• Understand the relationship between the structures and functions of cells and their organelles.

• Analyze the cell as a living system

• Analyze the interdependence of living organisms within their environments.

• Understand the impact of human activities on the environment (one generation affects the next).

• Explain how traits are determined by the structure and function of DNA.

• Understand how the environment, and/or the interaction of alleles, influences the expression of genetic traits.

• Understand the application of DNA technology.

• Explain the theory of evolution by natural selection as a mechanism for how species change over time.

• Analyze how classification systems are developed based upon speciation.

• Understand how biological molecules are essential to the survival of living organisms

• Analyze the relationships between biochemical processes and energy use in the cell

Unit 1: Ecology (Ch. 2-5)

Unit 2: The Cell (Ch. 6-9)

Unit 3: Genetics (Ch. 10-13)

Unit 4: History of Biological Diversity (Ch. 14, 15, 17)

Unit 5: Bacteria, Viruses, Protists, & Fungi (Ch. 18-20)

Unit 6: Plants (Ch. 21-23)

Classwork: 50%

Labs, Virtual Labs, Webquests: 20%

Tests: 30%

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Quarter 1: 37.5%

Quarter 2: 37.5%

Final Exam (EOC): 25%