First Semester | |||||
| Timeline | Topic | Unit/Chapter | Standards | Learner Skills | Resources |
1st Nine weeks | |||||
Introduction to Biology | |||||
| 6 Days | Nature of Science | Chapter 1Safety Scientific Prefixes & Suffixes | Nature of ScienceStandard 10: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that science is a way of knowing. Standard 11: Students shall design and safely conduct scientific inquiry. Standard 12: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of current life science theories. Standard 13: Students shall use mathematics, science equipment, and technology as tools to communicate and solve life science problems Standard 14: Students shall describe the connections between pure and applied science Standard 15: Students shall describe various life science careers and the training required for the selected career | NS.10.B.1 Explain why science is limited to natural explanations of how the world works NS.10.B.2 Compare and contrast hypotheses, theories, and laws NS.10.B.3 Distinguish between a scientific theory and the term “theory” used in general conversation NS.10.B.4 Summarize the guidelines of science: explanations are based on observations, evidence, and testing hypotheses must be testable understandings and/or conclusions may change with additional empirical data NS.11.B.1 Develop and explain the appropriate procedure, controls, and variables (dependent and independent) in scientific experimentation NS.11.B.2 Research and apply appropriate safety precautions (refer to ADE Guidelines) when designing and/or conducting scientific investigations NS.11.B.3 Identify sources of bias that could affect experimental outcome NS.11.B.4 Gather and analyze data using appropriate summary statistic NS.11.B.5 Formulate valid conclusions without bias NS.11.B.6 Communicate experimental results using appropriate reports, figures, and tables NS.12.B.1 Recognize that theories are scientific explanations that require empirical data, verification, and peer review NS.12.B.2 Understand that scientific theories may be modified or expanded based on additional empirical data, verification, and peer review NS.15.B.1 Research and evaluate science careers using the following criteria: educational requirements salary availability of jobs working conditions | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: Introduction to Biology Handout: MRS NERG WORKSHEETS: Introduction to Biology Crossword LABS: Identifying Controls & variables Volume of an Irregularly shaped Object PROJECT/LABS: Careers in Biology Problem Solving – Construct 5 Squares Practice Quiz: |
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Chemistry of Organisms | |||||
| 2 Days | Chemistry | Chapter 2Energy, Enzymes, Water | Molecules & CellsStandard 1: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the role of chemistry in life processes. | Stan MC.1.B.2 Describe the relationship between an enzyme and its substrate molecule(s). MC.1.B.3 Investigate the properties (surface tension, cohesion, adhesion, polarity, pH) and importance of water and its significance for life. MC.1.B.4 Explain the role of energy (activation, endergonic, & exergonic) in chemical reactions of living systems. | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoints: Chemistry Worksheets: Chemistry Acids, Bases & Water Coloring Sheet Labs: Water Properties lab Toothpick-ase (enzyme) Lab Iron in Breakfast Cereal (Demo) Does Cereal Contain Iron? (Hands-on) Identifying Unknowns with Cabbage Indicator Paper Natural pH Acid-Base Indicators Games: Quiz: Chemistry Quiz |
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Biochemistry of Organisms | |||||
| 7 Days | Cellular Chemistry | Chapter 3 Biochemistry | Molecules & CellsStandard 1: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the role of chemistry in life processes. | MC.1.B.1 Describe the structure and function of the major organic molecules found in living systems:Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids Nucleic Acids
| Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoints: Biochemistry of cells Biochemistry ppt Q’s Macromolecules Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins Nucleic Acids Worksheets: Biochemistry Elements & Macromolecules Coloring Worksheet Biochemistry puzzle Macromolecular Chart Games: Biochemistry Jeopardy Labs: Fast Food Lab Organic Model Nucleotide Model Quiz: Biochemistry Quiz |
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Cells | |||||
| 10 Days | Cellular Structure | Chapter 4 Cell Structure & Function | Molecules & CellsStandard 2: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells.
| MC.2.B.1 Construct a hierarchy of life from cells to ecosystems.MC.2.B.2 Compare and contrast prokaryotes and eukaryotes. MC.2.B.3 Describe the role of sub-cellular structures (organelles, ribosomes, & cytoskeleton) in the life of a cell. MC.2.B.4 Relate the function of the plasma (cell) membrane to its structure. MC.2.B.5 Compare and contrast the structures of an animal cell to a plant cell. MC.2.B.11 Discuss homeostasis using thermoregulation as an example. MC.3.B.1 Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts . | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoint: Cellular Structure Handouts: Cell Organelle Functions Worksheets: Cells Plant & animal Cells Coloring Worksheet Games: Cell Jeopardy Labs: Surface Area of a Cell Lab Limits to Cell Size (Agar-Indicator Cubes Eukaryotic Cell Model Prokaryotic Cell Model Quizzes: Cells (hard) Cells (hardest) |
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| 7 Days | Cell Membranes | Chapter 5 Homeostasis & Transport
| Molecules & CellsStandard 2: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells. | MC.2.B.7 Compare and contrast active transport and passive transport mechanisms:Diffusion Osmosis Endocytosis Exocytosis Phagocytosis Pinocytosis | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoint: Plasma membranes Handout: Cell Membrane diagram Worksheets: Homeostasis & Transport Cell Membrane Coloring worksheet Homeostasis & Transport puzzle Games: Cell Membrane Jeopardy Labs: Potato Osmosis Egg Osmosis Osmosis, Fermentation, & Kimchee Quiz: Transport |
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Cellular Processes | |||||
| 4 Days | Cellular Energetics | Chapter 6 Photosynthesis | Molecules & CellsStandard 3: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of how cells obtain and use energy. (Energetics) | MC.2.B.6 Compare and contrast the functions of autotrophs and heterotrophsMC.3.B.1 Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts. MC.3.B.4 Describe and model the conversion of light energy to chemical energy by photosynthetic organisms (light dependent & independent reactions). MC.3.B.5 Compare and contrast cellular respiration and photosynthesis as energy conversion pathways. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoint: Photosynthesis Reactions Handouts: Chloroplast Worksheets: Photosynthesis Chemiosmosis in Chloroplasts Coloring Games: Photosynthesis Jeopardy Labs: Chromatography lab Modeling Photosynthesis & Respiration Molecules Photosynthetic Production of Starch Quizzes: Photosynthesis Quiz |
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| 5 Days | Cellular Energetics | Chapter 7 Cellular Respiration | Molecules & CellsStandard 3: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of how cells obtain and use energy. (Energetics) | MC.3.B.1 Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts.MC.3.B.2 Describe and model the conversion of stored energy (glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain) in organic molecules into usable cellular energy (ATP). MC.3.B.3 Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration (lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation). MC.3.B.5 Compare and contrast cellular respiration and photosynthesis as energy conversion pathways. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: ATP & Cell Respiration Handouts: Mitochondrion Worksheets: Cell Respiration Chloroplast & Mitochondria Coloring Worksheet Games: Respiration Jeopardy Labs: Fermentation – Making Root Beer Osmosis, Fermentation, & Kimchee Quizzes: Respiration Quiz |
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Second Nine Weeks | |||||
| 7 Days | Cell Division | Chapter 8 Cell Cycle & Division | Molecules & CellsStandard 2: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells.
| MC.2.B.8 Describe the main events in the cell cycle (mitosis, interphase, & cytokinesis), including the differences in plant and animal cell division.MC.2.B.9 List in order and describe the stages of mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, & telophase). MC.2.B.10 Analyze the meiotic maintenance of a constant chromosome number from one generation to the next. CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles (sexual & asexual) of familiar organisms. HE.4.B.4 Examine different modes of inheritance such as crossing over. | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoints: Cell Reproduction Mitosis & Meiosis Mitosis & Meiosis ppt Q’s Worksheets: Cell Division Games: Cell Division Jeopardy Mitosis & Meiosis Jeopardy Lab: Stages of Mitosis (onion root tip) Lab Mitosis Flip Book Mitosis Flip Book Flipbook Cell Templates Quizzes: Cell Reproduction Quiz |
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| 8 Days | Heredity | Chapters 9 & 12 Genetics | Heredity & EvolutionStandard 4: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of heredity. | HE.4.B.1 Summarize the outcomes of Gregor Mendel’s experimental procedures.HE.4.B.2 Differentiate among the laws and principles of inheritance (dominance, segregation, independent assortment). HE.4.B.3 Use the laws of probability and Punnett squares to predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios. HE.4.B.4 Examine different modes of inheritance (sex linkage, codominance, crossing over, incomplete dominance, & multiple alleles. HE.4.B.5 Analyze the historically significant work of prominent geneticists. HE.4.B.6 Evaluate karyotypes for abnormalities such as monosomy & trisomy. | Daily Openers: Openers Inherited Traits PowerPoint: Mendel’s genetics Mutations Hemophilia Karyotype Lab Worksheets: Genetics Chromosomes Games: Genetics Jeopardy Labs: Karyotype Lab Dragon Genetics1 Dragon Genetics2 Quizzes: Genetics 1 Genetics 2 |
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| 10 Days | Nucleic Acids & Proteins | Chapters 10, 11, 13 Nucleic Acids & Protein Synthesis | Heredity & Evolution Standard 5: Students shall investigate the molecular basis of genetics. | HE.5.B.1 Model the components of a DNA nucleotide and an RNA nucleotide.HE.5.B.2 Describe the Watson-Crick double helix model of DNA, using the base-pairing rule (adenine-thymine, cytosine-guanine). HE.5.B.3 Compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA. HE.5.B.4 Describe and model the processes of replication, transcription, and translation. HE.5.B.5 Compare and contrast the different types of mutation events, including point mutation, frameshift mutation, deletion, and inversion. HE.5.B.6 Identify effects of changes brought about by mutations (beneficial, harmful, & neutral). MC.1.B.1 Describe the structure and function of nucleic acids found in living systems. NS.12.B.6 Relate the chromosome theory of heredity to recent findings in genetic research (e.g., Human Genome Project-HGP, chromosome therapy). | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoints: DNA & Replication ppt Q’s Nucleic Acid Vocabulary Review Worksheets: DNA RNA Protein Synthesis Games: Nucleic Acids Jeopardy Labs: Isolate & Spool DNA Codon Bingo! Codon Bingo Revised Animations: Griffith Experiment Quizzes: DNA Nucleic Acids Protein Synthesis |
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Ecology | |||||
| 10 Days | Ecology and Behavior | Unit 5 Ecology | Ecology & Behavioral Relationships Standard 8: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of ecological and behavioral relationships among organisms. Standard 9: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the ecological impact of global issues. | EBR.8.B.1 Cite examples of abiotic and biotic factors of ecosystems. EBR.8.B.2 Compare and contrast the characteristics of biomes. EBR.8.B.3 Diagram the carbon, nitrogen, phosphate, and water cycles in an ecosystem. EBR.8.B.4 Analyze an ecosystem’s energy flow through food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids. EBR.8.B.5 Identify and predict the factors that control population, including predation, competition, crowding, water, nutrients, and shelter. EBR.8.B.6 Summarize the symbiotic ways in which individuals within a community interact with each other: commensalism parasitism mutualism EBR.8.B.7 Compare and contrast primary succession with secondary succession. EBR.8.B.8 Identify the properties of each of the five levels of ecology: organism population community ecosystem biosphere EBR.9.B.1 Analyze the effects of human population growth and technology on the environment/biosphere. EBR.9.B.2 Evaluate long range plans concerning resource use and by-product disposal in terms of their environmental, economic, and political impact. EBR.9.B.3 Assess current world issues applying scientific themes (e.g., global changes in climate, epidemics, pandemics, ozone depletion, UV radiation, natural resources, use of technology, and public policy). | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: What’s Ecology? Ecology ppt Q’s Worksheets: Lab: Predators and Prey How Many Raccoons Can Live in This Woods? |
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Second Semester | |||||
3rd Nine Weeks | |||||
| Timeline | Topic | Unit/Chapter | Learner Skills | Standards | Resources |
| 10 Days | Evolution | Chapters 14,15,16 Evolution | Heredity & Evolution Standard 6: Students shall examine the development of the theory of biological evolution. | HE.6.B.1 Compare & contrast Lamarck’s explanation of evolution with Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection.HE.6.B.2 Recognize that evolution involves a change in allele frequencies in a population across successive generations. HE.6.B.3 Analyze the effects of mutations and the resulting variations within a population in terms of natural selection. HE.6.B.4 Illustrate mass extinction events using a time line. HE.6.B.5 Evaluate evolution in terms of evidence as found in the following: fossil record DNA analysis artificial selection morphology embryology viral evolution geographic distribution of related species antibiotic and pesticide resistance in various organisms HE.6.B.6 Compare the processes of relative and radioactive dating to determine the age of fossils. NS.12.B.2 Understand that scientific theories may be modified or expanded based on empirical data, verification, & peer review. NS.12.B.3 Summarize biological evolution. | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoints: Origin of Life Origin of Life ppt Q’s Darwinian Evolution Evolution ppt Q’s Worksheets: Evolution Labs: Pterosaur Lab Natural Selection (Teddy Grahams) Natural Selection in Peanuts Write Up Quizzes: Evolution 1 Evolution 2 |
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TAXONOMY | |||||
| 7 Days | Classification & Diversity of Life | Chapter 18 Taxonomy | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse. | HE.6.B.7 Interpret a Cladogram.CDL.7.B.1 Differentiate among the different domains (Bacteria, Archaea, & Eukarya). CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the six kingdoms: Eubacteria Archaea Protista Fungi Plantae AnimaliaCDL.7.B.3 Identify the seven major taxonomic categories: kingdom phylum class order family genus speciesCDL.7.B.4 Classify and name organisms based on their similarities and differences applying taxonomic nomenclature using dichotomous keys. | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoint: Taxonomy Worksheets: Taxonomy Keys: Simple Organisms Leaf Insects Fish Sharks Alien Invasion Simple Alien Invasion Key Keying Salamanders Simple Salamander Key Games: Taxonomy Jeopardy Labs: Alien Invasion Alien taxonomy Quizzes: Taxonomy 1 Taxonomy 2 Taxonomy 3 |
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Microorganisms | |||||
| 10 Days | MICROBES | Chapters 23 & 24 Bacteria and Viruses
| Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse. | CDL.7.B.1 Differentiate between the domains Bacteria & Archaea.CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of these kingdoms — Eubacteria & Archaea. CDL.7.B.6 Compare and contrast the structures and characteristics of viruses (lytic and lysogenic cycles) with non-living and living things. CDL.7.B.7 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of viruses. CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles (sexual & asexual) of bacteria. CDL.7.B.9 Classify bacteria according to their characteristics and adaptations. CDL.7.B.10 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of bacteria. HE.6.B.5 Evaluate evolution in terms of evidence as found in the following: viral evolution antibiotic and pesticide resistance in various organisms | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: Bacteria Bacteria ppt Q’s Prokaryotes Coloring Worksheet Bacteria puzzle Bacteria puzzle 2 Games: Bacteria Jeopardy Virus Jeopardy Labs: Virus Model Recreating Pasteur’s Experiment Video: Ebola – the Plague Fighters Quizzes: Bacteria 1 Bacteria 2 Virus 1 Virus 2 |
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| 10 Days | Protists & Fungi | Chapters 25 & 26 Protists: Protozoan Algal-like & Fungi
| Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse.
| CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the kingdoms Protista & Fungi. CDL.7.B.11 Describe the characteristics used to classify protists: plant-like animal-like fungal-like CDL.7.B.12 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of protists . CDL.7.B.13 Compare and contrast fungi with other eukaryotic organisms. CDL.7.B.14 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of fungi. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: ProtistsProtists ppt Q’s Fungi 1.1 1.2 1.3 Protists & Fungi Worksheets: Protists Coloring Labs: Koch’s postulates Quizzes: Protists 1 Protists 2
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NOTE: Split Plant Unit with the end of 3rd & the Start of 4th Nine Weeks | |||||
PLANTS | |||||
| 16 Days | Vascular & Nonvascular Plants | Unit 7 Plants Mosses & Ferns Seed Plant taxonomy | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse. | CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the kingdom Plantae. CDL.7.B.15 Differentiate between vascular and nonvascular plants. CDL.7.B.16 Differentiate among cycads, gymnosperms, and angiosperms. CDL.7.B.17 Describe the structure and function of the major parts of a plant: roots stems leaves flowers CDL.7.B.18 Relate the structure of plant tissues (epidermal, ground, vascular) to their functions. CDL.7.B.19 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of plants. CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles of familiar organisms sexual reproduction asexual reproduction metamorphosis alternation of generationsCDL.7.B.5 Investigate Arkansas’ biodiversity using appropriate tools and technology. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: Introduction to Plants Intro to Plants ppt Q’s Mosses & Ferns Moss-Fern ppt Q’s Worksheets: Angiosperm Life Cycle Coloring CROSSWORDS: Introduction to Plants Crossword Games: Simple Plants Jeopardy Labs: Seed Germination Leaf Collection Seed Identification & Dissection Quizzes: Moss & Fern Quiz Intro Plants Quiz
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4th Nine Weeks | |||||
ANIMALS | |||||
| 5 Days | Animal Diversity | Chapter 32 Introduction to Animals Animal Characteristics Notes | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse.
| CDL.7.B.20 Identify the symmetry of organisms:radial bilateral asymmetrical CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the kingdom Animalia . CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles (sexual & asexual) of familiar organisms. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoint: Introduction to Animals Worksheets: Intro to Animals Introduction to Animals Review Introduction to Animals Crosswords Labs: Build a Bug Quizzes: Intro to Animals
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INVERTEBRATE UNIT (6 Days) | |||||
| Invertebrate Notes Invertebrate Crossword | Invertebrates worksheet Invertebrates Jeopardy | ||||
VERTEBRATE UNIT (7 Days) | |||||
| Vertebrates Vertebrate Crossword | Vertebrate Traits Vertebrate Worksheet | ||||
EOC Biology Test April 27 & 28, 2009 (Tuesday & Wednesday)! | |||||
Invertebrates | |||||
| 3 Days | Simple Invertebrates | Chapters 33 & 34 Sponges, & Cnidarians
| Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse.
| CDL.7.B.20 Identify the symmetry of organisms:radial bilateral asymmetrical CDL.7.B.21 Compare and contrast the major invertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, and digestive systems . | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoints: Sponges Worksheets: Flatworm & Roundworm Crossword Labs: Quizzes: Sponges & Cnidarians 1 |
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| 3 Days | Complex Invertebrates | Chapter 35 Mollusks & Annelids | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse.
| CDL.7.B.20 Identify the symmetry of organisms:radial bilateral asymmetrical CDL.7.B.21 Compare and contrast the major invertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive and integumentary systems. | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoint: Worms and Mollusks 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Worksheets: Lab: Earthworm Dissection |
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| 2 Days | Complex Invertebrates | Chapters 36 & 37 Arthropods & Insects | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse. | CDL.7.B.20 Identify the symmetry of bilateral organisms.CDL.7.B.21 Compare and contrast the major invertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive and integumentary systems. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: Arthropods Worksheets: Labs: Insect Collection Quizzes: Arthropod Quiz Insects Quiz |
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| 2 Days | Complex Invertebrates | Chapter 38 Echinoderms & Chordates | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse. | CDL.7.B.20 Identify the symmetry of organisms:radial bilateral CDL.7.B.21 Compare and contrast the major invertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive and integumentary systems. | Daily Openers: OpenersPowerPoints: Echinoderms Worksheets: Echinoderm & Chordate Crossword Lab: Starfish Dissection Quizzes: Echinoderm Quiz |
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VERTEBRATES | |||||
| Vertebrates Vertebrate Notes Revised | Vertebrate Traits Vertebrate Worksheet | ||||
| 2 Days | Vertebrates | Chapters 39 & 40 Fish & Amphibians | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse. | CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the kingdom Animalia. CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles (sexual & metamorphosis) of vertebrates. CDL.7.B.22 Compare and contrast the major vertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive and integumentary systems. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoints: Fish Amphibians Worksheets: Lab: Dissect Perch Quizzes: Fish Quiz Amphibian Quiz
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| 2 Days | Vertebrates | Chapters 40 & 41 Reptiles & Birds | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse. | CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the kingdom Animalia.CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles of familiar organisms sexual reproduction asexual reproduction metamorphosis CDL.7.B.22 Compare and contrast the major vertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive and integumentary systems. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoint: Retiles Worksheets: Lab: Bird Adaptations Quizzes: Reptile Quiz Bird Quiz
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| 2 Days | Vertebrates | Chapter 42 Mammals | Classification & Diversity of LifeStandard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse.
| CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the kingdom Animalia.CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles of familiar organisms. CDL.7.B.22 Compare and contrast the major vertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive and integumentary systems. | Daily Openers: Openers PowerPoint: Mammals Worksheet: Lab: Vertebrate Project Quiz: Mammals Quiz |
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