CURRICULUM MAP (revised 9/09)
Essential
Questions
Content
COURSE TITLE: BIOLOGY I H
September
Unit 1—What is life
*What characteristics do all living
things share?
Unit 2 – Biochemistry
*What is the relationship between
chemistry and biology?
October
Unit 3 – Cell Structure and
Function
*What is the basic unit of all
living things?
November
Unit 4 – Bioenergetics
* How do cells acquire and use
energy?
December
Unit 5 – Cell Reproduction
*How do cells reproduce?
January
Unit 6 – Nucleic Acids
(DNA, RNA, Protein
Synthesis)
* How are cellular
instructions passed down
through generations?
Characteristics of Life
Chemistry of Water
Chemistry of Carbohydrates, Lipids,
Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Cell Structures/Functions
(Plant and Animal)
Cytomembrane System
Eukaryotes vs. Prokaryotes
Membrane Structure
Function
Diffusion/Osmosis
Enzymes
ATP-ADP Cycle
Fermentation
Photosynthesis (C3, C4, CAM)
Photorespiration
Aerobic Respiration
Mitosis/Cytokinesis
Meiosis
Gametogenesis
Prokaryotic Fission
Structure of DNA, RNA
DNA Replication
RNA Transcription
Translation (Protein
Synthesis)
Role of DNA and RNA in cell
processes
Mutations
Skills
NJ Core
Curriculum
Content
Standards
Assessments
Scientific Method
Experimental Design
Microscopy
Analysis/Interpretation
Writing Lab Reports
Molecular Modeling
Laboratory
PowerPoint Technique
Scientific Method
Experimental Design
Microscopy
Biological Drawing
Writing Lab Reports
Analysis/Interpretation
Cell Identification
Graphing
5.1(Scientific Practices)
5.3.12 .A1-2
5.1(Scientific Practices)
5.3.12.A.3.3
Lab Activities
Class Worksheets
Homework
Unit Quizzes/Test
Lab Activities
Cell Structure Foldable
Mitosis Flip Book
Class Worksheets/Homework
Written Lab Reports
Unit Tests/Quizzes
Use of Scientific Method
Microscopy
Chromatography
Biological Illustration
Mathematical Manipulation
Graphing
Observation
Oral Presentation
Writing Scientific Lab Reports
5.1 (Scientific Practices)
5.3.12.B.1-6
Microscopy
Biological Drawing
Writing Lab Reports
Analysis/Interpretation
Cell Identification
Scientific Method
Mathematical manipulation
Analysis and Interpretation
Gel Electrophoresis
DNA Fingerprinting
5.1.12 A, B, C
5.3.12 C, D
5.1(Scientific Practices)
5.3.12 .A.4-5
5.3.12.D2-3
5.3.12E.1
Lab Activities
Class Worksheets
Homework
Written Lab Report
Unit Tests/quizzes
Lab Activity
Class Worksheets
Homework
Unit Test/Quizzes
Lab Activity
Class Worksheets
Homework
Unit Test/Quizzes
CURRICULUM MAP (revised 9/09)
Essential
Questions
Content
February
Unit 7 – Genetics
*How are hereditary traits
passed on from parent to
offspring?
Patterns of Inheritance
Statistical analysis related to
Drosophila inheritance
Pedigree Analysis
Chi Square Analysis
COURSE TITLE: BIOLOGY IH
March
Unit 8 – Diversity and
Change
*How are organisms classified
& how do they change over
time?
Unit 9 – Ecology
*What is an ecosystem?
Binomial Nomenclature
Dichotomous Key,Cladograms
Bacteria and Viruses,Protists
Fungi,Plants
Animals-Invertebrates
Animals-Vertebrates
Theory of Evolution
(Darwinism)
Adaptations
Evidence for Evolution
Hardy-Weinberg Principle
Abiotic and Biotic Factors
Food Chains/Food Webs
Ecological Pyramids
Biochemical Cycles
Biomes
Community Interaction
Skills
NJ Core
Curriculum
Content
Standards
Assessments
April
Unit 10—Epidemiology
*How do organisms fight
disease?
May
Unit 11 – Body Systems
Con’t.
*How do organisms perform
bodily functions to maintain
homeostasis?
June
Unit 11 --Body Systems
Con’t.
*How do organisms
perform bodily functions
to maintain homeostasis?
Structure and Function of the:
Transport System-Plants
Transport System-Animals
Nervous System
Digestive System
Excretory System
Respiratory System
Structure and Function of
the:
Transport System-Plants
Transport SystemAnimals
Nervous System
Digestive System
Excretory System
Respiratory System
Structure and Function of the:
Transport System-Plants
Transport System-Animals
Nervous System
Digestive System
Excretory System
Respiratory System
Use of Scientific Method
Observation
Use of Probes and Computers to
collect data on pulse rate
Mathematical Manipulation
Animal Dissection
Writing Lab Reports
Use of Scientific Method
Observation
Use of Probes and Computers
to collect data on pulse rate
Mathematical Manipulation
Animal Dissection
Writing Lab Reports
Use of Scientific Method
Observation
Use of Probes and
Computers to collect
data on pulse rate
Mathematical Manipulation
Animal Dissection
Writing Lab Reports
5.1 (Scientific Practices)
5.3.12.A.6
Unit 11 – Body Systems
*How do organisms perform
bodily functions to maintain
homeostasis?
Infective characteristics of
bacteria and viruses
Immune system recognition
Spread of diseases through
populations
Scientific Method
Mathematical manipulation
Analysis/Interpretation
Microscopy
Culturing and working with
Drosophila
Taxonomy Seminar
Constructing and Using a
Dichotomous Key
Use of PowerPoint
Observation
5.1.(Scientific Practices)
5.3.12E.1
5.1(Scientific Practices)
5.3.12.E2-4
5.1(Scientific Practices)
5.3.12A.6
5.1(Scientific Practices)
5.3.12.A.6
Lab Activities
Written Lab Report
Microscopic Drawings
Drosophila Project
Genetics Problems
Homework
Class worksheets
Tests/Quizzes
Taxonomy Seminar
Hardy-Weinberg Problems
Lab Activities
Various Class Worksheets
Homework
Unit Test/Quizzes
Lab Activities
Sheep Heart Lab Practical
Fetal Pig Dissection/Practical
Class Worksheets
Homework
Tests/Quizzes
Lab Activities
Sheep Heart Lab Practical
Fetal Pig Dissection/Practical
Class Worksheets
Homework
Tests/Quizzes
Lab Activities
Sheep Heart Lab Practical
Fetal Pig
Dissection/Practical
Class Worksheets
Homework
Tests/Quizzes