Biology Syllabus
Correlated to High School Content Expectations (2008-2009)
2008/2009 Biology Curriculum Calendar and Testing Schedule
Weeks 1and 2: Chapter 1 The Scientific Process (HSCE B1.2i, B1.2h, B1.1C, B1.1B, , B1.2A, )
· hypothesis, theory, laws, observations (differences)
Vocabulary List - Introduction to Biology
· parts of a scientific investigation (hypothesis, dependent, independent variables, control group, recording and reporting results (constructing tables and graphs and labeling correctly), controlling variables, making conclusions based on results, connecting number of trials and reliability of results.
· Scientific Method in Action
· Is Yeast Alive?
· Consumer Product Lab
· Penny Lab
**Interpreting Data (how to construct and interpret graphs and tables) B1.1D, 1.1E, 1.1f, 1.1g, 1.1h
Graphing Practice
**Measurement Lab (instruments that measure temperature, time, mass, length, weight) also a basic introduction to the metric system
Measurement Lab
Weeks 3-4: Chemistry of Life (B 2.2D/E, 2.2C, 2.2A, 2.5A, 2.4f, 2.2A, 2.2B, 2.2f)
vocabulary questions
- atoms, molecules, compounds
- ionic, covalent and hydrogen bonding
- polar molecules and the structure of water
- cohesion/adhesion
- solutions (solvents and solutes)
- structure of 4 macromolecules (proteins, carbs, lipids and nucleic acids)
- On-Line Organic Molecule Assignment
- unique structure of Carbon (what makes it able to bond so readily?)
- bond energy in macromolecules/ dehydration/hydrolysis
- ATP basic structure and function
- CHNOPS
- Activation energy
- Enzymes (structure and function)
**Enzyme lab
Enzyme Lab page one
Enzyme Lab page two
Toothpick Lab
Water Lab
Weeks 5 and 6: Cell Structure (B2.5, 2.4g, 2.5h, 2.5i)
Cell vocabulary
cell biiology guided reading worksheet
- Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic cells
- Differentiate Plant and Animal Cells
- Cell Theory
- Major Organelles and Functions
- Intro to basic membrane structure (phospholipids, lipid bilayer, membrane bound proteins
- Evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts from early prokaryotic bacteria (have their own DNA etc.)
**Microscope Lab (basic structures and functions of parts)
Microscope Worksheet
Cheek Cell Lab
Plant Cell Lab
Weeks 7 and 8: Cells and Their Environment (B2.3A, B, C)
Test Two\Vocabulary Words cellular transport.doc
- passive/active transport methods
- hyper, hypo and isotonic environments
- sodium/potassium pump
- endo/exocytosis
- receptor proteins/functions
- Test Two\passive transport online assignment.doc
**Osmosis experiment (effect of different molarities on osmosis rates)
http://www.csun.edu/scied/7-microscopy/elodea_plasmolysis/index.htm
diffusion
Weeks 9-11: Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration (B3.1B, 3.1f, 2.1B, 3.1C, 2.5C/D, 3.1e, 2.1A, 2.4/5e, 3.1D)
PHOTSYNTHESIS
Photosynthesis Vocabulary
- autotrophs/heterotrophs
- ATP as an energy storage device/ATP Cycle
o Stages of Photosynthesis
- Light and Plant pigments/functions
- Light Reactions (electron transport chain/production of oxygen)
- Dark Reactions (Calvin Cycle)
**Plant Pigment Lab (deposition rate of pigments)
Leaf Pigment Chromatography
http://www.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ca/Spotlight/Detail/Simulation_-_Water_Weed
Water Weed Simulator
RESPIRATION
Respiration Vocabulary
- aerobic respiration/glycolysis
- Kreb’s Cycle/electron transport chain
- lactic acid/alcoholic fermentation
Respiration Experiment
Respiration Lab Report
Week 12: Chromosomes/Cell Reproduction (B4.3f, 4.4b, 2.1C/d, 4.3A, 4.3C, 4.1B)
Mitosis Vocabualry and Reading Questions
- cell division (chromosomes/genes)
- homologous chromosomes
- haploid/diploid number in zygotes/gametes
- autosomes/sex chromosomes
- cell cycle/cell specialization
- cancer
- mitosis/cytokinesis
Mitosis On-Line Assignment
**Mitosis Lab (onion root tip/cheek cells etc.)
Weeks 17 to 20: Genetics/Heredity and Meiosis/Sexual Reproduction (4.1c, 4.1d, 4.1e, 4.2A, 4.3C, 4.4c, 4.1A, 4.3e, 4.3d, 4.4c 4.2C 4.2f 4.2g 4.3B 5.3e 4.3C)
Intro to Genetics Vocabulary and Questions
Page two Intro to Genetics Vocabualry and Questions
DNA Vocabulary and Questions
Human Genetics Vocabulary and Questions
- structure of DNA (nucleotides)
- purine and pyrimidine bases/base pairings
- DNA replication
- Protein synthesis (transcription and translation)
- RNA structure and function
- Codons/anticodons
- Point mutations
- karyotypes (genetic disorders)
- chromosomal mutations
` PBS DNA Worksheet
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- http://www.lewport.wnyric.org/jwanamaker/animations/Protein%20Synthesis%20-%20long.html
Lew Port DNA On-Line Assignment
Quarterly Exit Exam – To Include DNA/RNA Protein Synthesis
- genetics, Mendel
- Mendel’s experiments
- Alleles, homo and heterozygous
- Recessive, dominant
- Genotype, phenotype
- Independent assortment
- Segregation
- Punnett squares (mono and dihybrid crosses)
- Test crosses
- Sex-linked traits
- Pedigrees
- Incomplete/codominance
- Genetic diseases
**Indian Corn Genetics Lab
Weeks 21 : DNA/Gene Technology (B4.2A/B, 5.2b, 4.r2i, 4.4a, 4.2D, 4.2E, , 4.2h, 4.r5a, ,4.3g, 4.r5b, 2.1e, 5.3f)
- Genetic engineering/recombinant DNA
- Cloning/Stem Cells
- DNA fingerprinting/PCR
- Human Genome/Proteome
**DNA Transformation Lab
cloning
mutations study guide
stem cell study guide
cloning
mutations study guide
stem cell study guide
Weeks 22 and 22: Natural Selection/Evolution (2.4C, 5.1c, 5.1A, 5.1e, 3.5d, 5.1B, 5.1g, 5.3d, 5.1f, 5.3C, 5.1d, 5.3A, 5.2A B1.1i)
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions Chapter 15.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions chapters 16.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions Chapter 17.doc
- Charles Darwin
- Natural selection
- Biodiversity
- Fossils, fossil record
- Comparative anatomy from fossils
- Speciation and formation of new species through mutation
- Natural selection happens to individuals/populations evolve
- Reproductive isolation
- Hardy-Weinberg principle/equation
- Random mating/genetic drift
- Polygenic traits/geographic isolation
- Directional/stabilizing selection
**Biology.com Simulation
http://biologycorner.com/worksheets/guppy.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/sex/guppy/ed_pop.html
http://phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=cbp&wcsuffix=5182&fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&x=11&y=13
Test Seven - Evolution\Biology Human Evolution Documentary Study Guide Part Two 4-10-08.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Biology Human Evolution Documentary Study Guide 4-9-08.doc
- Explain the difference between explanations that currently have the support of science and those explanations that may be emerging as possible new ones
- Are there questions that scientific investigations cannot answer?
Weeks 28 and 29: Classification of Organisms (2.4A, 5.2a,)
- binomial nomenclature
- taxonomy
- Linnaeus system
- Biological species
- Convergent evolution
- Phylogenics
- Cladistics
- Cladograms
- Evolutionary systematics
Test Seven - Evolution\Cladograms.doc
Test Seven - Evolution\Classifciation Lab.pdf
Test Seven - Evolution\Vocabulary and Questions Chapter 18.doc
Weeks 30 and 31: Populations (2.2g, 3.5A, 3.5f, 3.5B/C, 5.2c)
- Populations (size, density, dispersion)/immigration/emmigration
- Growth rates/curves (logistic model)
- Carrying capacity
- Density dependent/independent factors
lessons from the kaibab
on-line assignment populations
vocabulary
turkey population lab
Weeks 32 to 34: Ecosystems/Communities (3.2A/B, 3.3A, 3.4A-C, 3.1A, 3.2C, 3.3b, 3.5e, 3.4e, 2.4B, 3.4d B1.1i)
- habitat, niche, community, ecosystem
- biotic and abiotic factors
- biodiversity
- succession (primary and secondary)
- pioneer species
- primary productivity
- trophic levels
- producers, consumers
- carnivores, omnivores, detritivores, decomposers
- energy pyramid/cycling
- acid rain, CFC’s
- global warming/ozone layer
- greenhouse effect
- biological magnification
- Explain the difference between explanations that currently have the support of science and those explanations that may be emerging as possible new ones
- Are there questions that scientific investigations cannot answer?
energy pyramid
smoke stack
vocabulary 1
vocabulary
vocabulary
biomes power point
food web on line assignment
lab design limiting factors
lorax lesson
nutrient cycles
Weeks 35 and 36: Animal Processes/Homeostasis (2.5B, 2.3f, 2.4i, 2.4h, 2.3B, 2.5f, 2.3e/g, 2.3d, 2.6a)
- cells à organ systems
- viruses
- bacteria
- homeostasis
- human body systems/functions
virus and bacteria vocabulary
virus tutorial
virus work sheet
Understanding Viruses Movie – Available in United Streaming (WebMax on the EUPISD website)
Understanding Bacteria Movie - Available in United Streaming (WebMax on the EUPISD website)
First Quarter Exam
First Semester Exam
Third Quarter Exam
Second Semester Exam