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Explore the hierarchical organization of life
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the characteristics of life
identify levels of biological organization
summarize homeostasis
describe the types of chemical bonds
summarize the role of water in biological systems
correlate the roles of major organic molecules in biological systems
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Summarize cell structure and function, including organization as different tissues
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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describe the stages of mitosis
summarize the structure and function of organelles
describe the effects of aging on cells
describe energy production in cells
summarize the four types of tissues
compare the processes of transport across cell membranes
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Examine the structure and functions of the integumentary system
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
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identify the structural components of the integumentary system
correlate the structural components of the integumentary with their functions
describe how skin repairs injuries
describe the relationship between the nervous system and skin in sensation
characterize major disorders of the integumentary system
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Investigate the structures of the cardiovascular system, including function and location
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the structural components of the cardiovascular system
correlate the structural components of the cardiovascular with their functions
describe the major blood types
describe the key components of blood
describe the major blood vessels
describe the relationship of the cardiovascular system in homeostasis
distinguish between major disorders of the cardiovascular system
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Explore the mechanisms for defense of the body
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
correlate the structural components of the lymphatic system with their functions
correlate the structural components of the immune system with their functions
summarize the types of immunity
characterize the major pathogens
characterize major disorders of the lymphatic and immune systems
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Examine the structures of the digestive system, including function and location
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the structural components of the digestive system
correlate the structural components of the digestive system with their functions
summarize the process of digestion
describe the requirements of a balanced diet
characterize the major disorders of the digestive system
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Examine the structures of the respiratory system, including function and location
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the structural components of the respiratory system
correlate the structural components of the respiratory system with their functions
summarize the mechanics of breathing
summarize the process of gas exchange
describe ventilation and perfusion
characterize major disorders of the respiratory system
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Examine the structures of the urinary system, including function and location
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the structural components of the urinary system
correlate the structural components of the urinary system with their functions
summarize the role of the kidneys in fluid and electrolyte balance
describe the process of urine formation
characterize major disorders of the urinary system
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Examine the structures of the musculoskeletal system, including function and location
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the structural components of the musculoskeletal system
correlate the structural components of the musculoskeletal system with their functions
summarize the types of joints
describe how the body maintains bone and muscle mass
describe the process of muscle contraction
distinguish bones by types and shapes
characterize major disorders of the musculoskeletal system
illustrate locations of major muscles and bones
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Examine the structures of the nervous system and special sense organs, including function and location
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the structural components of the nervous system
correlate the structural components of the nervous system with their functions
identify the special sense organs
correlate the special sense organs with their functions
identify the basic structure of a neuron
summarize the effects of substances on the nervous system
differentiate between the central and peripheral nervous systems
describe the process of nerve-impulse transmission
characterize major disorders of the nervous system
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Examine the structures of the endocrine system, including function and location
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
compare the anatomical relationship between the organs of the endocrine system and other systems
correlate the structural components of the endocrine system with their functions
identify the major hormones
describe the roles of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis
characterize disorders of the endocrine system
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Examine the structures of the reproductive system, including function and location
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
correlate the structural components of the male and female reproductive system with their functions
describe the process of fertilization and pregnancy
summarize the process of meiosis
characterize disorders of the male and female reproductive systems
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Investigate factors related to human genetics and inheritance
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Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
predict patterns of inheritance
characterize major genetic disorders
differentiate between dominant and recessive traits
define terminology related to genetics and inheritance
correlate DNA replication, transcription, and translation to mutation
summarize the theory of evolution
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Explore factors related to cancer
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
define cancer
describe common types of cancers
identify genetic and environmental risk factors
compare benign tumors and malignancy
discuss medical interventions and treatments for cancer
discuss cancer prevention methods
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Summarize concepts relating global ecology and human actions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify levels of organization within an ecosystem
characterize resource pathways within an ecosystem
characterize aspects of human population growth
discuss adverse impacts of human actions on the environment
discuss sustainable options related to global ecology