North East Independent School District
Science Department
Biology
rev May, 2005
Biology
Scope, Sequence, & Resources
Scientific literacy lies not only in knowing facts and information, but also in understanding the connections that make
such information manageable and useful. These connections, referred to as "Unifying Concepts", help students connect
the science concepts from grade to grade. ALL of the science TEKS (K-12) can be categorized into 4 Unifying
Concepts. The 4 Unifying Concepts are: The Nature of Science, Systems, Properties, Patterns, and Models, and
Constancy and Change. The nature of Science is made of skills and processes that must be addressed, maintained, and
monitored throughout the year.
Unit of Study
TEKS/TAKS Objectives
1. Safety & Intro to Biology
Unifying Concepts:
Timeline
3 class
periods
-The Nature of Science TEKS
2. Ecology
Unifying Concepts:
7class
periods
-The Nature of Science TEKS
3. Biochemistry
Unifying Concepts:
4 class
periods
-The Nature of Science TEKS
4. Cells, Organelles, & Homeostasis
Unifying Concepts:
8 class
periods
-The Nature of Science TEKS
5. Energy
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
6 class
periods
Resources
Clarifying statements

Safety & Intro to Biology

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Ecology

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Biochemistry

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Cells, Organelles, & Homeostasis

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
Clarifying statements

Energy

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
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North East Independent School District
Science Department
Biology
Unit of Study
TEKS/TAKS Objectives
Timeline
6. Nucleic Acids
Unifying Concepts:
10 class
periods
-The Nature of Science TEKS
7. Genetics
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
8. Evolution and Taxonomy
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
9. Viruses & Bacteria
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
10. Plants
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
11. Living Systems
Unifying Concepts:
-The Nature of Science TEKS
rev May, 2005
Resources
Clarifying statements

Nucleic Acids

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
End of Semester 1
10 class
Clarifying statements
periods

Genetics

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
10 class
Clarifying statements
periods

Evolution and Taxonomy

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
6 class
Clarifying statements
periods

Viruses & Bacteria

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
4 class
Clarifying statements
periods

Plants

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
10 class
Clarifying statements
periods

Living Systems

The Nature of Science
Instructional resources
Technology Resources
Assessment Spotlight
Vocabulary
End of Semester 2
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