Unit 1 Biomolecules

The focus of this unit is on the structure and function of the different types of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Students are also introduced to different theories on how simple organic molecules first formed and how they are organized into complex molecules.

 BIOL.1A Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations.

BIOL.1B Demonstrate an understanding of the use and conservation of resources and the proper disposal or recycling of materials.

BIOL.2E Plan and implement descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations, including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology.

BIOL.2F Collect and organize qualitative and quantitative data, and make measurements with accuracy and precision.

BIOL.2G Analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data.

BIOL.2H Communicate valid conclusions supported by the data through methods such as lab reports, labeled drawings, graphic organizers, journals, summaries, oral reports, and technology-based reports.

BIOL.3B Communicate and apply scientific information extracted from various sources such as current events, news reports, published journal articles and marketing materials.

BIOL.3E Evaluate models according to their limitations in representing biological objects or events.

BIOL.3F Research and describe the history of biology and contributions of scientists.

Ⓡ BIOL.9A Compare the structures and functions of different types of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Ⓢ BIOL.9D Analyze and evaluate the evidence regarding formation of simple organic molecules and their organization into long complex molecules having information such as the DNA molecule for self-replicating life

 Unit 2

Cell Structure and Function

The focus of this unit is on the cell, its structures and functions. Students will identify cells as the basic structures of all living things; and that they have specialized parts that perform specific functions such as transporting molecules, synthesizing new molecules, converting energy, and maintaining homeostasis.

 BIOL.2E Plan and implement descriptive, comparative, and experimental investigations, including asking questions, formulating testable hypotheses, and selecting equipment and technology.

BIOL.2F Collect and organize qualitative and quantitative data, and make measurements with accuracy and precision.

BIOL.2G Analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data.

BIOL.2H Communicate valid conclusions supported by the data through methods such as lab reports, labeled drawings, graphic organizers, journals, summaries, oral reports, and technology-based reports.

BIOL.3E Evaluate models according to their limitations in representing biological objects or events.

Ⓢ BIOL.4A Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

Ⓡ BIOL.4B Investigate and explain cellular processes including homeostasis, energy conversions, transport of molecules, and synthesis of new molecules.