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Investigate the characteristics of living things
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
list properties of living things
distinguish between growth, development, and reproduction
define homeostasis and identify examples
differentiate the levels of biological hierarchy from atom to biosphere
discuss how living things respond to stimuli
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Apply the scientific method to biological sciences
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
list the steps used in the scientific process
develop an example utilizing the scientific method
utilize inductive and deductive logic in the scientific method
differentiate among the terms hypothesis, observation, theory, and law
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Apply general chemistry concepts to biology
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
define matter, energy, and force
identify bond types: covalent, ionic, and hydrogen (proton) bonds
define the characteristics of water
discuss acid-base balance
discover the nature of buffers
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Examine biological macromolecules
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
describe the nature of synthetic and hydrolytic reactions
describe the structure and function of carbohydrates
describe the structure and function of lipids
describe the structure and function of proteins
describe the structure and function of nucleic acids
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Explore the basic taxonomic relationships of living things
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the levels of classification in the Linnaean taxonomic system
differentiate among the three domains
differentiate between scientific and common names
classify an organism into the proper hierarchy
relate the natural habitat of various taxa to organism function
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Examine the components of cell structure, function, tissue, and transport mechanisms
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify major cell structures
link the cell structures with the function of the organelles
identify the components of the cell membrane
describe the processes that move the materials across cell membrane
summarize the specialization of cells and tissues
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Compare the prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
define the terms prokaryotes and eukaryotes
identify the unique structural differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
differentiate among prokaryotes, eukaryotes, viruses, and prions
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Examine the concepts of evolution
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
examine the historical basis of evolutionary theories
relate current topics in molecular genetics to current evolutionary principles
explain adaptions that benefit specific organisms
describe the causes and consequences of evolutionary trends
describe the major mechanisms of evolution
explain the different types of evidence for evolution
relate the concepts of evolution to ecology
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Analyze the concepts of cellular metabolism
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
describe anabolic and catabolic processes in the cell
discuss the process of enzymatic reactions and their role in metabolic pathways
identify the factors that affect enzyme activity
identify the basic steps in aerobic, anaerobic, and photosynthesis reactions
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Examine the cell cycle including mitosis and meiosis
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
relate the cell cycle to growth, metabolism, and formation of gametes
examine the replication processes of mitosis and meiosis
relate the process of independent assortment to meiosis
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Investigate heredity
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
describe Mendelian genetics
relate the function of mutation in biologic diversity
describe Non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance
correlate chromosomal abnormalities and genetic mutations with their associated disorders
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Investigate molecular genetics
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
describe the central dogma of biology and organize into a historical perspective
contrast DNA and RNA
describe the processes of replication, transcription, and translation