Multiple assignments

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Month August September October November December

Unit Name Cells DNA Genetics Evolution Biotechnology

Essential

Questions

How do living things

maintain

homeostasis?

How does the

surface area of a

living system’s

structure

influence its

function?

What are the

differences in

structure and

function between

various cells?

How do living things

illustrate

diversity?

How do living things

evolve or change

over time?

How do living things

maintain

homeostasis?

How is genetic

variation

maintained in

nature?

How do organisms

reproduce off-

spring like

themselves?

How do living things

evolve or change

over time?

How do living things

change over time?

How do living things

illustrate diversity?

How do organisms

reproduce off-

spring like

themselves?

How has science

evolved through

human and

technological

advancements?

Content Cells

 Energy transfer

 Structures and functions

 Molecule transport

Nature of Biology

Scientific Method

Scientific

Tools/Technology

Genetics

 Historical perspective

 Mendelian inheritance

 Structure and function of

DNA

Cells

 Mitosis

 Meiosis Genetics

 Mendelian inheritance

Genetics

 Mendelian inheritance

Evolution

 Historical perspective

 Evidence

 Mechanism

Biotechnology

 Genetic engineering

Pharmaceuticals

Stem Cell

Research

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Month August September October November December

Unit Name Cells DNA Genetics Evolution Biotechnology

Skills Differentiate

between energy

transfer processes

in cells.

Differentiate

between the

transport

processes that

move materials

through cells.

Collect and interpret

data using

scientific

equipment.

Relate the structure

of DNA to its

function.

Summarize the

process of DNA

replication.

Compare and contrast

DNA and RNA.

Demonstrate proper

safe lab

techniques.

Determine the

relationships

between mutations

and genetic

disorders.

Collect and interpret

data using

scientific

equipment.

Determine

relationships

between mutations

and genetic

disorders.

Summarize current

scientific theories

of human

evolution.

Compare and contrast

historical views of

evolution to

modern Darwinian

theory.

Relate science to

current events.

Relate the impact

of technology

on science.

Assessments Cell lab

Osmosis lab

Characteristics of

life quiz

Cells unit test and

lab practical

Model of DNA

DNA replication and

protein synthesis

demonstration

DNA unit test and

performance task

Mitosis lab

Meiosis

demonstration

Punnett square quiz

Genetics unit test and

performance task

Natural selection lab

Evolution unit test and

performance task

Letter to Congress

Biotechnology

Quiz