Biology Units
Standards:
Characteristics of
Life
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Process
 LS1
Scientific Method
Science as a Process
 SEP 1. Asking questions/defining problems
 SEP 4. Analyze and Interpret Data
 SEP 5. Use math and computational thinking
 SEP 6. Constructing explanations/designing solutions
Test: Question how to test
something
Check Lab
Wkst: Indep/Dep VariableGraphing
Intro to Chemistry
Physical Science: Matter and Its Interactions
 PS1.A
Atomic Structure Tables
Properties of Water Lab
John Tucker pH Lab
Earth and Space Science:
2. Earth’s Systems
 ESS2.C
Science as a Process
 SEP 6: Constructing Explanations and Designing
Solutions
Biochemistry
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
 LS1.A
Macromolecule Lab-write intro
Explain Introduction - Citing of
sources for introduction
Enzyme Lab-Spit Lab
Ecology and
Biodiversity
2. Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
 LS2.A
 LS2.B
 LS2.C
Creek Ecology
Observation
Field Collection-where to
find invertebrates
Field observations

LS2.D
4. Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
 LS4-6
Earth Science
3. Earth and Human Activity
 ESS3.C
 ESS3.D
Identification
Write a procedure
Organize data
Graph data
Analyze graph data
Invasive species activity
Carp
Bioaccumulation Activity
Engineering Design
 ETS1.B
Science and Engineering Practices
 SEP1: Asking questions (for science) and defining
problems (for engineering)
 SEP2: Developing and using models
 SEP 3: Planning and carrying out investigations
 SEP 4: Analyzing and interpreting data
 SEP 5: Using mathematics and computational thinking
 SEP 6: Constructing explanations (for science) and
designing solutions (for engineering)
 SEP 7: Engaging in argument from evidence
 SEP 8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating
information
Cell Biology
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
 LS1
Cell Respiration
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
 LS1-2
Rollin’ in the Dough Lab and
Guided Independent Research
 LS1-7
2. Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
 LS2-3
Science and Engineering Practices:
 SEP1: Asking questions (for science) and defining
problems (for engineering)
 SEP2: Developing and using models
 SEP 3: Planning and carrying out investigations
 SEP 4: Analyzing and interpreting data
 SEP 5: Using mathematics and computational thinking
 SEP 6: Constructing explanations (for science) and
designing solutions (for engineering)
 SEP 7: Engaging in argument from evidence
 SEP 8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating
information
Lab Report:
-Introduction
-Design and write procedure
-Data collection
-Graphing of data
-Writing a conclusion
Photosynthesis
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
 LS1.C.
Chromatography Lab
Photofinish Lab
DNA/RNA
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
 LS1.A
3. Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
 LS3.A
 LS3.B
Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab
Cell Division
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
 LS1.B
Modeling Meiosis with Oreo
Cookies
Mitosis Onion Root Tip Lab
Debate
Engineering Design
 ETS1-3
STEM Cell Debate
Genetics
3. Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
 LS3.A
 LS3.B
Genetic Disorder Research
History of Life
Earth and Space Science
2. Earth Systems
 ESS2.B
Radioactive M&m’s Activity
Evolution
4. Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
 LS4.A
 LS4.B
 LS4.C
Battle of the Beaks Lab
Superorganism
Taxonomy
4. Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
 LS4.A
Build a Cladogram
Microbiology
1. From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Processes
Viruses, Bacteria, Protista, Fungi
 LS1
Protist Lab
Scientific Process Standards will be assessed in individual
labs and will be added accordingly throughout the year.
LS2.B: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in
Ecosystems
Scientific Process (SEP)
LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and
Resilience
SEP 1. Asking Questions/Defining Processes
SEP 2. Developing and Using Models
SEP 3. Planning and carrying out Investigations
SEP 4. Analyze and Interpret Data
SEP 5. Use Math and Computational Thinking
SEP 6. Constructing Explanations/Designing Solutions
SEP 7. Engaging in Arguments
SEP 8. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate Information
High School Life Science Standards
LS1: From Molecules To Organisms: Structures and
Processes
LS1.A: Structure and Function
LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
LS1.C: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in
Organisms
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
LS2.D: Social Interactions and Group Behavior
LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
LS3.A: Inheritance of Traits
LS3.B: Variation of Traits
LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
LS4.B: Natural Selection
LS4.C: Adaptation
LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
High School Earth Science Standards
ESS1: Earth’s Place in the Universe
ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars
ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth
ESS2: Earth’s Systems
ESS2.A: Earth Materials and Systems
ESS2.B: Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System
Interactions
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth's Surface
Processes
ESS2.D: Weather and Climate
ESS2.E Biogeology
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
ESS3.A: Natural Resources
ESS3.B: Natural Hazards
ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems
ESS3.D: Global Climate Change
High School Engineering Design Standards
ETS1: Engineering Design
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
ETS1.C: Optimizing the Design Solution