8.L.1 & 8.L.2

Instructions: Complete each of the standard assignments for your specific standard of focus before taking the Standard Quiz.

You must receive permission from your teacher before you can take the Unit Quiz. You must show the following in order to move on to the Unit Quiz:

• Evidence of at least 3 completed activities ( 2 written assignments/worksheets, 1 Non-written assignment) from each standard.
  • Written assignments can include notes taken, Summaries, and/or reflections on articles, videos, and slideshows.
  • Non written assignments include: Flashcards, Games (results), interactive simulations, Videos, etc. You must take a screenshot of the completion of these activities.
• A Score of 80 or above on each Standard Quiz

Once you have received permission, move on to the next section

If you do not receive permission - Your quiz grade will not count and you will retake it.

8.L.1.1 Standard:

Summarize the basic characteristics of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites relating to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease.

Assignments

• Flu Attack Video (written, 5 sentence summary)
• Virus and Bacteria Assignment (written, copy the chart "How Bacteria & Viruses Enter the Body" and the "Quick Recall Facts" at the bottom)
• All About Bacteria Article (written, questions and answers)****
• Virus and Bacteria Flashcards (non-written)

Standard Quiz

• Virus & Bacteria Standard Quiz (80 or higher)

8.L.1.2 Standard:

Explain the difference between epidemic and pandemic as it relates to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease.

Assignments

• How Pandemics Spread Video (written, 5 sentence summary)
• Epidemics and Pandemics Video (written, 5 sentence summary)
• Pandemic/Epidemic Reading Assignment (written, questions and answers)
• Review Flashcards (non-written)

Standard Quiz

8.L.1.2 Standard Quiz (80 or higher)

8.L.2.1 Standard:

Summarize aspects of biotechnology including: • Specific genetic information available • Careers • Economic benefits to North Carolina • Ethical issues • Implications for agriculture

Assignments

• Biotechnology Vocabulary (written, copy the vocabulary and definition, NO PRINTING!)
• Heal, Feed, Sustain: How Biotechnology Can Help Save the World (non-written)
• The Pros and Cons of Biotechnology (written)
• Rags to Riches - Biotechnology (Game) (non-written)
• Biotech Flashcards (non-written)

Standard Quiz

Biotech Quiz (80 or higher)

Unit Quiz

(You must come get permission to take this quiz. I will expect to see work in your folder from each standard that you did not master. You will not be allowed to take the quiz unless you can show me your work.)

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When you finish with your quiz, your sheet should be signed off by your teacher so that you can move on to the next unit.