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BIOLOGY: COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM GUIDE GRADES 9-10
Objectives	Core Curr. Content Standards	Instructional Activities	Assessment (Cross-curricular) (Multi-cultural)	Resources	GEPA HSPA Terra Nova
The student will be able to:
		1st Marking Period:
		· Cellular Biology · Scientific Method
		2nd Marking Period:
		· Genetics
		3rd Marking Period:
		· Evolution · Taxonomy
		4th Marking Period:
		· Microbiology
UNIT I - Biological Principles A. Chapter 1-Biological Themes
· List seven conditions of life.	5.6	Worksheet "Conditions of Life" Class Discussion	Grade Worksheets Teacher Observation	Text: Tonle, Albert Modern Biology 1993 Hold, Rinchart, Winston	R. II
· Distinguish between living and non-living things.	5.6	Lab-"Was it once living?" Discussion of critical thinking questions 1-3, p. 15
B. Chapter 2 - Biological Processes
· Compare and contrast the research and tech. methods.	5.2	Presentation of a problem to be solved by the Scientific Methods	Quiz	Text
· Apply the steps for the scientific method.	5.2 5.3	Design a problem and suggest a solution using the Scientific Method; Lab-"Scientific Method"; Discuss George Washington Carver’s work with peanut	Written Report Laboratory Report Social Studies-George Washington Carver	Text	W. I
· State and practice safe laboratory procedures.	5.2	Classroom Discussion Demonstrate Techniques Special Education: - Tape text, outline notes, peer tutor, word processor.	Laboratory Safety Quiz	Guideline for Safety in the Science Laboratory
· Identify all the parts and functions of the compound microscope.	5.4	Label diagram of compound microscope Demonstration of microscopes; Lab "Compound Microscope" (View prepared slides) Special Education: - Peer tutor, guided practice for notes/reports, outline tests, highlight facts.	Grade Diagram Quiz Laboratory Report	Color Plate-Microscope Text Prepared Slides	R. II
· Prepare a wet mount slide and properly focus it under low and high power.	5.2 5.4	Laboratory preparation and viewing of wet mount under the compound microscope.	Laboratory Report	Text
· Compare advantages and disadvantages of electron microscopes and scanning tunneling microscopes.	5.4	Label diagrams of each type of microscope; Class discussion; Observe photomicrographs Special Education: - Peer tutor, guided practice for notes/reports, outline tests, highlight facts.	Grade Diagrams Teacher Observation Test-Chapters 1 and 2	Text	R. II
C. Chapter 3-Chemistry
· Explain the difference between acids and bases.	5.8	Diagram acids and bases; Discuss and memorize the pH scale; Lab-"Determine pH of unknown Solutions"	Grade Diagrams Quiz Laboratory Report	Text	R. II M. IV
· Identify and draw common isotopes and explain properties of each isotope.	5.8	Label Diagrams Class Discussion	Grade Diagrams	Text	R. II
· Diagram and compare ionic and covalent bonds.	5.8	Label Diagrams; Construct Models; Role play "become methane"; Memorize bonding diagrams of H₂O, CO₂, CH₄, etc.	Grade Diagrams and Models Teacher Observation Quiz	Text	R. II
· Draw different atoms, locating subatomic particles.	5.8	Students build and label atomic models Special Education: - Tape record text, peer tutor, cooperative learning, model labs, divide bonding diagrams into smaller limits.	Grade Models	Text
· Differentiate between types of mixtures.	5.8	Observe and describe solutions, suspensions and colloids.	Teacher Observation	Text
· Give examples of potential and kinetic energy.	5.9	Class discussions and demonstrations	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Compare exothermic and endothermic reactions.	5.8 5.9	Class discussion; Lab-"Exothermic and endothermic reactions" Special Education: - Priority seating, note taker, record text, peer tutor, word processor.	Teacher Observation; Laboratory Report; Test Chapter 3	Text	R. II M. IV
D. Chapter 4-Biochemistry
· Summarize the way polarity gives water its unique properties.	5.8	Label Diagrams; "Lab-"Capillarity and Surface Tension"	Laboratory Report	Text	R. II
· Compare and contrast inorganic and organic compounds.	5.8	Diagrams of carbon compounds; Models of carbon compounds	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· List and give properties of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins.	5.8	Lab-"Testing for organic compounds" Label diagrams of macromolecules Lab-"Dehydration Synthesis" Memorize formula for amino acids Label diagram of enzyme and substrate Special Education: - Peer tutor, outline diagrams, teach format for labs and tests, highlight facts.	Laboratory Report Grade Diagrams Critical thinking questions 1-4, p. 5 Test-Chapter 4	Text	M. IV R. II
UNIT II - Cells A. Chapter 5 - Structure and Function of the Cell
· Describe the cell theory.	5.3 5.6	Memorize the cell theory; Discuss Hooke and Van Leeuwenhoek’s contributions to the cell theory	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Locate and identify the functions of cell organelles.	5.6	Label diagrams of cell parts; Class discussion of functions of organelles	Teacher Observation	Text: Biology Coloring Book	R. II
· Prepare slides of plant and animal cells and locate visible organelles using the compound microscope.	5.2 5.6	Lab-Comparing plant and animal cells	Laboratory Reports	Text: Laboratory Manual
· List and give examples of the levels of cellular organization.	5.6	Class Discussion Special Education: - Outline cell theory, record text, guided practice of diagram, peer tutor.	Teacher Observation Test-Chapter 5	Text	R. II
B. Chapter 6-Homeostasis and Transport
· Differentiate between the processes of diffusion, osmosis, turgor and plasmolysis.	5.6	Lab-"Diffusion"; Class discussion of osmosis; Lab-"Turgor Pressure" (potato and onion)	Laboratory Reports Teacher Observation	Text: Laboratory Manual	M. IV
· Differentiate between hypotonic, hypertonic and isotonic solutions.	5.6	Class discussion; Label diagrams; Egg lab Special Education: - Model labs, priority seating, outline diagrams, peer tutor.	Teacher Observation Laboratory Report	Text	R. II M. IV
· Describe facilitated diffusion and active transport.	5.6	Label Diagrams; Class Discussion; View amoebae engulfing food Special Education: - Model labs, priority seating, outline diagrams, peer tutor.	Teacher Observation Test-Chapter 6	Text Video microscope and live amoeba	R. II
C. Chapter 7-Photosynthesis and Respiration
· Identify the role of ATP in the cell.	5.6 5.8	Label Diagrams Class Discussion	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Compare and contrast, in general terms, the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.	5.6	Memorize Formulas	Quiz	Text
· List the major steps in the photosynthetic reaction.	5.6	Class Discussion; Label diagrams of light reaction; Discussion and diagram of the Calvin Cycle; Lab-"Plant Pigments"; Lab-"Chlorophyll Absorption"; Lab-"Rate of Photosynthesis; Write a report on Dr. Calvin Special Education: - Flash cards for formulas, repetition, peer tutor, computer research, word processor.	Teacher Observation Quiz Laboratory Reports Grade Report	Text Library Research	R. II M. IV W.I
· Describe the steps of glycolysis.	5.6	Class Discussion Label Diagrams Special Education: - Record text, guided practice, flash cards, highlight facts.	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Compare and contrast the types of fermentation.	5.6	Class Discussion; Memorize Formulas; Lab-Fermentation of Yeast	Quiz Laboratory Report	Text	R. II
· Describe the steps of aerobic respiration.	5.6	Class Discussion; Label diagrams of Krebs Cycle and Mitochondria Special Education: - Record text, guided practice, flash cards, highlight facts.	Test-Chapter 7	Text	R. II
D. Chapter 8-Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
· Describe the basic structure of the DNA molecule.	5.7 5.8	Students construct models of DNA; Class discussion of Watson and Crick’s discovery; Write a report on Watson and Crick; Label diagrams of nucleotides	Teacher Observation Grade Report	DNA Model Kit Text: Watson, J.D. Double Helix, NY Antheneum Publishers, 1968	R. II W. I
· List the steps in DNA replication and transcription.	5.7 5.8	Label Diagram Model the processes using the DNA Kit	Teacher Observation	DNA Kit	R. II
· Compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA.	5.7 5.8	Discussion and Diagrams	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· List and explain the steps in protein synthesis.	5.6 5.7 5.8	Label Diagrams; Model the process using the DNA Kit; Lab-"Transfer RNA and protein synthesis" Special Education: - Model kit activity, priority seating, cooperative learning, guided practice.	Teacher Observation; Laboratory Report; Worksheets on DNA and protein synthesis; Test-Chapter 8	DNA Kit Text	R. II
E. Chapter 9-Chromosomes, Mitosis and Meiosis
· Explain the difference between haploid and diploid.	5.6	Class discussion of text and chart on page 130	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Explain each phase of the cell cycle.	5.6	Class discussion of text and chart on page 131; View filmstrip-"Cell Cycle" and discuss	Teacher Observation	Text Filmstrip "Cell Cycle"	R. II
· Compare and contrast the stages of mitosis in plant and animal cells.	5.6	Class Discussion; Label Diagrams Observe filmstrip-"Mitosis" Lab-"Comparing Animal/Plant Mitosis"	Teacher Observation Quiz Laboratory Report	Text Filmstrip "Mitosis"	R. II
· List and explain the steps of meiosis and game to genesis.	5.6	Label Diagrams; Class Discussion Observe Meiosis Sliders Special Education: - Priority seating, highlight facts, peer tutor, note taker.	Teacher Observation Laboratory Report; Critical thinking questions 1-4, p. 141; Test-Chapter 9	Text	R. II
UNIT III-Genetics A. Chapter 10-Fundamentals of Genetics
· Relate how Mendel employed the scientific method in his studies of heredity.	5.3 5.7	Class discussion of Mendel’s experiments and controls; Write a report on Gregor Mendel	Teacher Observation Grade Report	Text Library Research	R. II W. I
· Explain each of Mendel’s Laws of Heredity.	5.7	Class discussion of Mendel’s Laws Review Meiosis Special Education: - Record text, peer tutor, word processor, guided practice on worksheets.	Quiz	Text	R. II
· Use Punnett squares to solve problems differentiating between genotype and phenotype, between homozygous and heterozygous, and between dominant and recessive traits.	5.7	Worksheets on Punnett Squares Worksheets on Monohybrid Crosses Worksheets on Dihybrid Crosses	Grade Worksheets Mathematics-ratios	Text	M. II M. IV
· Identify and solve problems involving incomplete dominance.	5.7	Worksheets on Codominance Special Education: - Record text, peer tutor, word processor, guided practice on worksheets.	Grade Worksheets Test-Chapter 10	Text	M. IV
B. Chapter 11-Inheritance Patterns and Human Genetics
· Compare and contrast gene and chromosome mutations, both somatic and germal.	5.7	List and diagram 3 chromosome mutations; Discuss and diagram 2 gene mutations	Teacher Observation Quiz	Text	R. II
· Describe causes of nondisjunction.	5.7	Lab-Construct a Karyotype	Laboratory Report	Text	M. IV
· Explain variation in offspring as a result of nondisjunction and crossing over.	5.7	Class Discussion; Use crossover frequency to construct chromosome maps Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, computer graphics, computer research.	Grade Maps	Text	M. IV
· Explain sex determination.	5.7	Use Punnett squares to solve sex determination problems; Write a report on King Henry VIII and his lack of genetic knowledge Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, computer graphics, computer research.	Teacher Observation Social Studies-Henry VIII Grade the Report	Text Library Research	M. IV W. I
· Solve problems with sex-linked traits such as color blindness and hemophilia.	5.7	Check for color blindness; Discuss living with color blindness; Discuss living with hemophilia; Worksheet on sex linked traits	Grade Worksheets Social Studies-Hemophilia and European Royalty	Text	R. II
· Solve genetics problems using pedigree charts.	5.7	In class-analysis of pedigree chart on hemophilia in text; Construct individual pedigree charts; Worksheets on human pedigree problems	Grade pedigree charts and problems; Quiz	Text	R. II M. IV
· Compare and contrast the origins and characteristics of fraternal and identical twins, and explain their significance in genetic studies.	5.7	Class discussion	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Describe sickle cell anemia and use Punnett squares to predict carriers.	5.7	Class discussion of the symptoms and treatment of sickle cell anemia; Special Education: - Record text, peer tutor, guided notes, computer graphics.	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Describe sickle cell anemia and use Punnett squares to predict carriers (Continued)	5.7	Discussion of sickle cells link to malaria; Solve problems using Punnett squares; Observe sickle cells and compare to normal red blood cells Special Education: - Record text, peer tutor, guided notes, computer graphics.	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Set up and solve problems involving multiple alleles and human blood types.	5.7	Worksheets using Punnett squares to predict blood types; Discussion of rules for blood transfusions	Grade Worksheets	Text	M. IV
· Describe polygenic traits.	5.7	Class discussion of skin color, eye color and melanin Special Education: - Priority seating, peer tutor, cooperative learning, note taker.	Teacher Observation Test-Chapter 11	Text	R. II
C. Chapter 12-Gene Expression
· Compare gene expression in prokaryotic and eudaryotic cells.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion; Label Diagrams Teacher Demonstration	Teacher Observation	Text Gene Expression Kit	R. II
· Describe the ways viruses and other carcinogens cause cancer.	5.6	Class discussion of tumor formation Class discussion of oncogenes Special Education: - Record text, guided practice, outline quiz.	Teacher Observation Quiz on Chapter 12	Text	R. II
D. Chapter 13-Applied Genetics
· Describe the advantages and disadvantages of mass selection, inbreeding and hybridization.	5.3 5.7 5.12	Class discussion of topic questions Write a report on Luther Burbank Discuss the "Geopolitics of Genes"	Teacher Observation Grade the Report	Text Library Research One Minute Readings by R.F. Brinckerhoff	R. II W. I R. IV
· Discuss the ethical issues involving mutagenesis.	5.7 5.12	Class Discussion; Written summary of student’s position	Teacher Observation Written Report	Text	R. IV W. I
· List the steps of engineering bacteria to produce human interferon.	5.4 5.7	Label Diagrams; Class discussion of "Human Gene Manipulation"	Teacher Observation	Text One Minute Readings by R.F. Brinckerhoff	R. II R. IV
· Describe some uses of gene sequencing.	5.4 5.7 5.12	Class discussion of O.J. Simpson trial Lab-"Molecular Genetic Diagnosis" Lab-"DNA Fingerprinting" Special Education: - Record readings, peer tutor, word processor, cooperative learning.	Laboratory Report Test-Chapter 13	Text Modern Biology by Miller and Levine	M. IV
UNIT IV-Evolution A. Chapter 14-The Origin of Life
· List "evidence" for the theory of spontaneous generation.	5.3 5.7	Class discussion of the goose tree and the mouse recipe; Using knowledge of life cycles, design new "evidence" for spontaneous generation	Teacher Observation	Text
· Compare the experimental techniques and results of Redi, Spallanzani and Pasteur.	5.3 5.7	Class discussion and critiques of experimental methods; Duplicate the experiments of Redi, Spallanzani and Pasteur Special Education: - Peer tutor, guided practice, computer graphics.	Laboratory Report	Text	M. IV
· Outline the modern scientific understanding of the formation of Earth.	5.10 5.11	Class discussion of protoplanet hypothesis; Class discussion of the formation of the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans; Construct a timeline of events Special Education: - Peer tutor, guided practice, computer graphics.	Teacher Observation Grade Timeline	Text	R. II
· Summarize Oparin’s theory of the origin of life and describe Miller’s experiment to test his theory.	5.3 5.11	Label diagram of Miller’s experimental set up; Class discussion of Oparin’s theory and expected results; Discussion of how the experimental design recreated conditions of the original planet; Comparison of expected results with Miller’s results and those of today	Quiz	Text	R. II
· Compare coacervates and microspheres with living cells.	5.6 5.7	Lab-"Making Coacervates" Lab-"Making Microspheres" Special Education: - Guided practice, outline quiz, peer tutor, outline reports.	Laboratory Reports	Text Modern Biology by Miller and Levine
· Describe the evolution of prokaryotes and eukaryotes.	5.6 5.7	List and describe the characteristics of the first cell; Class discussion of prokaryotic evolution and how it was influenced by atmospheric oxygen; Class discussion of eukaryotic evolution; Create a timeline of events Special Education: - Cooperative learning, peer tutor, highlight facts, computer graphics, breakdown compare/contrast.	Teacher Observations Grade Timeline	Text	R. II
· Describe the evidence which supports the endosymbiont hypothesis.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of the hypothesis; Comparison of chloroplasts, mitochondria and bacteria Special Education: - Cooperative learning, peer tutor, highlight facts, computer graphics, breakdown compare/contrast.	Teacher Observation Laboratory Report Test-Chapter 14		R. IV
B. Chapter 15-Evolution: Evidence and Theory
· List four methods of fossil formation.	5.7 5.10	Class Discussion Demonstration of fossils	Teacher Observation	Text Fossils
· Describe the major events of each geologic era.	5.7 5.10	Analysis of geologic timetable; Worksheet-Geologic timetable; Mnemonic devices; Class Discussion Lab-"Interpreting Fossil Evidence" Worksheet-"Radioactive decay"	Quiz Laboratory Report	Text	R. II
· List and explain homology, vestigial organs, embryology, and biochemistry as evidence for evolution.	5.7	Class discussion using text illustrations, charts, etc.; Worksheets	Teacher Observation Grade Worksheets	Text	R. II
· Compare and contrast the evolutionary theories of LaMarck and Darwin.	5.3 5.7	Class Discussion; Lab-Natural Selection Write a report on Charles Darwin Special Education: - Priority seating, computer research, word processor, flash cards, guided practice.	Teacher Observation; Laboratory Report; Written Report	Text Library Research	R. II W. I
· Outline the reasoning that led Darwin to conclude evolution could occur by means of natural selection.	5.3 5.7	Class Discussion Worksheets-"Galapagos Finches"	Quiz	Text	R. II
· Explain how the peppered moth exemplifies natural selection.	5.7	Class Discussion Lab-"Peppered Moth"	Laboratory Report	Text	R. II
· Define and give examples of divergent evolution, convergent evolution and coerolution.	5.7	Class Discussion Worksheets Critical thinking questions 1-5, p. 235 Special Education: - Outline worksheets, cooperative learning, peer tutor.	Grade Worksheets Test-Chapter 15	Text	R. II
C. Chapter 16-Genetic Equilibrium
· Define species, population, gene pool, allele frequency and genetic equilibrium and explain how they relate to evolution.	5.7	Vocabulary Exercise Class Discussion Lab-Factors That Influence Natural Selection	Quiz Lab Report	Text	R. II M. IV
· Explain the conditions of the Hardy Weinberg principle.	5.5 5.7	Class discussion, using diagrams, charts and examples. Special Education: - Flash cards, outline facts, cooperative learning.	Quiz	Text	R. II
· Define genetic drift and explain how it can upset genetic equilibrium.	5.7	Class discussion, using diagrams, charts and examples	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Compare and contrast stabilizing, directional and disruptive selection.	5.7	Class discussion of charts and example Construct graphs of the 3 types of selection	c.c.-Mathematics-graphing Teacher Observation Grade Graphs	Text	R. II M. IV
· Explain how geographic isolation can lead to speciation.	5.7	Class discussion of Hawaiian finches and Death Valley fish Special Education: - Flash cards, outline facts, cooperative learning.	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Explain how reproductive isolation can lead to speciation.	5.7	Class discussion of disruptive selection in frogs, using charts and pictures in text Invent a scenario where reproductive isolation causes speciation	Teacher Observation Oral presentation grade	Text	R. II
· Summarize the theory of punctuated equilibrium.	5.7	CT #1-5, p. 253; Class discussion, using examples from this unit; Class discussion of Issues 19 & 21 "Destruction of Species" Special Education: - Record text, note cards, video tape presentation, peer tutor.	Test-Chapter 16 Grade opinion paper	Text One Minute Readings	R. II R. IV W. I
D. Chapter 17-Human Evolution
· Describe the distinguishing characteristics of primates, anthropoids, and humans.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of uniquely "human" characteristics; Comparisons of pelvis chimp, modern human, and Lucy (worksheet); Comparisons of hands and feet of various primates (worksheet)	Grade Worksheets	Text Evolution Coloring Book	R. II
· Compare the different australopithecine species.	5.7	Comparison of descriptions and diagrams in text, compiling lists of traits for each species	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Compare Homohabilis, Homoerectus, and Homosapiens.	5.7	Comparison of descriptions and diagrams in text, compiling lists of traits for each; Comparison of Neanderthal with Cro-Magnon; Debate the eventual fate of the Neanderthals; Lab-Amino Acid Sequences and Evolutionary Relationships; Construct a timeline for hominid evolution; CT #1-4, p. 265 Special Education: - Guided practice, peer tutor, breakdown comparisons.	Teacher Observation Laboratory Report Grade the Timeline Test-Chapter 17	Text	R. IV M. IV
E. Chapter 18-Classification
· List the categories of the classification system used today.	5.7	Worksheets Use mnemonic device to memorize human classification	Quiz	Text
· Describe Linnaeus system of binomial nomenclature.	5.7	Worksheets matching common to scientific names Special Education: - Flash cards, peer tutor, outline worksheets/ lab reports.	Grade Worksheets	Text
· List characteristics of the five kingdoms.	5.7	Class Discussion; Observe specimens and group by kingdom	Laboratory Report	Preserved Specimens	R. II
· Classify given organisms completely from kingdom to species.	5.7	Lab-"Using a dichotomous key" Worksheets-Kingdoms; Classification Special Education: - Flash cards, peer tutor, outline worksheets/ lab reports.	Laboratory Report	Preserved Specimens Text	R. II
UNIT V-Microorganisms A. Chapter 19-The Viruses
· Distinguish between DNA and RNA viruses.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of diagrams and chart in text; Write a report on Louis Pasteur and rabies; Write a report on the search for a cure or treatment of AIDS	Teacher Observation Grade Report	Text Library Research	R. II W. I
· Describe the structure of a bacteriophage.	5.6 5.7	Diagram and label a phase; Worksheet-"The Virus"; Worksheet-"Is a virus a living organism"	Grade diagrams and worksheet	Text	R. II
· Describe the five steps of the lytic cycle.	5.6 5.7	Label Diagrams	Grade Diagrams	Text	R. II
· Explain the lysogenic cycle including the process of transduction.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion Label Diagrams	Grade Diagrams	Text	R. II
· Describe a possible theory for the evolution of viruses.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion Special Education: - Computer research, word processor, outline facts.	Test-Chapter 19	Text	R. IV
B. Chapter 20-Bacteria
· Identify the characteristics of the schizophyta, cyanobacteria, archaebacteria and prochlorobacteria.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion Worksheets-"Archaeophyta"	Grade Worksheets	Text	R. II
· Identify bacteria by their shape.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion Lab "Observing bacterial shapes"	Quiz Laboratory Report	Text Prepared Slides
· Compare gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion; View film loop "Gram Staining"; Lab-"Identify bacteria in yogurt smear"	Teacher Observation Laboratory Report	Text Film loop "Gram Staining"	R. II
· Describe moneran structure and movement.	5.6 5.7	Label Diagrams; Class Discussion	Grade Diagrams Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Describe autotrophy and heterotrophy in monerans.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion; Match phyla to their main means of obtaining food	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Distinguish between the forms of bacterial respiration.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of Clostridium Botulinum	Teacher Observation	Text
· Compare three methods of bacterial reproduction.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of fission, conjugation and spore formation	Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Explain the effects of antibiotics.	5.3 5.6 5.7	Class discussion; Write a report on Alexander Fleming and Penicillin; Lab-"Effects of antibiotics on bacteria" Special Education: - Record text, peer tutor, guided practice.	Grade Report Laboratory Report	Text Library Research	R. II W. I M. IV
· Describe some diseases caused by monerans.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of chart on p. 304 Case study-food poisoning Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, computer research/paper.	Written Report Test-Chapter 20	Text	R. II
C. Chapter 21-Protozoa
· Describe the movement, structure, and nutrition of Sarcodina.	5.6 5.7	Draw and label diagrams; Lab-Observing Ameba; View Video-"The World of Protozoa"	Grade Diagrams Lab Report	Text; Live Cultures Prepared Slides; Video-"The World of Protozoa"	R. II
· Describe the movement, structure, and reproduction of Ciliophora.	5.6 5.7	Draw and label diagrams Lab-Observing Paramecium	Grade Diagrams Lab Report	Text; Video Microscope Live Cultures; Prepared Slides	R. II
· Describe diseases caused by Mastigophora.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of African Sleeping Sickness; Write a report on a disease caused by a protozoan	Teacher Observation Grade Report	Text Library Research	R. II W. I
· Describe diseases caused by sporozoa.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of Malaria; Label a diagram of the plasinodian life cycle Special Education: - Priority seating, note taker, record text, peer tutor, computer research/paper.	Grade the Diagram Test-Chapter 21	Text	R. II
D. Chapter 22-Algae
· Distinguish between unicellular, colonial and filamentous algae.	5.6 5.7	Draw and label algea Observe and sketch prepared slides Special Education - Highlight facts, outline labs, peer tutor.	Grade Diagrams Lab Report	Text Prepared Slides	R. II
· Describe the characteristics and give examples of chlorophyta.	5.6 5.7	Class Discussion; Label diagrams of representative green algae; Lab-"Colonia Green Algae"; Label diagrams showing the structure of reproduction in Spirogyra; Lab-Observe pond water and identify varoius protozoans and algae	Grade Diagrams Lab Report	Text Classification Keys	R. II
· Describe the characteristics and give examples of phaeophyta.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of kelp and sargassum Observe, sketch, and label preserved specimens of phaeophyta; Write a report on aquaculture and phaeophyta Special Education: - Highlight facts, outline labs, peer tutor.	Lab Report c.c.-Social Studies-economic implications of aquaculture m.c.-Japanese aquaculture	Text Library Research	R. II W. I
· Describe the characteristics and give examples of Rhodophyta.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of characteristics and uses for Rhodophyta; Observe, sketch, and label preserved specimens of Rhodophyta; List all the household products you can find which contain algae	Teacher Observation Lab Report Grade Report	Text	R. II
· Describe the characteristics and give examples of Chrysophyta.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of characteristics and uses of diatoms; Compare diatoms and petridishes; Observe & sketch prepared slides of diatoms Special Education: - Computer graphics, outline facts/labs, peer tutor.	Teacher Observation Lab Report	Text Prepared Slides	R. II
· Describe the characteristics and give examples of Pyrrophyta.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of bioluminescence; Class discussion of Red Tides; Observe & sketch prepared slides of dinoflagellates	Teacher Observation Lab Report	Text Prepared Slides	R. II
· Describe the characteristics of the Euglena.	5.6 5.7	Draw and label diagram of Euglena; Observe, sketch prepared slides of Euglena; Lab-Test the Euglena’s response to light Special Education: - Computer graphics, outline facts/labs, peer tutor.	Grade Diagram Lab Report Test-Chapter 22	Text Prepared Slides Live Euglena culture	R. II M. IV
E. Chapter 23-Fungi
· Describe characteristics and give examples of Zygomycota.	5.6 5.7	Draw and label diagrams of Zygomycota Grow and examine bread mold	Grade Diagrams Lab Report	Text	R. II
· Describe characteristics and give examples of Basidiomycota.	5.6 5.7	Draw and label diagrams of the life cycle of a mushroom; Observe & sketch preserves specimens of Basidiomycota Write a report on Late Blight Fungus and the Irish potato famine	Grade Diagram Lab Report c.c.-Social Studies-economic implication of the Irish potato famine	Text Preserved Specimens Library Research	W. I
· Describe characteristics and give examples of Ascomycota.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of yeast structure, research & uses in baking and brewing Special Education: - Computer graphics, outline diagrams, computer research/report, peer tutor.	c.c.-Foods-edible mushrooms, bread baking c.c.-Social Studies-Egyptian Beer, Greek & Roman Wine Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Describe examples of Deuteromycota.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of Athlete’s foot and ringworm; Class discussion of the uses of penicillin mold	c.c.-Foods-cheeses Teacher Observation	Text	R. II
· Describe the structure of lichens.	5.6 5.7	Class discussion of lichen structure and habitat; Observe & sketch preserved specimens of lichens	Teacher Observation Lab Reports	Text Preserved Specimens	R. II
· Describe the life cycle of a slime mold.	5.6 5.7	Label Diagrams Class Discussion Special Education: - Outline facts, record notes, priority seating, peer tutor.	Test-Chapter 23	Text	R. II

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