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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<