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Welcome to Biology!
This course is an exciting journey into the science of life! As 10th-grade students, you’ll explore how living things grow, function, interact, and change over time. From the tiniest cells to entire ecosystems, we’ll dive into topics like genetics, cell biology, evolution, and biotechnology—helping you understand how life works and why it matters.
Biology is a lab-based, hands-on course aligned with the North Carolina Essential Standards. You’ll ask questions, carry out investigations, analyze data, and make real-world connections that deepen your understanding of the living world.
Whether you’re curious about DNA, the human body, or how organisms survive in extreme environments, this course will give you the tools to explore and think like a scientist.
Let’s make this semester a meaningful and memorable learning experience!
Course Outline: Biology
Course Outline: Biology
Unit 1
Unit 1
🧬 Unit 1: Biomolecules & Enzymes (7 days)
We’ll begin Biology by exploring the building blocks of life! Students will learn about carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids—plus how enzymes help speed up the chemical reactions that keep us alive.
Unit 2
Unit 2
🧫 Unit 2: Cell Organelles: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes (8 days)
In this unit, students will dive into the structure and function of cells. We’ll compare plant and animal cells, and look closely at how cell parts (organelles) work together to keep life going.
Unit 3
Unit 3
⚡ Unit 3: Homeostasis, Energy & ATP, Cellular Respiration, Photosynthesis (10 days)
We’ll explore how cells maintain balance (homeostasis), generate energy, and carry out life-sustaining processes. Students will study photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the role of ATP in energy transfer.
Unit 4
Unit 4
🧪 Unit 4: DNA & RNA, Replication, Transcription, Translation, Mutations (7 days)
This unit focuses on the blueprint of life—DNA and RNA. Students will learn how genetic information is copied and used to make proteins, and how mutations can affect traits and functions.
Unit 5
Unit 5
🧻 Unit 5: Cell Cycle, Mitosis, Cancer, Meiosis, Sexual Reproduction (5 days)
We’ll take a closer look at how cells grow, divide, and reproduce. Students will explore mitosis, meiosis, the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction, and how these processes relate to cancer.
Unit 6
Unit 6
🦎 Unit 6: Adaptations (5 days)
This unit focuses on how organisms develop traits that help them survive in their environments. Students will learn about structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations—and how they’re passed on through generations.
Unit 7
Unit 7
🌳 Unit 7: Ecology (7 days)
Students will study ecosystems, food webs, energy flow, population dynamics, and how organisms interact with one another and with their environment. This unit builds awareness of environmental challenges and sustainability.
Unit 8
Unit 8
🧬 Unit 8: Heredity (15 days)
We’ll dive deep into genetics—learning how traits are inherited, using Punnett squares to predict outcomes, and exploring complex inheritance patterns. Students will make real-world connections between genes and traits.
Unit 9
Unit 9
🔬 Unit 9: Biotechnology (7 days)
In this exciting unit, we explore how scientists use biology to solve problems—like making medicines, genetically modifying crops, and solving crimes using DNA. Students will also discuss the ethical considerations of biotech.
Unit 10
Unit 10
🌍 Unit 10: Evolution (11 days)
We’ll end the course by looking at how life has changed over time. Students will learn about natural selection, evidence for evolution, and how species adapt and change based on environmental pressures.
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