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Overview
This inquiry based course is designed
to provide students with a study of major biological
concepts and their importance to society and the
individual. Students will learn many aspects of the
structure and function of living things, as well
as relationships between these living things. Topics
to be studied include the cell, genetics, evolution,
classification, biochemistry and ecology.
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- Understand that cells are the fundamental unit of structure
and function for all living things.
- Understand the molecular basis for heredity.
- Understand diversity of life is the result of evolution.
- Understand the importance of the interdependence of the
flow of matter and energy in ecosystems.
- Understand the importance of the interdependence of abiotic
and biotic factors.
- Understand that environmental issues are complex.
Assessments:
- Lab reports
- Reflective journals/notebook and written
responses
- Performance tasks
- Teacher observations
- Rubrics
- Tests and quizzes
- Standardized test questions
- Graphic mapping
- Research generated projects
- Oral presentations
- Homework/ Class work
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