Biology (2020)

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SWBAT explain the characteristics of life by creating their own organism.

SWBAT determine the structure of macromolecules by analyzing data.

SWBAT describe the function and structure of macromolecules by creating a 2D model.

SWBAT describe the structure and function of enzymes by interpreting data and models.

SWBAT describe the optimal conditions for enzymes by interpreting experimental data.

SWBAT apply knowledge of experimental design by creating a controlled experiment.

SWBAT explain how temperature impacts catalase function by collecting and analyzing data.

SWBAT explain the nutritional impact of a given food by interpreting a nutritional label.

SWBAT explain how the structure and function of your cells impacts your health by discussing mitochondrial disease

SWBAT explain the effect of surface area-to-volume ratios on the exchange of materials between cells and their environment by observing diffusion in agar cubes.

SWBAT differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells by comparing and contrasting cell size and features

SWBAT differentiate between plant and animal cells by discussing similarities and differences in cell size, structure, and organelles.

SWBAT explain the structure and function of organelles by making connections with analogies and predicting organelle malfunction effects.

SWBAT explain the structure and function of organelles by making connections with analogies and predicting organelle malfunction effects.

SWBAT describe the structure-function relationship and malfunction impacts of prokaryotic organelles by creating a model and description.

SWBAT describe the structure-function relationship and malfunction impacts of eukaryotic organelles by creating a model and description.

SWBAT explain the structure, function, location, and impact of malfunction for a particular organelle by creating an organelle dating profile.

SWBAT explain how organelles work together by identifying two potential organelle matches and explaining why they would make a good pair.

SWBAT connect organelle function to overall health by researching diseases caused by organelle malfunction.

SWBAT identify potential barriers to vacationing on Mars by describing the planet’s environmental conditions.

SWBAT determine the reactants and products of photosynthesis by analyzing experimental data.

SWBAT describe the relationship between light intensity and photosynthesis by collecting data on the rate of floating disks.

SWBAT explain why plants are green by interpreting data about light absorption.

SWBAT determine the reactants and products of cellular respiration by analyzing experimental data.

SWBAT investigate the impact of activity on the rate of cellular respiration in humans by analyzing data on breathing rate and CO2 production.

SWBAT identify a plant to recommend to NASA by researching and discussing options.

SWBAT create a model to collect oxygen from a plant by presenting and discussing ideas

SWBAT explain which plant will produce the most oxygen on Mars by writing a research proposal.

SWBAT describe the characteristics of the cell membrane by making observations.

SWBAT describe membrane structure and function by drawing conclusions from data.

SWBAT compare and contrast simple and facilitated diffusion by differentiating between membrane structures.

SWBAT compare and contrast active and passive transport by interpreting models.

SWBAT predict the movement of water across a membrane by describing solutions.

SWBAT explain which mystery solution is safest to administer to a patient by collecting and analyzing data.

SWBAT discuss biology related ethics as it relates to HeLa cells.

SWBAT describe the purpose of the cell cycle by identifying its input and outputs.

SWBAT explain the importance of the stages of mitosis by creating a flipbook.

SWBAT determine how much time a cell spends in each phase of cell division by collecting and analyzing data.

SWBAT describe causes and trends in cancer by interpreting and analyzing research.

SWBAT explain which populations are more affected by cancer and identify prevention strategies by creating an informational pamphlet.

SWBAT describe meiosis by explaining the purpose and outcome.

SWBAT identify similarities and differences of mitosis and meiosis by comparing diagrams and descriptions of processes.

SWBAT estimate the population proportion of a trait by collecting data on the traits of a sample population.

SWBAT determine the genotype and phenotype of an organism by analyzing alleles and Punnett Squares.

SWBAT apply Mendelian genetics concepts and terminology by creating a model.

SWBAT predict the probability of phenotypes of offspring when given genotypes by completing Punnett squares.

SWBAT describe if race can be seen in DNA by writing a CER based on a reading.

SWBAT explain how misconceptions about race and genetics lead to healthcare inequities by interpreting text.

SWBAT determine probabilities for genotypes and phenotypes based on codominance and incomplete dominance inheritance patterns by solving practice problems.

SWBAT determine probabilities for genotypes and phenotypes for blood types based on Punnett squares.

SWBAT apply knowledge of blood types by writing a CER identifying the parents of a child.

SWBAT determine probabilities for genotypes and phenotypes based on Punnett Squares for sex-linked traits.

SWBAT explain the impact of DNA on society by describing how gene editing could benefit and hurt society.

SWBAT explain why variation in life forms exists by describing the basic structure of DNA.

SWBAT explain the impact of exclusion by describing Rosalind Franklin’s experience and a negative impact of excluding people from science.

SWBAT extract and analyze DNA by making predictions on how changing the procedure will impact the results.

SWBAT compare and contrast DNA and RNA by creating and drawing conclusions on models.

SWBAT determine the base pairing rules for transcription by analyzing figures.

SWBAT translate a protein from an mRNA sequence by interpreting a codon chart.

SWBAT explain how mutations may or may not result in phenotypic change by analyzing a given mutation.

SWBAT propose a cure for sickle cell anemia by identifying the mutation and proposing next steps.

SWBAT explain why populations evolve by analyzing real-world scenarios.

SWBAT predict how a population will change over time by applying principles of natural selection.

SWBAT explain how environmental factors impact living organisms by drawing conclusions on data and current events.

SWBAT describe how physical evidence supports the theory of evolution by interpreting data and images.

SWBAT explain why populations from different regions have different skin tones by writing a CER based on data.

SWBAT explain the function and limits of cladograms and phylogenetic trees by creating their own.

SWBAT interpret phylogenetic trees by determining relationships between organisms.

SWBAT draw conclusions on the relationship between organisms by creating their own cladogram.

SWBAT discuss the role of reproductive isolation in speciation by evaluating scenarios.

SWBAT explain how reproductive isolation leads to speciation by creating a model.

SWBAT explain natural selection by creating a presentation on a real-world example.

SWBAT describe the levels of ecological hierarchy by creating a foldable.

SWBAT contrast factors that impact population growth by considering human activities.

SWBAT analyze population trends and factors that influence population trends by modeling population growth.

SWBAT predict the impact of removing a population from an ecosystem by interpreting food chains and food webs.

SWBAT analyze ecological feeding relationships by creating a food web.

SWBAT explain how energy flows through an ecosystem by calculating the percentage of energy that moves from one trophic level to the next.

SWBAT explain where in the food chain humans can get the most energy by modeling the process of energy transfer.

SWBAT identify symbiotic relationships by determining effects of given ecological relationships.

SWBAT describe the role humans play in the introduction and eradication of invasive species by analyzing case studies.

SWBAT explain the impact of an IL invasive species by conducting research on a specific species.

SWBAT explain how humans impact the cycle of matter by designing and conducting an experiment on acid rain.

SWBAT discuss the impacts of climate change by analyzing graphs, text and video.

SWBAT explain the impact of human activity on the environment and propose a solution by conducting research.

SWBAT explain that organ systems work together by examining the effects of particular cases of organ/organ system failure.

SWBAT describe the process and purpose of homeostasis by applying content to real-world scenarios.

SWBAT describe how food is converted into energy in the digestive system by identifying the functions of organs.

SWBAT determine the lactase persistence of four patients by collecting and analyzing data.

SWBAT describe the structure and function of the respiratory system by discussing conclusions from diagrams and text.

SWBAT draw conclusions on variability of lung capacity by collecting and analyzing data.

SWBAT describe how nutrients and oxygen are transported through the body by identifying the parts of the circulatory system.

SWBAT determine the effect of various activities on heart rate by collecting and analyzing data.

SWBAT discuss the structure and function of the nervous system by drawing conclusions on diagrams, graphs, and texts.

SWBAT investigate the connection between sensory motor skills and athletic ability by collecting and analyzing data.

SWBAT describe how cold impacts the function of the nervous system by analyzing data and text.

SWBAT prepare for dissection lab by reviewing safety and lab equipment

SWBAT describe how organs and body systems are connected by visualizing interconnectedness in a dissected specimen.

SWBAT identify the structure and describe the function of anatomical features by examining a dissected specimen.