Biology Unit 10

Big Idea:

Diversity of Protist / Diversity of Fungi / Ecology of Fungi / Plant Cells and Tissues / Diversity of Plants / Reproduction in Plants / Seed Dispersal and Germination.

Student Expectations:

Priority TEKS

B.8B categorize organisms using a hierarchical classification system based on similarities and differences shared among groups

B.8C compare characteristics of taxonomic groups, protists, fungi, and plants

B.10A describe the interactions that occur among systems that perform the functions of regulation, nutrient absorption, reproduction, and defense from injury or illness in animals

B.10B describe the interactions that occur among systems that perform the functions of transport, reproduction, and response in plants

B.12A interpret relationships, including predation, parasitism, commensalism, mutualism, and competition among organisms

Ongoing TEKS

B.1A demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations

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

B.2F collect and organize qualitative and quantitative data and make measurements with accuracy and precision using tools such as data-collecting probes, standard laboratory glassware, microscopes, various prepared slides, stereoscopes, metric rulers, balances, gel electrophoresis apparatuses, micropipettes, hand lenses, Celsius thermometers, hot plates, lab notebooks or journals, timing devices, Petri dishes, lab incubators, dissection equipment, meter sticks, and models, diagrams, or samples of biological specimens or structures

B.2G analyze, evaluate, make inferences, and predict trends from data

B.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

B.3F research and describe the history of biology and contributions of scientists

B.8C Compare characteristics of taxonomic groups, including archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals

Student Learning Targets:

• I will distinguish among the general characteristics of the Kingdoms Protista, Fungi, and Plantae.
• I will identify key similarities between the Kingdom Protista and the three multicellular kingdoms.
• I will use taxonomic keys and field guides to identify plant species through their uniques structures. (Reproductive, Stem and Leaves, Roots)

Essential Questions:

• How does the Kingdom Protista link the singled celled organisms to the multicellular organisms?
• What are the major ecological roles of Fungi?
• What is the process that a plant uses to transport water to leaves?
• What is the process that a plant uses to transport nutrients throughout the organism?
• What is the process of reproduction in flowering plants?
• In what ways do plants respond to their environment?

Extra Information:

Adopted Textbook: Biology, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Holt McDougal

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