The Biology Core Curriculum has two primary goals: (1) students will value and use science as a process of obtaining knowledge based on observable evidence, and (2) students’ curiosity will be sustained as they develop and refine the abilities associated with scientific inquiry.
The Biology Core has three major concepts for the focus of instruction: (1) the structures in all living things occur as a result of necessary functions. (2) Interactions of organisms in an environment are determined by the biotic and abiotic components of the environment. (3) Evolution of species occurs over time and is related to the environment in which the species live.
Topics and Standards being covered this year
Standard 1: Students will understand that living organisms interact with one another and their environment.
Standard 2: Students will understand that all organisms are composed of one or more cells that are made of molecules, come from preexisting cells, and perform life functions.
Standard 3: Students will understand the relationship between structure and function of organs and organ systems.
Standard 4: Students will understand that genetic information coded in DNA is passed from parents to offspring by sexual and asexual reproduction. The basic structure of DNA is the same in all living things. Changes in DNA may alter genetic expression.
Standard 5: Students will understand that biological diversity is a result of evolutionary processes.
Supply List
Students are expected to come to class prepared with the following items. Many of the items in the list can be shared with other classes. However, it is required for all students to have a a notebook specifically for my class.
- Writing Utensil (pens and pencils)
- Coloring Pencils
- 3 x 5 Note cards
- A composition notebook