2015-2016: HONORS BIOLOGY/Zeigler

Detailed Syllabus: “Biology” Holt McDougal 2010

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UNIT 1: Introducing Biology(Week 1 & 2)

  • Introduction: “Setting the Stage” (2-3 days)
  • Natural Selection; Adaptation & Evolution
  • Coral Bleaching: HHMI / Steve Palumbi / Coral Bleaching WS
  • Beaks as Tools: Selective Advantage in Changing Environment/Excel
  • Chapter 1:Biology in the 21st Century2-33
  • Study Guide: Pgs. 1-10
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 27-30
  • Chapter 2:Chemistry of Life34-64
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 11-20
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 57-60

BioZine: When Knowledge and Ethic Collide / Page 64

Learning Practices: Labs, Inquiry Activities, Computational Models, Animations, Collaborative Work

  1. Coral Bleaching (Natural Selection, Adaptation)
  2. Beaks as Tools (Evolution, Natural Selection)
  3. Graphing / Analyzing . HHMI- Day the Mesozoic Died
  4. Metric Review
  5. Organic Compounds
  6. Proteins at work / Kinases
  7. Lactose Tolerant / Intolterant / Click & Learn
  8. FILM (Short) 14 m / Film Quiz
  9. Balancing Equations
  10. Heavy Elements / KT Boundary
  11. pH Testing
  12. Comparing Plant and Animal Cells
  13. Diffusion through the Membrane
  14. Plasmolysis
  15. Leaf Structure
  16. Plant Pigments
  17. Enzymes
  18. Cellular Respiration Lab
  19. Fermentation

UNIT 2: Cells(Week 3 & 4)

  • Chapter 3Cell Structure & Function68-97
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 21-30
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 27-30
  • Page 97(book)/ Answer Q’s #35, 36, 37 page 96 (detailed explanation)
  • Chapter 4Cells & Energy98-131
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 31-42
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 61-64
  • Chapter 5Cell Growth & Division132-162
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 43-52
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 91-94

BioZine:Stem Cell Research / Page 162

Learning Practices: Labs, Inquiry Activities, Computational Models, Animations, Collaborative Work

  1. Cell Cycle: HHMI / Cancer & Checkpoints
  2. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
  3. Characteristics of life regulated by cellular processes
  4. Cancer
  5. Angiogenesis / cancer cell
  6. Cell Processes; Organelles
  7. Immune Cells (Click & Learn) / Worksheet
  8. Photosynthesis, Chemosynthesis
  9. Cellular Respiration
  10. Cell Division
  11. Stem Cell Animation (1 min)
  12. Cell Differentiation / Animation (Ectoderm, Endoderm, Mesoderm)
  13. Leaf Structure
  14. Plant Pigments
  15. Enzymes
  16. Cellular Respiration Lab
  17. Fermentation
  18. DNA Replication and Protein Synthesis
  19. Mitosis

UNIT 3(Week 5 & 6)

Genetics

  • Chapter 6Meiosis & Mendel166-197
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 53-64
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 31-34
  • Chapter 7Extending Mendelian Genetics198-223
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 65-72
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 57-60
  • Chapter 8From DNA to Proteins224-261
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 73-86
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 95-97
  • Chapter 9Frontiers of Biotechnology 262-292
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 87-98
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 129-131

BioZine: The Genetic Forefront; Medical Technology / Page 292

Learning Practices: Labs, Inquiry Activities, Computational Models, Animations, Collaborative Work

  1. Mitosis / Meiosis Labs / Computer and Lab Work
  2. DNA: Codons, Anticodons, Transcription, Translation
  3. Genetic Vocabulary
  4. Genetic Crosses
  5. Monohybrid; Di-Hybrid; Co-Dominance; Incomplete Dominance; Pleiotropy; Epistasis
  6. Hardy Weinberg
  7. Chi Square / Standard Deviation / SNP’s – Chi-Square Dogs
  8. Cell signaling: MC1R – Rock Pocket Mouse Activity
  9. Interactive Video – Rock Pocket Mouse
  10. Genetics and Cancer: Oncogenes / Film (8 min.)
  11. Activity: Cancer Cells / worksheet
  12. P-53 gene (Click & Learn)

UNIT 4(Week 67)

Evolution

  • Chapter 10Principles of Evolution296-325
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 99-112
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 27-29
  • Chapter 11The Evolution of Populations326-357
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 109-120
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 61-64
  • Chapter 12The History of Life358-390
  • Data Analysis PracticePgs. 89-90
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 95 & 97
  • BioZine: Drug Resistant Bacteria / Page 390

UNIT 5(Week 8 & 9)

Ecology

  • Chapter 13Principles of Ecology394-425
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 133-144
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 31-33
  • Chapter 14Interactions in the Ecosystem426-453
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 145-154
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 61-64
  • Chapter 15The Biosphere454-481
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 155-164
  • Data Analysis Practice:Pgs. 85-86
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 91-94
  • Chapter 16Human Impact on Ecosystems482-512
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 165-173
  • Data Analysis Practice:Pg. 115
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 121-123

BioZine: Global Warming / Page 512

UNIT 6(Week 10-11)

Classification & Diversity

  • Chapter 17The Tree of Life516-541
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 175-182
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 23-25
  • Chapter 18Viruses & Prokaryotes542-571
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 183-194
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 57-60
  • Chapter 19Protists & Fungi572-606
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 195-206
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 91-94
  • BioZine: Pandemics – Is the Next One on the Way? / Page 606

UNIT 7(Week 12-14)

Plants:

  • Chapter 20Plant Diversity610-637
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 23-26
  • Chapter 21 Plant Cells and Tissues640-660
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 49-52
  • Chapter 22Plant Growth, Reproduction & Response661-689
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 79-82

Animals:

  • Chapter 23Invertebrate Diversity694-727
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 233-244
  • Vocabulary Practice: Pgs. 31-36
  • Chapter 24Arthropods728-755
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 245-254
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 61-63
  • Chapter 25Vertebrate Diversity756-785
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 255-264
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 91-94
  • Chapter 26Amniotes786-815
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 265-276
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 117-120
  • Chapter 27Animal Behavior816-845
  • Study Guide:Pgs. 277-282
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 147-150

BioZine: Genetically Modified Foods / Page 690

BioZine: The Loss of Biodiversity / Page 846

UNIT 8(Week 15-18)

Human Biology / Systems

  • Chapter 28Human Systems & Homeostasis850-871
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 19-22
  • Chapter 29Nervous & Endocrine872-907
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pgs. 53-56
  • Chapter 31Immune System & Disease938-969
  • Vocabulary Practice:Pg. 121

SUMMARY Chapters:BioZine: Brain Science / Page 1050

  • Chapter 30Respiratory & Circulatory

Vocabulary Practice:Pg. 87

  • Chapter 32Digestive & Excretory

Vocabulary Practice:Pg. 147

  • Chapter 33Protection, Support

Vocabulary Practice:Pg. 169

  • Chapter 34Reproduction & Development

Vocabulary Practice:Pg. 195

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