Biology

Standard 1: Science as Inquiry

Benchmark: Demonstrate the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations

a. TLW evaluate and analyze data from a scientific investigation

b. TLW gather, chart, and graph data gathered from a scientific experiment

c. TLW define and use terms associated with the scientific method: infer, predict, estimate, hypothesis, theory and conclusion

Standard 3: Life Science

Benchmark: Understand cells and cell processes

a. TLW distinguish between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells

b. TLW identify factors and processes that affect cell homeostasis

c. TLW describe the interdependence of cellular respiration and photosynthesis

Benchmark: Understand the principles of genetics

a. TLW identify the structure of DNA and RNA, and recognize how these molecules are involved in deciphering the genetic code

b. TLW decipher major patterns of inheritance

c. TLW solve genetic problems

Benchmark: Understand the Theory of Evolution

a. TLW evaluate the evidence used to support the Theory of Evolution

Benchmark: Understand how life on Earth is classified

a. TLW categorize various organisms based on identifying characteristics

b. TLW identify the levels of the modern classification system

Benchmark: Understand ecological relationships

a. TLW recognize the interdependence of organisms with each other and the environment

Standard 5: Science and Technology

Benchmark: Understand technology’s place in science

a. TLW use available technology in his/her investigation of biology

Standard 6: Science in Personal and Social Perspective

Benchmark: Understand how the study of genetics affects their life

a. TLW evaluate his/her position on the use of human genetic research to improve the human race

Standard 7: History and Nature of Science

Benchmark: Become familiar with scientists whose research has led to modern scientific thought

a. TLW identify scientists who have made an impact on our knowledge of modern science