Biology

Biology Objectives

Ecology
Topic	LPS Standard	Concepts and Skills The student will be able to:	Text Pages	State Standard
Matter & Energy in Ecosystems	12.3.3a	1. analyze how energy flows through different trophic levels in an ecosystem.	69-78	12.4.4b
Matter & Energy in Ecosystems	12.3.3b	2. understand how matter & energy are conserved in an ecosystem.	79-86	12.4.4c
Interdependence of Organisms	12.3.3c	3. a. identify examples of cooperation & competition. b. explain how cooperation & competition between organisms influence population dynamics.	99-104	12.4.4c
	12.3.3d	4. understand the major limiting factors that affect the distribution of life.	106-109 137-141	12.4.5c
	12.3.3e	5. explain how the interactions between organisms & environmental resources affect population size & growth (e.g. carrying capacity)	130-136 142-145	12.4.4d 12.4.5c 12.7.2a
Environmental Impact	12.3.3f	6. evaluate the role of human population, technology, & consumption on the environment.	154-165	12.4.4e 12.7.3b,c
	12.3.3g	7. explain how human destruction of habitats threatens global stability.	166-179	12.4.4e 12.7.2c 12.7.4a,b 12.8.3c
	12.3.3h	8. evaluate solutions for the harmful effects of human impact on the environment.	166-179	12.4.4e
Ecology Inquiry Project	12.3.3i	9. conduct an environmental inquiry.	6-15	12.2.1a-f 12.8.1c 12.8.2b,c

Cells and Bioprocesses
Topic	LPS Standard	Concepts and Skills The student will be able to:	Text Pages	State Standard
Cell Structure & Function	12.3.1a	1. understand the role of the major organic compounds (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, & nucleic acids).	45-49 553-555	12.4.1a
	12.3.1b	2. understand the role of enzymes in biochemical pathways.	50-54	12.3.3d
	12.3.1c	3. review the cell theory.	190-191	12.4.1c 12.8.3a
	12.3.1d	4. explain the structure & function of organelles.	196-207	12.4.1a
	12.3.1e	5. explain how complex multicellular organisms are organized arrangements of differentiated cells.	191-194 214-217 556-558	12.4.1c
Transport of Materials	12.3.1f	6. explain the structure & function of the cell membrane.	203-205	12.4.1a
Transport of Materials	12.3.1g	7. compare & contrast active & passive transport.	208-213	12.4.1b
Photosynthesis & Respiration	12.3.1h	8. explain the need for energy & how energy is stored /released.	226-229	12.4.5a
	12.3.1i	9. investigate & explain photosynthesis.	230-241	12.4.1b 12.4.5b
	12.3.1j	10. investigate & explain respiration.	250-265	12.4.1b
	12.3.1k	11. compare & contrast photosynthesis & respiration; explain how they complement each other.	253	12.4.1b

Textbook: Prentice Hall Biology, Miller and Levine, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2010

Genetics
Topic	LPS Standard	Concepts and Skills The student will be able to:	Text Pages	State Standard
Cell Division	12.3.2a	1. review the cell cycle.	279-285	12.4.1b
	12.3.2b	2. describe how a DNA molecule forms a chromosome.	279-280	12.4.2a
	12.3.2c	3. explain that gametes are formed by meiosis.	323-329	12.4.2b
	12.3.2d	4. explain that the union of gametes results in offspring with a full set of chromosomes.	309	12.4.2
Genetic Variation / Transmission	12.3.2e	5. apply Mendelian principles to the formation & union of gametes to produce offspring.	308-312	12.4.2b
Genetic Variation / Transmission	12.3.2f	6. investigate possible hereditary outcomes of mono & di-hybrid crosses using probability, Punnett squares, & pedigrees.	313-318 392-397	12.1.2a,e 12.7.1c
DNA Structure & Function	12.3.2g	7. explain how the genetic information is encoded in genes.	342-343 370	12.4.2a
	12.3.2h	8. understand the structure of DNA.	344-348	12.4.2a
	12.3.2i	9. explain how & why DNA is replicated.	350-353	12.4.2a
	12.3.2j	10. understand the process of protein production.	362-371	12.4.2
	12.3.2k	11. understand how mutations occur & may affect organisms.	372-376	12.4.2c
	12.3.2l	12. explain that mutations in sex cells, but not in body cells, could be passed on to offspring.	—	12.4.2d
	12.3.2m	13. know that human genes are located on 22 autosomes and well as X & Y chromosomes that determine sex.	392-393	12.4.2a
Modern Genetics / Ethical Issues	12.3.2n	14. investigate applications & benefits of biotechnology (genetically modified organisms, stem cells, gene therapy)	418-435	12.6.2a
Modern Genetics / Ethical Issues	12.3.2o	15. analyze ethical issues associated with biotechnology.	436-439	12.6.2a

Evolution / Behavior
Topic	LPS Standard	Concepts and Skills The student will be able to:	Text Pages	State Standard
Theory of Evolution	12.3.4a	1. review what is meant by a scientific theory.	13	12.1.2 12.8.2a-c
	12.3.4b	2. understand criteria required for evolution to occur	460-464	12.4.3a
	12.3.4c	3. explain natural selection & how populations change over time.	450-464	12.4.3a.c
	12.3.4d	4. understand the types of evidence that support the theory of evolution (anatomical, biochemical, biogeographical, fossil record, etc.)	465-479	12.4.3a,c
	12.3.4e	5. understand mechanisms for evolution (geographical & reproductive barriers, speciation, divergent & convergent evolution, etc.)	487-502 546-552	12.4.3a 12.8.1c
Diversity of Life	12.3.4f	6. understand that biological classifications are based on how organisms are related.	510-515	12.4.3b,d
	12.3.4g	7. know that organisms are classified in a system based on similarities reflected in their evolutionary relations & that species is the most fundamental classification.	510-530	12.4.3b,d
	12.3.4h	8. know how similarities in classification are related to the changes in organisms over time (e.g. cladistics).	516-522	12.4.3b
Behavior	12.3.4i	9. understand how behaviors evolved through natural selection.	840-841	12.4.6c
	12.3.4j	10. understand that learned & innate behavior patterns & relate them to the survival of organisms.	841-851	12.4.6
	12.3.4k	11. understand that external stimuli affect internal changes that can lead to changes in behavior.	847-851	12.4.6b
	12.3.4l	12. understand the connection between behavioral biology and psychology, sociology, & anthropology.	—	12.4.6d