Biology
Quarter 1
9th Grade Curriculum
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology
Quarter: 1st
NGSS:
HSETS12.
Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.
All other standards in this chapter will not be assessed to mastery. Specific standards will be covered in individual chapters.
Possible Sections Covered:
• 1-1 What is Science
• 1-2 How Scientists Work
• 1-3 Studying Life
• 1-4 Tools and Procedures
Possible Homework:
Notes to use on Quiz: 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4
Section Reviews: 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4
Possible Laboratories:
Using Compound Light Microscope
Characteristics of Living Things
Vocabulary:
Possible Assessment:
Class work/ Guided Practice - Formative
Homework – Formative/Summative
Note Quizzes – Formative
Pop Quizzes – Formative/Summative
Laboratory – Summative
Test - Summative