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Core Standards Content
(What needs to be taught?) Curriculum Materials Used Skills (Outcome)
(from NGSS) SWBAT:
(All) Assessments Used (Daily/Weekly/Benchmarks)
Time Line
Standard 1; Key Idea 1; Performance Indicators 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 KI 2; PI: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 KI 3; PI: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 Common Core- Reading Standards (RST) 1, 3, 4, 7, 8 9 Common Core- Writing Standards (WHST) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Scientific Problem Solving
Making Observations- qualitative v quantitative
How do scientists formulate and test a hypothesis?
Experimental Design
Review and utilize the steps of the scientific method
Review the experiments of Redi, Spallanzani, and Pasteur
Discuss how theories are developed
Scientific measurements
Metric system- base units of measurements: meter, liter, grams, Celsius
Metric conversions
Laboratory Skills
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RST.9-10.7 Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words. (HS-PS1-1) RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-10),(HS-PS2-6) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-PS2-6) WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer
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Experimental Design
Metric Labs
Equipment Labs
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Use a triple beam balance, graduated cylinder, rules, thermometer, microscope
Laboratory techniques
Data collection and organization- develop data table
Statistical analysis: mean. median, mode
Graphing skills: line, bar, circle graphs
Guiding Question: What is a scientist (biologist) and how do they do their work?
Science Daily and other web sites
a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (HSPS1- 3) WHST.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-9) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-10) Mathematics –
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MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS1-9) HSN-Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS1-9),(HS-PS2-6) HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling. (HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS2-6) HSN-Q.A.3 Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS1-10),(HS-PS2-6)
Standard 4; KI 1; PI: 1.2 KI 2; PI: 2.1 KI 5; PI: 5.1
Characteristics of Life
Characteristics that all organisms share
Needs of organisms
Maintenance of homeostasis
Nature of Matter
Atoms- protons, neutrons, electrons
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RST.9-10.7 Translate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically (e.g., in an equation) into words. (HS-PS1-1)
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Yeast laboratory
Molecular modeling
Properties of water
Measuring pH
Enzyme Activity
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RST 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Elements and isotopes
Compounds v mixtures
Chemical bonds- ionic v covalent v hydrogen
Properties of water
Polarity
Cohesion v adhesion
Solutions v suspensions
Acids/ Bases
pH scale
hydrogen ion concentration in relation to pH level
buffers Carbon compounds
Carbohydrates- function and structure
Lipids- function and structure
Proteins- function and structure
Nucleic acids- function and structure
Chemical reactions and enzymes
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-10),(HS-PS2-6) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-PS2-6) WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (HSPS1- 3) WHST.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches
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Reactants v products
Enzymes and their role in biological systems
Regulation of enzymatic activity
Guiding Questions: How is chemistry involved in biology? What are some of the building blocks of life?
effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-9) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-10) Mathematics – MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS1-9) HSN-Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS1-9),(HS-PS2-6) HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for
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the purpose of descriptive modeling. (HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS2-6) HSN-Q.A.3 Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. (HS-PS1-3),(HS-PS1-8),(HS-PS1-10),(HS-PS2-6)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1; PI: 1.1 KI 5; PI 5.1 KI 6; PI: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3 KI 7; PI: 7.1, 7.2 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
The Biosphere
Ecology
Levels of organization
Energy flow
Feeding relationships
Cycles of matter
Water cycle
Carbon cycle
Nitrogen cycle
Phosphorous cycle
Limiting factors Ecosystems and Communities
Role of climate
Factors shaping an ecosystem
Biotic v abiotic
Community interactions
Symbiotic relationships
Ecological succession
Biomes
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS1-6),(HS-LS2-3) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS1-6),(HS-LS2- 3) WHST.9-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and
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Predator- Prey Simulation
Succession and Biodiversity Field Walk
Climates and Biomes
Population Growth
Invasive Species
How Does the Environment Affect an Eagle Population? Biodiversity (SED)
November
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Different ecosystems
Populations
Characteristics of populations
Limiting factors
Density dependent v density independent
Human population growth
Humans and the Biosphere
Human activities and the effect on the biosphere
Agriculture
Industrial growth and development
Renewable v nonrenewable resources
Resource management
Value of biodiversity
Threats to biodiversity
Pollution
Invasive species
Ozone depletion
Global warming
Acid precipitation Guiding Questions: How do organisms coexist in the
Synopsis articles from Science News for Kids, Huffington Post, Science Daily and other web sites
audience. (HS-LS1-6),(HS-LS2-3) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS1-6) SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. (HS-LS1-5),(HS-LS1-7) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS2-4) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS2-4) HSN-Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays. (HS-LS2-4) HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling. (HS-LS2-4) HSN-Q.A.3 Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to
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world? Do humans have an impact on the biological systems in the world?
limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. (HS-LS2-4)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1; PI: 1.2, 1.3 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Cell Theory, Cell Structure, Organelles
History of development of cell theory
Cell theory
Prokaryote v eukaryote
Cell organelles- structure and function
Cell boundaries
Diffusion, osmosis, active transport
Levels of organization
Guiding Question: What are the basic building blocks of living organisms and how do they survive?
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-
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Using a Microscope
Observing Cells
Diffusion in an Egg
Diffusion and Osmosis (SED)
Early- December
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1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4: Key Idea 1; PI: 1.2 KI 5; PI: 5.1 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Chemical Activity in the Cell (with an emphasis on cellular energetics: photosynthesis and respiration)
Review elements, compounds, simple chemistry
Constructing pathways of photosynthesis and respiration
Compare and contrast energy producing reactions in cells
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-PS1-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-PS1- 2),(HS-PS1-5)
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Structure of a Deciduous Leaf
Analysis of Plant Pigments Using Paper Chromatography
Factors Affecting Photosynthesis
Can Microbes Tell the Difference?
Mid December through early January
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Guiding Question: How do cells produce the energy required for various life activities?
Literature Works such as Jurassic Park, My Sister’s Keeper, Secret Life of Bees, Fever 1793 Informational works such as Chew On This, Race for the Double Helix, Silent Spring, Sand County Almanac Synopsis articles from Science News for Kids, Huffington Post, Science Daily and other web sites
WHST.9-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (HS-PS1-2) WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (HSPS1- 6),(HS-PS1-11) SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. (HS-PS1-4),(HS-PS1-12) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-PS1-5),(HS-PS1-7),(HS-PS1-12)
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MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-PS1-4),(HS-PS1-11) HSN-Q.A.1 Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of multi-step problems; choose and interpret units consistently in formulas; choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays. (HS-PS1-2),(HS-PS1-4),(HS-PS1-5),(HS-PS1-7),(HS-PS1-11) HSN-Q.A.2 Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling. (HS-PS1-4),(HS-PS1-7) HSN-Q.A.3 Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. (HS-PS1-2),(HS-PS1-4),(HS-PS1-5),(HS-PS1-7)
Standard 4; Key Idea 2; PI: 2.1 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Cell Reproduction- Mitosis, Meiosis, and Chromosomes
Identify landmark events in mitotic cell division in animal and plant cells
Identify landmark events in meiotic
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis,
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Limits to Cell Size
Modeling Mitosis
Mitosis in Plants and Animal Cells
Modeling Meiosis
Late January
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division in animal and plant cells
Compare the number and arrangement of chromosomes as a result of mitosis and as a result of meiosis
Cancer is uncontrolled cell division (mitosis)
Guiding Question: How does and organism increase the number of cells (and therefore increase in size or grow)? How does an organism repair damaged tissue?
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and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-
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1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 2; PI 2.1 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Mendelian Genetics and Patterns of Inheritance
Introduction to Gregor Mendel
Learn to use Punnet squares
Compare dominant and recessive alleles
Predict offspring results based on parental genetic information
Guiding Question: How are genetic traits passed on to offspring? Human Inheritance, Sex Determination, and Genetic Disorders
Identify various human traits and predict offspring results
Construct human pedigrees
Identify major chromosomal anomalies
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS3-1),(HS-LS3-2) RST.11-12.9 Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible. (HS-LS3-1) WHST.9-12.1 Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. (HS-LS3-2) SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. (HS-LS1-4),(HS-LS1-8)
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Predicting Traits
Statistics and Probability in Genetics
Making a Karoytype
Constructing a Human Pedigree
Is it a boy or is it a girl?
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Predict inheritance patterns of genetic disorders
Predict the sex of an offspring
Guiding Questions: Can I predict what “my” offspring will look like?
MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS3-2),(HS-LS3-3),(HS-LS1-8) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS1-4) HSF-IF.C.7 Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases. (HSLS1- 4) HSF-BF.A.1 Write a function that describes a relationship between two quantities. (HS-LS1-4)
Standard 4; Key Idea 2; PI: 2.1, 2.2 Key Idea 7; PI: 7.2 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Relationship between genes and DNA
Griffith experiment- transforming agent
Avery
Hershey- Chase Structure of DNA
Nucleotides- purines v pyrimidines
Structure of nucleotides
Chargaff’s Rule
Watson, Crick, Franklin
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS1-1) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS1-1) WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer
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Making a Karyotype
DNA Replication Model
DNA Extraction
Simulating Protein Synthesis
Mid to late February
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Guiding Question: What is the structure and function of DNA? Chromosome Structure
Chromatin
Histones
Nucleosomes DNA Replication
DNA polymerase
Complimentary strands
Guiding Question: How does DNA replication occur and what is the purpose of it?
Differences between DNA and RNA structure and function
Ribose v deoxyribose
Number of strands
Uracil v thymine Types of RNA
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA Guiding Questions: What are the various types of RNA and their respective functions?
Literature Works such as Jurassic Park, My Sister’s Keeper, Secret Life of Bees, Fever 1793 Informational works such as Chew On This, Race for the Double Helix, Silent Spring, Sand County Almanac Synopsis articles from Science News for Kids, Huffington Post, Science Daily and other web sites
a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (HS-LS1-3) WHST.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. (HS-LS1-3) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS1-1) SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations
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RNA polymerase. promoters
DNA template
Intron v exon
Codons Guiding Question: How is a DNA gene sequence transcribed into an mRNA sequence? Translation (Protein Synthesis)
Role of mRNA role of tRNA
Role of ribosome
Polypeptide sequence
Guiding Question: How does a specific gene sequence, written in the language of DNA, ultimately produce a protein product that creates a phenotype? Gene Mutations
Point mutations
Frame-shift mutations
Mutagenic agents Chromosomal mutations
Deletion
Duplication
Inversion
to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. (HS-LS1-2)
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Translocation Guiding Question: What are some agents that produce mutations and how do these mutations ultimately cause changes in the organism?
Standard 4; Key Idea 2; PI: 2.1, 2.2 Key Idea 7; PI: 7.2 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Gene Regulation Selective Breeding
Hybridization
Inbreeding
Genetic variation Manipulation of DNA- Tools of molecular Biology
DNA profiling
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Genetic modification
DNA chips
Human Genome Project
Genetic Engineering
Transgenic organisms
Cloning
Pros and cons of GMO
Ethics and responsibility
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS1-1) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS1-1) WHST.9-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (HS-LS1-3)
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How Many CATs? A DNA profiling Simulation
Modeling restriction enzymes
Investigating the Effects o f Radiation on Seeds
Late- February
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Guiding Question: How can we manipulate the genetic composition of various organisms?
Science Daily and other web sites
WHST.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation. (HS-LS1-3) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS1-1) SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. (HS-LS1-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 3; PI: 3.1
Charles Darwin
Voyage of the Beagle
Darwin’s observations
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RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Natural selection
Survival of the fittest
Adaptations
Descent with modification
Lamarck Population Growth and Variation Inherited Variation and Artificial Selection Evolutionary Relationships
Phylogenetic trees Evolutionary “Evidence”
Fossil record
Biogeography
Homology
Embryology
Biochemistry Guided Question: How do organisms change from generation to generation? What does the idea of natural selection state? What are some of the scientific evidence for natural selection? Taxonomy
Kingdom characteristics
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author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact,
Great Fossil Find
Comparing Adaptations in Birds
Beaks of Finches (SED)
Interpreting Fossil Evidence
Evidence for Evolution
Modeling Camouflage
Amino Acid Sequences and Evolution
Primate Evolution
Using and Constructing a Dichotomous Key
Practicing Cladistics
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Dichotomous keys Guided Question: How do we organize the vast number of living organisms?
adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1 PI 1.2 Standard 4; Key Idea 5; PI 5.2, 5.3 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Homeostasis in Organisms: Circulation and Immunity
Identify parts of the human circulatory system
Compare and contrast circulatory structures
Discuss and illustrate immune responses
Understand and explain vaccine use
Investigate circulatory and immune system disorders
Guiding Questions: How are materials moved throughout the body? How do we gain immunity against foreign materials?
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4)
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Virus Replication
Factors influencing heart rate
Examination of whole blood using Wright’s Stain
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Synopsis articles from Science News for Kids, Huffington Post, Science Daily and other web sites
WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1 PI 1.2 Standard 4; Key Idea 5; PI 5.2, 5.3 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Homeostasis in Organisms: Respiratory (Gas Exchange) System
Examine the pathway of air into and out of the human body
Compare and contrast concentrations of various gasses in inhaled- exhaled air
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SED: Making Connections
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Diagram and discuss O2/CO2 exchange at the alveolus level
Relate pulse rate to gas exchange rate
Investigate gas exchange systems disorders
Guiding Questions: How do human obtain the oxygen required for cellular processes?
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the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5)
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MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1 PI 1.2 Standard 4; Key Idea 5; PI 5.2, 5.3 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Homeostasis in Organisms: Digestion Nutrition Healthy diet Process of digestion Pathway of digestive system Digestive system disorders Guiding Questions: How do humans obtain the nutrients necessary for life?
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5)
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How do villi aid in absorption?
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SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1 PI 1.2 Standard 4; Key Idea 5; PI 5.2, 5.3 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Homeostasis in Organisms: Excretory System
Compare and contrast egestion to excretion
Identify main excretory wastes in humans
Investigate and identify organs in the human excretory waste disposal system
Investigate excretory system disorders
Guiding Question: What are the various physiological
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Urinalysis
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mechanisms that rid the human body of wastes?
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texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1 PI 1.2 Standard 4; Key Idea 5;
Homeostasis in Organisms: Regulatory Systems
Compare and contrast mechanisms involved in
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PI 5.2, 5.3 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
endocrine (chemical) v nervous (electrical) responses
Distinguish between voluntary and involuntary responses
Examine a neural pathway in a human and discuss the cell types involved
Investigate reflex arcs
Investigate nervous and endocrine system disorders
Guiding Question: How are the body systems coordinated so that the human body can respond to changes in the environment (either internal or external)?
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gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
Making Sensory Comparisons
Reflexes and the Human Nervous System
Diagnosing Endocrine Problems
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pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4; Key Idea 1 PI 1.2 Standard 4; Key Idea 5; PI 5.2, 5.3 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Homeostasis in Organisms: Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Compare and contrast and identify the three types of muscle tissues
Compare and contrast and identify the major types of joints
Discuss their relationship between the skeletal and muscular systems
Investigate muscular and skeletal system disorders
Guiding Question: How do the muscles and bones of our body interact so that we can move from place to place?
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from
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Bone Composition and Function
Comparing Three Types of Muscle
Chicken Wing Dissection
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Science Daily and other web sites
informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
Standard 4: Key Idea 2: PI: 2.1 Standard 4: Key Idea 4: PI: 4.1 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development
Identify and describe the function of organs of the human reproductive systems
Investigate and discuss the roles of the various hormones, organs,
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How many Offspring?
Fetal growth and Development
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and body structures involved in human reproduction
Graphically represent the hormone changes that occur during the human menstrual system
Examine the growth and development of a human fetus
Guiding Question: How is life continued in the human population> What changes occur to a human fetus as it develops from a fertilized egg to a baby?
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challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
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Standard 4: Key Idea 1: PI: 1.2 RST 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 WHST 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Plant Anatomy and Physiology
Compare and contrast the major plant phyla
Discuss the specialized systems that plants have than enable them to survive
Discuss the reproductive mechanisms that plants have evolved for life in a terrestrial environment
Guiding Question: Plants are all over the world; how do they survive in such hostile environments?
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RST.11-12.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) RST.11-12.8 Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. (HS-LS4-5) WHST.9-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4- 2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4) WHST.9-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) SL.11-12.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused,
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A Microscopic Introduction to Plants
Stomata and Guard Cells
Velcro and Seed Dispersal
Embryonic Growth in Plants
The Plant Game
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coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2) MP.2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (HS-LS4-1),(HS-LS4-2),(HS-LS4-3),(HS-LS4-4),(HS-LS4-5) MP.4 Model with mathematics. (HS-LS4-2)
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COMMON CORE Standards for Science: LITERACY (Addendum to Curriculum Maps) READING
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Key Idea 1: Read and cite specific evidence from scientific sources to support scientific laws and hypotheses. Make logical inferences and conclusions
based on evidence provided. Inquire about any inconsistencies. Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics
Key Idea 3: Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiment, taking measurements, performing technical tasks. Analyze the results and compare to information provided in background reading provided prior to the activity.
Science Lessons to Utilize: All Laboratory Activities Key Idea 4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other scientific words and phrases as they are used in specific scientific or technical
context. Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics
Key Idea 7: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively as well as written information, to
answer questions and solve problems. Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics
Key Idea 8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a laboratory activity and compare the results to current accepted scientific
explanations. Science Lessons to Utilize: All Laboratory Activities
Key Idea 9: Synthesize information from a range of sources, especially experiments, into an understanding of a process or concept, and provide a
coherent conclusion Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics
*ADD to current Curriculum Maps: COMMON CORE: Literacy Standards (i.e. CC St Reading KI 2, CC St Writing KI 6)
All current lessons, topics, labs can be part of the Common Core as they DO include reading and writing. COMMON CORE Standards for Science: LITERACY (Addendum to Curriculum Maps) WRITING
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Key Idea 1: Write arguments focused on scientific content a: Introduce scientific topics, establish significance of the topic, organize logical evidence to support current scientific understandings c: Use scientific terms and proper syntax to support and clarify evidence to support current scientific understandings e: Provide a concluding statement that supports the understandings presented
Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics Key Idea 2: Write informative lab reports including scientific procedures & technical processes used during experiments a: Introduce a topic and organize complex ideas, concepts and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a
unified whole, include information from any relevant sources e: Provide a concluding statement that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented
Science Lessons to Utilize: All Laboratory Activities Key Idea 6: Use technology to produce, publish, update writing products as new information is introduced about current scientific understandings,
especially findings from new research Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics
Key Idea 7: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem, synthesize multiple sources on the
subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics
Key Idea 8: Gather relevant information from multiple sources, using effective search techniques, to investigate information provided about current
scientific understandings Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics
Key Idea 9: Draw evidence from various sources to support, analyze, research or contradict current scientific understandings
Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics Key Idea 10: Write routinely over extended time frames a scientific journal about understandings presented in class
Science Lessons to Utilize: All Units & Topics