Title: Cells (Structure, Division, and Reproduction) Text books Classroom set of working computers Microscopes Pre-made slides 1. How do cells function in living things? 2. What is the function of the organelles in a cell? 3. What are similarities and differences among types of cells? 4. What processes are necessary for cells to live? 5. How do cells grow, multiply, and reproduce? 3.1.6.A4 3.1.7.A5 3.1.7.A6 3.1.6.A5 3.1.6.A8 Cell Theory: All living things are made of cells. Cells come from other cells. Cells carry out functions to support life. Cell Structure: Cells are diverse organisms. Cells contain many organelles to help them function and live. Microscopes are important tools to help scientists study cells. 1. Describe cell theory and its importance to biology. 2. Explain how living and nonliving things are different. 1. Describe organelles of a cell and their function. 2. Differentiate between animal and plant cells. 3. Explain the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 4. Use a microscope to observe plant and animal cells. 1
3.1.6.A2 3.1.6.A5 3.1.7.A2 3.1.7.A7 3.1.7.A4 3.1.7.B2 3.1.7.B2 Cell Processes: Cells need energy for survival. All cells store and release energy. Cell Growth: Cell division occurs in all organisms. Cell division produces two identical cells. Cells have a life cycle that includes mitosis. Cell Reproduction: Cell reproduction involves cell division. Cells reproduce asexually and sexually. 1. Describe how plants and animals obtain energy. 2. Explain the photosynthesis-respiration cycle. 1. Explain how cells share genetic material. 2. Describe the process of mitosis. 3. Explain the life cycle of a cell. 1. Compare asexual and sexual reproduction in cells. 2. Describe the process of meiosis. 3. Explain types of asexual reproduction. 2
Title: Astronomy 1. What constitutes our universe? 2. What is the relationship between the Earth, the sun, and the moon? 3. How do physical forces affect the movement of Earth and planets? 4. How are planets composed? 3.3.5.B1 3.3.6.B1 3.3.6.B3 3.3.6.B2 3.3.7.B2 3.3.7.A4 3.3.6.B3 3.3.8.B1 3.3.6.B3 3.3.6.B1 3.3.7.B1 3.3.8.B2 The Earth, sun, and moon interact with each other. Stars go through a cycle of life from birth to death. Planets have different compositions and properties. 1. Differentiate between rotation and revolution. 2. Explain the characteristics of earth s rotation and revolution. 3. Differentiate between lunar and solar eclipses. 4. Describe solstices and equinoxes and how they affect the earth s seasons. 5. Explain the phases of the moon as a result of the moon s orbit around the Earth. 6. Explain how gravity determines tides. 1. Explain the role of gravity in the life cycle of stars. 2. Explain how light is used to measure and classify objects in space. 1. Compare and contrast properties of planets. 2. Explain the circular orbit of planets. 3
Earth Processes (Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes, and Volcanoes) 1. What impacts the earth s surface? 2. What causes changes in the layers of the earth? 3. How have plate tectonics influenced the earth s surface? 4. What causes earthquakes? 5. What causes differences in volcanoes? 3.3.6.A1 3.3.7.A1 3.3.6.A8 3.3.5.A1 3.3.6.A1 3.3.6.A8 3.3.5.A1 3.3.6.A1 3.3.6.A8 Plate tectonics affect Earth s surface. Earth s layers Earthquakes are a result of destructive forces of the Earth. Volcanoes are a result of destructive forces of the Earth. 7. Explain the theory of continental drift. 8. Differentiate between the three types of plate boundaries: convergent, divergent, and transform. 3. Describe the composition of the layers of the earth. 3. Compare and contrast types of faults. 4. Differentiate between types of earthquake waves. 5. Describe how earthquake damage can be minimized. 1. Compare and contrast types of volcanoes. 2. Describe the formation of a volcano. 4
Title: Human Growth and Reproduction 5. How does your body change from childhood to adulthood? 6. How do hormones work in the body? 7. How are male and female reproductive systems different? 8. How do embryos develop? 9. How do people change and grow from birth to adulthood? 10.1.6.A 10.1.6.B 10.1.6.A Hormones affect the development of the body. Female and male reproductive systems are different in anatomy and purpose. Embryos develop into fetuses. Human bodies change and develop over the life cycle. 9. Identify hormones and location in the body where they are produced. 10. Explain the purpose of each hormone. 11. Explain the difference between glands and hormones. 12. Puberty is a process of life that occurs during adolescence. 4. Identify and describe the primary reproductive organs of male and females. 5. Describe the process of menstruation. 6. 5
Title: Microscopes Microscopes Slides, coverslips, droppers 1. How are microscopes used? 2. Why are microscopes used in science? Standards Content (What the Student Will Know) Performance (What the Student will Do) Microscopes are important tools that 1. Explain how microscopes are useful scientists use. tools for scientists. Microscopes are used to magnify the view of an object that cannot easily be seen with the eye. 2. Describe the parts of a microscope. 1. Create a wet mount slide. 2. Focus a microscope using high and low power to view a specimen. Activities/Assessments 6