BIOLOGY: Scope & Sequence
Time frame
1 week
(September)
1 ½ weeks
UNIT
Introduction
1 ½ weeks
Cells
2 weeks
(October)
Cellular
Energy
Chemistry of
Life
Topics
What is biology
Scientific Method
Atoms + ions
Organic molecules
Basic bonding
Enzymes
Diffusion Osmosis
Cell parts and functions
Cell
membrane/communication
Cellular Respiration
Fermentation
Photosynthesis
Leaf lab
1 week
Cell division
Mitosis and Meiosis
2 weeks
Human
Biology:
Structure
2 weeks
(November)
Cardiovascular
System
Tissue types
Skeletal System
Integumentary System (skin)
Muscles
Heart
Lungs- circulation
Veins/arteries
Semester
change
1 ½ weeks
(January)
3 weeks
(December)
1 ½ weeks
2 Weeks
(Feb)
2 weeks
Digestive
Digestive Sys
System
Excretory systems
Nervous system Brain
Nerve communication
Reflex response
Senses
(Drugs)
Endocrine
Glands
System
Hormones
Negative feedback loops
Immune
Levels of defense
System
Lymphatic system
Diseases
Reproductive
Male and Female anatomy and
System
systems
Birth Control
Assessments
Jump rope lab
Enzyme lab
First quiz
Cell Project
Science Theater
Elodea Lab
Leaf Lab
Making Bread
Photosynthesis song
Mitosis Lab
Quiz
ADAM- tutorial
Chicken wing lab
Cow heart/lung lab
Blood Drive
ADAM
Test
MIDTERM EXAMS
Digestive system project
ADAM
Science theater
ADAM
Sensory Lab
ADAM
Menstrual cycle lab
ADAM
Disease project
ADAM
Test with endocrine system
4 ½ weeks
(March)
Genetics
Mendelian Genetics
DNA Structure
2 weeks
Evolution and
Natural
Selection
1 week
(April)
2 weeks
Classification
2 Weeks
(May)
2 weeks
Botany
(June)
Taxonomy
Ecology
Genetic Engineering
Theories of evolution
Darwin
Natural Selection
Population biology
Kingdoms
Animal Phylum
Vertebrate Classes
Evolution of plants
Reproduction flowering plants
Nutrient Cycles
Trophic Pyramid
Food chains/webs
Intro Enviro. Science issues
Making Babies Lab
Mendelian Problems
Science theater
Recombinant DNA Lab
Gattaca-based Reflection
Paper
Natural selection lab
Natural Selection game
Shoe taxonomy
Shark lab
Presentations about phyla
Lab test
Flower lab
Gardening
Presentations of cycles
Human knot/food web
Pred-prey game
Nature Hike
Final EXAMS