Unit 1 Matter and Energy for Life

1.1 The Cell

SCO 1.1.1

explain how cell theory has developed over time, referencing evidence, theories, and paradigms

(114-2, 314-5, 114-1)

SCO 1.1.2

perform experiments using specimens and microscopes & record the data collected (213-3, 214-3)

Sub-Title 1.2

1.2 Interaction of Cell Structures

SCO 1.2.1

using appropriate equipment, observe and describe cell organelles (314-6, 213-8)

SCO 1.2.2

compare and contrast different types of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells (314-7)

SCO 1.2.3

describe how organelles manage various cell processes (314-8)

SCO 1.2.4

do investigations of cell size and display collected data, including variables and conclusions (212-7, 213-2, 213-5)

Sub-Title 1.3

1.3 Photosynthesis and Respiration

SCO 1.3.1

design,perform,& report on experiments that investigate the basic & critical processes of photosynthesis & respiration

(214-11, 114-5)

SCO 1.3.2

compare and contrast matter and energy transformations associated with the processes of photosynthesis and aerobic respiration

(314-9)

Unit 2 Biodiversity

2.1 Classifying Living Things

SCO 2.1.1

describe and apply classification systems and nomenclatures used in the biological science (214-1)

SCO 2.1.2

use organisms found in local or regional ecosystems to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of taxonomy

(316-5)

SCO 2.1.3

analyze and describe examples where scientific knowledge evolved, was enhanced, or revised as a result of new laws, theories,

and/or technologies (115-7, 116-2)

Sub-Title 2.2

2.2 Diversity among Living Things

SCO 2.2.1

construct arguments to support a decision or judgement, using examples and evidence and recognizing various perspectives (118-6)

SCO 2.2.2

describe the anatomy and physiology of a representative organism from each kingdom, including a representative virus (316-6)

SCO 2.2.3

analyze and explain the life cycle of a representative organism from each kingdom, including a representative virus (313-1)

Unit 3 Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I

3.1 Homeostatis

SCO 3.1.1

explain the importance of nutrition and fitness to the maintenance of homeostatis, debating the merits of funding specific

scientific or technological endeavours and not others (117-4, 317-3)

SCO 3.1.2

explain, with specific examples, how behaviours such as tropisms, instinct, and learned, help to maintain homeostasis and identify

multiple perspectives that influence a decision/issue (215-4,317-8)

Sub-Title 3.2

3.2 Body Systems

SCO 3.2.1

design and perform experiments, identifying specific variables, to investigate how bady systems work based on scientific

understandings (212-6, 116-4)

SCO 3.2.2

analyze and report how natural and technological systems have developed and improved over time, including organ transplants

(115-5, 116-7)

SCO 3.2.3

explain how different plant and animal system maintain homeotasis (317-1)

SCO 3.2.4

identify and describe the role of chemicals, including elements, compounds, biochemicals, and water on the structure and function of

various body systems (314-1, 314-2, 314-3)

SCO 3.2.5

identify and predict the impact of viruses, diseases, and environmental factors on the homeostatsis of an organism and propose

alternate solutions (317-4, 317-6, 214-15)

Unit 4 Interactions among Living Things

4.1 Biomes

SCO 4.1.1

compare and interpret patterns of North America's biomes with another continent in terms of climate, vegetation, physical geography,

and location (214-5, 318-7)

Sub-Title 4.2

4.2 Population Dynamics

SCO 4.2.1

synthesize information from multiple sources to describe and explain factors that influence population growth and interactions within

and between populations (215-3, 318-8, 319-9)

SCO 4.2.2

using the concept of the energy pyramid to explain the energy flow in the production, distribution, and use of food resources (318-11)