Biology II

Course Level: Core

Prerequisite(s): Biology I
Teacher: Mrs. Roche, Mr. Temkiewicz, Mrs. Lajoie

Course Description
How did our living earth develop and evolve? How did life diversify and what drives this continuous change?How do all forms of life coexist? Why do we
appear and behave the way we do? Students will explore scientists hypotheses relevant to the origin of life, and how they have been used to further
todays research. Students will compare and contrast the mechanisms that drive evolution, from Darwins original ideas to todays use of biochemistry.
Students will explore scientific methodologies and learn how to support hypotheses in ecology, Mendelian genetics, and population genetics. Concepts
will be reinforced through hands-on experiences, data collection and analysis activities, and class discussion.
Standards Addressed (Full text of standards is available at: Here )
High School Biology:

Inheritance and Variation of Traits: HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-3

Natural Selection and Evolution: HS-LS4-1, HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-3, HS-LS4-4, HS-LS4-5
Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems: HS-LS2-3. HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-5

Technology Skills
Students will create original works as a means of personal and group expression (ISTE Standard 1b)
ISTE Standard 1 - Demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. b - Create
original works as a means of personal and group expression
ISTE Standard 2 - Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support
individual learning and contribute to to the learning of others. a - interact, collaborate, and publish with peers employing a variety of digital
environments and media. b - Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
ISTE Standard 3 - Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. a - Plan strategies to guide inquiry. b. Locate, organize, analyze,
evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools
based on the appropriateness to specific tasks. d - Process data and report results.
ISTE Standard 4 - students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions
using appropriate digital tools and resources. b - Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project c. collect and analyze data to
identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
Outline
Unit 1: Genetics

Molecular inheritance
Mendelian genetics
Statistical analysis of inheritance

Unit 2: Evolution

Variation
Natural selection
Evidence of evolution

Unit 3: Ecology

Cycles
Energy flow
Ecological relationships

Assessments
Evaluation of student learning outcomes include formal and informal methods. Formal methods include graded unit quizzes, unit tests, research papers,
lab reports, and homework assignments. Informal methods include observation, class discussion, collaboration, and non-graded assignments.

Course Name - Updated: Spring 2016