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Biology

Course Summary

Biology is presented as one form of scientific inquiry, the process of channeling human curiosity into purposeful exploration, discovery, and exploration of observable natural phenomena. Biology is the study of life, but it is most important as a shared method of asking questions all humans have about life and living things, and communicating responses to the questions in clear and understandable forms. In this blended online course (employing both online and face-to-face learning), students will be taught and encouraged to continually pose questions about the subject matter. Through exploration and discovery of the phenomenon at the core of each lesson, students will be guided to answer their own questions and be able to discuss the phenomenon in ways that reflect sound scientific practices.

Course Pacing Guide

Unit 1 - Nature of Life This unit has no labs.

Unit 2 - The Chemistry of the Cell Lab 2 – Enzyme Catalysis – pp. 19-29

Unit 3 – Cell Structures and Functions Lab 1 – Diffusion and Osmosis – pp. 1-18 Lab 5 – Cell Respiration – pp. 54-63 Lab 4 – Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis – pp. 45-53 Lab 3 – Mitosis – pp. 29-34

Unit 4 - Descriptive Genetics Lab 3 – Meiosis – pp. 35-44 Lab 7 – Genetics of Organisms – pp.78-89 6

Unit 5 - Molecular Genetics Lab 6 – Molecular Biology – pp.64-77 Unit 6 –Evolution Lab 8 – Population Genetics and Evolution

Fee Details

Grade Level

Grade 9 / 10 / 11 / 12

Duration

10 Months

Credit Value

1 credit course

Requirements

None

Prerequisites

Student must have completed grade