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Unit Title: Scientific Process Unit # 2 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Length of Time: 1 week -How can terms be defined using root words? -Why is the scientific method important and what are the steps? -What is the importance of controls and a variable in an experiment? Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Lesson resources / Activities Standard: 5.1 -Root Words -Steps of the scientific method -Data collection and organization methods - Inquiring, observing, and discovering as a way to build science knowledge from the known to the unknown -Determine the meaning of a term based on its root words - Design and perform experiments using the scientific method -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Determine the meaning of a term based on its root words - Design and perform experiments using the scientific method -homework/class work -quiz -test -Inquiry lab on scientific method -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): D Content Statement(s): CPI # / CPI(s):

Demonstrate how to use scientific tools and instruments and knowledge of how to handle animals with respect for their safety and welfare. Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Characteristics of Life Unit # 3 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Length of Time: 1 week -What are the essential characteristics that all living organisms share? -How does structure relate to function in living systems from the organismal to the cellular level? - Overview of essential life processes - Characteristics of Life - Needs of an organism -Levels of organization from biosphere to cell Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections - Identify the characteristics of life -Describe the needs of an organism -List levels of organization and provide an example -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts homework/class work -quiz -test -Lab on characteristics of life (Pill Bug, Mythbusters Lab) -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities Standard: 5.1 - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): A,B,C,D Content Statement(s): CPI # / CPI(s):

Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Inorganic Chemistry Unit # 4 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Length of Time: 1 week How is water important to life? -How does structure relate to function in living systems from the organismal to the cellular level? -Water - Isotopes - Lewis structures (ionic/covalent bonding) - ph and buffers Skills - Review ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonding - Use Lewis structures to show the difference between ionic and covalent bonding - Define isotopes and explain how they are used in biological research and medicine Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -homework/class work -quiz -test -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities Standard: 5.3 - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): A. Organization and Development Analyze the interrelationships and interdependencies among different organisms and explain how these relationships contribute to the stability of the ecosystem. 5.3.12.C.1

Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Organic Chemistry Unit # 5 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Length of Time: 12 Days -How does structure relate to function in living systems from the cellular level to the level of the organism as a whole? Content - Importance of specific elements (carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur) - Dehydrations synthesis and hydrolysis - Macromolecules (structure and function) Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections - Describe the structure and function of the four major types of organic molecules -Describe how polymers are built and broken down -Model (using physical or digital tools) the four major categories of organic molecules -Conduct experiments to demonstrate the impact of various conditions on enzymes -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts - -homework/class work -quiz -test -Labs: Qualitative Identification of macromolecules, miscibility lab -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities Standard: - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): Content Statement(s): CPI # / CPI(s):

Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Cellular Structure Unit # 6 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Length of Time: 1 week What is the basic unit of structure and function of living things? Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections -Cell theory -Parts of the microscope -Types of microscopes and their uses -Plant vs Animal Cells -Proficient in using microscope, locating specimens, and creating a wet mount -Observe and identify types of cells -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -homework/class work -quiz -test -labs on the microscope, investigating cell types -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities Standard: 5.3 - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): A. Organization and Development Content Statement(s): Predict a cells response in a given set of environmental conditions. CPI # / CPI(s):

Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Cell Membrane and transport Unit #7 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Length of Time: 10 days -How are substances transported into and out of the cell to maintain homeostasis? Content - Describe the major structure and functions of the cell membrane - Explain how the structure of the plasma membrane makes it semi-permeable - Describe and distinguish between the processes of diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, and active transport - Compare and contrast hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic solutions Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Lesson resources / Activities Standard: -Recognize that cell membranes are selectively permeable and maintain optimal internal conditions through transport -Predict a cell s response in a given set of environmental conditions -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Homework/Class work -quiz -test -Labs investigation osmosis and diffusion Benchmark #1 -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): Content Statement(s): CPI # / CPI(s):

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Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Photosynthesis and Respiration Unit # 8 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Lesson resources / Activities Length of Time: 12 days How do cells obtain and use energy? How are matter and energy transformed and transferred in living things? -Original source of energy for all living things is the sun - Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are dependent processes -Aerobic vs. Anaerobic -Recognize the equations for cell respiration and photosynthesis -Link energy from the sun to the energy needs of organisms -Differentiate between aerobic and anaerobic processes -Compare and contrast the processes of cellular respiration and photosynthesis -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts --Homework/Class work -quiz -test -Cancer activity -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access Standard: 5.3 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): B. Matter and Energy Transformations Content Statement(s): Investigate and describe the complementary relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. CPI # / CPI(s): 21 st Century Themes Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Civic Literacy Health Literacy

Literacy 21 st Century Skills Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Cell Cycle Unit # 9 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Length of Time: 1 week - What the cell cycle? -How is cancer related to the cell cycle? -How do changes in DNA affect cells? -Cell Cycle- interphase, mitosis (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase) and cytokinesis -Cancer - Limits on cell size -Describe what occurs during the major steps of the cell cycle -State that mitosis produces genetically identical daughter cells -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts --Homework/Class work -quiz -test -Cancer activity -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access Strand(s): D. Heredity and Reproduction 2009 NJCCCS Content Statement(s): Demonstrate through modeling how the sorting and recombination of genes during sexual reproduction has an effect on variation in offspring (meiosis, fertilization). CPI # / CPI(s):

Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Meiosis and Heredity Unit # 10 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Lesson resources / Activities Length of Time: 18 days -What are the major similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis? -Why do organisms have their specific traits? -How is genetic information passed through generations? -Meiosis produces gametes -Mendel s experiments - Punnett squares -Dominant/recessive, genotype/phenotype -Non-mendelian inheritance patterns -Compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis -Sorting and recombination of genes in sexual reproduction -Describe Mendel s experiments -Utilize punnett squares to predict genotypic and phenotypic outcomes (mono- and dihybrid crosses) -Utilize a test cross -Describe a genetic disorder -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Homework/Class work -Practice punnett squares -Quiz -Test -Labs/ activities: Predicting the outcome of mating, karyotyping lab, gene frequency lab. -Genetic disorders research activity -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access Standard:5.3.12 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s):D.3

Content Statement(s): Demonstrate through modeling how the sorting and recombination of genes during sexual reproduction has an effect on variation in offspring. CPI # / CPI(s): Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis Unit # 11 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Length of Time: 7days -How is genetic information passed through generations? -How does the information stored in DNA become translated into a protein? -How do changes in DNA affect cells? -Historical events and experiments that led to the discovery of DNA -DNA carries instructions for characteristics of organisms and is a large polymer formed from 4 subunits (Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine) - Explain how the chemical and structural properties of DNA allow for genetic information to be encoded and replicated -Genes are sections of DNA that encode instructions for making proteins. -Mutations (point and frameshift) -Trace the flow of information from DNA to RNA to amino acid sequence -Build a model of DNA -Define replication -Trace the flow of information from DNA to proteins -Differentiate between types of mutations -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Homework/Class work -quiz -test -Labs/activities: DNA structure and replication lab, DNA extraction, introduction to gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing lab Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS

Standard:5.3.12 Strand(s):E.3 Content Statement(s): Provide a scientific explanation for the history of life on Earth using scientific evidence. CPI # / CPI(s): Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Biotechnology Unit # 12 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Length of Time: 14 days -What is biotechnology and how can it be used? -What are the risks and benefits of genetic engineering? -What are cloning and stem cells and why are these controversial topics? -Forms of genetic engineering -Uses for the human genome project -Risks and benefits of genetic engineering -Transgenic organisms -Gel electrophoresis - Stem cells and cloning -Ethical Implications -List types of genetic engineering -List uses for the human genome project -List the steps of creating a transgenic organism -Model gel electrophoresis -Describe the process of cloning and explain why cloning is controversial -Analyze current and potential impact of genome projects on human health or special with -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Homework/ Class work -Quiz -Test -Online activities -GATACCA Movie -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities Standard:5.3.12 - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS

Strand(s):E.3 Content Statement(s): Provide a scientific explanation for the history of life on Earth using scientific evidence. CPI # / CPI(s): Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Evolution Unit # 13 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Length of Time: 15 days - How do natural selection and evolution explain the development of Earth's present species? -What is the major evidence for evolution? -How does natural selection encourage inter and intra specific diversity over time? -What are the various mechanisms of evolution? -Darwin s theory of natural selection -Evidence for evolution- fossils, comparative anatomy, embryological similarities, biochemistry -Evolutionary processes reproductive isolation, adaptive radiation, divergent evolution, convergent evolution and co-evolution. -Types of natural selection -Define evolution, species, population, speciation, and adaptation -Provide examples of adaptations in organisms -Define and model natural selection -Provide and explain examples of evolution -Recognize that evolution occurs as a result of a combination of factors and list the factors -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Homework/ Class work -Quiz -Test -Labs on modeling natural selection, antibiotic resistance, gene frequencies -Benchmark #3 -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities Standard:5.3.12 - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS

Strand(s):E.1 Content Statement(s): Account for the appearance of a novel trait that arose in a given population. CPI # / CPI(s): Global Awa-reness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Ecology and Human Impacts on the Environment Unit # 14 Course or Grade Level: Biology Pacing Essential Questions Length of Time: 18 days -How are organisms dependent on each other? -How do human activities impact the environment and living systems? -How does energy flow through an ecosystem? Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections - Abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem -Trophic levels - Energy flow -Habitat and Niche -Limits on populations -Human modification of ecosystems -Evidence of habitat destruction and threats on ecosystem stability -Identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem -Trace energy flow through an ecosystem -Identify factors that limit population growth -Provide evidence of habit destruction and threats to current local and global ecosystem stability -Analyze interactions between organisms Analyze the various symbiotic relationships among plants and animals -Predict the impact of natural disasters on ecosystems -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Homework/ Class work -Quiz -Test - Labs/activities on biotic vs. abiotic factors, energy flow through an ecosystem, human impacts on the environment -Online activities -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access

Standard:5.3.12 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s):C.1 Content Statement(s): Analyze the interrelationships and interdependencies among organisms, and explain how these relationships contribute to the stability of the ecosystem. CPI # / CPI(s): Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Biology Competency test Review Unit # 15 Course or Grade Level: CP Biology Pacing Essential Questions Length of Time: 1 week -What is the relationship between structure and function in living systems? -How are matter and energy transformed and transferred in living systems? -How do responses to internal and external stimuli lead to the survival of an organism? -Why do organisms have their specific traits? -How do natural selection and evolution explain the development of Earth s present species? -How do human activities impact the environment and living systems? Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections - Review goals A-O -Complete performance assessment -Complete benchmark assessment #4 -Utilize EOC review materials -Use rubric to interpret and correct practice written assessments -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Benchmark -Practice performance assessment -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics Lesson resources / Activities Standard: - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s): Content Statement(s): CPI # / CPI(s):

21 st Century Themes Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy

Pine Hill Public Schools Science Curriculum Unit Title: Scientific Process Unit # 1 Course or Grade Level: CP Biology Pacing Essential Questions Length of Time: 1 week -How can terms be defined using root words? -Why is the scientific method important and what are the steps? -What is the importance of controls and a variable in an experiment? Content Skills Math Skills/ Science Processes Assessments Interventions / differentiated instruction Interdisciplinary Connections Lesson resources / Activities Standard: -Root Words -Steps of the scientific method -Controls vs. Variables -Data collection and organization methods - Inquiring, observing, and discovering as a way to build science knowledge from the known to the unknown -Determine the meaning of a term based on its root words - Design and perform experiments using the scientific method -Use of graphs - Creation and usage of data tables - Use of Graphing Calculators -Use of graphs and charts -Determine the meaning of a term based on its root words - Design and perform experiments using the scientific method -homework/class work -quiz -test -Inquiry lab on scientific method -Provide advanced notice of tests -Include hands-on activities -Provide material at student s level of functioning -Use multi sensory approach - Mathematical connections - Connection to English - Science and society - Scientific discoveries and the link to Ethics - Hands-on activities -Laboratories related to the subject matter -Word processing systems -Computer access 2009 NJCCCS Strand(s):

Content Statement(s): CPI # / CPI(s): Global Awareness 21 st Century Themes Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Literacy 21 st Century Skills Civic Literacy Health Literacy Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT Literacy Life and Career Skills