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Research and Inquiry

Science: Basis for Study
The learner will be able to recognize the basis upon which the field of science is founded: to understand natural phenomena and be able to predict it; to satisfy a desire to explore and understand the Universe; to understand the connection between natural effects and natural causes; and to apply a unified set of materials and rules associated with the field of science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Science   Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 1 page 6 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
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Define Science
The learner will be able to define the term Science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Science Definitions Knowledge, Comprehension, Evaluation Master 0.4 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, page 6 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Terminology: Biology
The learner will be able to understand scientific terminology associated with biology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Terminology: Life Science Comprehension Master 0.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Definition of Biology [Lesson Plan].  
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 2 page 32 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Main Goal of Science
The learner will be able to identify the main Goal of Science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Terminology: Life Science Knowledge Introduce 0.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 1 page 6 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Steps of the Scientific Method
The learner will be able to identify the Steps of the Scientific Method.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Problem Solving: Life Science Knowledge Master 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 1 pages 7-11 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Control & Experimental Setup
The learner will be able to identify the difference between a Control & Experimental Setup.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Science Definitions Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 1 pages 8-9 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
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Research and Inquiry

Measurement: Fundamental/Derived Units
The learner will be able to compare and contrast fundamental and derived units of measurement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Measurement Analysis Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, history of measurement [Lesson Plan].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
  
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Metric System
The learner will be able to identify the basic units of the metric system for length, mass, volume & temperature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Measurement Knowledge Introduce 2.4 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 1 pages 11-14 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration with measurement devices, Demonstration with measurement devices [Teaching Strategies].  
· Laboratory, Student use of measuring devices [Textbook].  triple beam balance, meter stick and graduated cylinder
  Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Lab Report, . [Textbook].  
· Laboratory Work, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
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Research and Inquiry

Safety
The learner will be able to understand the procedures necessary to ensure the safe use of instruments, technology, materials, substances, and organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Safety Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 1 page 19 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
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Characteristics of Living things
The learner will be able to characteristics of Living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Life Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 2 pages 27-31 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
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Research and Inquiry

Define Homeostasis
The learner will be able to define the Term Homeostasis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Scientific Terminology Knowledge, Comprehension, Evaluation Master 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 2 page 31 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Branches of Biology
The learner will be able to list three branches of Biology and their areas of study.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Science: Areas of Study Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 2 page 32 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Branches of Biology [Lesson Plan].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Types of Microscopes
The learner will be able to list & describe three different types of Microscopes and explain their functions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Technology Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 2 pages 34-37 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Light Microscope [Teaching Strategies].  
· Laboratory, Student use of the light microscope [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Lab Report, . [Textbook].  
· Laboratory Work, . [Textbook].  
  
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Physical Science

Properties of Matter
The learner will be able to distinguish between Physical and Chemical Properties of matter and list three examples of each.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Chemical and Physical Properties Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 3 page 45 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, various types of matter [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Phases of Matter
The learner will be able to list and Describe the phases of matter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Matter: States of Matter Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 3 pages 46-47 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, with solids liquids & gases [Teaching Strategies].  
· The World Of Chemistry, Amatter of State [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Atomic Structure
The learner will be able to describe the structure of an atom: its areas and particles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Atoms Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 47-48 [Textbook].  
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Atomic areas and energy levels [Textbook].  
· The World Of Chemistry, The Atom [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Isotopes
The learner will be able to define Isotopes and list two uses of radioactive isotopes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Elements: Isotopes Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 49-51 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Isotopes [Lesson Plan].  Definition-kinds & uses
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Elements & Compounds
The learner will be able to compare & contrast elements & compounds and list three examples of each.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Elements Knowledge Introduce 2.4 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 49-51 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Periodic Table [Teaching Strategies].  
· Notes, Symbols, atomic structure [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Ionic Bonds
The learner will be able to define and give an example of Ionic Compounds.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Ion Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 page 53 [Textbook].  
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Electron transfer & ion formation [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Conductivity apparatus [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Covalent Bonds
The learner will be able to define and list an example of a covalent compound.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Chemical Compounds Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 53-54 [Textbook].  
· Notes, writing formulas [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Chemical Reactions
The learner will be able to describe the substances involved in a chemical reaction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Chemical Reactions Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 55-56 [Textbook].  
· Notes, kinds of equations [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Properties of Water
The learner will be able to list two importances of water.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Water Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 63-64 [Textbook].  
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Structure of a water molecule [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Types of mixtures
The learner will be able to define Mixture & Distinguish between solutions and suspensions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Mixtures Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 64-67 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
pH
The learner will be able to define: Acids, Bases, Neutraliztion and pH scale.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
pH Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapetr 4 pages 65-66 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, pH paper, litmus, pH meter, & indicaters [Teaching Strategies].  
· Notes, Acids and bases [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Properties of Carbon
The learner will be able to explain how the properties of carbon make it important to life.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Organic Chemistry Knowledge Master 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 68-69 [Textbook].  
· The World Of Chemistry, Carbon - Video [Video].  
· Demonstration, Molecular model-carbon atom [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
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Organic & Inorganic Compounds
The learner will be able to compare and Contrast Organic and Inorganic Compounds.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Biochemistry Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 68-69 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Groups of Organic Compounds
The learner will be able to list the four groups of organic compounds found in living organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Biochemistry Knowledge Introduce 2.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 70-77 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Organic Compounds [Lesson Plan].  Groups, examples structure & uses
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Functions of organic compounds
The learner will be able to identify the functions of each group of organic compounds in living organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Biochemistry Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 70-77 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Functions of organic compounds [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Role of enzymes
The learner will be able to explain how enzymes work and why they are important to living organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Biochemistry Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 4 pages 75-76 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Enzymes [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cell Theory
The learner will be able to state the three parts of the cell theory.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 87-88 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cell Structures
The learner will be able to identify and list the function of the three basic structures of most cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Function and Structure Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 89-98 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Cell model [Teaching Strategies].  
· Overhead transparancies, Cell diagrams [Teaching Strategies].  
· Ajourney through the cell part 1, Video [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cell organelle
The learner will be able to define the term cell organelle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Function and Structure Knowledge Master 0.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Overhead transparancies, Cell diagram [Teaching Strategies].  
· Demonstration, Cell model [Teaching Strategies].  
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 89-98 [Textbook].  
· Ajourney through the cell part 1, Video [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Functions of cell organelles
The learner will be able to list and describe the functions of the major cytoplasmic organelles.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Function and Structure Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 89-98 [Textbook].  
· A Journey througfh the cell part 2, Video [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cells: Function and Structure
The learner will be able to associate the structures in a cell to their functions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Function and Structure Analysis Master 1.2 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Cell specialization [Lesson Plan].  
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 page104 [Textbook].  
· A Journey througfh the cell part 2, Video [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Plant and animal cells
The learner will be able to differentiate betrween plant and animal cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 89-98 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Cell models [Teaching Strategies].  Plant and animal cell models
· Overhead transparancies, Cell diagrams [Teaching Strategies].  Plant and animal cell diagrams
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Diffusion & osmosis
The learner will be able to explain the processes of diffusion and osmosis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 99-102 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Dialysis tubing [Teaching Strategies].  use of tubing and food coloring, starch & glucose
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Active & passive transport
The learner will be able to compare and contrast active and passive transport.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Function and Structure Knowledge Introduce 0.4 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 102-104 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cells: Functions
The learner will be able to recognize that cells are specialized based on their function.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Function and Structure Knowledge Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, cell functions relative to organelles [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cell processes
The learner will be able to describe endocytosis, exocytosis, phagocytosis & pinocytosis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Membrane Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 102-104 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cell specialization
The learner will be able to relate cell specialization to cell structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Specialization Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 104-106 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cells: Specialization
The learner will be able to analyze how identical cells within an organism become specialized.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Specialization Analysis Master 0.4 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Cell differentiation [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Levels of organization
The learner will be able to descrtibe the four levels of organization in a multicellular organism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Single and Multiple Knowledge, Analysis Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 5 pages 106-108 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Photosynthesis
The learner will be able to define photosynthesis and list its requirements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Plants: Photosynthesis Knowledge Introduce   Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 6 pages 113-117 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Plants: Photosynthesis
The learner will be able to understand the process of photosynthesis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Plants: Photosynthesis Comprehension Master 2.0 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Overhead transparancies, Diagrams of photosynthesis [Teaching Strategies].  
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 6 page 113 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Define Glycolysis
The learner will be able to define Glycolysis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Energy and Food Knowledge Master 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 6 page 123 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Respiration
The learner will be able to explain the process of aerobic respiration.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Photosynthesis/Respiration Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 6 pages 124-129 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Respiration and breathing
The learner will be able to explain how respiration is related to breathing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Photosynthesis/Respiration Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 6 page 129 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Fermentation
The learner will be able to define the term fermentation and differentiate between alcoholic fermentation, lactic acid fermentation and anaerobic respiration.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Photosynthesis/Respiration Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 6 pages 130-131 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Types of fermentation [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Molecule
The learner will be able to understand the molecular basis of heredity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity Comprehension Master 0.5 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 7 pages141-145 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Demonstration with DNA model [Teaching Strategies].  
· Overhead transparancies, Diagrams of DNA model [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Transformation
The learner will be able to define the term transformation and explain the work Frederick Griffith.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 7 pages 138-139 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: DNA/Subunits
The learner will be able to understand that DNA is comprised of four subunits: A, G, C and T.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Vhapter 7 pages 141-143 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
DNA Replication
The learner will be able to explain the process of DNA Replication.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 7 pages 144-145 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Use of DNA model [Teaching Strategies].  
· Overhead transparancies, Diagrams of DNA replication process [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
DNA -RNA Transcription
The learner will be able to explain the process of transcription.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Protein Synthesis Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 7 pages 146-147 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Use of DNA & RNA models [Teaching Strategies].  
· Overhead transparancies, Diagrams of the Transcription process [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
DNA Translation
The learner will be able to be able to describe the process of translation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 7 pages 150-153 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration, Use of DNA & RNA & Amino acid models [Teaching Strategies].  
· Overhead transparancies, Diagrams of the translation process [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Kinds of RNA
The learner will be able to list and explain the different kinds of RNA.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 7 pages 150-151 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Protein Synthesis
The learner will be able to explain the process of protein synthesis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Biochemistry Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 7 pages 148-149 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Process of protein synthesis [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cells: Regulation
The learner will be able to understand that regulation allows cells to adapt to their environment and control cell growth and division.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Regulation Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 8 pages 159-164 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cell Growth
The learner will be able to explain the relationship between cell size(volume) and surface area and how this and other factors contribute to cell division.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Regulation Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapetr 8 pages 159-164 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Define Cell Division
The learner will be able to fefine Cell Division.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Cell Division-reasons and processes [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Mitosis
The learner will be able to define Mitosis and list the stages and events occuring in each stage.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Mitosis/Meiosis Knowledge Introduce 2.0 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Overhead transparancies, Diagrams-Stages of Mitosis [Teaching Strategies].  
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 8 pages 164-171 [Textbook].  
· Mitosis &Meiosis How cells divide, Video [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Genetics -History
The learner will be able to explain Genetics from a historical context including the contribution of Gregor Mendel.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genes Knowledge Introduce 0.6 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 9 pages 180-189 [Textbook].  
· Notes, History of Genetics [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Laws of Genetics
The learner will be able to explain what the terms Dominant, Recessive, Segregation and Independent Assortment mean.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Genetics Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 9 pages 183-189 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Genes: Explain/Traits/Transmitted
The learner will be able to explain how the traits and characteristics of an organism are transmitted through genes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genes Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Genes & Hereditary Traits [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Genetic Information/Egg/Sperm
The learner will be able to understand that genetic information is transmitted to the offspring through egg and sperm cells that contain only one representative from each chromosome pair.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Genetics Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 9 pages 193-196 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Monohybrid and Dihybrid Cross
The learner will be able to perform and explain a Monohybrid and Dihybrid Cross.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity Knowledge Introduce 2.0 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 9 pages 190-191 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Use of the Punnett Square [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Problem Solving: Biology/Solve
The learner will be able to solve biology problems using mathematical and scientific procedures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Problem Solving: Life Science Application Master 1.2 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Solving Genetics Problems [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Genes: Analyze/Combinations
The learner will be able to analyze the sorting and combining of genes during sexual reproduction and determine the possible combinations of the offspring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genes Analysis Master 1.2 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Solving Genetics Problems [Lesson Plan].  Interpreting results -Phenotypes and Genotypes
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Mitosis and Meiosis: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells: Mitosis/Meiosis Analysis Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Mitosis &Meiosis How cells divide, Video [Video].  
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 9 page 196 [Textbook].  
· Overhead transparancies, Meiosis & Mitosis [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: DNA/Understand
The learner will be able to understand that DNA stores genetic information and is used to direct the synthesis of the thousands of proteins that each cell requires.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 10 pages 205-206 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: DNA/Chemical/Structural
The learner will be able to understand that the properties of DNA, both chemical and structural, explain how the genetic information is both encoded in genes and replicated.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 10 pages 205-206 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: DNA/Chromosome
The learner will be able to understand that a single chromosome is formed by a DNA molecule.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: DNA Comprehension Master 0.5 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 10 pages 205-206 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Chromosome/Gender
The learner will be able to understand that two X chromosomes determine female gender. Male gender is determined by one X and one Y chromosome.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Chromosome Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Sex determination [Lesson Plan].  
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 10 page 214 Chapter 11 pages235-237 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Chromosome/Understand/Human
The learner will be able to understand that most human cells contain two copies of each of twenty-two different chromosomes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Chromosome Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Human Karyotype [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Mutation/Understand/DNA
The learner will be able to understand that DNA mutations occur spontaneously at low rates.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Mutation Comprehension Master 0.5 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 10 pages 212-213 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Mutation/Understand/DNA/Germs
The learner will be able to understand that DNA mutations that occur in germ cells can change an organism's offspring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Mutation Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 10 page 213 [Textbook].  
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Transmission of mutations [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Mutation/Analyze/Factors
The learner will be able to analyze the factors that may cause genetic mutations in a living thing and/or its off-spring.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Mutation Analysis Master 1.2 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Factors that cause mutations [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Heredity: Diseases and Deformities
The learner will be able to analyze inherited diseases and deformities and identify the genetics that may cause them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity Analysis Master 1.2 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 11 pages 231-239 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Inherited diseases [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Sex Linked & Sex Influenced Traits
The learner will be able to distinguish between sex linked and sex influenced traits and list anexample of each in humans.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Traits Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 11 pages 237-239 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Diagnosis of Genetic Disorders
The learner will be able to list and explain two methods of detecting genetic disorders prenatally.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Heredity: Traits Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 11 pages 239-241 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Genetic Engineering: Explain/Ethics
The learner will be able to explain the ethical issues surrounding genetics, selective breeding, cloning, and genetic engineering.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genetic Engineering Comprehension Master 1.2 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 12 pages 258-259 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Genetic Engineering [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Selective Breeding
The learner will be able to defgine and list examples of selective breeding techniques including inbreeding and hybridization.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genetic Engineering Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 2 pages 247-248 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Cloning
The learner will be able to define cloning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genetic Engineering Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 12 page 255 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Cloning -Explanation & History [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Human DNA
The learner will be able to explain DNA fingerprinting, Human Genetic Engineering, The Human Genome Project and discuss the ethical issues surrounding them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Genetic Engineering Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Chapter 12 page 256 [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Evolution: Biological
The learner will be able to understand biological evolution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 13 pages 269-270 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Evolution [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Evolution: Natural Selection
The learner will be able to understand how natural selection provides a scientific explanation for ancient life forms, as well as current life forms with molecular similarities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 13 pages 270-271 Chapter 14 pages 296-297 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Living Things: Natural Selection
The learner will be able to analyze the theory of natural selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Things Analysis Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Natural Selection [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Living Things: Natural Selection
The learner will be able to explain how populations are affected by natural selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Living Things Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Natural Selection [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Organisms: Behavior/Natural Selection
The learner will be able to understand that the behaviors of organisms have evolved through natural selection.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Organisms: Behavior Comprehension Master 0.5 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Natural Selection [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Fossils: Origin
The learner will be able to analyze fossils to gain an understanding of the origin of living and non-living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Fossils Analysis Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 13 pages 278-282 [Textbook].  
· Demonstration with Specimen, Use of local fossils [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Fossils: Evolution
The learner will be able to analyze fossils to gain an understanding of the evolution of living and non-living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Fossils Analysis Master 0.5 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 13 pages 278-282 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Fossils: Extinction
The learner will be able to analyze fossils to gain an understanding of the extinction of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Fossils Analysis Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 13 pages 278-282 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Evolution-Artificial Selection
The learner will be able to explain the influence of humans on the process of evolution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 14 page 294 : Chapter 12 pages 247-249 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Evolution: Organisms/Diversity
The learner will be able to understand that the great diversity of organisms is due to over three and a half billion years of evolution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Comprehension Master 1.2 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Evolution & Diversity [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Genetics amd Evolutionary Theory
The learner will be able to explain the role genetics plays in the evolution of organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Knowledge Introduce 0.6 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 14 pages 299-302 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Speciation
The learner will be able to explain the process of speciation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 14 pages 305-309 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Adaptive Radiation & Convergent Evol
The learner will be able to compare, contrast and list examples of convergent evolution and adaptive radiation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 14 pages 308-313 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Adaptive Radiation and Convergent Evolution [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Evolution: Plants/Animals/Microorganisms
The learner will be able to understand that all species of plants, animals, and microorganisms are related by descent from common ancestors.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Comprehension Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 14 page 313 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Taxonomy
The learner will be able to define Taxonomy and state the importance of Taxonomy in a Biological context.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Taxonomy Knowledge Introduce 1.0 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 15 pages 319-320 [Textbook].  
· Video, Taxonomy [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Organisms: Classification
The learner will be able to understand that the classification of the biological system is based on the relationship of all living organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Organisms: Characteristics Comprehension Master 0.8 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Taxonomic Relationships [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Units of Classification- Taxons
The learner will be able to list the units of Classification in proper sequence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Taxonomy Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 15 page 322 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Binomial Nomenclature
The learner will be able to be able to define the term Binomial Nomenclature and state its importance in the realm of Biology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Taxonomy Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 15 pages 321-323 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Binomial Nimenclature [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Kingdoms: Characteristics
The learner will be able to identify the major characteristics of each kingdom.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Kingdoms Knowledge Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 15 pages 325-328 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Kingdoms: Monera, Protista, Fungi
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the different characteristics of organisms found in the Monera, Protista, and Fungi kingdoms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Kingdoms Analysis Master 0.7 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 14 pages 325-328 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Species: Classification
The learner will be able to understand that the most fundamental unit of classification for organisms is the species.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Species Comprehension Master 0.4 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Definition of species [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Abiogenesis & Biogenesis
The learner will be able to differentiate between Biogenesis & Abiogenesis & explain their contrasting views from a Historical context.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evolution Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 16 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Biogenesis & Abiogenesis [Lesson Plan].  
· Video, Evolution [Video].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
The learner will be able to define & differentiate between prokaryotic & eukaryotic cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Cells Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Define virus
The learner will be able to define and explain a virus from a Biological perspective.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Viruses Knowledge Introduce 0.4 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 17 page 356 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Diseases: Viruses
The learner will be able to explain the structure, characteristics, and life cycles of viruses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Human: Diseases Comprehension Master 3.4 The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 17 [Textbook].  
· Overhead transparancies, Viral Structure [Teaching Strategies].  
· Overhead transparancies, Viral Replication [Teaching Strategies].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Lytic and Lysogenic Viruses
The learner will be able to compare and contrast and give an example of a lysogenic and a lytic virus.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Viruses Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 17 pages 357-359 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Retrovirus
The learner will be able to explain the mecvhanism of a retrovirus and list an example of a human disease caused by a retrovirus.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Viruses Knowledge Introduce 0.5 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 17 page 359 [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Bacteria - Define and Classify
The learner will be able to define bacteria and clasasify them according to shape.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Microorganisms Knowledge Introduce 1.0 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Notes, Classification of Bacteria [Lesson Plan].  
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Bacterial shapes & groupings [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Microrganisms - Physiology
The learner will be able to describe the life processes of bacteria and their niche in the environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Microorganisms Knowledge Introduce 3.0 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Chapter 17 pages 363-367 [Textbook].  
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Lab-Bacterial Cultures [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Bacterial Reproduction
The learner will be able to list and explain the various methods of bacterial reproduction and the factors that influence them.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Microorganisms Knowledge Introduce 0.7 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Drawings,Board & Handouts, Chapter 17 page 367-368 [Textbook].  
  Assessment Resources
 
· Lab Report, . [Textbook].  
· Laboratory Work, . [Textbook].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Importances of Bacteria
The learner will be able to list the importance of bacteria from a negative perspective a positive perspective and also in the commercial and medical areas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Microorganisms Knowledge Introduce 1.2 Source: The EdVISION Corporation Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1997, Biology Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Biology Miller & Levine, Prentice Hall, Fifth Edition, Chapter 17 pages 369-375 [Textbook].  
· Notes, Bacteria - Importances [Lesson Plan].  
  Unit Assessment Resources
 
· Assignments, . [Textbook].  
· Unit Test, . [Textbook].  
  
Kingdom Protista
The learner will be able to list the major characteristics of the Protists.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Protists