBJECTIVES
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I Cell theory
A. The cell is the unit
of structure,
physiology, and
organization in living
things.
B. The cell retains a
dual existence as a
distinct entity and a
building block in the
construction of
organisms.
C. All cells only arise
from pre-existing
cells
D. Was developed
using the several
processes of science
over many years. It
was modified as
microscopes were
improved and
knowledge
increased.
II Animal cell components:
structure related to
function
A. Nucleus – information
hub and DNA storage
1. Nucleolus -
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Identify and describe the
components of the theory of cells
(cell theory) using a graphic
organizer. (I)
 Describe how the history of the
theory of cells (cell theory) relates
to the process of science using a
graphic organizer. (I)
 Compare and contrast active and
passive transport as related to the
cell membrane using a graphic
organizer and analyzing a video or
images. (II, III)
 Explain how the structure of plant
cell organelles relates to their
function by constructing a model.
(III)
 Compare and contrast the general
structures of animal and plant cells
by viewing prepared slides and
constructing a model. (II, III)
 Compare and contrast prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells by viewing
prepared slides. (IV, V)
 Compare and contrast structure
and function of various types of
microscopes. (VI)
Objectives below are from Quarter 1A
and should be embedded in this topic
of study.
Describe the role consensus plays in
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based on a specific body of
knowledge, for example: biology,
chemistry, physics, and
earth/space science, and do the
following: Cognitive Complexity:
High
1. pose questions about the
natural world,
2. conduct systematic
observations,
3. examine books and other
sources of information to
see what is already
known,
4. review what is known in
light of empirical
evidence,
5. plan investigations,
6. use tools to gather,
analyze, and interpret
data (this includes the
use of measurement in
metric and other
systems, and also the
generation and
interpretation of
graphical representations
of data, including data
tables and graphs),
7. pose answers,
explanations, or
descriptions of events,
8. generate explanations
that explicate or describe
natural phenomena
(inferences),
9. use appropriate evidence
and reasoning to justify
these explanations to
others,
10. communicate results of
scientific investigations,
and
11. evaluate the merits of the
explanations produced by
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Contains RNA for
protein
manufacture
2. Nuclear
membrane Surrounds
nucleus,
composed of
two layers,numerous
openings for
nuclear traffic
a. Passive
transport
b. Active
transport
Cytoplasm – gel like
substance that
contains all organelles
Endoplasmic Reticulum
– transport system of
the cell
Ribosomes – site for
protein synthesis
Mitochondria – power
house of cell where
sugars are broken
down for cellular
respiration
Golgi Bodies – sorts,
modifies and packs
macromolecules to be
used within or outside
the cell
Vacuoles - Membranebound sacs for storage,
digestion, and waste
removal.
Lysosome - Digestive
'plant' for proteins,
lipids, and
carbohydrates
Cell Membrane - Outer
membrane of cell that
controls cellular traffic
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the historical development of a theory
in biology.
Give examples of how advances in
technology have affected scientific
theories and laws.
Compare and contrast the terms that
describe examples of scientific
knowledge such as: theory, law,
hypothesis, and model.
Distinguish between a scientific theory
and a general claim.
Distinguish between laws and theories
by understanding that laws describe
the what and theories explain the why.
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others.
SC.912.N.1.3 Recognize that the
strength or usefulness of a
scientific claim is evaluated
through scientific
argumentation, which depends
on critical and logical thinking,
and the active consideration of
alternative scientific
explanations to explain the data
presented. Cognitive
Complexity: Low
SC.912.N.1.4 Identify sources of
information and assess their
reliability according to the strict
standards of scientific
investigation. Cognitive
Complexity: High
SC.912.N.1.6 Describe how
scientific inferences are drawn
from scientific observations and
provide examples from the
content being studied Cognitive
Complexity: Moderate
SC.912.N.2.1 Identify what is
science, what clearly is not
science, and what superficially
resembles science (but fails to
meet the criteria for science).
Cognitive Complexity: High
III Plant cell components:
structure related to
function (same as for
animals with some
additional organelles)
A. Cell membraneouter membrane of
the cell that controls
cellular traffic
B. Cell wall - Outer
membrane of cell
that controls cellular
traffic and contains
proteins that span
through the
membrane and
allow passage of
materials
C. Chloroplasts –
Contain green
chlorophyll where
photosynthesis
takes place
IV Prokaryotic Cells
A. Lack a membranebound nucleus
B. Have few internal
structures
C. Don't have a
membrane-bound
nucleus and instead
of having
chromosomal DNA,
their genetic
information is in a
circular loop called a
plasmid.
SC.912.N.3.1 Explain that a
scientific theory is the
culmination of many scientific
investigations drawing together
all the current evidence
V Eukaryotic Cells
concerning a substantial range of
A. Have a membranephenomena; thus, a scientific
bound nucleus
theory represents the most
B. contain many
powerful explanation scientists
internal membranehave to offer. Cognitive
bound organelles
Complexity: High
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SC.912.N.3.4 Recognize that
theories do not become laws,
nor do laws become theories;
theories are well supported
explanations and laws are well
supported descriptions.
Cognitive Complexity: Moderate
VI Microscopes
A. Compound
B. Light
C. Electron
LA.910.2.2.3 The student
will organize information to
show understanding or
relationships among facts, ideas,
and events (e.g., representing
key points within text through
charting, mapping, paraphrasing,
summarizing, comparing,
contrasting, or outlining);
LA.910.4.2.2 The student
will record information and ideas
from primary and/or secondary
sources accurately and
coherently, noting the validity
and reliability of these sources
and attributing sources of
information;
MA.912.S.1.2 Determine
appropriate and consistent
standards of measurement for
the data to be collected in a
survey or experiment.
MA.912.S.3.2 Collect, organize,
and analyze data sets, determine
the best format for the data and
present visual summaries from
the following:
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bar graph s
line graphs
stem and leaf plots
circle graph s
histograms
box and whisker plots
scatter plots
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cumulative frequency
(ogive) graphs
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