Weeks/Units State

Standards
Textbook Assignments; Assessments Literacy Honors
Extension
ACT/Flipped
Classroom
Unit 3.3:
Principles of
Evolution and
Classification
(Weeks 1 and 2)


Weeks 1 and 2
October 13
th

October 20
th


CLE 3210.5.3
Explain how
genetic variation
in a population
and changing
environmental
conditions are
associated with
adaptations and
the emergence of
a new
species.

CLE 3210.5.5
Explain how
evolution
contributes to the
amount of
biodiversity.
CLE 3210.5.6
Explore the
evolutionary basis
of modern
classification
systems.




SPI 3210.5.5 Apply
evidence from the fossil
record, comparative
anatomy, amino acid
sequences, and DNA
structure that support
modern classification
systems.

SPI 3210.5.6 Infer
relatedness among
different organisms
using modern
classification systems.

Chapters
15 and 17
Patterns of Evolutionary Change
lab
Relatedness notes/activities
Alien Dichotomous Key
Classification Alternative
Assessment
The Missing Link lab
Cladogram notes/activities
Unit 3.3 Assessment
Data Assignment #6: Natural
Selection (pg. 420)
Data Assignment #7: Chemistry
(pg. 131)
Primary text:
Celestial Emporium
of Benevolent
Knowledge


Classifying Birds in
the United States
(Argumentation
Activity 1)


Fish
Dichotomou
s Key
Activity
(real-world
application)

Activity 7:
Hominoid
Evolution
(Evaluation
Writing)

AP Bio: Nine
Animal
Phyla


Honors:
Quarter 2
Projects


ALA 6



Unit 4:
Biochemistry
(Weeks 3-5)


Week 3
October 27
th

CLE 3210.1.2
Distinguish
among the
structure and
function of the
four major
organic
macromolecules
found
in living things.

SPI 3210.1.3 Distinguish
among proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids,
and nucleic acids.
Chapter 6,
Section 4
Basics of Biochemistry
Macromolecule Notes/Activities
Macromolecule Graphic Organizer
ISN: Macromolecule lesson menu
Unit 4.1 quiz
Unit 4 Study Guide
Data Assignment #8: Chemistry (pg.
164)




Atlantic article:
Engineering Junk
Food
AP
Biochemistr
y FRQ

ALA 7

FLIPPED:
Biological
Molecules:
You are
What You Eat
Crash Course/
notes outline

Binder Check
Unit 4:
Biochemistry
(Weeks 3-5)
CLE 3210.1.2
Distinguish
among the
structure and
Chapter 6,
Section 4
Lab Analysis: Macromolecule Testing
Lab
Macromolecule Tests Graphic
Lab Report Lab write-
up:
Introduction
ALA 8




Week 4
Nov. 3
rd

function of the
four major
organic
macromolecules
found
in living things.
CLE 3210.1.3
Describe how
enzymes regulate
chemical reactions
in the body


SPI 3210.1.4 Identify
positive tests for
carbohydrates, lipids,
and proteins.
SPI 3210.1.5 Identify
how enzymes control
chemical reactions in the
body
SPI 3210.MATH.1
Interpret a graph depicts
a biological
phenomenon
SPI 3210.T/E.1
Distinguish among tools
and procedures best
suited to conduct a
specified scientific
inquiry.

Organizer
Elephant Toothpaste Demonstration
3D Enzyme Project
Enzymes Notes/Activities
Unit 4.2 assessment
(Macromolecules)
Data Assignment #9: Chemistry (pg.
169)


and
Conclusion

Unit 5: Cells
(Weeks 5-6)

Week 5
Nov. 10
th




CLE 3210.1.1
Compare the
structure and
function of
cellular organelles
in both
prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells



SPI 3210.1.2 Distinguish
between prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.


SPI 3210.1.1 Identify the
cellular organelles
associated with major
cell process.
Chapter 7,
Section 1
Chapter 7,
Section 2
Unit 4 Assessment: Biochemistry
Cell Notes/Assignments
The Cell as a ________ project
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Venn
Comparison activity
Organelle Jigsaw
Cellular Organelle Foldable
Unit 5.1 assessment
Unit 5 assessment


How Bacteria Get
Inside Your House?

OR

A Giant Virus from
13 Things that Dont
Make Sense
AP Biology:
Multiple
Choice
questions

Characteristi
cs of Viruses
(Argumentat
ion Activity
10)
ALA 9

Flipped:
Eukaryoplis:
The city of an
animal cell
and Edmodo
quiz
Unit 5: Cells
(Weeks 5-6)




Week 6
Nov. 17
th


CLE 3210.1.1
Compare the
structure and
function of
cellular organelles
in both
prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cells



SPI 3210.1.2 Distinguish
between prokaryotic
and eukaryotic cells.


SPI 3210.1.1 Identify the
cellular organelles
associated with major
Chapter 7,
Section 3
Observing Cells/Microscope Lab
Edible Cell Project
Plant vs. Animal Notes/Activities
Unit 5.2 assessment (Prokayotic and
Eukaryotic; Organelles)
Unit 5 Assessment: Cellular
Processes
Data Assignment #10: Cell (pg. 194)
From Stem Cell to
Any Cell
3D Cell
Model
Group
Projects

AP Bio:
Free
Response
Question
ALA 10

Binder Check



cell process.


Unit 6: Cellular
Transport




Week 7
Nov. 24
th


CLE 3210.1.5
Compare
different models
to explain the
movement of
materials into
and out of cells



SPI 3210.1.7 Predict the
movement of water and
other molecules across
selectively permeable
membranes.
Chapter 7,
Section 4
Homeostasis Gizmo
Cellular Transport and Osmosis
Notes/Activities
Egg Osmosis
Data Assignment #11: Cell
Membrane (pg. 189)


First Osmosis
Power Plant


Activity 13:
Movement of
Molecules in and
out of cells
None
ALA 11


Week 8
Dec. 1
st



CLE 3210.1.5
Compare
different models
to explain the
movement of
materials into
and out of cells




PI 3210.1.7 Predict the
movement of water and
other molecules across
selectively permeable
membranes.


SPI 3210.1.8 Compare
and contrast active and
passive transport
Chapter 7,
Section 4
Cell Transport Foldable/Venn
Diagram
Cellular Transport Notes/Activities
Ups and Downs of Grapes
Soap Bubble Membranes
Unit 6 Assessment: Cellular Transport
Just Add Urine AP Biology:
Types of
Active
Transport
(pg. 44) and
Free
response
question 2,
pg. 55

ALA 12


Week 9
Dec. 8
th

Semester
Exams
ACT Mid-year Exam