Biology Syllabus
Correlated to High School Content Expectations (2008-2009)
2008/2009 Biology Curriculum Calendar and Testing Schedule
Weeks 1and 2: Chapter 1 The Scientific Process (HSCE B1.2i, B1.2h, B1.1C, B1.1B, ,
B1.2A, )
 hypothesis, theory, laws, observations (differences)
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Vocabulary List - Introduction to Biology
parts of a scientific investigation (hypothesis, dependent, independent variables,
control group, recording and reporting results (constructing tables and graphs
and labeling correctly), controlling variables, making conclusions based on
results, connecting number of trials and reliability of results.
Scientific Method in Action
Is Yeast Alive?
Consumer Product Lab
Penny Lab
**Interpreting Data (how to construct and interpret graphs and tables) B1.1D, 1.1E,
1.1f, 1.1g, 1.1h
Graphing Practice
**Measurement Lab (instruments that measure temperature, time, mass, length,
weight) also a basic introduction to the metric system
Measurement Lab
Weeks 3-4: Chemistry of Life (B 2.2D/E, 2.2C, 2.2A, 2.5A, 2.4f, 2.2A, 2.2B, 2.2f)
vocabulary questions
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atoms, molecules, compounds
ionic, covalent and hydrogen bonding
polar molecules and the structure of water
cohesion/adhesion
solutions (solvents and solutes)
structure of 4 macromolecules (proteins, carbs, lipids and nucleic acids)
On-Line Organic Molecule Assignment
unique structure of Carbon (what makes it able to bond so readily?)
bond energy in macromolecules/ dehydration/hydrolysis
ATP basic structure and function
CHNOPS
Activation energy
Enzymes (structure and function)
**Enzyme lab
Enzyme Lab page one
Enzyme Lab page two
Toothpick Lab
Water Lab
Weeks 5 and 6: Cell Structure (B2.5, 2.4g, 2.5h, 2.5i)
Cell vocabulary
cell biiology guided reading worksheet
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Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells
Differentiate Plant and Animal Cells
Cell Theory
Major Organelles and Functions
Intro to basic membrane structure (phospholipids, lipid bilayer, membrane bound
proteins
- Evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts from early prokaryotic bacteria (have
their own DNA etc.)
**Microscope Lab (basic structures and functions of parts)
Microscope Worksheet
Cheek Cell Lab
Plant Cell Lab
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Weeks 7 and 8: Cells and Their Environment (B2.3A, B, C)
Test Two\Vocabulary Words cellular transport.doc
passive/active transport methods
hyper, hypo and isotonic environments
sodium/potassium pump
endo/exocytosis
receptor proteins/functions
Test Two\passive transport online assignment.doc
**Osmosis experiment (effect of different molarities on osmosis rates)
http://www.csun.edu/scied/7-microscopy/elodea_plasmolysis/index.htm
diffusion
Weeks 9-11: Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration (B3.1B, 3.1f, 2.1B, 3.1C, 2.5C/D,
3.1e, 2.1A, 2.4/5e, 3.1D)
PHOTSYNTHESIS
Photosynthesis Vocabulary
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autotrophs/heterotrophs
ATP as an energy storage device/ATP Cycle
o Stages of Photosynthesis
- Light and Plant pigments/functions
- Light Reactions (electron transport chain/production of oxygen)
- Dark Reactions (Calvin Cycle)
**Plant Pigment Lab (deposition rate of pigments)
Leaf Pigment Chromatography
http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Spotlight/Detail/Simulation__Water_Weed
Water Weed Simulator
RESPIRATION
Respiration Vocabulary
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aerobic respiration/glycolysis
Kreb’s Cycle/electron transport chain
lactic acid/alcoholic fermentation
Respiration Experiment
Respiration Lab Report
Week 12: Chromosomes/Cell Reproduction (B4.3f, 4.4b, 2.1C/d, 4.3A, 4.3C, 4.1B)
Mitosis Vocabualry and Reading Questions
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cell division (chromosomes/genes)
homologous chromosomes
haploid/diploid number in zygotes/gametes
autosomes/sex chromosomes
cell cycle/cell specialization
cancer
mitosis/cytokinesis
Mitosis On-Line Assignment
**Mitosis Lab (onion root tip/cheek cells etc.)
Weeks 17 to 20: Genetics/Heredity and Meiosis/Sexual Reproduction (4.1c, 4.1d, 4.1e,
4.2A, 4.3C, 4.4c, 4.1A, 4.3e, 4.3d, 4.4c 4.2C 4.2f 4.2g 4.3B 5.3e 4.3C)
Intro to Genetics Vocabulary and Questions
Page two Intro to Genetics Vocabualry and Questions
DNA Vocabulary and Questions
Human Genetics Vocabulary and Questions
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structure of DNA (nucleotides)
purine and pyrimidine bases/base pairings
DNA replication
Protein synthesis (transcription and translation)
RNA structure and function
Codons/anticodons
Point mutations
karyotypes (genetic disorders)
chromosomal mutations
PBS DNA Worksheet
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http://www.lewport.wnyric.org/jwanamaker/animations/Protein%20Synthesis%20%20long.html
Lew Port DNA On-Line Assignment
Quarterly Exit Exam – To Include DNA/RNA Protein Synthesis
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genetics, Mendel
Mendel’s experiments
Alleles, homo and heterozygous
Recessive, dominant
Genotype, phenotype
Independent assortment
Segregation
Punnett squares (mono and dihybrid crosses)
Test crosses
Sex-linked traits
Pedigrees
Incomplete/codominance
Genetic diseases
**Indian Corn Genetics Lab
Weeks 21 : DNA/Gene Technology (B4.2A/B, 5.2b, 4.r2i, 4.4a, 4.2D, 4.2E, , 4.2h,
4.r5a, ,4.3g, 4.r5b, 2.1e, 5.3f)
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Genetic engineering/recombinant DNA
Cloning/Stem Cells
DNA fingerprinting/PCR
Human Genome/Proteome
**DNA Transformation Lab
cloning
mutations study guide
stem cell study guide
cloning
mutations study guide
stem cell study guide
Weeks 22 and 22: Natural Selection/Evolution (2.4C, 5.1c, 5.1A, 5.1e, 3.5d, 5.1B, 5.1g,
5.3d, 5.1f, 5.3C, 5.1d, 5.3A, 5.2A B1.1i)
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions Chapter 15.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions chapters 16.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions Chapter 17.doc
- Charles Darwin
- Natural selection
- Biodiversity
- Fossils, fossil record
- Comparative anatomy from fossils
- Speciation and formation of new species through mutation
- Natural selection happens to individuals/populations evolve
- Reproductive isolation
- Hardy-Weinberg principle/equation
- Random mating/genetic drift
- Polygenic traits/geographic isolation
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Directional/stabilizing selection
**Biology.com Simulation
http://biologycorner.com/worksheets/guppy.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/sex/guppy/ed_pop.html
http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=cbp&wcsuffix=5182&fuseacti
on=home.gotoWebCode&x=11&y=13
Test Seven - Evolution\Biology Human Evolution Documentary Study Guide Part
Two 4-10-08.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Biology Human Evolution Documentary Study Guide 4-908.doc
Explain the difference between explanations that currently have the support of
science and those explanations that may be emerging as possible new ones
Are there questions that scientific investigations cannot answer?
Weeks 28 and 29: Classification of Organisms (2.4A, 5.2a,)
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binomial nomenclature
taxonomy
Linnaeus system
Biological species
Convergent evolution
Phylogenics
Cladistics
Cladograms
Evolutionary systematics
Test Seven - Evolution\Cladograms.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Classifciation Lab.pdf
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions Chapter 18.doc
Weeks 30 and 31: Populations (2.2g, 3.5A, 3.5f, 3.5B/C, 5.2c)
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Populations (size, density, dispersion)/immigration/emmigration
Growth rates/curves (logistic model)
Carrying capacity
Density dependent/independent factors
lessons from the kaibab
on-line assignment populations
vocabulary
turkey population lab
Weeks 32 to 34: Ecosystems/Communities (3.2A/B, 3.3A, 3.4A-C, 3.1A, 3.2C, 3.3b,
3.5e, 3.4e, 2.4B, 3.4d B1.1i)
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habitat, niche, community, ecosystem
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biotic and abiotic factors
biodiversity
succession (primary and secondary)
pioneer species
primary productivity
trophic levels
producers, consumers
carnivores, omnivores, detritivores, decomposers
energy pyramid/cycling
acid rain, CFC’s
global warming/ozone layer
greenhouse effect
biological magnification
Explain the difference between explanations that currently have the support of
science and those explanations that may be emerging as possible new ones
Are there questions that scientific investigations cannot answer?
energy pyramid
smoke stack
vocabulary 1
vocabulary
vocabulary
biomes power point
food web on line assignment
lab design limiting factors
lorax lesson
nutrient cycles
Weeks 35 and 36: Animal Processes/Homeostasis (2.5B, 2.3f, 2.4i, 2.4h, 2.3B, 2.5f,
2.3e/g, 2.3d, 2.6a)
- cells  organ systems
- viruses
- bacteria
- homeostasis
- human body systems/functions
virus and bacteria vocabulary
virus tutorial
virus work sheet
Understanding Viruses Movie – Available in United Streaming (WebMax on the EUPISD website)
Understanding Bacteria Movie - Available in United Streaming (WebMax on the EUPISD website)
First Quarter Exam
First Semester Exam
Third Quarter Exam
Second Semester Exam