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Department Curriculum
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Course name: Advanced Biology Grades:
11, 12 Credits: 1 Duration:
Semester Prerequisite:
C or better in college
preparatory B.S.C.S. Biology |
Course
Description: Advanced Biology
is an upper level course for students who are interested in Biological
Sciences and who may pursue them in the future. Advanced Biology is divided into three
general subject areas: ecology,
anatomy and physiology, and special topics.
The ecology section is an outdoor, hands-on forest terrestrial
inventory and analysis. This unit
stresses the biome as a whole. All
aspects of the abiotic and biotic communities are identifies and analyzed. The anatomy section of the class stresses
the study of anatomy and laboratory techniques through the dissection of a
fetal pig. The special topics section
includes studying current news issues, analyzing current science fiction
topics, genetics, and common diseases and disorders. |
Course Core Competencies
Course Core Competencies
1. Students will understand some of the
interrelationships of ecological systems
2. Students will analysis a science based novel of either
fiction or nonfiction.
3. Gain knowledge of current science research and
developments including application of technological advances and applications.
4. Understand the actions and interactions of the
a.
Digestive system
b.
Skeleton muscular
system
c.
Neuromuscular
system
Primary
Mission Statement Objective: The
Secondary Mission Statement Objective: The
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Prescribed Course Content For Advanced Biology |
Assessment Strategies |
Typical Instructional Strategies |
Course Core Competencies |
State GLE’s/GSE’s Frameworks , local or national standards |
BHS Mission
& Learning Expectation |
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Ecology: Students will: ² Be able to identify plants using a Dichotomous Key. ² Analyze soil nutrients. ² Calculate abiotic factors including and not
exclusive to slope, light and aspect. ² Write a site evaluation and recommendation for an
ecosystem. ²
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ESS x PRO x OPR RP x LAB x OAA x PORT QUIZ x TEST x EXAM x JRNL |
A/V x LAB x LEC x LIT STU x DEMO x GRPD GRPW SPKR INDW
x INFO x WKST x OTHER x |
1 |
LS1 LS3 LS5 |
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Current Science in Society: Students
will: Evaluate a Science based novel or
nonfiction work. Present, and defend a current novel. |
ESS x PRO OPR x RP x LAB OAA PORT QUIZ TEST EXAM JRNL |
A/V LAB LEC LIT STU DEMO GRPD GRPW SPKR INDW INFO WKST OTHER |
2 |
LS5 LS4 |
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Current Science Research and
Developments in Society: Students will: Will read, analyze and discuss
current science and technological information. Write reviews of science articles. Present and be able to discuss science
literature. |
ESS x PRO OPR x RP LAB OAA PORT QUIZ TEST EXAM JRNL x |
A/V LAB LEC LIT x STU x DEMO GRPD x GRPW SPKR INDW x INFO WKST OTHER x |
3 |
LS5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology Students will: Dissect a mammal identifying and
describing the functions of the Digestive System, Muscular System, Skeleton System and the
Neuromuscular System. Research in depth an anatomical
system. |
ESS x PRO x OP x RP x LAB x OAA PORT QUIZ x TEST x EXAM JRNL |
A/V x LAB x LEC LIT x STU x DEMO x GRPD x GRPW x SPKR INDW x INFO x WKST x OTHER |
4 |
LS4 LS1 |
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Assessment Strategies Key: Instructional Strategies Key:
ESS Essay AV Audio/Visual
PRO Project LAB Lab
OP Oral Presentation LEC Lecture
RP Research Paper LIT Literature
LAB Lab STU Student Presentation
OAA Other Authentic Assessment DEMO Demonstration/Modeling
PORT Portfolio GRPD Group Demonstration
QUIZ Quiz GRPW Group Work
TEST Test SPKR Speaker
EXAM Exam INDW Independent Work
JRNL Journal INFO Handout
WKST Worksheet
OTHER Other Strategies
Belmont High School Science
Department Curriculum
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Course name: Environmental Science Grades:10-12 Credits:1 Duration/length: 1 Semester Prerequisite:
None |
Course Description:
Environmental Science is designed for junior and senior students
needing or wanting additional science credits in an elective class. The class has been designed as a level 2
choice for those students. Students
will become more cognizant of their environment as well as gain knowledge in
both natural history and outdoor skills.
Students will be active in both traditional and nontraditional
activities to acquire this knowledge.
Students will work both individually and in groups on subject
supportive activities. |
Course Core Competencies
The Student will:
1.
Understand use and construct
topographic maps.
2. Examine
regional wildlife information, and management of those species.
6. Research and evaluate an environmental
issue.
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Primary
Mission Statement Objective: The
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Secondary
Mission Statement Objective: The
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Prescribed Course Content For Environmental Science |
Assessment Strategies |
Typical Instructional Strategies |
Course Core Competencies |
State GLE’s/GSE’s Frameworks , local or national standards |
BHS Mission
& Learning Expectation |
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Map Use and Construction: Students will: ² Understand and be able to manipulate map scale. ² Understand and interpret topographic maps. ² Construct a topographic map. ² Be able to collect contour interval data. ² Be able to use a compass to find and follow bearing
directions. |
ESS PRO x OP x RP LAB x OAA x PORT QUIZ x TEST EXAM JRNL |
A/V LAB x LEC LIT STU x DEMO x GRPD x GRPW x SPKR INDW x INFO WKST OTHER |
1 |
LS5 |
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Students will: ² Research wildlife organisms. ² Present information on wildlife organisms ² Propose a species specific management plan. ² Become knowledgeable about some of the hazardous
organisms in the Northeast. ² Understand the importance of habitat preservation related to wildlife management.
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ESS x PRO x OPR x RP x LAB OAA PORT QUIZ x TEST EXAM JRNL |
A/V LAB LEC LIT x STU x DEMO GRPD GRPW SPKR INDW x INFO WKST OTHER |
2 |
LS1 |
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Hike Safe Program Students
will: Be
able to assemble the proper equipment for outdoor activities. Perform
several specific outdoor skills. ²
Be able to
evaluate outdoor accidents and mistakes and make corrective procedures. ²
Evaluate
current policies related to outdoor activities. ²
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ESS PRO x OP RP LAB OAA x PORT QUIZ TEST x EXAM JRNL |
A/V LAB LEC x LIT x STU DEMO GRPD GRPW x SPKR INDW x INFO x WKST x OTHER |
3 |
LS5 |
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Meteorology ²
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Students will: ²
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Forecast weather for a specific length of
time. Evaluate professional weather forecasters
predictions. |
ESS PRO x OP RP x LAB x OAA x PORT QUIZ TEST x EXAM JRNL |
A/V x LAB LEC x LIT x STU DEMO x GRPD GRPW x SPKR INDW x INFO x WKST x OTHER |
4 |
LS5 LS2 |
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Ecosystem
Evaluation ²
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Students will: ²
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Be able to use a Dichotomous Key and
identify common trees and shrubs of the region. ²
Analyze soil nutrients ²
Collection data of site abiotic
factors, including and not exclusive to slope, light and aspect. ²
Write a site evaluation and
recommendation. ²
Evaluate successional stage of selected
site. ²
Demonstrate the use of nutrient test
procedures. |
ESS PRO x OP x
RP x LAB x OAA PORT QUIZ x TEST EXAM JRNL |
A/V x LAB x LEC x LIT x STU DEMO GRPD GRPW x SPKR INDW x INFO x WKST x OTHER |
5 |
LS1 LS5 |
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Environmental
Issue: ²
Students will: ²
Review current Literature relating to a
current environmental issue. Understand
the concept of evasive species and be able to describe their traits and how
best to manage them. ²
Assess
the health and status of our atmosphere and provide strategies for
improvement. ²
Evaluate the environmental quality of an
aquatic ecosystem. |
ESS x PRO x OP x RP x LAB OAA PORT QUIZ TEST EXAM JRNL |
A/V LAB LEC LIT x STU x DEMO GRPD GRPW x SPKR INDW x INFO WKST OTHER |
6 |
LS5 LS3 LS1 |
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Assessment Strategies Key: Instructional Strategies Key:
ESS Essay AV Audio/Visual
PRO Project LAB Lab
OP Oral Presentation LEC Lecture
RP Research Paper LIT Literature
LAB Lab STU Student Presentation
OAA Other Authentic Assessment DEMO Demonstration/Modeling
PORT Portfolio GRPD Group Demonstration
QUIZ Quiz GRPW Group Work
TEST Test SPKR Speaker
EXAM Exam INDW Independent Work
JRNL Journal INFO Handout
WKST Worksheet
OTHER Other Strategies
Environmental Science Has Met Has Not Met
Observing and Student identifies the phenomenon Student identifies the
Theorizing and develops a possible explanation phenomenon with teacher
for it. assistance and cannot
develop an explanation
for it.
Experimental Design. Student designs an experiment with Student cannot design the
And Testing teacher assistance and performs experiment and perform
the experiment. an experiment with
teacher assistance.
Analyzing Student can manipulate data Student cannot manipulate
correctly and report findings. data in order to report
findings.
Generalizing and Presents interpretations, Cannot reach data supported
Predicting generalizations or conclusions and generalizations.
predictions based on specific
conclusive evidence.
Concluding Student generalizes findings Student cannot recognize
To other similar situations similar situations and cannot
and makes appropriate make connections.
connections.
Communications and Student generally gives a Student gives a complete
Connections response with a clear, response but the explanation
coherent and unambiguous may be muddled.
explanation.
Belmont High School Science
Department Course Competencies
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Course name: Basic Biology Grades:10 Credits:1 Duration/length: Semester Prerequisite: Physical Science |
Course Description: Basic Biology is a general life science program which will include the study of cell biology, biochemistry, genetics and heredity, ecology, and evolution. There will be strong emphasis on collaborative learning and gaining problem-solving skills. Real world issues will be studied and students will be encouraged to think critically and form opinions. Grading is based on successful completion of projects, test and quiz scores and class work (including daily participation) and homework. |
Course Core Competencies
1. The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.
2. The learner will develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of
organisms over time.
3. The learner will develop an understanding of the physical, chemical and cellular basis
of life.
4. The learner will develop an understanding of the ecological relationships among
organisms.
5. The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life.
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
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Prescribed Course Content For Basic Biology |
Assessment Strategies |
Typical Instructional Strategies |
Course Core Competencies |
State GLE’s/GSE’s Frameworks , local or national standards |
BHS Mission
& Learning Expectation |
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In Organic Compounds, students will
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PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ |
A/V LAB LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 3 |
LS1.1 LS1.2 LS4.2 LS4.3 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Characteristics of Living Things, students will:
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PRO OPR OAA QUIZ |
A/V LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW INFO WKST INFO |
2 3 4 5 |
LS1.1 LS1.2 LS1.3 LS4.1 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Cell Structure and Function, students will:
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ESS PRO OPR RP LAB OAA PORT QUIZ TEST |
A/V LAB LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 2 3 |
LS1.2 LS1.3 LS4.2 LS5.2 LS5.4 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Genetics, students will:
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ESS PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
2 3 4 |
LS3.1 LS3.2 LS3.3 LS4.1 LS4.2 LS4.3 LS5.3 LS5.4 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Ecology, students will:
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PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LAB LEC LIT GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 4 5 |
LS2.1 LS2.2 LS2.3 LS4.1 LS4.2 LS5.2 LS5.3 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Evolution, students will:
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ESS PRO OPR OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LEC LIT STU GRPW SPKR INDW INFO |
1 2 5 |
LS1.2 LS1.3 LS3.1 LS3.2 LS3.3 LS4.1 LS4.3 LS5.3 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Scientific Process Skills, students will:
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PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LAB LEC LIT STU DEMO GRPD GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 |
LS5.1 LS5.2 LS5.4 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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Assessment Strategies Key: Instructional Strategies Key:
ESS Essay AV Audio/Visual
PRO Project LAB Lab
OP Oral Presentation LEC Lecture
RP Research Paper LIT Literature
LAB Lab STU Student Presentation
OAA Other Authentic Assessment DEMO Demonstration/Modeling
PORT Portfolio GRPD Group Demonstration
QUIZ Quiz GRPW Group Work
TEST Test INDW Independent Work
INFO Handout
WKST Worksheet
Life Science Competency Rubric
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Has Met |
Has Not Met |
Not Applicable |
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Understand and perform scientific inquiry |
Student can design and
execute an experiment, develop a hypothesis, collect and analyze data, and draw
conclusions. |
Student cannot design and
execute an experiment, develop a hypothesis, collect and analyze data, and
draw conclusions. |
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Describe and explain the reasons for changes in
living things over time. |
Student can explain the
inheritance of genes and their influence on traits. Student can describe how mutations can
produce change in an organism. |
Student cannot explain the
inheritance of genes and their influence on traits. Student cannot describe how mutations can
produce change in an organism. |
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Describe and explain the physical, chemical and
cellular basis of life. |
Student can compare and
contrast cell types and cell division.
Students can describe cell structure and function. |
Student cannot compare and
contrast cell types and cell division.
Students cannot describe cell structure and function. |
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Describe the ecological relationships among organisms. |
Student can explain the
flow of energy and cycles within living things. Student can explain and identify biotic and
abiotic factors and their influence on living things. |
Student can explain the
flow of energy and cycles within living things. Student cannot explain and identify biotic
and abiotic factors and their influence on living things. |
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Understand the unity and diversity of life |
Student demonstrates an
understanding of factors influences changes over time. Student can apply a genetic rational for
these changes. |
Student does not
demonstrate an understanding of factors influences changes over time. Student cannot apply a genetic rational for
these changes. |
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Belmont High School Science
Department Course Competencies
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Course name: BSCS
Biology Grades:10 Credits:1 Duration/length: Semester Prerequisite: Physical Science + Teacher Recommendation |
Course Description: BSCS Biology (Biological Science Curriculum Study) is a sophomore level, college preparatory course. It is a survey course which illustrates the fundamental principles of biology using an ecological approach. Principles such as evolution, cellular and organism reproduction, interaction of organisms and environment, comparison of structure and function, organism regulation, and homeostasis are integral parts of this class. The interrelationships among organisms, organism systems, and their niche in the environment are constantly stressed. |
Course Core Competencies
1. The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.
2. The learner will develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of
organisms over time.
3. The learner will develop an understanding of the physical, chemical and cellular basis
of life.
4. The learner will develop an understanding of the ecological relationships among
organisms.
5. The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life.
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
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Prescribed Course Content For BSCS |
Assessment Strategies |
Typical Instructional Strategies |
Course Core Competencies |
State GLE’s/GSE’s Frameworks , local or national standards |
BHS Mission
& Learning Expectation |
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In Organic Compounds, students will
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PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ |
A/V LAB LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 3 |
LS1.1 LS1.2 LS4.2 LS4.3 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Characteristics of Living Things, students will:
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PRO OPR OAA QUIZ |
A/V LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW INFO WKST INFO |
2 3 4 5 |
LS1.1 LS1.2 LS1.3 LS4.1 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Cell Structure and Function, students will:
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ESS PRO OPR RP LAB OAA PORT QUIZ TEST |
A/V LAB LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 2 3 |
LS1.2 LS1.3 LS4.2 LS5.2 LS5.4 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Genetics, students will:
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ESS PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LEC LIT STU GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
2 3 4 |
LS3.1 LS3.2 LS3.3 LS4.1 LS4.2 LS4.3 LS5.3 LS5.4 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Ecology, students will:
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PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LAB LEC LIT GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 4 5 |
LS2.1 LS2.2 LS2.3 LS4.1 LS4.2 LS5.2 LS5.3 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Evolution, students will:
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ESS PRO OPR OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LEC LIT STU GRPW SPKR INDW INFO |
1 2 5 |
LS1.2 LS1.3 LS3.1 LS3.2 LS3.3 LS4.1 LS4.3 LS5.3 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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In Scientific Process Skills, students will:
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PRO OPR RP LAB OAA QUIZ TEST |
A/V LAB LEC LIT STU DEMO GRPD GRPW INDW WKST INFO |
1 |
LS5.1 LS5.2 LS5.4 |
1 2 3 5 10 11 |
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Assessment Strategies Key: Instructional Strategies Key:
ESS Essay AV Audio/Visual
PRO Project LAB Lab
OP Oral Presentation LEC Lecture
RP Research Paper LIT Literature
LAB Lab STU Student Presentation
OAA Other Authentic Assessment DEMO Demonstration/Modeling
PORT Portfolio GRPD Group Demonstration
QUIZ Quiz GRPW Group Work
TEST Test INDW Independent Work
INFO Handout
WKST Worksheet
Life Science
Competency Rubric
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Has Met |
Has Not Met |
Not Applicable |
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Understand and perform scientific inquiry |
Student can design and
execute an experiment, develop a hypothesis, collect and analyze data, and
draw conclusions. |
Student cannot design and
execute an experiment, develop a hypothesis, collect and analyze data, and
draw conclusions. |
|
|
Describe and explain the reasons for changes in
living things over time. |
Student can explain the
inheritance of genes and their influence on traits. Student can describe how mutations can
produce change in an organism. |
Student cannot explain the
inheritance of genes and their influence on traits. Student cannot describe how mutations can
produce change in an organism. |
|
|
Describe and explain the physical, chemical and
cellular basis of life. |
Student can compare and
contrast cell types and cell division.
Students can describe cell structure and function. |
Student cannot compare and
contrast cell types and cell division.
Students cannot describe cell structure and function. |
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Describe the ecological relationships among organisms. |
Student can explain the
flow of energy and cycles within living things. Student can explain and identify biotic and
abiotic factors and their influence on living things. |
Student can explain the
flow of energy and cycles within living things. Student cannot explain and identify biotic
and abiotic factors and their influence on living things. |
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Understand the unity and diversity of life |
Student demonstrates an
understanding of factors influences changes over time. Student can apply a genetic rational for
these changes. |
Student does not
demonstrate an understanding of factors influences changes over time. Student cannot apply a genetic rational for
these changes. |
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