Biology
Student Lessons

These lessons and activities are provided to give students extra opportunity to continue learning. Each lesson is aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study (see links in objectives) and contains focused practice and review. Enrichment lessons and activities are included to stretch students’ thinking and provide insight to familiar concepts.

Students can complete the lessons at home on their own at their own pace. If questions arise, then students can check with their teacher for additional assistance.

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Objective	Lesson	Enrichment
Biology
1.01 Identify biological questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations.
1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions. Create testable hypotheses Identify variables. Use a control or comparison group when appropriate. Select and use appropriate measurement tools. Collect and record data. Organize data into charts and graphs. Analyze and interpret data. Communicate findings.
1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models of biological phenomena using logic and evidence to: Explain observations. Make inferences and predictions. Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation
1.04 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies: Recognize and avoid potential hazards. Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.
1.05 Analyze reports of scientific investigations from an informed, scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of: Appropriate sample. Adequacy of experimental controls. Replication of findings. Alternative interpretations of the data.
2.01 Compare and contrast the structure and functions of the following organic molecules: Carbohydrates. Proteins. Lipids. Nucleic acids.
2.02 Investigate and describe the structure and functions of cells including: Cell organelles. Cell specialization. Communication among cells within an organism.	Cells: Plants v. Animals PPT \| PDF	Cells: Plasma Membrane Word \| PDF
2.03 Investigate and analyze the cell as a living system including: Maintenance of homeostasis. Movement of materials into and out of cells. Energy use and release in biochemical reactions.
2.04 Investigate and describe the structure and function of enzymes and explain their importance in biological systems.
2.05 Investigate and analyze the bioenergetic reactions: Aerobic Respiration. Anaerobic Respiration. Photosynthesis.	Cells: Respiration Word \| PDF
3.01 Analyze the molecular basis of heredity including: DNA replication. Protein synthesis (transcription, translation). Gene regulation	DNA: Structure Word \| PDF
3.02 Compare and contrast the characteristics of asexual and sexual reproduction.	Cells: Mitosis Word \| PDF
3.03 Interpret and predict patterns of inheritance. Dominant, recessive and intermediate traits. Multiple alleles. Polygenic inheritance. Sex-linked traits. Independent assortment. Test cross. Pedigrees. Punnett squares.	Blood: Typing Word \| PDF
3.04 Assess the impact of advances in genomics on individuals and society. Human genome project. Applications of biotechnology.
3.05 Examine the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection including: Development of the theory. The origin and history of life. Fossil and biochemical evidence. Mechanisms of evolution. Applications (pesticide and antibiotic resistance).	Evolution Word \| PDF Simulation: Moths Word \| PDF	Genetics: Population Word \| PDF Simulation: Pepper Moth Word \| PDF
4.01 Analyze the classification of organisms according to their evolutionary relationships. The historical development and changing nature of classification systems. Similarities and differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. Similarities and differences among the eukaryotic kingdoms: Protists, Fungi, Plants, Animals. Classify organisms using keys.	Plants: Flower Word \| PDF Plants: Photosynthesis Word \| PDF Plants: Photosynthesis Lab Word \| PDF Plants Word \| PDF
4.02 Analyze the processes by which organisms representative of the following groups accomplish essential life functions including: Unicellular protists, annelid worms, insects, amphibians, mammals, non vascular plants, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Transport, excretion, respiration, regulation, nutrition, synthesis, reproduction, and growth and development.	Life Functions: Reproduction Word \| PDF Life Functions: Water Diffusion Word \| PDF Life Functions: Muscle Fatigue Word \| PDF
4.03 Assess, describe and explain adaptations affecting survival and reproductive success. Structural adaptations in plants and animals (form to function). Disease-causing viruses and microorganisms. Co-evolution.
4.04 Analyze and explain the interactive role of internal and external factors in health and disease: Genetics. Immune response. Nutrition. Parasites. Toxins.	Population Genetics: Hardy Weinberg Word \| PDF	Species Classification Word \| PDF
4.05 Analyze the broad patterns of animal behavior as adaptations to the environment. Innate behavior. Learned behavior. Social behavior.
5.01 Investigate and analyze the interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Techniques of field ecology. Abiotic and biotic factors. Carrying capacity.
5.02 Analyze the flow of energy and the cycling of matter in the ecosystem Relationship of the carbon cycle to photosynthesis and respiration. Trophic levels - direction and efficiency of energy transfer.
5.03 Assess human population and its impact on local ecosystems and global environments: Historic and potential changes in population. Factors associated with those changes. Climate change. Resource use. Sustainable practices/stewardship.

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Biology Student Lessons

Biology
Student Lessons