Describe
the
general
steps
in
the
scientific
method.Biology II Content
First Semester
Learning Unit 1- Introduction
Strand 1: Concept 1- PO 1-4
Strand 1: Concept 2- PO 1-5
Strand 2: Concept 1- PO 1-4
Strand 2: Concept 2- PO 1-4
Objectives:
Describe
the
general
steps
in
the
scientific
method.
Analyze
scientific
articles
to
determine
how
the
scientific
method
was
employed
by
the
researchers.
Describe
the
characteristics
that
are
shared
by
all
living
things.
Describe
the
current
ideas
about
how
life
may
have
arisen
on
earth
and
the
evidence
supporting
each.
Describe
the
characteristics
of
the
various
kingdoms
of
life.
Define
the
role
of
synergy
in
the
hierarchy
of
organization
of
living
things.
Define
and
describe
the
general
function
of
cells,
tissues,
organs
and
organ
systems
in
multi-cellular
organisms.
Activities & Labs
Ø Review Syllabus with students
Ø Review Safety Rules & Lab Procedures
Ø Review Nature of Science- Students will do CONPTT activity
Ø Look at example articles and go over an article critique.
Ø Review Scientific Method and experimental design- Students will design and do experiments concerning seed germination.
Ø Lab Report on Seed Germination Lab.
Ø Characteristics of Living things- Living vs. Non-living Lab
Ø Review the kingdoms of life and characteristics of each kingdom.
Ø Unit 1 Test
Ø First Journal Article Critique
Learning Unit 2- Biochemistry
Strand 4: Concept 5- PO 2
Strand 4: Concept 1- PO 3
Objectives:
Describe
basic
atomic
structure
and
explain
how
the
parts
of
atoms
influence
chemical
characteristics.
Identify
and
describe
the
role
of
inorganic
substances
found
in
living
things.
Explain
why
water
is
necessary
for
life.
Define
pH
and
describe
its
significance
in
biological
systems.
Identify
and
describe
the
role
of
organic
substances
found
in
living
things.
Activities & Labs
Ø Lecture on Organic Chemistry. Atomic Structure, bonding and the role of organic substances found in living things.
Ø Macromolecules (Lecture)
Ø Build Organic Molecules
Ø Structure of Water- Properties of water
Ø Exploring the properties of water lab.
Ø pH and its significance in biological systems.
Ø pH lab
Ø Run chemical tests to identify chemical compounds (Lab).
Ø Unit 2 test.
Learning Unit 3- Cells
Strand 4: Concept 1- PO 1-4
Objectives:
Characterize
the
propositions
of
the
cell
theory.
Differentiate
between
prokaryotic
and
eukaryotic
cells.
Name
and
describe
the
structure,
function
and
chemical
composition
of
the
principal
organelles
of
the
eukaryotic
cell.
Differentiate
among
the
types
of
transport
that
occur
across
the
plasma
membrane.
Activities & Labs
Ø Microscope Lab
Ø Lecture/Discussion cell theory & cell structure and function.
Ø Cell Lab- protista, prokaryotic, plant & animal cells.
Ø Virtual lab on active transport.
Ø Movement of molecules in living systems lab. (Brownian movement, diffusion, osmosis, filtration, active transport.)
Ø Unit 3 Test
Second Semester
Learning Unit 4- Energetics/Metabolism/Photosynthesis
Strand 4: Concept 5- PO 2
Objectives:
Explain
the
nature
of
enzymes,
how
they
affect
reactions
and
the
factors
that
affect
their
performance.
Describe
the
structure
of
ATP
and
its
importance
in
driving
biological
reactions.
Describe
the
purpose,
components
and
processes
of
cellular
respiration.
Describe
the
purpose,
components
and
processes
of
photosynthesis.
Activities & Labs
Ø Enzymes- Structure & Function Lecture.
Ø Amylase Lab
Ø Photosynthesis & Respiration Lab.
Ø Lecture on Photosynthesis & Respiration.
Learning Unit 5- Genetics
Strand 4: Concept 1- PO 5
Strand 4: Concept 2- PO 1-4
Objectives:
Describe
the
main
events
in
the
cell
cycle.
Describe
and
indicate
the
importance
of
mitosis
and
asexual
reproduction.
Describe
and
indicate
the
importance
of
meiosis
and
sexual
reproduction.
Compare
and
contrast
the
theory
of
blending
inheritance
with
Mendelian
inheritance.
Predict
and
statistically
evaluate
the
phenotypic
and
genotypic
outcomes
of
monohybrid
and
dihybrid
genetic
crosses.
Describe
the
underlying
genetics
and
patterns
of
expression
of
various
human
genetic
traits
and
disorders.
Describe
the
structure
of
DNA.
Describe
the
processes
of
DNA
replication,
transcription,
and
translation.
Describe
the
role
of
DNA
and
the
various
types
of
RNA
in
protein
synthesis.
Distinguish
between
gene
and
chromosome
mutations,
their
origins
and
effects.
Distinguish
between
somatic
and
gametic
mutations
in
terms
of
location
and
effects
on
future
generations.
Describe
common
genetic
disorders.
Evaluate
recent
issues
in
biotechnology.
Activities & Labs
Ø Observe stages of mitosis and meiosis lab.
Ø Review of Medellian genetics. – Worksheets & Discussion
Ø Genetic Lab on dihybrid and monohybrid corn. (Chi square)
Ø Virtual Lab on Fly transformation
Ø Transforming bacteria by inserting fire fly gene (Lab).
Ø Structure of DNA- makes a molecule.
Ø Chromosome abnormalities- somatic & gametic mutations.
Ø Role playing (Genetics counselor)
Ø Discussion of Stem Cell and Cloning research.
Learning Unit 6- Evolution
Strand 4: Concept 4- PO 1-6
Objectives:
Describe
fossil
and
experimental
evidence
that
supports
the
theory
of
evolution
on
earth.
Explain
why
natural
selection
is
the
driving
force
of
evolution.
Survey
of
the
Animal
Kingdom.
Activities & Labs
Ø Natural Selection Lab
Ø Nuts & Bolts Classification Lab
Ø Dichotomous Key
Ø Fossils Lab- phylogenetic tree
Ø Unit 6 test
Learning Unit 7- Ecology
Strand 4- Concept 3- PO 1-3
Strand 4- Concept 5- PO 3-5
Strand 3- Concept 1- PO 1-5
Objective:
Describe
the
flow
of
energy
through
ecosystems.
Analyze
population
growth
and
dynamics.
Be
able
to
describe
and
state
the
importance
of
biogeochemical
cycles.
Be
able
to
identify
limiting
factors
in
ecosystems.
Be
able
to
discuss
human
impact
on
ecosystems.
Discuss
biological
principles
and
concerns
relating
to
contemporary
environmental
problems.
Activities & Labs
Ø Review of basic ecology principles.
Ø Biogeochemical cycles Lecture- Posters
Ø Population growth Lab
Ø Groups research and present assigned environmental topics.
Ø Lead class discussion on topic.
Ø Urban Development (Phoenix) (Film & Activities)
Learning Unit 8- Laboratory Skills and Safety
Students will demonstrate their mastery of these objectives throughout the year.
Objectives:
Observe
and
practice
safe
procedures
in
the
laboratory.
Demonstrate
the
proper
use
and
care
of
equipment
used
in
the
laboratory.
Apply
the
scientific
method
in
laboratory
investigations.
Communicate
the
results
of
laboratory
experiments
in
oral,
written
and
graphic
form.