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Honors Biology I District High > 2016-2017 > High School > Science > Honors Biology I > Feldstein, Sharon; Hopko, Ann; Hudacko, Janet; Levine, Lillian; Mallinson, Brett; Mintz, Heather; Russo, Mary; Sbarro, Lauren; Topoleski, Tina; Urbaczek, TanyaThursday, September 22, 2016, 2:15PM
UnitUnit Summary
Interdisciplinary Connections
Technology Integration
21st Century Themes
Essential Questions
Enduring Understandings
Content SkillsAssessment
Differentiation / Modifications
ResourcesTeacher Notes
From Molecules to Organisms(Week 1, 8 Weeks)
The performance expectations in LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes help students formulate an answer to the question, “How do orga
Infused within the unit are connection to the 2013 NJCCCS for Mathematics, Language Arts Literacy and Technology.
Software
Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Internet
Bring your own technology/Chromebooks/Tablet/Cellular Device
The unit will integrate the 21st Century Life and Career stand. Students will engage with real world data, tools, and experts they will encounter in college, on the job,
What is science?
How do we find explanation
Science is an organized way of gathe
Vocabulary and key terms related unit.
Goals of science
Procedures at the core of scientific methodology
Scientific attitudes generate new ideas
Rela
State the goals of science.
Use scientific methodology to solve a problem.
Evaluate scientific evidenc
Teacher tutoring
Peer tutoring
Cooperative
Curriculum Development Resources/Instructional Materials/Equipment Needed Teacher Resources:
Textbook Laboratory
manuals and equipment
Science Websites
o http://www.sciencenetlinks.com
o www.biol
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nisms live and grow?” The LS1 Disciplinary Core Idea from the NRC Framework is presented as three sub ideas: Structure and Function, Growth and Development of Organisms, and Organization for
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and in life. Students learn best when actively engaged in solving meaningful problems using critical thinking, creativity and innovation, collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills.Emphasis will be placed on useful feedback of
s for events in the natural world?
How does structure re
ring and analyzing evidence about the natural w
tionship between science and society
Characteristics that living things share
Central themes of biology
Different approaches to studying science
Importance of the universal system of measure
e. Ide
ntify the characteristics of living things
Understand how the themes of biology unify all biological studies.
Identify the sig
learning groups
Modified assignments
Differentiated instruction
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*resources will
Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms. In these performance expectations, students demonstrate that they can use investigations and gather evidence to support explanations of cell function and
student performance that is embedded into everyday learning. This may require a balance of technology-enhanced, formative and summative assessments that measure student mastery of 21st century skills. Technology
late to function in living systems from the organismal t
orld.
Biology is the study of life.
Society can
ment Tabl
es and graphing
Laboratory safety procedures
Essential laboratory equipment
The three subatomic particles in atoms
Identify the six elements most common to biological orga
nificance of using the metric system.
Correctly make metric conversions.
Interpret and construct table and graphs that illustr
Native language texts and native language to English dictionary
vary for each district
reproduction. They understand the role of proteins as essential to the work of the cell and living systems. Students can use models to explain photosynthesis, respiration, and the cycling of matter
connections:For further clarification refer to NJ Class Standard Introductions at www.njcccs.org
o cellular level?
What is the matter in organisms made of
limit the application of scientific ideas, espec
nisms: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur.
How isotopes are similar and different
How compounds are different from their compound elements
Two main types of che
ate scientific findings.
Follow correct procedures for use of scientific apparatus.
Appropriate techniques for all laboratory situation
Response to Intervention (RTI) www.help4teachers.com
and flow of energy in living organisms. The cellular processes can be used as a model for understanding of the hierarchical organization of organism. Crosscutting concepts of matter and energy, struc
? W
hat are the properties of certain compounds found in li
ially if new scientific ideas conflict with pre
mical bonds
Unique properties of water
Difference between acids and bases
All organic compounds contain carbon
Functions of each of the four groups of macromolecules esse
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low protocol for identifying and reporting safety problems and violations.
Understand, evaluate, and practice safe proce
and www.docstoc.com , (search tiered lesson plan template
F
ture and function, and systems and system models provide students with insights to the structures and processes of organisms.
ving things and how do we use them?
What controls the ac
vailing cultural beliefs.
Living systems, from t
ntial for life
Chemical reactions are the result of energy changes
Roles of enzymes in living things
dures for conducting science investigations.
Describe the relationship between atomic structure and the molecular basis of life
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ollow all IEP modifications/504 plan
tivities in the cell?
How do proteins carry out essential
he organismal to the cellular level, demonstrate
mpare ionic and covalent bonds.
Describe the structure of a water molecule.
Describe how the polarity of water results in its abi
functions of life?
How does photosynthesis transfer lig
the complementary nature of structure and fun
lity to form hydrogen bonds and act as a universal solvent.
Use the pH scale to identify acids and bases and predict the
ht energy into chemical energy?
What are the basic unit
ction.
Certain compounds/ molecules have unique
effects of pH levels on biological reactions.
Model and provide functions of the four major organic molecules: lipids, proteins,
s of life?
How do feedback mechanisms maintain homeos
properties that make them suitable for life.
Ch
carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
Determine how and why each major category of organic molecules is essential to life.
tasis?
How are complex organisms produced and maint
emical reactions drive cell activities.
Models c
Analyze and explain how cells carry out a variety of chemical transformations that allow the conversion of energy from
ained through cellular division and differentiation?
Ho
an be used to explain photosynthesis, respirat
one from to another, the breakdown of molecules into smaller units, and the building of larger molecules from smaller ones.
w does the structure of DNA determine the structure of
ion, and the cycling of matter or flow of energy i
Recognize that most chemical transformations are made possible by protein catalyst called enzymes.
Conduct an experiment
proteins?
n living organisms.
Cellular processes can be u
to demonstrate that the activities of enzymes depend on the temperature, ionic conditions, and the pH of the surroundings.
sed as a model for understanding the hierarchic
al organization of an organism.
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy
For an object to be classified as living it must
Infused within the unit are connection to the
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The unit will integrate the 21st Century Life and Caree
How does stru
Living syst
Vocabulary and key terms related unit.
Cells
Model how processes are regula
Teacher tuto
Curriculum Development Resources/Instructional Materials/Equipment Needed Teacher Resources:
Textbook Laboratory
& Dynamics(Week 9, 3 Weeks)
meet particular criteria. One of the most defining of those being that it is composed of one cell or many cells. Every single one of us is made up of a million to trillions of these magnificent
2013 NJCCCS for Mathematics, Language Arts Literacy and Technology.
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r stand. Students will engage with real world data, tools, and experts they will encounter in college, on the job, and in life. Students learn best when actively engaged in solving meaningful problems using critical thinki
cture relate to function in living systems from the orga
ems, from the organismal to the cellular level, d
are made of complex molecules that consist mostly of a few elements. Each class of molecules has its own building blocks and specific functions.
Cellular processes are carried out by
ted both internally and externally by environments in which cells exist
Explain how the fundamental life processes of organi
ring
Peer tutoring
Cooperative learning groups
Modified assi
manuals and equipment
Science Websites
o http://www.sciencenetlinks.com
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and efficient functional units. Cells, the most basic unit of life, are complex and dynamic. Their structures are specifically adapted to their function, and have an overall goal of maintaining homeost
ng, creativity and innovation, collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills.Emphasis will be placed on useful feedback of student performance that is embedded into everyday learning. This may require a balance of technology-
nismal to the cellular level?
How does a cell maintain h
emonstrate the complementary nature of structu
many different types of molecules, mostly by the group of proteins known as enzymes.
Cellular function is maintained through the regulation of cellular processes in response to internal
sms depend on a variety of chemical reactions that occur in specialized areas of the organism's cells
Model how cells
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asis. In multi-cellular organisms, cells may become specialized to carry out a particular function. The cells of our body operate as a transport systems and highly effective communicators so that we
enhanced, formative and summative assessments that measure student mastery of 21st century skills. Technology connections:For further clarification refer to NJ Class Standard Introductions at www.njcccs.org.
omeostasis both in itself and as a multi-cellular organism
re and function.
All organisms transfer matter an
and external environmental conditions.
Cells divide through the process of mitosis, resulting in daughter cells that have the same genetic composition as the original cell.
Cell differentiation
are enclosed within semi-permeable membranes that regulate their interaction with their surroundings, including the transport of
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can exist and survive. Just to stay alive, organisms and the cells within them have to grow and develop, move materials around, build new molecules, reproduce new cells, and respond to environm
? H
ow is matter transferred and energy transferred/tran
d convert energy from one form to another. Both
is regulated through the expression of different genes during the development of complex multi-cellular organisms.
There is a relationship between the organization of cells into tissues
materials into and out of the cell
Identify genes as a set of instructions encoded in the DNA sequence of each organism
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ental changes. In order for an organism to perform these necessary functions they must be able to obtain and utilize energy. Energy is captured in many ways, photosynthesis (using sunli
sformed in living systems?
How do cell structures enabl
matter and energy are necessary to build and
and the organization of tissues into organs.
The structures and functions of organs determine their relationships within body systems of an organism.
Mathematical, physical, and computational
that specify the sequence of amino acids in proteins characteristics of that organism.
Relate the specialization of cells in mu
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Follow all IEP modifications/504
ght for energy) being one of them. Understanding why and how cells can capture, transform, and use energy will foster better life decisions, such as diet choices and strategies for maintaining a
e cells to carry out life processes?
How and why do cells d
maintain structures within the organism.
Mathe
tools are used to search for and explain core scientific concepts and principles.
Plants have the capability to take energy from light to form sugar molecules containing carbon, hydrogen
lti-cellular organisms to the different patterns of gene expression rather than to differences of the genes themselves.
Explain ho
plan
healthy lifestyle. Learning about cells processes helps one learn about themselves and how their body’s functions to maintain life, medical interventions and treatments, and ultimately the orga
ivide?
How can mathematical reasoning be used to demo
matical models support understanding of systems
, and oxygen.
In both plant and animal cells, sugar is a source of energy and can be used to make other carbon-containing (organic) molecules.
All organisms must break the high-ener
w the many cells in an individual can be very different from one another, even though they are all descended from a sin
nism survival. Students will learn the cell theory, as well as the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the basis for life. This will provide the foundation for understanding cellular trans
nstrate understanding of fundamental concepts of car
and the development of design solutions for redu
gy chemical bonds in food molecules during cellular respiration to obtain the energy needed for life processes.
gle cell and thus have essentially identical genetic instructions
Trace the general process where the progeny from a single
port and homeostasis. Students will examine how cells grow and reproduce. Additionally, students will learn how cells convert and store available energy.
rying capacity, factors affecting biodiversity and popu
cing the impact of human activities on the envi
cell form an embryo in which the cells multiply and differentiate to form the many specialized cells, tissues and organs tha
lations, and the cycling of matter and flow of energy amon
ronment.
System models play a central role in s
t comprise the final organism
Explain how environmental factors (such as temperature, light intensity, and the amount
g organisms in an ecosystem?
How do organisms obtain
tudents' understanding of science and engineeri
of water available) can affect photosynthesis as an energy storing process.
Recognize the process of photosynthesis as pro
and use energy they need to live and grow?
How do matter a
ng practices and core ideas of ecosystems.
Main
viding a vital connection between the sun and the energy needs of living systems.
Describe how plants capture energy by
nd energy move through ecosystems?
How can cellular r
taining biodiversity is essential to the healt
absorbing light and use it to form strong chemical bonds between the atoms of carbon-containing molecules.
Design ind
espiration be represented in a model?
What is the role of
h of the planet overall.
Interactions between sp
ependent investigations to determine the effects of changing environmental factors on photosynthesis.
Analyze and de
cellular respiration and photosynthesis in the cycling o
ecies create a balance within each ecosystem.
scribe how the process of photosynthesis provides a vital connection between the sun and the energy needs of living syste
f carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphe
Cell division enables the growth and developme
ms.
Explain how the breakdown of some food molecules enables the cell to store energy in specific molecules that are used
re, and geosphere?
nt of organisms.
to carry out the many functions of the cell.
Trace the process in which nutrients are transported to cells to serve as building blocks for
the synthesis of structures and as reactants for cellular respiration.
Recognize that food molecules are taken into cells and
react to provide the chemical constituents needed to synthesize other molecules, and knowing that the breakdown and sy
nthesis are made possible by enzymes.
Explain how plants and many microorganisms us e solar energy to combine molecule
s of carbon dioxide and water into complex, energy rich organic molecules and release oxygen to the environment.
Investigate and describe the complementary relationship (cycling of matter and flow of energy) between photosynthesis an
d cellular respiration.
Explain how the process of cellular respiration is similar to the burning of fossil fuels.
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edity: Inheritance & Variation of Traits(Week 12, 4 Weeks)
genetics unit is a broad overview of basic genetic concepts emphasizing how biological information is passed from one generation to another. Students will formulate answers to questions that include
ed within the unit are connection to the 2013 NJCCCS for Mathematics, Language Arts Literacy and Technology.
Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Internet Search
Google Docs
unit will integrate the 21st Century Life and Career stand. Students will engage with real world data, tools, and experts they will encounter in college, on the job, and in life. Students learn best when actively engaged in
ow is genetic information passed through generations?
ereditary information is stored in DNA and is
abulary and key terms related unit.
The structural, functional, and biochemical nature of DNA.
The events and mechanisms of DNA replication.
How to use probability to predict the outcome
scribe and discuss Mendel's studies and explain how his studies led to our current understanding of inheritance.
Use a Punnett
eacher tutoring
Peer tutoring
Cooperative learning group
Development Resources/Instructional Materials/Equipment Needed Teacher Resources:
Textbook Laboratory
manuals and equipment
Science Websites
o http://www.sciencenetlinks.com
o www.biology.com
o http://stra
how characteristics of one generation are passed to the next, how individuals of the same species and siblings have different characteristics. Students will be able to make and defend a claim, and
solving meaningful problems using critical thinking, creativity and innovation, collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills.Emphasis will be placed on useful feedback of student performance that is embedded into everyday
Why do reproductive cells have one half of the original cell'
organized into genes and chromosomes.
A cell'
of genetic crosses.
Mendel's research work, conclusions about inheritance, and how these principles apply to all living things.
The rules of dominance, segregation of alleles, and inde
square and probability calculations to predict the outcome of genetic crosses.
Simplify the process of calculating mono-, di-,
s M
odified assignments
Differentiated instruction
Native languag
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o www.thinkquest.com
o www.teachersdomain.org
*resources will vary for each district
use concepts of probability to explain the genetic variation in a population. Students demonstrate understanding of why individuals of the same species vary in how they look, function, and beha
learning. This may require a balance of technology-enhanced, formative and summative assessments that measure student mastery of 21st century skills. Technology connections:For further clarification refer to NJ Class
s genetic information?
What are genes and which importan
s DNA replicates when the divides.
DNA directs
pendent assortment of gametes.
The phases and events of meiosis, and how meiosis allows for genetic variability.
How mitosis and meiosis differ.
The patterns of inheritance: complete domi
tri-hybrid crosses using basic probability equations.
Identify and explain the chromosomal activities that occur during meiosis.
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Response to I
ve. Students can explain the mechanisms of genetic inheritance and describe the environmental and genetic causes of gene mutation and the alteration of gene expression. Cross-cutting conc
Standard Introductions at www.njcccs.org.
t biological molecule is contained within a gene?
How
the synthesis of proteins, and ultimately the
nance, incomplete dominance, co-dominance, and sex-linked inheritance.
The inheritance patterns of various genetic disorders including sickle-cell anemia, Huntington's disease, cysti
Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
Explain how and why and individual's chromosome number needs to rema
ntervention (RTI) www.help4teachers.com and www.docst
epts of patterns and cause and effect are selected as organizing concepts for these core ideas.
are genes and chromosomes related?
How is the fidelity
emergence of phenotypic traits.
Heritable trait
c fibrosis, and more.
The major historical events and discoveries that led to our understanding about genetics and DNA.
The similarities and differences between DNA and RNA.
in constant.
Apply knowledge of genetics to explain mechanisms of inheritance.
Model the structure and function of a DNA mo
oc.com , (search tiered lesson plan template
Follow all IEP modi
of genetic information contained in DNA maintained?
H
s are the result of genes passed from one gener
The central dogma of molecular biology
The events of transcription, translation, and polypeptide synthesis
How genes are regulated
The various types of mutations and their effects.
Characteristics
lecule.
Model the events of DNA replication.
Model the events of transcription, translation, and polypeptide synthesis.
Compare
fications/504 plan
ow was the basic structure of DNA discovered?
How do
ation to the next.
Genes are passed to offspri
of common chromosomal disorders.
Various methods used in human DNA analysis.
How the Human Genome Project continues to evolve.
How selective breeding can and has changed species.
The
and contrast DNA and RNA structure and function.
Explain the central dogma of molecular biology.
Identify mutations in
es the structure of DNA function in inheritance?
How do
ng through reproductive cells.
The structure o
importance of biotechnology
The methods involved in cloning.
The importance of recombinant DNA technologies
The benefits of genetic engineering to the agricultural and medical industries.
Pros
a DNA sequence and demonstrate the effects of the mutations.
Predict the results from various genetic crosses including
es genetic information encoded in DNA get translated in
f DNA allows for self-replication and ensures t
and cons of genetically modified foods.
multiple allele, sex-linked, autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and codominant crosses.
Research a genetic dis
to expression of traits in an organism?
How does genetic
he continuity of hereditary information.
Genes
order and present their ideas to peers.
Evaluate, critique, debate, the effects of biotechnology on the lives of humans.
Expla
information flow from a cell's DNA to direct protein synt
direct cell growth, development, and regulation o
in the use of a variety of molecular biological techniques including:
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hesis?
How do scientists use genetics to study human in
f the cell cycle.
Advances in biotechnology have
heritance?
How do scientists manipulate DNA in living
improved our understanding of genetics and hav
cells?
How does the understanding and manipulation of
e improved the quality of human life.
Analysis
genetics affect the quality of human life?
How are genetic
of genetic information, in the form of DNA and p
s and evolution linked?
What happens when the DNA code c
rotein sequence, is useful in researching genet
hanges over time?
Why do some genetic traits follow Mendeli
ic mechanisms, inferring evolutionary relation
an inheritance patterns while others don't?
What are some
ships, studying populations, diagnosing disease
of the ethical, social, legal, and public policy issues ass
s, and performing forensics analyses.
Apply und
ociated with genetics and biotechnology?
What was the h
erstanding of DNA to analyze, support and/or crit
uman genome project and why was it important to the study
ique current and emerging biotechnologies.
Ther
of human inherited disorders?
How does inserting, del
e are a wide array of ethical, legal, sociologic
eting, or substituting DNA segments alter the genetic cod
al, and public policy issues that continue to a
e?
How does the method of reproduction affect a species
rise as knowledge of biotechnology and genetic
' genetic variability?
s advances.
Patterns of inheritance are predict
able, and variation that exists within a specie
s is related to its mode of reproduction (sexu
al or asexual).
Biological Evolution: Unity & Diversity(Week 16, 3 Weeks)
The performance expectations in LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity help students formulate an answer to the question,
Infused within the unit are connection to the 2013 NJCCCS for Mathematics, Language Arts Literacy and Tec
Software Pow
erpoint
Microsoft Word
Internet Search
Google Docs
The unit will integrate the 21st Century Life and Career stand. Students will engage with real world data, tools, and experts they will
How does natural selection encou
The diversity and changing o
Vocabulary and key terms related unit.
Science is a practice in which an established body of knowledge is continuall
State the goals of science.
Know that all species, living and extinct descende
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Coo
Curriculum Development Resources/Instructional Materials/Equipment Needed Teacher Resources:
Textbook Laboratory
manuals and equipment
Science Websites
o http://www.sciencenetlink
"What evidence shows that different species are related?" The LS4 Disciplinary Core Idea involves four sub-ideas: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity, Natural Selection, Adaptation, and
hnology.
encounter in college, on the job, and in life. Students learn best when actively engaged in solving meaningful problems using critical thinking, creativity and innovation, collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills.Emphasis
rage inter and intraspecific diversity over time?
What ar
f life forms over many generations is the resul
y revised, refined, and extended as new evidence emerges.
The principles of evolution (including natural selection and common descent) provide a scientific explanation for the history of life on
d from ancient common ancestors.
Know that patterns in the distribution of living and fossil species tell us how modern org
perative learning groups
Modified assignments
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s.com
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Biodiversity and Humans. Students can construct explanations for the processes of natural selection and evolution and communicate how multiple lines of evidence support these explanations. Stud
will be placed on useful feedback of student performance that is embedded into everyday learning. This may require a balance of technology-enhanced, formative and summative assessments that measure student mastery of 21st
e the main lines of scientific evidence that support Darwi
t of natural selection, in which organisms with a
Earth as evidenced in the fossil record and in the similarities that exist within the diversity of existing organisms.
Evolution occurs as a result of a combination of the following factors:
o
anisms evolved from their ancestors.
Describe how evolution involves change in the genetic makeup of whole populations
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ain.org
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ents can evaluate evidence of the conditions that may result in new species and understand the role of genetic variation in natural selection. Additionally, students can apply concepts of probability to
century skills. Technology connections:For further clarification refer to NJ Class Standard Introductions at www.njcccs.org.
n's theory of evolution by natural selection?
How can c
dvantageous traits survive, reproduce, and pass
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over time, not changes in the genes of an individual organism.
Analyze natural selection simulations and use the data
dictionary
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explain trends in populations as those trends relate to advantageous heritable traits in specific environments. The cross-cutting concepts of cause and effect and systems and system models
oncepts in probability explain trends in populations as t
those traits to offspring.
Species alive toda
generated to describe how environmentally favored traits are perpetuated over generations resulting in species survival, while
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play an important role in students' understanding of the evolution of life on Earth.
hose trends relate to advantageous heritable traits in a s
y have evolved from ancient common ancestors.
V
a less favorable traits decrease in frequency or may lead to extinction.
Identify, explain, and demonstrate how technolo
emplate
Follow all IEP modifications/504 plan
pecific environment?
What factors cause adaptations in
ariation exists in all species and allows some
gy can be used to determine evolutionary relationships among species (Gel electrophoresis, DNA/amino acid sequence
organisms?
How can system models be used to represe
individuals to survive in a particular enviro
s). Int
egrate scientific information from a variety of disciplines to provide evidence for the relatedness of species on Earth
nt the evolution of life on Earth?
How do genetic mutations
nment because of those features.
(geology, comparative anatomy, biochemistry, and taxonomy).
Recognize that a change in species over time does not follow
and re combination of genes during meiosis enable evolu
a set pattern or timeline.
Explain how the millions of different species on Earth today are related by common ancestry using
tion to occur?
What role does the environment play in an o
evidence.
Use natural selection and its evolutionary consequences to provide a scientific explanation for the fossil record of an
rganism's survival and reproduction?
How do organis
cient life forms, and the molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
Discuss how envir
ms change over time?
What processes are responsible fo
onmental pressure, genetic drift, mutation and competition for resources influence the evolutionary process.
Predict possi
r life's unity and diversity?
What impact did the industri
ble evolutionary implications for a population due to environmental changes over time (e.g., volcanic eruptions, global
al revolution have on the peppered moth?
How might a gr
climate change, industrial pollution).
oup of one species change over time to form a new distin
ct species?
What changes in living things have occurre
d over time and what scientific evidence is cited to support
biological evolution?
How does biodiversity affect hu
mans?
What scientific information supports common ances
try and biological evolution?
How can the adverse impa
ct of human activity on biodiversity be mitigated?
How ca
n there be so many similarities among organisms yet so man
y different plants, animals, and microorganisms?
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