Big Ideas:

Knowing Science / Matter and Energy / Scientific Method

Essential Questions:

What role does science play in the study of life? What are the basic chemical principles that affect living things? What tools are used to investiage life science?

Vocabulary: life, organic molecules, taxonomy, microscope, scientific method, theory

Month

Content

Skills

Assessment

Standards

Instructional Activities, Strategies, and Differentiation

August

Biological Chemicals and Characteristics

Formative:

HS-LS1-1,2,3,4,5,6; HS-LS4-1,2,3

Provide Topic Reading Assignments and Vocabulary List

Pyramid of Complexity, Classification, and Defining LIfe

Understand how carbon bonds to oxygen and hydrogen

Deliver Information via Lecture, Discussion and Handouts

Isolate and test for major types of organic molecules (fats, proteins, and sugars) using indicators

Student Partipiation and Dialog

Use Technology (ie Simulations/Illustrations/Videos), Various Manipulatives and Word Play

Lab Methods

Study Guide Assignments

HS-LS1-1,2,3,4,5,6; HS-LS4-1,2,3

Offer Review Opportunities (Study Guides and Study Sessions)

Scientific Method, Tools, Terminology, and Application

Provide information about the functions and purpose of a microscope

Lab Practicles and/or Projects

Supplement Topic Discussion with Labs/Projects/Demonstrations

Gain insight to the importance of good research and a develop proper observational skills

Chapter Quizzes

Demonstrate the importance of following the scientific method

Reading / Vocabulary Exam

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Summative:

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Chapter Exam