CHAMBERSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE OF PLANNED INSTRUCTION
SCHOOL CASHS-Faust DEPARTMENT Science DATE July 2000
COURSE TITLE C.P.Biology GRADE 9-12 COURSE LENGTH 1 year
LESSON FREQUENCY (PER WEEK)___5___ TIMES ____44 minutes COURSE REVISED 2000
COURSE CREDIT 1 COURSE REQUIRED X ELECTED ____X_____
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I. MAJOR COURSE OJBECTIVES AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
All Students Will:
A. Understand the processes of scientific approach and scientific methods as they apply to Biology
1. Describe and apply the steps in the scientific method.
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E Math Standards: 2.5 B; 2.5 C, D
2. Demonstrate an operational knowledge of mass, length, and volume units in the metric system
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, E, F; 1.5E; 1.6A Math Standards: 2.2 A
3. Demonstrate correct use of the tools and materials of biology.
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E Math Standards: 2.3 A; 2.3 D
B. Discuss and state examples of the interrelationships that exist among living organisms in the biosphere.
1. Relate population, communities, and ecosystems to the biosphere
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
2. Discuss how abiotic and biotic factors of the biosphere are interrelated
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
3. Give examples of structural, functional, developmental, and behavioral adaptations that have allowed vertebrates to be successful in the biosphere
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
C. Understand the characteristics and basic processes of living organisms.
1. List and discuss the characteristics of living things
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E 2. Understand the chemical nature of living things based upon the structure of organic molecules
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
3. Demonstrate knowledge of some of the modern technological experimental techniques available to biologists
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
D. Understand the basic structures and functions of cells and the relationship of these to the life processes.
1. Describe the cell theory
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
2. Identify typical cell structures and their related functions
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
3. Understand the levels of organization of a living thing from atom to complete organism
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
4. Describe how component steps of photosynthesis and cellular respiration provide ecological balance
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
5. Describe the structure and function of DNA and its genetic code
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
6. Describe types of cell reproduction and their purposes
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
E. Show through the use of appropriate vocabulary and knowledge of chromosomes and gene behavior, the basic laws of inheritance.
1. Demonstrate Mendelian principles of dominance, segregation, and independent assortment using laws of probability
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E Math Standards: 2.2 A, B, C, D, E; 2.6 A, B, D, G, H; 2.7 A, B, C, D, E
2. Recognize specific DNA technologies such as DNA fingerprinting, chromosome mapping, and recombinant DNA, and be able to state their impact on society
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
3. Be aware of how genetics influences moral and ethical issues that could change the course of human society
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E F. Understand the great diversity of living things and how biologists have developed a system to classify them.
1. Recognize how structure is used as a basis of classification
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
2. Explain the levels of biological classification
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
3. Use a biological key to identify organisms
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
4. List the biological kingdoms and their basic characteristics
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
G. Observe the characteristics and representative examples of each kingdom.
1. Recognize the characteristics of: viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants, and animals
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of how the kingdoms illustrate an interaction among individual organisms in the environment
Reading, Writing, Listening Standards: 1.1 C, D, E, F, G, H; 1.2 A; 1.4 B; 1.5E; 1.6 A, C, D, E
II. CONTENT OUTLINE AND TIME ALLOCATION
A. Scientific methods as they apply to Biology
2 weeks
B. Interrelationships that exist among living organisms in the biosphere
2 weeks
C. Characteristics and basic process of living organisms
6 weeks
D. Basic structures and functions of cells and the relationship of these to the life processes
12 weeks
E. Chromosomes and gene behavior and the basic laws of inheritance
6 weeks
F. Diversity of living things and classification
2 weeks
G. Characteristics and representative examples of each kingdom
6 weeks III. TEXTS, MATERIALS, AND MAJOR RESOURCES
Principles & Explorations, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1998
Text associated materials: Lab exercises, study guide worksheets etc., overhead transparencies, remedial materials
Multimedia materials
IV. PROCEDURES FOR ASSESSMENT OF PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Teacher constructed tests and quizzes Textbook tests Homework evaluation Laboratory skills assessment Lab reports Student presentations Research reports Mid term and final as required by Chambersburg Area School District
V. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OR PREREQUISITES
9th Grade: Satisfactory completion 8th grade accelerated earth/physical science; Satisfactory completion of Algebra I, Concurrent Algebra II
10-12th Grade: Satisfactory completion of Algebra I
VI. COURSE EVALUATION PROCEDURE
Yearly review by department chairman Yearly review by subject teachers Daily work Program Completion Tests, Quizzes Homework Major Projects Student Feedback Standardized Test Scores PSSA Test Monitoring by instructor, department chair, and principal, and revised as needed or as part of the CASD curriculum revision cycle
VII. ACCOMMODATIONS
CORRECTIVES ENRICHMENTS
Learning support for students with IEP’s Research on scientific topics utilizing the Internet and libraries Peer tutoring Science Fair Remediation software Science Olympiad Club Remedial textbook material Serve as a peer tutor ESL Services Gifted Program Internships IDEA Adjustments for blind/hearing impaired Progress Reports