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The following represents all of the units
over the course of the year in Biology 137.
Please click on the specific unit to see the
pacing calendar and access the resources and
files available. |
| Quarter |
Unit |
Sub-Topics |
| 1st Q. |
Scientific Method/Life |
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Identify the parts of the
scientific method
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Explain the difference
between observations and
inferences
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Determine whether or not
something is alive based on
the characteristics of life
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Convert between different
units in the Metric System
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Identify the parts of a
graph
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Analyze the
information
given in a
graph
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| 1st Q. |
Chemistry/Biochem |
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Identify the parts of the
atomic structure and use the
periodic table to determine
the number of subatomic
particles
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Use chemical formula to
determine the quantity of
different types of atoms
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Identify the difference
between organic and
inorganic molecules
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Define polarity and apply
this definition to hydrogen
bonds, cohesion, adhesion,
and surface tension
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Determine the differences
between acids and bases and
be able to read the pH scale
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Be able to identify
carbohydrates, proteins, and
lipids by molecular
structure and chemical test
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Define dehydration synthesis
and apply this process to
the macromolecules
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| 2nd Q. |
Cells |
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Identify the parts of the
microscope and their
function
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Be able to focus a
microscope
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Identify the parts of the
cell theory
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Explain differences between
prokaryotic and eukaryotic
cells
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Identify the cell organelles
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Identify the function of
cell organelles
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Explain the differences
between plant and animal
cells
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| 2nd Q. |
Cell Transport |
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Define osmosis and diffusion
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Identify the parts of the
cell membrane and explain
the function of the various
proteins involved
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Be able to identify
isotonic, hypertonic and
hypotonic solutions
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Explain the difference
between active transport,
passive transport and
facilitated diffusion
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| 2nd Q. |
Mitosis |
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Explain the importance of cell size
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Identify the different stages of mitosis
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Explain the purpose of each stage of mitosis
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Identify the amount of time taken in each stage
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Explain the differences between the plant and animal cells during cell division
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Chromosome vocabulary
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| 2nd Q. |
Cell Energy |
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Identify the parts of ATP
and how it is used in the
body
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Identify the reactants and
products of photosynthesis
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Explain the major purpose of
the light dependent and
light independent reactions
of photosynthesis
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Identify the reactants and
products of cellular
respiration
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Explain the major purposes
of glycolysis, kreb’s cycle
and electron transport chain
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Explain the relationship
between photosynthesis and
cellular respiration
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Identify where cellular
respiration and
photosynthesis take place
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Anaerobic vs Aerobic
respiration
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| 3rd Q. |
DNA Structure |
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| 3rd Q. |
Protein Synthesis |
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Describe the purpose of DNA
and RNA
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Describe the process and
purpose of transcription
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Describe the process and
purpose of translation
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Identify amino acids based
on the DNA or RNA sequence
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| 3rd Q. |
Biotechnology |
- Describe
the process of cloning
- Explain
how stem cells are attained,
the different types, and
their benefits in science
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Understand the importance of
the Human Genome Project
- Realize
the impact of genetically
modified foods in society
- Explain
the different techniques
used in biotechnology
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| 4th Q. |
Genetics |
- Explain
the role of probability in
genetic problems
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Understand how meiosis plays
a part in gamete formation
- Define
the terms used in genetics:
homozygous, heterozygous,
phenotype, dominant,
recessive....
- Be able
to complete and understand a
punnett square for
monohybrids, dihybrids,
sex-linked traits, co-domance,
and multiple alleles
- complete
and analyze a pedigree,
specifically observing
karotypes, looking for non-dysjunction,
and genetic disorders
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| 4th Q. |
Evolution |
- Know the
key components of evolution
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Understand the contribution
Charles Darwin had on
evolution
- Identify
and explain the different
evidences for evolution
- Explain
the process of natural
selection and its effects
- Sequence
the eras and major events
that make up the history of
the Earth
- Graph
and interpret how a radio
active isotope decays
- Be able
to calculate the half-life
of a given radio active
isotope
- Compare
and contrast the various
adaptations and how it
results in natural selection
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Differentiate the different
isolating mechanisms that
lead to speciation
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| 4th Q. |
Classification |
- Identify the major kingdoms and describe their characteristics
- Understand the role of classification
- Be able to understand a dichotomous key
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| 4th Q. |
Ecology |
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Be to make and interpret a
food web and identify the
role each organism
contributes
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Identify the different
symbiotic relationships
among organisms
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Identify factors that affect
population growth
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| 4th Q. |
Body Systems |
- Id and
describe the parts and
functions of the dig, resp,
& circulatory systems
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