Biology R/S Syllabus

Biology Course Description

The mission of this course is to provide students a basic understanding of the characteristics and concepts that unite all living things. This course has a larger molecular approach as opposed to organismal emphasis. Students will hopefully gain conceptual comprehension of the themes in biology rather than disjointed facts.

The timeline provided in the guide is based on completion of all units and may be modified. In preparation for the benchmark test, New Jersey Student Learning Assessment – Science (NJSLA-S), units one through five should be emphasized.

At the end of the guide, you will find benchmark assessment preparation questions from various sources to support the content for each unit of material.

Pacing Guide

Days

Chapter 1:

The Science of Biology

3 – 4

Chapter 2:

The Chemistry of Life

4 – 6

Chapter 3:

The Biosphere

3 – 4

Chapter 4:

Ecosystems

2 – 4

Chapter 5:

Populations

2 – 3

Chapter 6:

Communities and Ecosystem Dynamics

3 – 5

Chapter 7:

Humans and Global Change

3 – 5

Chapter 8:

Cell Structure and Function

4 – 6

Chapter 9:

Photosynthesis

4 – 5

Chapter 10:

Cellular Respiration

4 – 5

Chapter 11:

Cell Growth and Division

3 – 5

Chapter 12:

Introduction to Genetics

5 – 7

Chapter 13:

DNA

3 – 4

Chapter 14:

RNA and Protein Synthesis

4 – 5

Chapter 15:

The Human Genome

4 – 5

Chapter 16:

Biotechnology

3 – 5

Chapter 17:

Darwin’s Theory of Evolution

3 – 4

Chapter 18:

Evolution of Populations

3 – 4

Chapter 19:

Biodiversity and Classification

2 – 3

Chapter 20:

History of Life

3 – 4

Chapter 21:

Viruses, Prokaryotes, Protists, and Fungi

4 – 6

Chapter 22:

Plants

3 – 4

Chapter 23:

Plant Structure and Function

3 – 4

Chapter 24:

Animal Evolution, Diversity, and Behavior

4 – 6

Chapter 25:

Animal Systems I

4 – 6

Chapter 26:

Animal Systems II

4 – 6

Chapter 27:

The Human Body

4 – 6