Biology+I

1.01 Identify biological questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations. 1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions. 1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models of biological phenomena using logic and evidence to: 1.04 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies: 1.05 Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed, scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of:
 * **Competency Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry. ** || **Technology Tools ans Resources ** ||
 * **Objectives **
 * Create testable hypotheses
 * Identify variables.
 * Use a control or comparison group when appropriate.
 * Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
 * Collect and record data.
 * Organize data into charts and graphs.
 * Analyze and interpret data.
 * Communicate findings.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Explain observations.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Make inferences and predictions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Recognize and avoid potential hazards.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Appropriate sample.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Adequacy of experimental controls.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Replication of findings.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Alternative interpretations of the data. || **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Students can use ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">[|Gaggle] ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;"> or another tool to blog about their scientific investigations, observations, predictions, safety… **


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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">2.01 Compare and contrast the structure and functions of the following organic molecules: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">2.02 Investigate and describe the structure and functions of cells including: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">2.03 Investigate and analyze the cell as a living system including: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">2.04 Investigate and describe the structure and function of enzymes and explain their importance in biological systems. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">2.05 Investigate and analyze the bioenergetic reactions:
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 * **<span style="color: #042a55; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Competency Goal 2: The learner will develop an understanding of the physical, chemical and cellular basis of life. ** || ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Objectives **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Carbohydrates.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Proteins.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Lipids.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Nucleic acids.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Cell organelles.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Cell specialization.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Communication among cells within an organism.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Maintenance of homeostasis.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Movement of materials into and out of cells.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Energy use and release in biochemical reactions.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Aerobic Respiration.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Anaerobic Respiration.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">3.01 Analyze the molecular basis of heredity including: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">3.02 Compare and contrast the characteristics of asexual and sexual reproduction. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">3.03 Interpret and predict patterns of inheritance. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">3.04 Assess the impact of advances in genomics on individuals and society. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">3.05 Examine the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection including:
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 * **<span style="color: #042a55; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Competency Goal 3: The learner will develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of organisms over time. ** || ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Objectives **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">DNA replication.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Protein synthesis (transcription, translation).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Gene regulation.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Dominant, recessive and intermediate traits.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Multiple alleles.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Polygenic inheritance.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Sex-linked traits.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Independent assortment.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Test cross.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Pedigrees.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Punnett squares.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Human genome project.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Applications of biotechnology.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Development of the theory.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">The origin and history of life.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Fossil and biochemical evidence.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Mechanisms of evolution.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">4.01 Analyze the classification of organisms according to their evolutionary relationships. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">4.02 Analyze the processes by which organisms representative of the following groups accomplish essential life functions including: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">4.03 Assess, describe and explain adaptations affecting survival and reproductive success. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">4.04 Analyze and explain the interactive role of internal and external factors in health and disease: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">4.05 Analyze the broad patterns of animal behavior as adaptations to the environment.
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 * **<span style="color: #042a55; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Competency Goal 4: The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life. ** || ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Objectives **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">The historical development and changing nature of classification systems.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Similarities and differences among the eukaryotic kingdoms: Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Classify organisms using keys.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Unicellular protists, annelid worms, insects, amphibians, mammals, non vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Transport, excretion, respiration, regulation, nutrition, synthesis, reproduction, and growth and development.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Structural adaptations in plants and animals (form to function).
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Disease-causing viruses and microorganisms.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Co-evolution.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Genetics.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Immune response.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Nutrition.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Parasites.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Toxins.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Innate behavior.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Learned behavior.
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">5.01 Investigate and analyze the interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">5.02 Analyze the flow of energy and the cycling of matter in the ecosystem <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">5.03 Assess human population and its impact on local ecosystems and global environments:
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 * **<span style="color: #042a55; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Competency Goal 5: The learner will develop an understanding of the ecological relationships among organisms. ** || ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Objectives **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Techniques of field ecology.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Abiotic and biotic factors.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Carrying capacity.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Relationship of the carbon cycle to photosynthesis and respiration.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Trophic levels - direction and efficiency of energy transfer.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Historic and potential changes in population.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Factors associated with those changes.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12px;">Climate change.
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