TN Biology II Standards - 2008-2009 Implementation

Embedded Inquiry | Embedded Technology | Embedded Mathematics
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Biology I: Embedded Inquiry
Checks for Understanding Inq.1 | Inq.2 | Inq.3 | Inq.4 | Inq.5 | Inq.6 | Inq.7 | Inq.8 | Inq.9 | Inq.10 | Inq.11 | Inq.12
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Trace the historical development of a scientific principle or theory, such as cell theory, evolution, or DNA structure. Inq.1	About Darwin - dedicated to the life and times of Charles Darwin Development of Kepler's Laws - this Wikipedia article traces Kepler's work Cell Theory - includes a timeline of development of the theory Galileo Project - hypertextual information about Galileo and the science of his time to viewers of all ages and levels of expertise Gregor Mendel: Planting the Seeds of Genetics - an exhibit from Chicago's Field Museum Historical Development of Chemistry - three case studies of significant chemical progress History of Science - Wikipedia article History of Science and Technology - a Wikipedia article including links History of Science Sourcebook - a subset of texts derived from three major online sourcebooks Isaac Newton - Wikipedia article tracing the development of Newton's laws Johannes Kepler - His Life, His Laws and Times Mendel's Experiment - an animation describes Gregor Mendel's experiment as presented in his Experiments in Plant Hybridization Modeling Mendel's Pea Experiment - lesson plan from Access Excellence Person of the Century: Albert Einstein - from Time’s 100 Scientific Method - this Wikipedia article illustrates how scientific principles or theories are developed Voyage of the Beagle - index of trwenty-two chapters detailing the historic voyage of discovery Watson and Crick describe structure of DNA - from PBS's Science Odyssey When the Earth Moved - Copernicus and his Heliocentric System of the Universe
Conduct scientific investigations that include testable questions, verifiable hypotheses, and appropriate variables to explore new phenomena or verify the experimental results of others. Inq.2	Excite Education Curriculum Module - lesson plan about scientific method from CDC Experimenting, Testing, & Challenging the Hypothesis - the degree of challenge to your hypothesis will depend on the type of problem and its importance Falsifiability – [Wikipedia article] the logical possibility that an assertion can be shown false by an observation or a physical experiment General Procedures for All Experiments - general procedures for each experiment are briefly outlined - variations between experiments are noted How to Formulate a Hypothesis Using the Scientific Method - eight steps are outlined Introduction to the Scientific Method - An explanation on what the scientific method is and does. From Frank Wolfs, University of Rochester Reasoning in Science - Learning about the scientific method is almost like saying that you are learning how to learn [from Biology4Kids] Scientific Method - from Elmer's Soup-to-Nuts science fair site Scientific Method - includes a test of your powers of observation Scientific Method Lab - an interactive lab that teaches what the scientific method is, and how scientists and others follow this method Scientific Method Quiz - [this link opens on a new page] Solving Problems with the Scientific Method - posted by Study Guides and Strategies Steps of the Scientific Method - from a science fair project idea site Studying Cells - how the scientific method is applied in biology Writing Hypotheses: a student lesson - the purpose of this lesson is to learn when and how to write hypotheses
Analyze the components of a properly designed scientific investigation. Inq.3	Conducting a Scientific Investigation - a two part lesson plan - Part 2 of the lesson plan Doing Science: The Process of Scientific Inquiry - a web based lesson plan from the National Institutes of Health How Science works: Types of Variables - Explains the difference between 'categoric', 'ordered', 'discrete' and 'continuous' variables, with examples. How Science works: Variables - Explains the meaning of 'independent', 'dependent' and 'control' variables, with examples from typical practicals. How to Perform Your Experiment - get help planning an experiment from a science fair coaching site Identify the Controls and Variables - worksheet to print and use in class [the author of this activity probably violated copyright by using Simpson's characters, but you will not be guilty if you use it in class]
Select appropriate tools and technology to collect precise and accurate quantitative and qualitative data. Inq.4	British and Metric Conversions - a series of pages relating to converting to or from metric units Calculating the Density of a Liquid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions Calculating Density of a Solid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius - interactive problem from Annenberg Converting Length Measurements - use your knowledge of meters, centimeters and millimeters to answer questions to build a shed Finding the Mass of an Object - tutorial on using a triple-beam balance which includes questions to answer Finding the Volume of an Object - tutorial on using a graduated cylinder which includes questions to answer Platform Scales Addition - weigh several items and find the sum in hundredths of a gram or Platform Scales Subtraction - weigh several items and find the difference in hundredths of a gram or Teaching Measures - links to length, mass, or capacity activities and printables - good for using on an interactive whiteboard for a whole class activity Transparency Master - use this high quality picture of a block of metal on a triple beam balance as a review for your students Using a Graduated Cylinder - [L and mL] a whole class activity for reading a scale, estimating and converting between units or Using a Platform Scale - practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office, five Gregs will drop on the scale, waiting to be weighed, see how quickly you can weigh them or Using a Ruler - a whole class activity for reading a ruler, estimating and converting between units or
Determine if data supports or contradicts a hypothesis or conclusion Inq.5	Basic format of any hypothesis test - from Skills4Study Designing Science Experiments - from Crystal Clear Science Fair Projects Experiment - Wikipedia entry How to Use the Scientific Method to Test a Hypothesis - six steps are listed Hypothesis Test - from Cool Science Projects.com Hypothesis test 1: an experiment on telepathy - used as an example of the process Hypothesis test 2: the shuffle test - using statistical analysis Practicing Scientific Processes - from Glencoe Science Statistical hypothesis testing - Wikipedia entry Test Your Hypothesis - from Lane Libraries Science Fair Zone
Recognize, analyze, and evaluate alternative explanations for the same set of observation Inq.6
Evaluate the accuracy and precision of data. Inq.7	Data Collection and Estimation - lesson plan addressing how the tool selected to collect data affects the accuracy and precision of the measurements made - designed for grades 4-6, but can be adapted to teach high school students about accuracy and precision Error, Accuracy & Precision - definitions and examples in relation to GIS spatial datasets
Defend a conclusion based on scientific evidence. Inq.8
Determine why a conclusion is free of bias. Inq.9
Analyze experimental results and identify possible sources of experimental error. Inq.10	Bad Science - from Mr. Sunspot's answer book Biased Sample - also known as: Biased Statistics, Loaded Sample, Prejudiced Statistics, Prejudiced Sample, Loaded Statistics, Biased Induction, Biased Generalization (3 good examples at the bottom of the page) Blind Experiment - ways top avoid conscious or unconscious bias Confirmation Bias In Science: How To Avoid It - regarding one of the most common arguments against a scientific finding Experimenter Bias - includes ways to avoid bias in an experiment [this page comes from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Experimenter's Bias - Wikipedia entry on the subject How Science works: Reliable evidence and Valid evidence - Explains the meaning of 'data' and 'evidence', 'reliability' and 'validity', 'secondary' evidence, with examples for you to discuss. Common Mistakes in Applying the Scientific Method - discussion regarding experimenter bias
Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. Inq.11
Compare conclusions that offer different, but acceptable explanations for the same set of experimental data. Inq.12
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Biology I: Embedded Technology & Engineering
Checks for Understanding T/E.1 | T/E.2 | T/E.3 | T/E.4 | T/E.5 | T/E.6 | T/E.7
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Distinguish among tools and procedures best suited to conduct a specified scientific inquiry. T/E.1	British and Metric Conversions - a series of pages relating to converting to or from metric units Calculating the Density of a Liquid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions Calculating Density of a Solid - tutorial on the math involved plus sample questions Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius - interactive problem from Annenberg Converting Length Measurements - use your knowledge of meters, centimeters and millimeters to answer questions to build a shed Finding the Mass of an Object - tutorial on using a triple-beam balance which includes questions to answer Finding the Volume of an Object - tutorial on using a graduated cylinder which includes questions to answer Platform Scales Addition - weigh several items and find the sum in hundredths of a gram or Platform Scales Subtraction - weigh several items and find the difference in hundredths of a gram or Teaching Measures - links to length, mass, or capacity activities and printables - good for using on an interactive whiteboard for a whole class activity Transparency Master - use this high quality picture of a block of metal on a triple beam balance as a review for your students Using a Graduated Cylinder - [L and mL] a whole class activity for reading a scale, estimating and converting between units or Using a Platform Scale - practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office, five Gregs will drop on the scale, waiting to be weighed, see how quickly you can weigh them or Using a Ruler - a whole class activity for reading a ruler, estimating and converting between units or
Apply the engineering design process to construct a prototype that meets developmentally appropriate specifications. T/E.2
Evaluate a protocol to determine the degree to which an engineering design process was successfully applied. T/E.3
Explore how the unintended consequences of new technologies can impact human and non-human communities. T/E.4
Evaluate the overall benefit to cost ratio of a new technology. T/E.5
Present research on current bioengineering technologies that advance health and contribute to improvements in our daily lives. T/E.6
Design a series of multi-view drawings that can be used by other students to construct an adaptive design and test its effectiveness. T/E.7	3-D Object Viewer - Students may explore a variety of 3-D objects and their accompanying 2-D views. or Building Houses with Side View - student constructs a block figure (dynamic, perspective drawing) to match (10 different figures) or Coloring 3-D sides - [UK spelling on this site] Find the red sides shown in a series of 2-D drawings and click on the right face of the 3-D model to color it red. 20 questions or Coloring 2-D sides - Use the colored portion of the 3-D object to color the correct side of the 2-D drawing. or Cube - Find out which colors will be on opposite faces of a cube whose faces are shown unfolded. Guess the View - Students are given a 3-D view of an object, and then given a 2-D view of the object. Students must choose which of 6 views is being displayed from a list. and Plot Plans and Silhouettes - from Shape and Space in Geometry - the student task is to come up with plot plans that could match the given silhouettes. Background information is available at another page. Quick Images - In the following Interactive Activity, you'll stretch both your visualization and drawing muscles. (click on Show Shape to begin the activity) Rotating Houses - Students are presented with a 3-D figure created with blocks that can be rotated and flipped using a mouse. The figure must be rotated until it matches a 2-D representation of one of the views. or
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Biology I: Embedded Mathematics
Checks for Understanding Math.1 | Math.2 | Math.3 | Math.4 | Math.5 | Math.6 | Math.7 | Math.8 | Math.9
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Choose, construct and analyze appropriate graphical representations for a data set. Math.1	Bar Graph - Enter data to create a bar graph, then manipulate the graph's maximum and minimum values Charts, Tables, and Graphs: Data Interpretation - some things to remember when doing problems based on data interpretation Circle Graph - Enter data categories and the value of each category to create a circle graph (similar to "Pie Chart" but the user can define the data set) Collecting and Analyzing Data - multiple-choice quiz [5 questions] Data Interpretation Games - Numerous activities on using and interpreting data - Activities include bar, pie and line graphs, data collecting and much more Data Interpretation Practice Test - [25 questions] practice reading tables and a variety of charts; column, pie, and pictogram - answers at the end of the test Data Picking - students collect data, enter tally marks or numbers and then select which graph is appropriate Fun and Sun Rent-a-Car - students use tables, graphs, linear functions to solve a real-world problem Graphing Skills - What's the point? find the point on Quadrant I of a coordinate plane Heads I Win - predict the likelihood of tossing heads or tails and graphs the results of coin tosses The Hot Tub - This is a fun activity where students tell the story behind a graph and relate slope to rate of change. Interpreting Circle (Pie) Graphs - students practice by answering eight questions about the graph Interpreting Column Graphs - students practice by answering ten questions about the graph Interpreting Data - survey a small group by clicking on each of the children, turn the tally marks into two types of graphs and then go back and take a different survey - Interpreting Data Quiz - after you finish the lesson above, take this quiz Interpreting Data - multiple-choice quiz from Gencoe math [5 questions] Interpreting Line Graphs - explore line graphs. Magic Bullets: Chemistry vs. Cancer - In this activity students will work with data about cancer deaths. The purpose of the activity is to give students some experience in reading and interpreting graphs. There is a worksheet associated with the data sets [these two expired pages are from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Piece Of Pie - display data using a circle graph Push Ups - collect data to put on a line graph Spy Guys Interactive - Understanding and Interpreting Graphs - Lesson 10 Stem and Leaf Plots Lesson designed to introduce students to stem-and-leaf plots Long Distance Airplanes - a stem-and-leaf plot lesson from Illuminations (rated 3rd-5th grade, but quite useful) Make a Stem-and-Leaf plot of the data you enter into the text area (ignore the warning about Internet Explorer, it works fine). Organizing Data in a Stem and Leaf Plot - a lesson plan from Annenberg CPB Making a Stem and Leaf Plot - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Ordering a Stem and Leaf Plot - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Grouping by Fives - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Overview of Mean, Median, and Mode - presented as a discussion between student and mentor Overview of stem-and-leaf plot - a display that organizes data to show its shape and distribution [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Stem-and-Leaf Plots - Their Construction and Use - an overview followed by several suggested assignments Stem and Leaf Plotter - an interactive applet that allow students to input data Stem-and-Leaf plots - from Purple Math Worksheet to accompany a "Stem-and-Leaf Plots" Lesson Using Graphs to Understand Data - quiz from Glencoe math [5 multiple-choice questions] What Percentage of your Class is Right or Left Handed? - a data collection and analysis class experiment
Analyze graphs to interpret biological events. Math.2	Bar Graph - Enter data to create a bar graph, then manipulate the graph's maximum and minimum values Charts, Tables, and Graphs: Data Interpretation - some things to remember when doing problems based on data interpretation Circle Graph - Enter data categories and the value of each category to create a circle graph (similar to "Pie Chart" but the user can define the data set) Collecting and Analyzing Data - multiple-choice quiz [5 questions] Data Interpretation Practice Test - [25 questions] practice reading tables and a variety of charts; column, pie, and pictogram - answers at the end of the test Data Picking - students collect data, enter tally marks or numbers and then select which graph is appropriate Graphing Skills - What's the point? find the point on Quadrant I of a coordinate plane Heads I Win - predict the likelihood of tossing heads or tails and graphs the results of coin tosses The Hot Tub - This is a fun activity where students tell the story behind a graph and relate slope to rate of change. Interpreting Circle (Pie) Graphs - students practice by answering eight questions about the graph Interpreting Column Graphs - students practice by answering ten questions about the graph Interpreting Data - survey a small group by clicking on each of the children, turn the tally marks into two types of graphs and then go back and take a different survey - Interpreting Data Quiz - after you finish the lesson above, take this quiz Interpreting Data - multiple-choice quiz from Gencoe math [5 questions] Interpreting Line Graphs - explore line graphs. Piece Of Pie - display data using a circle graph Push Ups - collect data to put on a line graph Spy Guys Interactive - Understanding and Interpreting Graphs - Lesson 10 Stem and Leaf Plots Organizing Data in a Stem and Leaf Plot - a lesson plan from Annenberg CPB Making a Stem and Leaf Plot - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Ordering a Stem and Leaf Plot - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Grouping by Fives - An excellent interactive assignment can be found at the bottom of this page. Stem and Leaf Plotter - an interactive applet that allow students to input data Worksheet to accompany a "Stem-and-Leaf Plots" Lesson Using Graphs to Understand Data - quiz from Glencoe math [5 multiple-choice questions]
Make decisions about units, scales, and measurement tools that are appropriate for investigations involving measurement. Math.3	Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius - interactive problem from Annenberg Converting Length Measurements - use your knowledge of meters, centimeters and millimeters to answer questions to build a shed Finding the Mass of an Object - tutorial on using a triple-beam balance which includes questions to answer Finding the Volume of an Object - tutorial on using a graduated cylinder which includes questions to answer Platform Scales Addition - weigh several items and find the sum in hundredths of a gram or Platform Scales Subtraction - weigh several items and find the difference in hundredths of a gram or Teaching Measures - links to length, mass, or capacity activities and printables - good for using on an interactive whiteboard for a whole class activity Transparency Master - use this high quality picture of a block of metal on a triple beam balance as a review for your students Using a Graduated Cylinder - [L and mL] a whole class activity for reading a scale, estimating and converting between units or Using a Platform Scale - practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office, five Gregs will drop on the scale, waiting to be weighed, see how quickly you can weigh them or Using a Ruler - a whole class activity for reading a ruler, estimating and converting between units or
Select and apply an appropriate method to evaluate the reasonableness of results. Math.4	Adjustable Spinner - Students can create a game spinner with variable sized sectors to look at experimental and theoretical probabilities. Parameters: Sizes of sectors, number of sectors, number of trials. Adjustable Spinner - Change the number of sectors and increase or decrease their size to create any type of spinner. Then, conduct a probability experiment by spinning the spinner many times. How does the experimental probability compare with the theoretical probability Analyzing game probabilities - five question multiple-choice quiz from Glencoe Math Basic Spinner - Students can create a game spinner with one to twelve sectors to look at experimental and theoretical probabilities. Parameters: Number of sectors, number of trials. Fun and Sun Rent-a-Car - students use tables, graphs, linear functions to solve a real-world problem Graphing Skills - What's the point? Find the point on the grid Marbles - Students learn about sampling with and without replacement by modeling drawing marbles from a bag. Parameters: Number and color of marbles in the bag, replacement rule. Million Dollar Mission - a mathematics fantasy Probability - five question multiple-choice quiz from Glencoe Math Practice with Data - answer five questions pertaining to collecting and organizing data [This expired page is brought to you by the Internet archive, the Wayback Machine.] Two Colors - Students choose between three boxes and choose one marble from the box to look at conditional probabilities. Parameters: Number of trials. Understanding Experimental Probability - Experiment with experimental probability using a fixed size section spinner, a variable section spinner, 2 regular 6-sided number cubes or design your own number cubes. Using Graphs to Understand Data - five question multiple-choice quiz from Glencoe Math
Apply and interpret rates of change from graphical and numerical data. Math.5	Find Slope and y-Intercept - [15 slides] designed as a bellwork assignment, this show gives practice at reading slope and intercept from graphs How to Use the Slope Intercept Form (in Algebra) - explanation from Wiki How-to Learning about Rate of Change in Linear Functions Using Interactive Graphs - lesson plan from NCTM The Meaning of Slope and y-Intercept in the Context of Word Problems - explanation from Purple Math Practice Converting Linear Equations into Slope-Intercept Form - [11 slides] this show provides several opportunities for student practice - Expanded version of this show [25 slides] Rate of Change: Connecting Slope to Real Life - a lesson on using slope to find the rate of change accompanied by graphs and explanations Rate of Change Practice Problems - nine practice problems (including a graph to interpret) followed by an answer key Slope-Intercept Form - [12 slides] this show uses animation very effectively, provides examples and the chance for student response and invludes a great real-world application of slope-intercept Slope Intercept Jeopardy - this show is in Jeopardy format; with five categories each with five questions - good for a while class review Using the X and Y Intercept to Graph Linear Equations - This follow up to the lesson on rate of change deals with linear equations written in standard form rather than slope intercept form Finding the X Intercept and Y Intercept to Graph Standard Form Equations - five practice problems to practice using what was learned in the lesson above, followed by an answer key Writing Equation of a Line - [short opening promo included] video lesson from YourTeacher.com
Apply geometric properties, formulas, and relationships to interpret biological phenomena. Math.6	A Mathematical Droodle - Two Triples of Similar Triangles or Compass and Straightedge Construction of Similar Triangles - lesson plan from PlanetMath Connecting Geometry: Similar Triangles - Similar triangles can be very useful for measuring inaccessible objects. One method of doing this is called "shadow reckoning," which this page describes Indirect Measurement with Similar Triangles - this five page lesson plan describes how to use a mirror in making indirect measurements. Math Open Reference: Similar Triangles - interactive triangle lesson or Measuring Angles - use a virtual protractor or Proof Using Similar Triangles - four examples to print and use in your classroom Proportionality in Similar Triangles: A Cross-Cultural Comparison - a lesson plan from Convergence: a magazine of the Mathematical Association of America Protractor - learn how to position and read a protractor in order to measure an angle, and how to use either scale on the protractor or Similar Triangles - a 23 slide PowerPoint show which includes scaling factors Similar Triangles II - a 14 slide PowerPoint show Similar Triangles - explanation of the concept Similar Triangles - includes the AA rule and the RAR rule plus two videos Similar Triangles and Indirect Measurement - this worksheet gives a short review, an example and five practice problems Similar Triangles and the Pythagorean theorem - from Dave's Short Trig Course Strategies for Dealing with Similar Triangles - from Oswego City School District Regents Exam Prep Center [This expired page is brought to you by the Internet archive, the Wayback Machine.] Sum of Angles in a Triangle - students can explore this concept by moving the vertices of the triangle with pressed mouse button or Three Similar Triangles - a math droodle or Triangle Calculator - Enter values three of the six sides and angles of the triangle and the other three values will be computed. The number of significant values entered will determine the number of significant figures in the results. Understanding Scale Factors - Similar Triangles: Perimeters and Areas - When two triangles are similar, the reduced ratio of any two corresponding sides is called the scale factor of the similar triangles Using Similar Triangles and Rectangles - in this investigation, you can use similar triangles to estimate heights and distances that are difficult to measure directly Virtual Manipulative - Similar Triangles or
Use length, area, and volume to estimate and explain real-world problems. Math.7	Converting Fahrenheit to Celsius - interactive problem from Annenberg Converting Length Measurements - use your knowledge of meters, centimeters and millimeters to answer questions to build a shed Finding the Mass of an Object - tutorial on using a triple-beam balance which includes questions to answer Finding the Volume of an Object - tutorial on using a graduated cylinder which includes questions to answer Platform Scales Addition - weigh several items and find the sum in hundredths of a gram or Platform Scales Subtraction - weigh several items and find the difference in hundredths of a gram or Teaching Measures - links to length, mass, or capacity activities and printables - good for using on an interactive whiteboard for a whole class activity Transparency Master - use this high quality picture of a block of metal on a triple beam balance as a review for your students Using a Graduated Cylinder - [L and mL] a whole class activity for reading a scale, estimating and converting between units or Using a Platform Scale - practice using scales like the one in a doctor's office, five Gregs will drop on the scale, waiting to be weighed, see how quickly you can weigh them or Using a Ruler - a whole class activity for reading a ruler, estimating and converting between units or
Make predictions from a linear data set using a line of best fit. Math.8	Find Slope and y-Intercept - [15 slides] designed as a bellwork assignment, this show gives practice at reading slope and intercept from graphs Graphs and charts - four different graphs and charts for you to consider Graphing Jeopardy Game - Review graphing terms and information this fun way. The Hot Tub - This is a fun activity where students tell the story behind a graph and relate slope to rate of change. Interactive Graphs - large number of interactive graphs related to social studies topics Interpreting Column Graphs - students practice by answering ten questions about the graph Interpreting Data - a five-question multiple-choice quiz Interpreting Line Graphs - explore line graphs. Practice Converting Linear Equations into Slope-Intercept Form - [11 slides] this show provides several opportunities for student practice - Expanded version of this show [25 slides] Push Ups - collect data to put on a line graph. Rate of Change: Connecting Slope to Real Life - a lesson on using slope to find the rate of change accompanied by graphs and explanations Rate of Change Practice Problems - nine practice problems (including a graph to interpret) followed by an answer key Slope-Intercept Form - [12 slides] this show uses animation very effectively, provides examples and the chance for student response and invludes a great real-world application of slope-intercept Slope Intercept Jeopardy - this show is in Jeopardy format; with five categories each with five questions - good for a while class review Using the X and Y Intercept to Graph Linear Equations - This follow up to the lesson on slope and rate of change deals with linear equations written in standard form rather than slope intercept form Finding the X Intercept and Y Intercept to Graph Standard Form Equations - five practice problems to practice using what was learned in the lesson above, followed by an answer key Using Data and Statistics - good graphs, however they are not interactive Using Graphs to Understand Data - a five-question multiple-choice quiz
Interpret a set of data using the appropriate measure of central tendency. Math.9	All That Data - use range, mean, median, and mode All That Data Two - describe graphs in terms of range, measures of central tendency, and distribution Comparing Properties of the Mean and the Median through the use of Technology - Using interactive software, students can compare and contrast properties of measures of central tendency, specifically the influence of changes in data values on the mean and median.
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Biology I: Standard 1 - Cells
Checks for Understanding 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Compare the organization and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 1.1	Cell Biology - Wikipedia entry Cell Structure - interactive animation Cells and Organelles - both of these types of cells have several things in common Eukaryotic vs. Prokaryotic Cells - from Microbiology 101/102 Internet Text Chapter II Plant, Animal and Bacteria Cell Models - fom Cells Alive Processing of Gene Information - Prokaryotes versus Eukaryotes Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - explanation and drawings Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - an internet based lesson plan Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, & Viruses Tutorial - posted by the Biology Project, University of Arizona
Conduct an experiment or simulation to demonstrate the movement of molecules through diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport. 1.2	Diffusion and Osmosis - Not interactive, but this page provides good illustrations Diffusion and Osmosis from the Lab Bench at Prentice Hall - several chapters, each with excellent animations
Describe the composition and function of enzymes. 1.3
Analyze the rate of reactions in which variables such as temperature, pH, and substrate and enzyme concentration are manipulated. 1.4
Develop a flow chart that tracks a protein molecule from transcription through export from the cell. 1.5
Describe the role of the ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus in the production and packaging of proteins. 1.6
Describe how carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids function in the cell. 1.7
Illustrate the interactions between a virus and a host cell. 1.8
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Biology I: Standard 2 - Interdependence
Checks for Understanding 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Analyze the ecological impact of a change in climate, human activity, introduction of non-native species, and changes in population size over time. 2.1	Biological consequences of global warming: - article Climate Change Information Kit - Article by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which engages hundreds of the world’s leading experts in reviewing the most up-to-date, peer-reviewed literature on the scientific and technical aspects of climate change Global Warming from the U. S. EPA Infrared Map of the Earth - Greenhouse Effect Paleo Perspective on Global Warming Warnings from the Ice - from NOVA
Investigate how fluctuations in population size in an ecosystem are determined by the relative rates of birth, death, immigration, and emigration. 2.2	Population Country Ranks - find rankings for a variety of demographic concepts Population Density Animated Map - human population growth through history Continental Population Density Maps, 1995: (click on thumbnail image for full size maps) Population density - (persons per sq km) - A listing of locations ranked from greatest density to least density Population Density on a World Map - This data set shows the number of people per square kilometer around the world in 1994. Summary Demographic Data - This page allows you to obtain summary demographic data and population pyramids for one country. Where People Live on Planet Earth - a color-coded map produced from populations estimates made for 1994. (click the map for a larger version) Population Growth Rate Human Population: 2006 Data Sheet - a thirteen-page document Population growth rate - a list of countries ordered from the highest growth rate to the lowest Population growth rate (All Descending) - a more detailed listing of the growth rates Population Growth Rate - a learning module from the World Bank Group Population Growth Rate Teaching Activities (with answers) - a learning module from the World Bank Group
Investigate how human changes to the environment have led populations to adapt, migrate, or become extinct. 2.3	Biological consequences of global warming: - article Climate Change Information Kit - Article by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which engages hundreds of the world’s leading experts in reviewing the most up-to-date, peer-reviewed literature on the scientific and technical aspects of climate change Global Warming from the U. S. EPA Infrared Map of the Earth - Greenhouse Effect Paleo Perspective on Global Warming Warnings from the Ice - from NOVA
Contrast accommodations of individual organisms with the adaptation of a species. 2.4
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Biology I: Standard 3 - Flow of Matter and Energy
Checks for Understanding 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.8
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Describe how water, carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen cycle between the biotic and abiotic elements of the environment. 3.1
Calculate the amount of energy transfer through an ecosystem. 3.2
Design an experiment to separate plant leaf pigments. 3.3
Develop a concept map or flow chart to compare the sequence of molecular events during photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 3.4
Sequence the steps involved in sugar production during photosynthesis. 3.5
Trace the breakdown of sugar molecules during cellular respiration. 3.6
Compare the amount of ATP produced during aerobic and anaerobic respiration. 3.7
Build models of macromolecules from simple precursors. 3.8
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Biology I: Standard 4 - Heredity
Checks for Understanding 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Illustrate the movement of chromosomes and other cellular organelles involved in meiosis. 4.1	Animal Cell Mitosis - This animation demonstrates the stages of mitosis in an animal cell. The Cell Cycle & Mitosis Tutorial - Interphase and Mitosis diagrams with a link to a mitosis movie at the bottom of the page. Cell Cycle Quiz - Correct each error by clicking on the incorrect word or phrase. Correct picks will result in the insertion of the correct word or phrase above the error. How Cells Divide - a great interactive site from Nova An index of Mitosis/Meiosis animations Learn the steps in mitosis with a set of excellent images. Learn the steps in mitosis with an interactive Java tutorial Interactive Mitosis Tutorial - requires Shockwave Mitosis animation - a follow up quiz is included Mitosis & Meiosis from the Lab Bench at Prentice Hall
Provide a detailed explanation of how meiosis and fertilization result in new genetic combinations. 4.2
Compare the expected outcome with the actual results of a cross in an organism such as a fruit fly or fast plant. 4.3
Develop a model to illustrate the stages of protein synthesis. 4.4
Apply the genetic coding rules to predict the sequence of amino acids from a sequence of codons in RNA. 4.5
Recognize how various types of mutations affect gene expression and the sequence of amino acids in the encoded protein. 4.6	Biological Evolution Quiz - testing the concept of replicators as the concept relates to genes and their roles in evolution. Birds, Beaks, and Natural Selection - A Simulation DNA Mutations - excellent illustrations and animations from Cancer Quest
Distinguish among the characteristics of various structural levels found in protein molecules. 4.7
Describe the formation of recombinant DNA molecules. 4.8
Recognize that genetic engineering can be applied to develop novel biomedical and agricultural products. 4.9
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Biology I: Standard 5 - Biodiversity and Change
Checks for Understanding 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Predict how variation within a population affects the survival of a species. 5.1
Recognize that natural selection acts on an organism’s phenotype rather than its genotype. 5.2
Describe how reproductive and geographic isolation affect speciation. 5.3
Analyze population changes in terms of the Hardy-Weinberg principle. 5.4	The Hardy-Weinberg Equation - If you know the frequency of an allele that causes a trait you can use an equation to make predictions - use this interactive lab to explore the Hardy-Weinberg Equation Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Model Java applets illustrating gene dropping - There are two applets, each contain the same ten pedigrees. Population and Evolutionary Genetics - The Hardy-Weinberg Law Understanding a Gene Pool - You will make a model gene pool based on an initial assumed population, collect data to test the Hardy-Weinberg principle, compare your data to predictions in a cross-multiplication table, and use a model gene pool to examine the change in allele frequencies caused by harmful genotypes in a given environment.
Explain how amount of biodiversity is affected by habitat alteration. 5.5
Use fossil evidence, DNA structure, amino acid sequences, and other data sources to construct a cladogram that illustrates evolutionary relationships. 5.6	All in the Family - a PBS activity in which students construct a cladogram An Introduction to the Principles of Taxonomy Animal and Plant Classification - a 20 question Quia quiz Animal Classification Jeopardy - a Quia quiz Carl von Linne and the Linnean System of Nomenclature Classify This! - You are challenged to classify groups of animals, finally arriving at a distinction between complete and incomplete metamorphosis. Following the interactive classification you will take a quiz. Classifying Animals - When you classify an animal you place it in the group to which it belongs Classifying Animals - an overview of the seven taxons from Fact Monster Dichotomous Key Activity - print page one, name the creatures, and then follow the links at the bottom of each page of the online key Leaf Litter Arthropod Key from Hope College - this key is based on number of legs Water Critter Key: Life in a Pond - Pick a critter from the aquatic critter key game. Look at your critter and choose one of the descriptions given. Then, follow the links that you think are correct. What is the Key to Classification - explanation of what a key is and how to make one [if you use the links page you will find many dead links] Who Wants to be an Animal Classification Millionaire? - a Quia quiz
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Biology I: Standard 6 - Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Checks for Understanding 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Describe how the activities of major body systems help to maintain homeostasis. 6.1
Distinguish between various methods of sexual and asexual reproduction. 6.2
Create a model that illustrates stages of embryological development. 6.3
Develop a representation of the different germ layers and the tissue type into which they develop. 6.4
Describe how the nervous and endocrine systems coordinate various body functions. 6.5
Develop a multimedia product for an immune disorder or infectious disease to demonstrate the impact on the individual organism. 6.6
Observe, model, manipulate, and/or dissect representative specimens of major animal groups. 6.7
Compare and contrast the function of the major organ systems found in representative animal species. 6.8
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Biology I: Standard 7 - Botany
Checks for Understanding 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8
Science Curriculum Standards 3216 - Biology II	Internet Resources
Describe the function of plant cellular organelles. 7.1	Animal and Plant Cells - first select Similarities and then select Differences from the index on the left at this page. Cell Organelles - select Plant or Animal (from Cells Alive) Cell Organelles Quiz - a matching quiz at Quia The Cell Page - Click on the label for any plant or animal cell organelle to find out more about it. (great drawings) [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Cell Parts - simple PowerPoint show comparing organelles of plant and animal cells Cell Structure - an index of five interactive learning modules Cell Structure - a 48 slide PowerPoint show Cell Structure and Function - a 76 slide PowerPoint show Cell Structure and Function - a 69 slide PowerPoint show with many great images Cell Structure and Function Quiz - fifteen question quiz, answers to choose are in drop down boxes [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Cells and Organelles - includes an interactive drawing that identifies organelles upon mouse over Cells and their Organelles - an eight page worksheet with explanation, cell drawings to identify and a table to complete Comparing plant and animal cells - Teachnology has a worksheet to help your students distinguish between the cells Comparison Of Plant and Animal Cells Comparison of Plant and Animal Cells - 26 slides including a Venn diagram for comparing Focusing on the Cell - a lesson plan from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inside the Cell - from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences - Owner's Guide to the Cell - includes specifics regarding organelles Major Eukaroytic Cell Organelles - sub-cell parts with special catalytic functions [includes links to many great pictures] Organelle - from Wikipedia Organelle Function Page - posted by the Utah State Office of Education - Organelle Functions organized in a table Plant and Animal Cell - a sheet to print with side by side labeled cells Plant and Animal Cells - This real-time 3D model allows the user to inspect the structures of both plant and animal cells. The student is able to explore the entire cell from any angle as well as drill down to individual organelles of the cell for more information and a better view. Plant Cell - from Kimball's Online Biology Pages Review cell structure and function (plant and animal) [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Structure and Function of Cells - a 33 slide PowerPoint show Tour of the Cell - this 28 slide show uses animation effectively [caution: designed for AP Biology] A Tour of the Cell - this 22 slide show produced by Pearson Prentice Hall has a clean look and good images A Tour of the Cell - there are 16 great cell images in this show that you might want to harvest [this expired slide show is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] A Tour of the Cell: Exploring Life - This 66 slide show has a large number of great images. You may need to edit it before using in 7th grade science. Virtual Cell - roll your cursor over the cell drawing Virtual Plant Cell - Have a safe journey and beware of flying chloroplasts! What is a Cell - from the National Center for Biotechnology Information [27 pages if printed]
Employ a dichotomous key to identify plants based on their structural characteristics. 7.2	Classroom Activity: Make a Dichotomous Key - construct a dichotomous key to identify people (or another group of items) in a classroom, using questions based on gender, hair length/color, glasses (or not), clothing color, etc Dichotomous Key - This key will be testing your knowledge of animals you already know about,  so that you will recognize how to use a Dichotomous Key. - Lesson Plan to use with the page above [these expired pages are from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Dichotomous Key Activity - print page one, name the creatures, and then follow the links at the bottom of each page of the online key Dichotomous Keys to Geographically Isolated Wetland Types in the United States - use the index to see a large number of keys or go to a hyperlinked map to select a key Dichotomous key to identify confiers Dichotomous Key to identify Norns (mythical creatures) - scroll to the bottom third of the page to find the activity Education on the Half Shell: Creating a Dichotomous Key - lesson plan for student to create a dichotomous key to identify seashells Fish Sorting - a NOVA activity - Lesson Plan to use with this page How to Use a Dichotomous Key - a 32 slide show which starts with a classification system of common desk items Invent A Key for Echinoderms - Students will make observations and use their understanding of classification to create a dichotomous key which will help distinguish several echinoderms. [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Key to macro invertebrate life in a pond. - After you see the key , go to the Aquatic Critter Key and try your skill. Labware Dichotomous Key - Use pictures of labware (or the actual labware) to make a dichotomous key - Branching Tree to use with this activity Make a Dichotomous Key - Classroom Activity at Enchanted Learning Plant Identification Game - identify any of 22 plants using an interactive dichotomous key [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Taxonomy, Classification, and Dichotomous Keys - Scientists have discovered quite a few new creatures on planet Pamishan. They need your help to identify and classify them. Use the dichotomous key to identify these creatures. Using a Dichotomous Classification Key to Identify Common Freshwater Fish of New York State - thirteen page activity to give students experience with using a classification key West Coast Native Tree Dichotomous Key - work through a set of questions to identify trees What is the Key to Classification - explanation of what a key is and how to make one [if you use the links page you will find many dead links] What Tree is it? - a dichotomous key to use for tree identification
Distinguish between the following: vascular and nonvascular plants, spore and seed, gymnosperms and angiosperms, and monocots and dicots. 7.3
Investigate the significance of structural and physiological adaptations of plants. 7.4
Compare and contrast spore and seed production. 7.5
Design an experiment to investigate the function of plant hormones. 7.6
Prepare a presentation about plants that are harmful or beneficial to humans. 7.7
Describe co-evolution among various plant and animal species. 7.8
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