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Standards
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Description
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Lessons
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1
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Select appropriate
laboratory glassware, balances, time measuring equipment, and optical
instruments to conduct an experiment.
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13
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1.1
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Use the
scientific method to conduct a controlled experiment using appropriate
laboratory equipment, SI units, and proper safety procedures.
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17
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2
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Describe
cell processes necessary for achieving homeostasis, including active and passive
transport, osmosis, diffusion, exocytosis, and endocytosis.
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11
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2.1
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Identify
the functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids in
cellular activities.
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7
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3
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Identify
the reactants and products associated with photosynthesis and cellular
respiration and the purposes of these two processes.
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5
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4
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Describe
similarities and differences of cell organelles, using diagrams and tables.
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3
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4.1
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Describe
relationships among cell structure, function, and organization in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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3
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5
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Identify
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities,
and ecosystems as levels of organization in the biosphere.
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2
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6
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Describe
the roles of mitotic and meiotic divisions during reproduction, growth, and
repair of cells.
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6
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6.1
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Compare
sexual and asexual reproduction
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3
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6.2
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Compare
different forms of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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5
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7
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Apply Mendel’s
laws to determine phenotypic and genotypic probabilities of offspring.
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4
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7.1
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Calculate
genotypic and phenotypic percentages and ratios using a Punnett
square.
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4
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8
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Identify
the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and protein.
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9
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8.1
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Explain
types of biotechnology and their applications in society.
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9
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8.2
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Relate
genetic causes of diversity, disease, and disorders.
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5
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9
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Differentiate
between the previous five-kingdom and current six-kingdom classification
systems.
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4
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9.1
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Identify
the structure and role of viruses and of organisms in the kingdoms Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista, and Fungi.
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8
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10
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Distinguish
between monocots and dicots, angiosperms and
gymnosperms, and vascular and nonvascular plants.
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4
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10.1
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Describe
the structure and function of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.
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10
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11
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Classify
animals according to type of skeletal structure, method of fertilization
and reproduction, body symmetry, body coverings, and locomotion.
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4
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12
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Describe
protective adaptations of animals, including mimicry, camouflage, beak
type, migration, and hibernation.
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5
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12.1
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Identify
ways in which the theory of evolution explains the nature and diversity of
organisms.
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15
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13
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Trace the
flow of energy as it decreases through the trophic
levels from producers to the quaternary level in food chains, food webs,
and energy pyramids.
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7
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13.1
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Describe
the interdependence of biotic and abiotic factors
in an ecosystem.
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9
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14
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Trace
biogeochemical cycles through the environment including water, carbon,
oxygen, and nitrogen.
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9
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14.1
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Discuss
factors that affect the dynamic equilibrium of ecosystems.
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10
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15
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Identify
biomes based on environmental factors and native organisms.
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8
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16
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Identify
density-dependent and density-independent limiting factors that affect
populations in an ecosystem.
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14
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