TERM 1
3 weeks
Molecules and Cells (25%)
Chemistry of Life (7%)
Water
Organic molecules in organisms
Free Energy changes
Enzymes
Lab: Diffusion and Osmosis
Lab: Enzyme Catalysis
2.1
2.2
2.3
6.1
6.2, 6.3, 6.4
11A. Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.
11.A.5a Formulate hypotheses referencing prior research and knowledge.
11.A.5b Design procedures to test the selected hypotheses.
11.A.5c Conduct systematic controlled experiments to test the selected hypotheses.
11.A.5d Apply statistical methods to make predictions and to test the accuracy of results.
11.A.5e Report, display and defend the results of investigations to audiences that may include professionals and technical experts.
12A. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
12.A.5a Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g., homeostasis, dormancy).
13A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.4d Explain how peer review helps to assure the accurate use of data and improves the scientific process.
3 weeks
Cells (10%)
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Membranes
Subcellular organization
Cell cycle and its regulation
Lab: Mitosis and Meiosis
SQ3R
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
4.14.5
3.1
5.15.5
12A. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
12.A.4b Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.
12.A.4a Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms.
13A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.4d Explain how peer review helps to assure the accurate use of data and improves the scientific process.
3 weeks
Cellular Energetics (8%)
Coupled reactions
Fermentation and cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Lab: Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis
Lab: Cell Respiration
6.26.4
7.17.5
8.18.6
12A. Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt and change.
12.A.4b Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.
13A. Know and apply the accepted practices of science.
13.A.4d Explain how peer review helps to assure the accurate use of data and improves the scientific process.
