Florin High School

Curriculum Map

2004-2005

ALIGNING STANDARDS TO CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT

Content: Biology Grade Level: 10

1^st Quarter, August – October
Month	Standards/Contents (**Power standards)	Skills	Activities (Examples)	Materials	Assessments (*Common assessments)
August	Investigation and Experimentation (threaded throughout the entire year) **Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.	Know appropriate tools/tech. Explain lab safety guidelines.	- Lab equipment demonstration - Safety posters/ skits, etc.	- Lab equipment and supplies: (glassware, safety equipment) - Consumables: (paper, glue, markers, beans/ peanuts, etc) - Video - Textbook/teacher resources	- Safety quiz - Student discussion and reflection - *Lab write-ups/ tests
		Develop observation skills.	- Bean/peanut observation lab - Demo activity.
		Understand the nature of science.	- Science is/is not activity
		Apply scientific method to any problem.	- Notes/lecture - Scientific method lab: (plant growth, bean, etc.) - Metric lab - Use graphs to interpret data (sample problems from text) .
		Analyze errors in labs Analyze graphing results
September/October	6 - Ecology b. Ecosystems	Identify organisms/ factors, their interactions and impact within a habitat.	- Library research project (Biomes) - Notes - Discussion - Worksheets, Reading guides, Concept map - Root words	- Internet - Reference books - Lab equipment: (tweezers, probes, trays; rope/stakes, clipboards, cups) - Consumables: (owl pellets, glue, construction paper, skeleton templates; beans/ two types, data sheets) - Computers - Textbook/teacher resources - Videos	- Root Word Quiz - *Ecology Quiz – objective (MC, matching, T/F) - *Ecology Test – objective + essay - *Food web diagram - *Chapter study guides/questions - *Owl Pellet Lab (analysis questions, food web diagram, conclusion) - Population Lab - *Biome project (written/oral/ powerpoint - presentation) - Endangered Species research Report
	e, f. Food web/chains	Describe energy flow through trophic levels within an ecosystem. Identify autotrophs, heterotrophs, decomposers in an ecosystem. Identify a food chain within a food web.	- Owl pellet dissection - Notes - Video - Food web diagram
	d. BioGeoChemical Cycles	Map and explain cycles.	- Notes - Constructing or analyzing cycle diagrams - Videos - Poster of cycles
	c. Population Ecology	Define different types of population growth. Analyze factors that affect population size.	- Notes - Population Lab - Video
	a. Biodiversity	Understand the variety of organisms inhabiting Earth. Analyze the impact of habitat alteration on organisms.	- Notes - Library research (references, Internet)
October	1 - Cell Biology h. **Most macromole-cules in cells and organisms are synthesized from a small collection of simple precursors. b. **Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions.	Compare/contrast four types of macromolecules. Explain the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions.	- Notes/lectures - Discussion - Labs: (ex: pH lab, HONC lab, organic lab) - Projects	- Internet - Reference books - Lab equipment: (styrofoam balls, toothpicks; test tubes, beakers) - Consumables: (foods/liquids, Lugol’s, biuret, Benedict’s) - Computers/ software - Textbook/teacher resources - Video	- Root Word Quiz - Basic Chemistry Quiz - *Macromolecule graphics - pH Lab - *Chemical Bonding Lab (HONC) - *Organic Compound Lab (foods)
	c. prokaryotes and eukaryotes	Compare/contrast prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.	- Microviewer – different types of cells		- Microview Lab – drawings/ AQs

2^nd Quarter, October – January
Month	Standards/Contents	Skills	Activities (Examples)	Materials	Assessments
October/November			-	- Microscopes - Slides, stains, cover slips - Prepared slides - Plant/animal specimens (Elodea, potato, onion) - Plant/Animal cell models - Video - Software - Textbook/teacher resources	- Root Word Quiz - *Microscope Quiz - *Cell structure/ function quiz - *Cell Transport Quiz - *Cell Test – structure/function; objective - *Cell Lab - *Cell projects - Stranded Stan essay
	1 Cell Biology- cont'd e. Cell organelles	Identify structure and function for a variety of organelles	- Cell project (ex: 3D model, illustration)
	a/f/g. Cell processes (diffusion, osmosis, cell cycle/mitosis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration)	Diagram/label cell membrane structure and describe interactions with environment. Explain relationship between photosynthesis and respiration (identify organelles involved)	- Discussion - Notes/lecture - Labs (ex:diffusion and osmosis lab, photo/resp. lab) - Chapter study guides/questions - Comparative diagrams for PS/Respiration
December/January	2 - Genetics (mutation and sexual reproduc-tion) a/b/c - Meiosis	Compare/contrast mitosis and meiosis. Identify steps in meiotic division.	- Microviewers - Manipulatives on meiotic division - Onion root tip cell cycle (microscope) - Flash cards	- Microviewers - Microscopes, prepared slides - Cell division models/charts - Videos	- *Mitosis/Meiosis Quiz - Children’s books - Onion root tip cell cycle Lab (microscope)
	Molecular Genetics 5a. Structure/Function of DNA, RNA and proteins.	Construct/label structure of DNA and RNA Define roles of DNA, RNA and protein. Compare/contrast DNA and RNA	- DNA model - DNA replication activity - Labs (ex: DNA extraction, pop-bead lab) - Notes/lecture - Discussion - Video/laser disc	- Lab equipment: (test tubes, mortar and pestle, spooler) - Consumables: (onion, alcohol, detergent, sand, cheesecloth) - Internet - Textbook/teacher resources - Video/laser disc	- *DNA Structure/ function Quiz - DNA model - DNA Extraction Lab – analysis questions, conclusion
	5b/1d/4a,b,e Central Dogma (DNA to RNA to Protein)	Understand relationship between DNA, RNA and proteins. Use genetic code to determine mRNA and amino acid sequence.	- Labs (ex. Rice Krispies ®, manipulatives) - Protein synthesis modeling; codon/ anticodon matching - Notes/lecture - Practice transla-tion activity (codon to AA) - Labs (ex. sickle cell, etc.) - Notes/lecture - Discussion	- Consumables: (crispy rice, marshmallows, margarine, etc.) - Manipulatives (DNA sequences, codons, anticodons) - Internet - Textbook/teacher resources - Video/laser disc	- Protein Synthesis Quiz - *DNA/RNA/Protein Test - DNA and/or Protein Synthesis Lab (Rice Krispy)
	c. Mutations	Explain how changes in DNA sequence affect phenotype.
	d. Gene expression in cells	Have a basic knowledge of patterns of gene expression.

3^rd Quarter, January – March
Month	Standards/Contents	Skills	Activities (Examples)	Materials	Assessments
January/February	Biotechnology 5c (genetic engineering)	Understand how DNA can be manipulated. Explain how to apply genetic engineering principles to produce useful products.	- Notes/lecture - DNA scissors activity - DNA Goes to the Races; DNA Restriction Fragments	- Scissors, high-lighters, tape - CEPRAP Kit - Internet - Video/laser disc - Textbook/teacher resources	- Genetic Engineering Quiz - Lab:Electrophore- sis/data analysis, AQs, conclusion
	5d*/e* (DNA Technology) *Optional	Explain the principles of electrophoresis. Perform electrophor-esis using dyes/DNA. Perform and analyze bacterial transformation.	- Notes/lecture - Labs (CEPRAP): Electrophoresis, Restriction Enzymes, Bacterial Transformation - Video/laser disc
February/March	d - fertilization f/e - chromosomes and sex determination *NOTE: Standard 2a-g is reviewed and reinforced throughout Mendelian and Molecular Genetics.	Illustrate outcome of meiosis (egg and sperm.) Understand relationship between chromosomes, genes and alleles and their role in sex determination	- Notes/lecture - Complete diagram of meiosis stages - Reebop babies activity - Video - Labs (karyotype)	- Internet/software - Computers - Reference books - Consumables: marshmallows, candy, toothpicks; karyotype sets - Coins, markers, colored pencils - Related study guides/practice - Textbook/teacher resources - Video	- Root Word Quiz - *Basic Genetics Quiz - *Lab: Making Babies/AQs, conclusion - Genetic Disease project
	Mendelian Genetics 3a - Genotype/ phenotype and modes of inheritance	Use Punnett squares to predict genetic cross outcomes. Show how genotype affects phenotype.	- Notes/lecture - Lab: Phenotype vs. Genotype - Punnett squares: predicting offspring
	3b - Mendel's Laws	Understand and apply Mendel's laws	- Lab: Making Babies
	2e- Inheritance of alleles from both parents 2g - Predicting genotype of offspring from parents.	Demonstrate how an organism's genotype depends on the genotype of its parents.
	c - *Pedigrees *Optional	Construct and interpret a family pedigree. Identify sex-linked, co- dominant, incomplete dominant, multiple allele, polygenic traits	- Analyze sample pedigrees; determine type of inheritance		- Pedigree Project

4^th Quarter, March – June
Month	Standards/Contents	Skills	Activities (Examples)	Materials	Assessments
March/April	Evolution 8e/f. Evidence of Evolution	Use comparative embryology, molecular biology, anatomy, and fossil record to show probably evolutionary relationships.	- Activity: Evidence of evolution - Notes/lecture - Discussion - Homework - Labs	- Animal skeletons - Transparencies: (AA sequences, embryo develop-ment, animal limbs) - Video	- Root Word Quiz - *Evolution Quiz – Objective - *Evolution Test – Objective/Essay
	8a/7a. Natural Selection 8b/7d Species diversity increases chances of survival	Explain how favorable adaptations increase an organism’s chance for survival Explain why increased genetic variation is advantageous.	- Labs (variation, forks and beans/ adaptation; camouflage/NS) - Notes/lectures - Videos - Chapter study guides/questions	- Consumables: plastic forks/ knives, spoons, chopsticks, beans - Textbook/teacher resources - Videos - Internet/computer	- Lab: Variation and NS/AQs, conclusion
	8c. Genetic drift	Identify factors that affect genetic equilibrium.
	8d. Speciation	Identify types of isolation that can lead to formation of new species.	- Notes/lecture - Software activity - Notes/lecture - Discussion - Homework
	7b. Maintenance of lethal alleles in a population.	Explain how lethal alleles can remain in the gene pool by heterozy-gous individuals (e.g. sickle cell).
	7c. Source of mutations * Goes with 4C : Molecular Genetics
April/May	Physiology 9a. Circulatory and Respiratory Systems	Explain how circulation/ respiration interact to provide cells with nutrients and excrete waste products (O2/CO2).	- Animal dissection labs - Notes/lecture - Discussion - Diagrams: labeling of parts/ function - Videos - Notes/lecture	- Consumables - Preserved specimens (earth-worms, frogs) - Dissection kits - Software - Anatomy models - Transparencies: types of cells, function	- Dissection: organ structure/function evaluations - Tests/quizzes - Reports/presenta-tions - Lab write-ups: identification of parts/function, conclusion
	9b,c,d, e. Nervous and Endocrine Systems	Explain how feedback loops function to maintain homeostasis. Understand how electrical impulses are transmitted. Understand parts and function of different types of neurons.
	9f*, g* Digestive and Excretory Systems	Understand the functions of digestive and excretory systems. Explain how food is broken down; waste removed.
	10d/1c: Pathogens (bacteria, viruses and parasites)	Identify and define different pathogens. Compare/contrast bacteria and viruses	- Notes/lecture - Video - Discussion - Lab (Bacteria) - Research report (infectious disease report) - Labs (AIDS transmission) - Notes/lecture - Prepared slides	Lab Equipment: test tubes/rack, beakers, striker, marking pens, demonstration scope	- Bacteria/Virus/ Disease Quiz: objective - Disease/Immune System Quiz: Short answer - Infectious Disease - project: research paper, poster/ graphic, oral presentation
	10a/b. Body defense mechanisms (specific and non-specific)	Identify components of the immune system. Compare/contrast specific vs. nonspecific defenses.		Consumables:Petri plates, Parafilm, cotton balls/swabs, liquid soap, masking tape; NaOH, phenyl-pthlalein
	10c. Vaccination	Describe how vaccination can increase the body’s defense against disease.
	10e. Compromised immune system (AIDS)	Explain how a defective immune system will affect the body.
	10f*. Cell components of immune system	Explain/define the roles of different types of white cells in the immune system.