AP+Curriculum+(from+NC+DPI)

1.01 Identify questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigations. 1.02 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer questions about the physical world. 1.03 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence to: 1.04 Apply safety procedures in the laboratory and in field studies: 1.05 Analyze reports of scientific investigations of physical phenomena from an informed scientifically literate viewpoint including considerations of: 2.01 Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 2.02 Analyze cellular membranes. 2.03 Examine sub cellular organization. 2.04 Analyze the continuity and diversity provided by the cell cycle. 2.05 Examine past and present research on cells, their structure and function. || 3.01 Analyze the chemical and physical properties of water. 3.02 Examine the structure and function of organic molecules. 3.03 Analyze free energy changes in biochemical processes. 3.04 Describe the structure and function of enzymes. 3.05 Analyze bioenergetic reactions. > Fermentation. > Cellular respiration. > Photosynthesis. 3.06 Examine past and present research on biochemistry and cellular processes. || 4.01 Analyze meiosis and gametogenesis. 4.02 Assess the organization of eukaryotic chromosomes. 4.03 Interpret and use the principal patterns of inheritance. 4.04 Compare and contrast the structure and function of RNA and DNA. 4.05 Assess gene regulation and the mechanisms by which it occurs. 4.06 Analyze the ways in which mutations can occur and the possibility of genetic variation. 4.07 Investigate viruses. 4.08 Examine current nucleic acid technology and its applications. 4.09 Examine past and present research on heredity and molecular genetics. 5.01 Examine the evidence that supports an evolutionary view of life. 5.02 Recognize the implications of chemical evolution and its impact on the origin of life. 5.03 Analyze current models for the early evolution of life. 5.04 Analyze the mechanisms of evolution, their role, results and implications. 5.05 Investigate the contributions of early researchers, (e.g. Pasteur and Darwin) and their impact on the current view of evolutionary biology. || 6.01 Analyze evolutionary patterns. 6.02 Survey the diversity of life. 6.03 Analyze and apply current phylogenetic classification including: 6.04 Analyze evolutionary relationships. 6.05 Examine the structure and function of plants and animals. > Patterns. > Adaptations (e.g. alternation of generations). > Regulation as by hormones. > Cell level. > Tissue level. > Organ level. > Interactions between levels of organization. 6.06 Examine past and present research on the unity and diversity of life. || 7.01 Analyze population dynamics. 7.02 Examine the actions and interactions of communities and ecosystems. 7.03 Assess current global issues. 7.04 Examine past and present research on ecological principles. ||
 * ~ Competency Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry. ||
 * **Objectives**
 * 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.
 * Explain observations.
 * Make inferences and predictions.
 * Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.
 * Recognize and avoid potential hazards.
 * Safely manipulate materials and equipment needed for scientific investigations.
 * Appropriate sample.
 * Adequacy of experimental controls.
 * Replication of findings.
 * Alternative interpretations of the data. ||
 * ~ Competency Goal 2: The learner will develop an understanding of cells as the structural and functional units of life. ||
 * **Objectives**
 * Relationship to each other.
 * Evolution.
 * Structure and function.
 * Variations.
 * Investigate mechanisms of transport.
 * Recommended laboratory - Diffusion and Osmosis
 * Describe the structure of cell organelles.
 * Relate structure to function.
 * Identify factors that limit cell size.
 * Interpret function of organelles in cellular processes.
 * Mechanisms of mitosis and cytokinesis.
 * Regulation.
 * Possible aberrations.
 * ~ Competency Goal 3: The learner will develop an understanding that cellular processes are based on physical and chemical changes. ||
 * **Objectives**
 * Role of carbon in molecular diversity.
 * Synthesis and breakdown of macromolecules.
 * Including:
 * Carbohydrates.
 * Lipids.
 * Proteins.
 * Nucleic Acids.
 * Relate to laws of thermodynamics.
 * Examine process participants.
 * Regulation by enzymes of chemical reactions.
 * Dependence of specificity to structure.
 * Regulation of enzymes.
 * Recommended laboratory - Enzyme Catalysts
 * Compare and contrast:
 * Examine the purpose, interactions, and adaptations of bioenergetic reactions.
 * Recommended laboratories - //Plant Pigments and Photosynthesis, Cell Respiration//
 * ~ Competency Goal 4: The learner will develop an understanding of the basis of heredity and the role of molecular genetics. ||
 * **Objectives**
 * Analyze heredity.
 * Compare and contrast gametogenesis in plants and animals.
 * Recommended laboratory - Mitosis and Meiosis
 * Assess contribution of continuity.
 * Assess contribution of variability.
 * Recommended laboratory - //Genetics of Organisms//
 * Investigate replication and the complimentary nature of DNA.
 * Examine transcription.
 * Examine translation.
 * Explore the role of amino acids.
 * Analyze energy requirements.
 * Compare structure as it relates to function.
 * Analyze genomes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
 * Examine structure.
 * Analyze steps of replication.
 * Assess ability to transfer genetic information between cells.
 * Explore current applications and research.
 * Analyze recombinant technology.
 * Examine practical applications in medicine, forensics, agriculture, and environmental issues.
 * Assess legal and ethical issues that may arise.
 * Recommended Laboratory - Molecular Biology
 * Explore the work of Mendel.
 * Explore the work of Watson and Crick. ||
 * ~ Competency Goal 5: The learner will develop an understanding of biological evolution. ||
 * **Objectives**
 * Biological macromolecules.
 * Prokaryotic cells.
 * Eukaryotic cells.
 * Identification of patterns and the responsible mechanisms.
 * Analyze heredity and its link to natural selection.
 * Examine speciation.
 * Examine macroevolution.
 * Recommended laboratory - //Population Genetics and Evolution//
 * ~ Competency Goal 6: The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life. ||
 * **Objectives**
 * Examine DNA analysis.
 * Examine biochemical analysis.
 * Examine morphological research.
 * Use keys to identify organisms.
 * Examine representative organisms.
 * Domains.
 * Kingdoms.
 * Major Phyla and divisions of animals and plants.
 * Investigate evidence.
 * Explore research methods.
 * Analyze use of research.
 * Analyze reproduction, growth, and development.
 * Recommended laboratory - Transpiration
 * Analyze structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations.
 * Recommended laboratories - //Physiology of the Circulatory System, Animal Behavior//
 * Identify responses to the environment.
 * ~ Competency Goal 7: The learner will develop an understanding of basic ecological principles. ||
 * **Objectives**
 * Examine models to describe growth.
 * Explore affects of abiotic and biotic factors.
 * Analyze the impact of population changes.
 * Analyze energy flow.
 * Examine trophic structure.
 * Investigate water and element cycling.
 * Assess affects of abiotic and biotic factors.
 * Analyze relationships with in communities and ecosystems.
 * Recommended laboratory - Dissolved Oxygen and Aquatic Primary Production
 * Analyze affects of human population.
 * Analyze affects of technology.
 * Examine causes.
 * Assess consequences.