EXAMgen Correlation to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

EXAMgen Correlation to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) TEKS EXAMgen Biology 3rd Edition Outline 112.34 Biology *TEKS in red denote Readiness Standards ex: (B.4)(B)R *TEKS in green denote Supporting Standards ex: (B.5)(B)S *TEKS in blue denote Process Skills ex: (B.2)(D)PS Chapter 1 - Laboratory Methods and Skills TOPIC A: Analyzing and Building on Past Scientific Contributions [Embedded Skills] PART 1: Asking Questions About the Natural World (B.2)(D)PS, (B.2)(A)PS, (B.2)(B)PS, (B.2)(C)PS PART 2: Developing New Research Ideas From Prior Studies (B.2)(D)PS, (B.3)(A)PS PART 3: Reporting Experimental Results to the Scientific Community (B.2)(G)PS, (B.2)(H)PS, (B.3)(B)PS PART 4: Repeated Scrutiny of Scientific Questions (B.2)(B)PS, (B.3)(A)PS TOPIC B: Scientific Method PART 1: Question Development and Research (B.2)(D)PS, (B.2)(B)PS PART 2: Hypotheses (B.2)(A)PS, (B.2)(E)PS PART 3: Experimental Design Variables (B.2)(D)PS, (B.2)(E)PS Constants and Controls (B.2)(D)PS, (B.2)(E)PS Experiment Replication, Sample Size, and Reproducibility of Results (B.2)(B)PS, (B.2)(D)PS, (B.2)(E)PS, (B.2)(F)PS Experimental Set-up (B.2)(D)PS, (B.1)(A)PS, PART 4: Graphing and Analyzing Data and Making Conclusions [Embedded Skills] Using and Interpreting Data Tables Using and Interpreting Diagrams and Pie Charts Using and Interpreting Bar Charts Using and Interpreting Line Graphs PART 5: Investigational Errors and Invalid Conclusions [Embedded Skills] TOPIC C: Laboratory Tools and Technology PART 1: Selecting the Appropriate Tool for the Task [Embedded Skills] (B.1)(A)PS,, (B.2)(F)PS PART 2: Making Accurate Measurements (B.1)(A)PS,, (B.2)(F)PS PART 3: Using Mathematical Relationships to Analyze Measurements [Embedded Skills] (B.1)(A)PS,, (B.2)(F)PS TOPIC D: Laboratory Safety Practices and Equipment (B.1)(A)PS TOPIC E: Biology Careers [Embedded Skills] (B.3)(C)PS Chapter 2 - Unity and Diversity of Life TOPIC A: Cell Theory (B.4)(A)S, (B.4)(B)R TOPIC B: Structure and Function of Eukaryotic Cells PART 1: General Cell Organelles (B.4)(A)S PART 2: Comparing Eukaryotic Animal and Plant Cells (B.4)(A)S TOPIC C: Cellular Activities PART 1: Membrane Functions (Diffusion and Osmosis) (B.4)(B)R PART 2: Cellular Respiration in Animals and Plants (B.4)(B)R, (B.9)(B)S PART 3: Photosynthesis in Plants (B.5)(B)S, (B.9)(B)S, (B.10)(B)R PART 4: Comparison of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration (B.4)(B)R, (B.9)(B)S,, (B.10)(B)R PART 5: Applying Your Knowledge of Cellular Activities [Embedded Skills] (B.4)(B)R, (B.9)(B)S,, (B.10)(B)R

TOPIC D: Basic Cellular Biochemistry PART 1: Biosynthesis PART 2: Enzymes Enzymes as Catalysts Factors Affecting Enzyme Action (Temperature and ph) TOPIC E: Taxonomy and Dichotomous Keys PART 1: History of Classification Systems PART 2: Kingdoms, Phyla, Classes, Orders, Families, Genera, and Species PART 3: Dichotomous Keys TOPIC F: Simple Organisms (Bacteria, Protists, and Fungi) PART 1: Prokaryotic Cell Structure and Bacteria (Kingdoms Archaebacteria and Eubacteria) PART 2: Protists (Kingdom Protista) PART 3: Fungi (Kingdom Fungi) PART 4: Applying Your Knowledge of Simple Organisms [Embedded Skills] Chapter 3 - Biological Structure and Maintenance in Animals and Plants TOPIC A: Biological Structure and Maintenance in Animals PART 1: Animal Nutrition PART 2: Transport (Circulatory) Systems PART 3: Respiration Systems PART 4: Excretory Systems PART 5: Regulation Animal Regulation Systems Nervous Regulation Chemical (Endocrine) Regulation Maintaining Internal Temperatures in Animals [Embedded Skills] PART 6: Locomotion PART 7: Reproduction and Growth Asexual Reproduction Internal and External Fertilization Gestation and Embryo Development Animal Life Cycles PART 8: Animal Behavior TOPIC B: Biological Structure and Maintenance in Plants PART 1: Plant Nutrition PART 2: Transport (Water and Nutrient Movement) PART 3: Excretion (Gas Exchange) PART 4: Regulation Systems Osmotic Regulation (Transpiration) Chemical Regulation (Hormones) PART 5: Plant Movement Tropisms Nastic and Rapid Response Movements PART 6: Structural and Physiological Adaptations to Environment PART 7: Reproduction and Growth Pollination and Seed Formation Seed Dispersal and Germination Lifecycles of Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, and Ferns (B.9)(A)R, (B.9)(B)S, (B.9)(C)S, (B.9)(D)S (B.9)(C)S (B.9)(A)R, (B.9)(B)S, (B.9)(C)S (B.8)(A)S (B.8)(B)R, (B.8)(C)S, (B.11)(C)S (B.8)(B)R, (B.4)(A)S (B.8)(B)R, (B.4)(A)S (B.8)(B)R, (B.4)(A)S (B.8)(B)R, (B.10)(B)R (B.5)(B)S,, (B.10)(B)R (B.4)(B)R, (B.9)(B)S,, (B.10)(B)R (B.5)(B)S,, (B.10)(B)R, (B.10)(C)S, (B.10)(C)S (B.10)(C)S (B.5)(A)R (B.6)(G)S (B.6)(G)S (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(C)R (B.4)(B)R, (B.9)(B)S (B.5)(B)S, (B.10)(C)S, (B.10)(C)S (B.5)(B)S, (B.10)(C)S, (B.11)(A)S (B.5)(C)S, (B.6)(G)S, (B.10)(B)S (B.5)(C)S, (B.6)(G)S, (B.10)(B)S

Chapter 4 - Human Anatomy & Physiology: Nutrient & Gas Exchange, Locomotion & Support, and Reproduction TOPIC A: Digestive System PART 1: Digestive System Structure and Function PART 2: Role of Bacteria in Human Digestion, (B.11)(C)S PART 3: Nutrition and Exercise, (B.10)(B)R PART 4: Digestive System Disorders PART 5: Applying Your Knowledge of the Digestive System [Embedded Skills] (B.10)(C)S, (B.11)(D)R TOPIC B: Circulatory System PART 1: Circulatory System Structure and Function, (B.10)(B)R PART 2: Blood and the Lymphatic System, (B.10)(B)R PART 3: Circulatory System Disorders, (B.10)(B)R PART 4: Applying Your Knowledge of the Circulatory System [Embedded Skills], (B.10)(B)R, (B.10)(C)S TOPIC C: Respiratory System PART 1: Respiratory System Structure and Function PART 2: Respiratory System Disorders PART 3: Applying Your Knowledge of the Respiratory System [Embedded Skills], (B.10)(C)S TOPIC D: Excretory System PART 1: Excretory System Structure and Function PART 2: Excretory System Disorders PART 3: Applying Your Knowledge of the Excretory System [Embedded Skills], (B.10)(C)S TOPIC E: Musculoskeletal System PART 1: Skeletal System Structure and Function PART 2: Muscular System Structure and Function PART 3: Musculoskeletal System Disorders PART 4: Applying Your Knowledge of the Musculoskeletal System [Embedded Skills], (B.10)(C)S TOPIC F: Reproductive System PART 1: Reproductive System Structure and Function (B.5)(A)R, (B.6)(G)S, The Female Reproductive System The Male Reproductive System Gamete Formation (Ova and Sperm Cells) Gender Determination Fertilization and Embryo Development Pregnancy PART 2: Reproductive System Disorders PART 3: Applying Your Knowledge of the Reproductive System [Embedded Skills] (B.5)(A)R, (B.6)(G)S,, (B.10)(C)S Chapter 5 - Human Anatomy & Physiology: Regulation, Immunity, & Homeostasis TOPIC A: Endocrine System PART 1: Endocrine System Structure and Function PART 2: Endocrine System Disorders PART 3: Applying Your Knowledge of the Endocrine System [Embedded Skills] TOPIC B: Nervous System PART 1: Central Nervous System Structure and Function, (B.11)(B)S PART 2: Peripheral Nervous System Structure and Function, (B.11)(B)S PART 3: Nervous System Disorders PART 4: Applying Your Knowledge of the Nervous System [Embedded Skills], (B.10)(B)R

TOPIC C: Immune System PART 1: Skin, The First Line of Defense PART 2: Innate Immune Response PART 3: Acquired Immune Response Cell-Mediated Immune Response Humoral Immune Response PART 4: Acquired Immunological Memory (Passive vs. Active) PART 5: Attacking Pathogens (Bacteria and Viruses) Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotics Viral Pathogens and Vaccines PART 6: Immune System Disorders Allergies, Infections, and Transfusions Compromised Immune Systems and AIDS PART 7: Applying Your Knowledge of the Immune System [Embedded Skills] TOPIC D: Homeostasis and Feedback Regulation [Embedded Skills] TOPIC E: Evaluating Promotional Claims in Medicine [Embedded Skills] Chapter 6 - Genetics TOPIC A: Traditional Genetics PART 1: Mendel's First Law (Dominance) PART 2: Mendel's Second Law (Segregation) PART 3: Mendel's Third Law (Independent Assortment) PART 4: Deviations From Mendelian Inheritance PART 5: Linkage PART 6: Environmental Influence on Phenotype [Embedded Skills] TOPIC B: Modern Genetics PART 1: Genes and Gene Expression DNA Structure and Function DNA Replication RNA Structure and Transcription trna and Translation PART 2: Chromosome Structure and Segregation Chromosomes Mitosis Meiosis PART 3: Gene and Chromosomal Mutations Mutations and Mutagens Gene Mutations Chromosomal Mutations Tracking Genetic Disorders With Pedigrees PART 4: Biotechnology Biotechnology Techniques Products and Ethical Considerations of Genetic Engineering [Embedded Skills] Process and Ethical Considerations of Cloning [Embedded Skills] Process and Ethical Considerations of Stem Cell Research [Embedded Skills] Model Organisms for Research and the Human Genome Project [Embedded Skills] (B.11)(C)S, (B.11)(C)S (B.3)(A)PS, (B.3)(B)PS, (B.3)(C)PS, (B.3)(D)PS (B.6)(A)R, (B.6)(B)S (B.6)(C)S, (B.6)(D)S (B.6)(A)R (B.6)(F)R (B.6)(A)R, (B.6)(F)R (B.6)(A)R, (B.6)(B)S, (B.6)(C)S, (B.6)(D)S, (B.6)(E)R, (B.6)(F)R, (B.6)(G)S, (B.6)(H)S (B.6)(A)R, (B.6)(C)S, (B.9)(A)R (B.6)(H)S (B.6)(A)R, (B.6)(B)S, (B.6)(C)S (B.6)(C)S (B.6)(A)R, (B.6)(C)S, (B.9)(A)R (B.5)(A)R (B.6)(G)S (B.6)(D)S, (B.6)(E)R (B.6)(D)S, (B.6)(E)R (B.6)(D)S, (B.6)(E)R (B.6)(E)R, (B.6)(H)S

Chapter 7 - Evolution and Diversity of Life TOPIC A: Evidence for Evolution PART 1: Fossil Record and Preserved Fossil Evidence PART 2: Comparative Biochemistry PART 3: Comparative Anatomy (Homologous, Analogous, and Vestigial Structures) PART 4: Comparative Embryology TOPIC B: Development of the Theory of Evolution PART 1: Historical Theories of the Diversity of Life [Embedded Skills] PART 2: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection [Embedded Skills] TOPIC C: Mechanisms of Natural Selection PART 1: Variations in Populations Lead to Ecosystem Diversity PART 2: Advantageous Traits That Cause Reproductive Advantages PART 3: Competition and New Niches Increase Natural Selection PART 4: Increased Frequency of Advantageous Traits Over Time TOPIC D: Speciation TOPIC E: Theories on Patterns and Rates of Evolution [Embedded Skills] TOPIC F: Fields of Study in Evolutionary Biology PART 1: Cladistics and Phylogenetics PART 2: Population Genetics: Hardy-Weinberg Principle [Embedded Skills] PART 3: Population Genetics (Genetic Drift) TOPIC G: Theories on the Origin of Life [Embedded Skills] Chapter 8 - Ecological Organization and Interactions TOPIC A: Ecological Organization TOPIC B: Abiotic and Biotic Factors TOPIC C: Abiotic and Biotic Interactions PART 1: Niches PART 2: Predator/Prey Relationships PART 3: Scavengers PART 4: Symbiosis Types of Symbiosis Parasitism Mutualism Commensalism and Saprophytism TOPIC D: Food Chains and Webs PART 1: Producers and Consumers PART 2: Aquatic Examples Fresh Water Food Webs Salt Water Food Webs PART 3: Terrestrial Examples PART 4: Decomposers in the Food Web TOPIC E: Energy Flow and Biomass in the Ecosystem PART 1: Flow of Energy in the Ecosystem PART 2: Biomass and Food Pyramids PART 3: Energy in Food Webs and Food Pyramids TOPIC F: Birth Rates, Death Rates, and Population Density PART 1: Size and Growth of Populations PART 2: Carrying Capacity (B.7)(B)S, (B.7)(C)S (B.7)(B)S (B.7)(C)S (B.7)(D)S (B.7)(B)S, (B.7)(D)S (B.7)(B)S, (B.7)(C)S, (B.7)(D)S (B.3)(A)PS (B.7)(E)R (B.3)(A)PS (B.7)(E)R (B.3)(A)PS (B.11)(C)S, (B.11)(D)R, (B.12)(A)R, (B.12)(C)R, (B.12)(D)S (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(A)R, (B.12)(C)R (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(B)S (B.12)(A)R (B.12)(A)R (B.12)(C)R (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(E)S (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(E)S (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(E)S (B.11)(C)S (B.12)(C)S (B.12)(C)S, (B.12)(E)S (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(C)R, (B.12)(D)S, (B.12)(E)S (B.12)(D)S (B.12)(D)S

Chapter 9 - Ecology: Cycles, Biodiversity, and Preservation TOPIC A: Cycles in the Environment PART 1: Carbon and Oxygen Cycles PART 2: Water and Nitrogen Cycles TOPIC B: Ecological Succession PART 1: Pioneer Organisms and Climax Communities PART 2: Primary and Secondary Succession PART 3: Aquatic Succession in Lakes and Ponds TOPIC C: Biomes TOPIC D: Biodiversity TOPIC E: Negative Effects of Humans [Embedded Skills] PART 1: Air Pollution Smog and Acid Rain Greenhouse Gases Ozone Depletion PART 2: Water Pollution PART 3: Species and Habitat Destruction PART 4: Introduction of Non-native Species to the Environment PART 5: Pesticide Use PART 6: Industrial Wastes PART 7: Non-renewable Resource Depletion TOPIC F: Positive Contributions of Humans [Embedded Skills] PART 1: Pollution Prevention PART 2: Ecosystem Preservation PART 3: Wildlife Preservation and Management PART 4: Agriculture and the Green Revolution PART 5: Biological Controls for Pest Management PART 6: Development of Alternative Energies PART 7: Recycling and Conservation (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(C)R, (B.12)(E)S (B.11)(C)S, (B.12)(C)R, (B.12)(E)S (B.11)(D)R, (B.12)(D)S (B.11)(D)R, (B.12)(D)S (B.11)(D)R, (B.12)(D)S (B.12)(C)R (B.11)(D)R