Biology Unit 1A: Learning Targets
STANDARDS FOR UNIT 1A
SB1. Students will analyze the nature of the relationships between structures and functions in living cells.
a. Explain the role of cell organelles for both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including the cell membrane, in
maintaining homeostasis and cell reproduction.
c. Identify the function of the four major macromolecules (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids).
SB3. Students will derive the relationship between single-celled and multi-celled organisms and the increasing
complexity of systems.
b. Compare how structures and function vary between the six kingdoms (archaebacteria, eubacteria, protists,
fungi, plants, and animals).
d. Compare and contrast viruses with living organisms.
As you progress through the unit, rate yourself on the following learning targets. In the Mastery Key below, write
the date of your self-check along with the symbol you use to note your level of mastery on that date (for example, a
different colored  or ). If you find yourself struggling with certain concepts, be sure to ask your teacher for help.
Before you take the CDA, use these “I can” statements as a checklist to make sure you are prepared. A final selfrating of either 3 or 4 means that you have mastered the standard and you are ready for the test.
Mastery Key
Date
Symbol
Date
Symbol
I can …
explain the meaning of organic within the
context of biochemistry
name the four major macromolecules
name the monomer for each of the four
major macromolecules
explain the difference between a monomer
and a polymer
identify the elements (C, H, O, N, P) that
comprise each of the four major
macromolecules
identify the function of each of the four
major macromolecules
give examples of each of the four major
macromolecules
distinguish between macromolecules whose
names end in the suffixes –ose and –ase
identify major organelles according to their
structure when presented with a drawing of
a cell
 cell membrane/plasma membrane
 nucleus
 nucleolus
 nuclear membrane/nuclear envelope
Date
0
No idea
Symbol
1
Beginning
Date
Symbol
2
Progressing
Date
3
Proficient
Symbol
4
Advanced
Biology Unit 1A: Learning Targets
I can …
 mitochondria
 ribosome
 lysosome
 rough endoplasmic reticulum
 smooth endoplasmic reticulum
 Golgi apparatus/Golgi body
 cell wall
 chloroplast
 vacuole
describe the function of major organelles
distinguish between plant cells and animal
cells based on cell structure/organelles
compare and contrast eukaryotes and
prokaryotes based on cell
structure/organelles
classify an organism as eukaryotic or
prokaryotic based on cell
structure/organelles
name the six kingdoms
recognize example organisms from each of
the six kingdoms (e.g., a mushroom belongs
to kingdom Fungi)
determine the kingdom of an organism
based on cell type (eukaryotic or
prokaryotic), complexity (unicellular or
multicellular), and how it obtains energy
(heterotroph or autotroph)
explain the difference between heterotrophs
and autotrophs
differentiate between unicellular and
multicellular
distinguish between bacteria and viruses
compare and contrast viruses with living
organisms
recognize viruses, bacteria, plant cells, and
animal cells when presented with a drawing
or photo
classify items as either living, non-living, or
dead based on the eight characteristics of
life as defined by this course
place the biological levels of organization in
order according to increasing complexity
0
No idea
1
Beginning
2
Progressing
3
Proficient
4
Advanced