Biology Pacing Guide Updated on   June 30, 2008!

10th Grade Biology
 Curriculum Map

C.Massengale

Arkansas Biology Standards 2005
HRW Modern Biology 2006

All Materials © Cmassengale

Chapter Assessments: Practice Tests

Jeopardy Reviews

Chapter Openers:

     Biology I Openers   

Openers PreAP Biology

Hands-on Work:

Activities & Labs

Dissections

Chapter Help:

Notes & Handouts

PowerPoints

Vocabulary Help:

Biology Puzzles

Coloring Worksheets

Standards Used on All Labs:

NS.13.B.1
Collect and analyze scientific data using appropriate mathematical calculations, figures, and tables

NS.13.B.2
Use appropriate equipment and technology as tools for solving problems (e.g., microscopes, centrifuges, flexible arm cameras, computer software and hardware)

First Semester

Timeline

Topic

Unit/Chapter

Standards

Learner Skills

Resources

1st Nine weeks

Introduction to Biology

1 week 

 

Nature of Science

Chapter 1


Nature of Science

Standard 10: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that science is a way of knowing.  Standard 11: Students shall design and safely conduct scientific inquiry.

Standard 12: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of current life science theories.

  Standard 13: Students shall use mathematics, science equipment, and technology as tools to communicate and solve life science problems 

Standard 14: Students shall describe the connections between pure and applied science

Standard 15: Students shall describe various life science careers and the training required for the selected career  

NS.10.B.1
Explain why science is limited to natural explanations of how the world works

NS.10.B.2
Compare and contrast hypotheses, theories, and laws

NS.10.B.3  
Distinguish between a scientific theory and the term “theory” used in general conversation

NS.10.B.4
Summarize the guidelines of science:

  • explanations are based on observations, evidence, and testing
  • hypotheses must be testable
  • understandings and/or conclusions may change with additional empirical data  

NS.11.B.1  
Develop and explain the appropriate procedure, controls, and variables (dependent and independent) in scientific experimentation

NS.11.B.2
Research and apply appropriate safety precautions (refer to ADE Guidelines) when designing and/or conducting scientific investigations

NS.11.B.3  
Identify sources of bias that could affect experimental outcome

NS.11.B.4  
Gather and analyze data using appropriate summary statistic

NS.11.B.5  
Formulate valid conclusions without bias

NS.11.B.6  
Communicate experimental results using appropriate reports, figures, and tables

NS.12.B.1
Recognize that theories are scientific explanations that require empirical data, verification, and peer review

NS.12.B.2
Understand that scientific theories may be modified or expanded based on additional empirical data, verification, and peer review

NS.15.B.1
Research and evaluate science careers using the following criteria:

  • educational requirements
  • salary
  • availability of jobs
  • working conditions

PowerPoints:
Introduction to Biology

PPT WKSHT

Characteristics of Life

CHARACTERISTICS PPT WKSHT

Lab Safety

SAFETY PPT WKSHT

WORKSHEETS:

Characteristics of Life

Science of Life Chapter Wksht

Microscope Coloring

Graphing Skills

Sponge Bob Science Variables

Variables Practice

Intro to Life Review

LABS:

DEMO - Sewer Lice

Metric Measurement lab

Homeostasis of the Eye

Identifying Controls & variables

Get the Picture!

SpongeBob Safety Rules

Volume of an Irregularly shaped Object

PROJECT:
Careers in Biology

GAMES:

Safety & Equipment Jeopardy

Introduction to Biology Jeopardy

Practice Quiz:

Introduction to Biology

Chapter Study Guide

Practice Test for Chapter

Chemistry & Biochemistry of organisms

2 weeks

Chemistry

Chapter 2

Molecules & Cells

Standard 1: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the role of chemistry in life processes.

Stan    

       MC.1.B.2
Describe the relationship between an enzyme and its substrate molecule(s).

     MC.1.B.3  
Investigate the properties  (surface tension, cohesion, adhesion, polarity, pH) and importance of water and its significance for life.  

    MC.1.B.4
Explain the role of energy (activation, endergonic, & exergonic) in chemical reactions of living systems.

PowerPoints:
Chemistry

CHEMISTRY PPT WKSHT

Enzymes

ENZYME PPT WKSHT

Bioenergetics

BIOENERGETICS PPT WKSHT

Properties of water

Worksheets:
Chemistry

Chemistry Vocabulary

Chemistry puzzle

Acids, Bases & Water Coloring Sheet

Chemistry Review

Labs:
Water Properties lab

pH in Living Systems

Toothpick-ase (enzyme) Lab

Enzyme Amylase on Starch

Games:

Chemistry Jeopardy

Matter, Energy ... Jeopardy

Quiz:
Chemistry Quiz

Chapter Study Guide

Practice Test for Chapter

2 weeks

Cellular Chemistry

Chapter 3

Molecules & Cells

Standard 1: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the role of chemistry in life processes. 

MC.1.B.1  
Describe the structure and function of the major organic molecules found in living systems:

  • Carbohydrates

  • Proteins

  • Lipids

  • Nucleic Acids

PowerPoints:
Biochemistry of cells
Biochemistry ppt Q's

Macromolecules
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids

Worksheets:
Biochemistry

Biochemistry Vocabulary

Elements & Macromolecules Coloring Worksheet

Biochemistry Review

Biochemistry puzzle

Macromolecular Chart

Games:
Biochemistry Jeopardy

Labs:
Fast Food Lab
Organic Model

Nucleotide Model

Quiz:
Biochemistry Quiz

Chapter Study Guide

Practice Test for Chapter

Cells

2.5 weeks

Cellular Structure

Chapter 4

Molecules & Cells

Standard 2: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells.


MC.2.B.1  
Construct
a hierarchy of life from cells to ecosystems.

MC.2.B.2
Compare and contrast
prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

MC.2.B.3  
Describe the role of sub-cellular structures (organelles, ribosomes, & cytoskeleton) in the life of a cell.

MC.2.B.4
Relate
the function of the plasma (cell) membrane to its structure.  

 MC.2.B.5  
Compare and contrast
the structures of an animal cell to a plant cell.

MC.2.B.11
Discuss homeostasis using thermoregulation as an example.

MC.3.B.1
Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts

PowerPoint:
Cellular Structure

Cell Structure ppt Q's

Handouts:
Cell Organelle Functions

Worksheets:
Cells

Cell Vocabulary

Organelles

Plant & animal Cells Coloring Worksheet

Plant cell Coloring

Animal Cell Coloring

Parts of a Eukaryotic Cell

Cell puzzle

Eukaryotic Cell Review

Study Guide

Games:
Cell Jeopardy

Labs:
Surface Area of a Cell Lab

Cell Model

Cell Drawings

Quizzes:
Cells (hard)
Cells (hardest)

Chapter Study Guide

Practice Test for Chapter

1.5 weeks

Cell Membranes

Chapter 5

Molecules & Cells

Standard 2: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells.

MC.2.B.7  
Compare and contrast active transport and passive transport mechanisms:

  • Diffusion

  • Osmosis

  • Endocytosis

  • Exocytosis

  • Phagocytosis

  • Pinocytosis

 

PowerPoint:
Plasma membranes

Membranes ppt Q's

Handout:
Cell Membrane diagram

Worksheets:
Homeostasis & Transport

Cell Membrane Vocabulary

Cell Membrane Coloring worksheet

Homeostasis & Transport puzzle

Cellular Transport Review

Games:
Cell Membrane Jeopardy

Labs:
Potato Osmosis
Egg Osmosis

Quiz:
Transport

Chapter Study Guide

Practice Test for Chapter

Second Nine Weeks

Cellular Processes

1.5 weeks

Cellular Energetics

Chapter 6
Photosynthesis

Molecules & Cells

Standard 3: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of how cells obtain and use energy. (Energetics)

MC.2.B.6
Compare and contrast the functions of autotrophs and heterotrophs

MC.3.B.1  
Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts.

MC.3.B.4
Describe and model the conversion of light energy to chemical energy by photosynthetic organisms (light dependent & independent reactions).

MC.3.B.5  
Compare and contrast cellular respiration and photosynthesis as energy conversion pathways.

PowerPoint:
Photosynthesis Reactions

ppt questions

Handouts:
Chloroplast

Worksheets:
Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis Vocabulary

Chemiosmosis in Chloroplasts Coloring

Photosynthesis puzzle

Photosynthesis Review

Games:
Photosynthesis Jeopardy

Labs:
Chromatography lab

Ink Chromatography

Do Plants Use or consume CO2?

Quizzes:
Photosynthesis Quiz

Chapter Study Guide

Practice Test for Chapter

1.5 weeks

Cellular Energetics

Chapter 7
Cellular Respiration

Molecules & Cells

Standard 3: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of how cells obtain and use energy. (Energetics)

MC.3.B.1
Compare and contrast
the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts.

MC.3.B.2  
Describe and model
the conversion of stored energy (glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain) in organic molecules into usable cellular energy (ATP).

MC.3.B.3  
Compare and contrast
aerobic and anaerobic respiration (lactic acid and alcoholic fermentation).

MC.3.B.5  
Compare and contrast cellular respiration and photosynthesis as energy conversion pathways.

PowerPoints:
ATP & Cell Respiration

ppt questions

Handouts:
Mitochondrion

Worksheets:
Cell Respiration

Cell Respiration Vocabulary

Chloroplast & Mitochondria Coloring Worksheet

Cell Respiration puzzle

Cellular Respiration Review

Games:
Respiration Jeopardy

Labs:
Fermentation - Making Root Beer

Energy stored in Food Lab

Quizzes:
Respiration Quiz

Chapter Study Guide

Practice Test for Chapter

1.5 weeks

Cell Division

Chapter 8
Cell Cycle & Division

Molecules & Cells

Standard 2: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells.

 

MC.2.B.8
Describe the main events in the cell cycle (mitosis, interphase, & cytokinesis), including the differences in plant and animal cell division.

MC.2.B.9  
List in order and describe
the stages of mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, & telophase).

MC.2.B.10
Analyze the meiotic maintenance of a constant chromosome number from one generation