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Course Title: Biology
TIMEFRAME
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CONCEPTS
Macromolecules Enzymes are proteins
that catalyze
biochemical reactions
without altering the
chemical equilibrium.
ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT
Interpret a graph that depicts
enzyme-mediated vs. nonenzyme mediated reactions.
Lab Worksheets
Analyzing data
ACTIVITIES
Lab: Enzymes
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Predict how changes in Section Assessment Videos
various
environmental
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The activities of
conditions (e.g. temperature,
enzymes depend on pH, substrate concentration,
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the temperature, ionic and ionic conditions) will
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conditions, and the pH affect an enzymatic reaction.
of the surroundings.
Model the synthesis of
Polysaccharides, polymers from monomers.
nucleic acids, proteins,
Recognize that proteins differ
and lipids are
macromolecules in in number and sequence of
cells and organisms amino acids.
that are synthesized
from smaller and
simpler molecules.
Proteins differ from
one another in the
number and sequence
of amino acids.
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Cellular
Structures
Cells are enclosed
Explain the structure and
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within semi-permeable function of cell membrane.
Analyzing data
membranes that
Distinguish
between
passive
regulate their
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interactions with their and active transport along
concentration gradients.
surroundings.
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Compare and contrast
Prokaryotic cells,
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prokaryotic cells and
eukaryotic cells
eukaryotic cells.
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(including those from
plants and animals),
Analyze the structural
and viruses differ from
differences between viruses
complexity and
and cells.
general structure.
Explain the role of ER, Golgi
Endoplasmic reticulum
apparatus, and secretory
and Golgi apparatus
vesicles, in protein synthesis
play a major role in the
and transport.
secretion of proteins.
Differentiate between the
functions of smooth ER and
rough ER.
Lab: Focusing Microscope
Lab: Diffusion
Lab: Osmosis
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Cellular
Energetics
Usable energy is
captured by
chloroplasts and is
stored through the
synthesis of sugar
from carbon dioxide.
Explain how the structure of
the chloroplast relates to its
function.
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Videos
Analyzing data
Observe a plant cell under a Section Assessment
microscope and identify
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chloroplasts.
The stored chemical
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Differentiate between the
energy in glucose is
products and the reactants of
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broken down by
light
reactions
and
light
mitochondria, in the
independent reactions.
presence of oxygen, to
carbon dioxide.
Trace the reactant molecules
as they go through the
process of photosynthesis.
Energy project
Predict the effects of varying
intensities of light on the rate
of photosynthesis.
Explain how the structure of
mitochondrion relates to its
function.
Identify the products and
reactants of cell respiration.
Trace the reactant molecules
as they go through the
process of cellular respiration.
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The central dogma of Recognize the roles of DNA,
The Central
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molecular biology
RNA, and ribosomes in
Dogma and DNA
Analyzing data
outline the flow of
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making proteins.
information from
Summarize how proteins are Section Assessment
transcription of
ribonucleic acid (RNA) formed by the process of
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transcription in the nucleus
in the nucleus to
and translation in the
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translation of proteins
cytoplasm.
on ribosomes in the
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cytoplasm.
Predict the primary structure
(amino acid sequence) of
The ribosomes
proteins
by using the genetic
synthesize proteins
code table.
using tRNA to
translate genetic
Differentiate between the
information in mRNA.
mRNA processing (introns
and exons) on prokaryotes
The genetic coding
and eukaryotes.
rules are used to
predict the sequence
Differentiate between the
of amino acids from
impact of somatic cell
the sequence of
mutations (cancer vs. genetic
codons in mRNA.
anomalies)
Mutations in the DNA
Summarize the steps of
sequence of a gene
semiconservative DNA
may or may not affect
replication.
the expression of the
gene or the sequence
Explain how additions,
of amino acids in the deletions, and substitutions
encoded protein.
result in mutations in a gene
pool.
The base-pairing rules
explain precise
Summarize how proteins are
copying of DNA during formed by the processes of
semiconservative
transcription in the nucleus
replication and
and translation in the
transcription of
cytoplasm.
information from DNA
Model the recombinant DNA
into mRNA.
process (genetic
Mutations are
engineering).
constantly being
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Protein synthesis project
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Only the reproductive Identify the cells that undergo
Gamete
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Formation cells undergo meiosis.
meiosis.
Analyzing data
and
Fertilization Fertilization is the union Differentiate between haploid
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of male and female
and diploid cells.
gametes. Half of the
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Distinguish between
chromosomes in an
chromosomes, DNA, and
individual comes from
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genes.
the female, and the
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other half comes from
Recognize that without meiosis
the female.
fertilization would produce
zygotes
that have twice the
The sex chromosomes
normal
chromosome
number.
(X and Y
chromosomes)
Determine gender based on
determine an
the combination of sex
individual’s sex.
chromosomes.
Karyotyping
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Chromosomes
Meiosis and
Model the process of meiosis.
Mendel’s separate and segregate
Describe how the process of
randomly during
Law
meiosis can lead to variation
meiosis to produce
through segregation and
gametes containing one
crossing over.
chromosome of each
type.
Predict the combination of
alleles in the formation of
Random chromosome
gametes.
segregation explains
the probability that a
Distinguish between
particular allele will be
segregation and independent
in a gamete.
assortment.
Mendel’s Law of
Apply the laws of dominance
Segregation
and recessiveness to predict
Mendel’s Law of
Independent
Assortment
Course Title:
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Videos
Analyzing data
Lab: Modeling Meiosis
Section Assessment Video: Meiosis, Independent
assortment and Segregation
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Quizzes
Chapter Test
the phenotype given the
genotype.
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CONCEPTS
ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITIES
TIMEFRAME
2 weeks
Predict the possible
Probability The genetic makeup of
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Solving Heredity Problems
an individual results combinations of alleles in the
and
Analyzing data
Investigating Inherited Traits
from the random
Inheritance
formation of a zygote.
combination of alleles
Section Assessment
Lab: Karyotyping
Predict the phenotypic and
from both parents.
genotypic ratio using a Punnett
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The genotypes of the
square.
parents and the mode
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Use the laws of dominance,
of inheritance can
recessiveness, incomplete
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predict the probable
dominance,
autosomal,
and
xoutcome of phenotypes
linked inheritance to predict
in a genetic cross.
the outcome of a genetic
The modes of
cross.
inheritance
Explain the genetic bases of
several human disorders.
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Natural
Selection
Natural selection acts Explain how diversity among
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on the phenotype
species increases the chance
Analyzing data
rather than the
of survival during
genotype of an
environmental changes.
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organism.
Model how natural selection
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Mutations within a determines differential survival
species increases the
of groups of organisms.
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likelihood that at least
Provide examples of how
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some members of
variation
within
a
species
species will survive
promote survival during
under changed
environmental
changes.
environmental
conditions
Explain why traits cannot be
eliminated from a population
Natural selection
by selective breeding.
determines the
differential survival of
Determine whether mutations
groups of organisms.
are beneficial, neutral or
Lab: Modeling Camouflage
and Natural Selection
Or
Lab: Modeling Natural
Selection
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harmful depending on the
A great diversity of
environmental conditions.
species increases the
chance that at least
Analyze conditions that may
some organism survive
cause changes in a gene pool.
major changes in the
environment.
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Population Alleles that are lethal in Predict the survival outcome of
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a homozygous
individuals when a recessive
Genetics
Analyzing data
individual may be
lethal allele is present in the
carried in a
gene pool.
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heterozygote and thus
Explain how unexpressed
maintained in a agene
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genes
can be passed on to
pool.
offspring by heterozygous
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The Hardy-Weinberg carriers and thus maintained in
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theorem
a gene pool.
Lab: Allelic frequencies and
Sickle cell anemia
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Case studies
Identify the conditions for
Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
Evaluate whether HardyWeinberg conditions can exist
in a real environment.
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Mechanisms
for Evolution
Reproductive or
Identify the factors that lead to
geographic isolation genetic drift.
affect speciation.
Hypothesize how genetic drift
affects the diversity of a
Genetic drift
population of organisms.
Describe the factors that lead
to isolation among members of
a species.
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Analyzing data
Section Assessment
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Chapter Test
Analyze how reproductive and
geographic isolation affect
speciation.
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CONCEPTS
ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES
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ACTIVITIES
Lab Worksheets
Lab: Analyzing Fossil Molds
Analyzing data
Alternate Lab: Analyzing
Blood Serum to Determine
Evolutionary Relationships
TIMEFRAME
2 weeks
Evidence for The fossil record can
show biological
Evolution
diversity, episodic
speciation, and mass
extinction.
Interpret a fossil record to
identify periods of diversity,
speciation, and mass
extinction.
Infer from a fossil record
periods of rapid environmental
changes.
Section Assessment
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Chapter Test
Analyzing amino acid
sequence
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CONCEPTS
ESSENTIAL OUTCOMES
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ACTIVITIES
TIMEFRAME
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Gas and Nutrient The Circulatory
Exchange
System,
The Respiratory
System, and
The Excretory
System
Summarize the role of
multiple organ systems in
transporting nutrients and
wastes throughout the body.
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Analyzing data
Lab: The Effect of Exercise
on Heart Rate
Virtual Lab: Effect of
Section Assessment Epinephrine on Heart Rate
Apply the concepts of
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osmosis and diffusion to
explain the functions of
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organs such as the liver,
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kidneys, and lungs, with
special reference to carbon
dioxide, oxygen, and glucose.
Lab: Measuring Lung
Capacity
Videos: The Respiratory
System, The Circulatory
System, The Excretory
System
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Electrochemical
Communication
and Response
Virtual Lab: Calculating
The Nervous System Categorize the sense organs, Lab Worksheets
identify other body receptors
Reaction Time
The Endocrine
Analyzing
data
that make them aware of
Lab: Observing Nervous
System
their environment , and see in
Section Assessment Responses
ways in which the body
reflexively responds to an
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external stimulus through a
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reflex arc.
Explain how the nervous
system interacts with
endocrine glands including
the pituitary and
hypothalamus in regulation
and production of hormones.
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Explain how an action
potential is generated and
transmitted within the neuron
using the sodium-potassium
pump.
Describe how
neurotransmitters facilitate
communication between
neurons.
Diagram a reflex arc, and
explain the events that occur
during impulse transmission
with relation to sensory, inter
and motor neurons.
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Feedback
Mechanism
The Nervous System Trace the path of hormones
from their point of origin to
The Endocrine
their target site.
System
Feedback mechanism
Lab Worksheets
Analyzing data
Video: Feedback
Mechanism
Section Assessment
Lab: Leptin and Endocrine
System
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Worksheets
Quizzes
Chapter Test
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Infection/Immunity The Body’s Defenses/ Explain how the skin acts as
Lab Worksheets
The Immune System a physical barrier against
Analyzing data
harmful microorganisms and
can be compromised by cuts
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and abrasions.
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Explain how antibodies are
related to antigens.
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Summarize how vaccination
protects people from
infectious diseases.
Research Report on
Compromised Immune
System
Lab: Detecting Viruses
Research Report on
Viruses and Bacteria
Chapter Test
Identify two typical vaccine
constructs (weakened or
killed pathogens, purified
protein)
Review history of vaccine use
and development.
Compare bacteria and
viruses as related to
requirements for growth and
replication.
Analyze defenses against
bacterial and viral infections.
Classify diseases based on
type of pathogen.
Explain how an individual
with a compromised immune
system may be more
susceptible to infection.
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ACTIVITIES
TIMEFRAME
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Ecology
Biodiversity is the sum Recognize that the more
Lab: Assessing Abiotic
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total of different kinds of biodiversity in an ecosystem
Factors in the Environment
Analyzing data
organisms and is
the greater its stability and
Predicting How Predation
affected by alterations resiliency.
Section Assessment Would Affect a Plant Species
of habitats.
Predict the effects of
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Video Lab: Modeling
Changes in an
decreasing biodiversity in
Ecosystem Change Over
ecosystem result from ecosystem.
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Time
changes in climate,
Explain how changes in
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human activity,
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ecosystems
can
manifest
introduction of
nonnative species, or themselves in predictable
changes in population patterns of climate, seasonal
reproductive cycles, population
size.
cycles, and migrations.
Fluctuations in
Provide examples of how
population size in an
human intervention or the
ecosystem are
introduction of new species
determined by the
relative rates of birth, may change the balance of an
immigration, emigration, ecosystem.
and death.
Predict fluctuation in the size of
Oxygen cycles through a population by measuring
factors including birth, death,
photosynthesis and
and migration patterns.
respiration.
Water, carbon, and
nitrogen cycle between
abiotic resources and
organic matter in the
ecosystem.
Show examples of increasing,
decreasing or zero population
growth.
Differentiate between biotic
and abiotic factors in the
environment.
A vital part of an
ecosystem is the
Interpret the flow of nutrients
stability of its producers
such as water, carbon, oxygen,
and decomposers.
nitrogen, and phosphorus
At each link in a food through biogeochemical
cycles.
web some energy is
stored in newly made
Summarize the energy loss in
structures but much
a food chain. Students can
energy is dissipated
show how only 10% on
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