The learner explores the structure and function of the nucleic acids and enzymes important to the process of synthesizing proteins.

Learners compare a variety of prokaryotes and eukaryotes to determine similarities and differences among and between them.

Learners calculate the probability of genotypic inheritance and phenotypic expression using mono- and dihybrid crosses.

Learners analyze and evaluate the effects of other evolutionary mechanisms.

Learners analyze and evaluate how evidence of common ancestry among groups is provided by the fossil record, biogeography, and homologies, including anatomical, molecular, and developmental.

Given illustrations or scenarios, the student will identify an enzyme and the outcome of its action.

Given illustrations, descriptions, or scenarios, students will describe the interactions that occur among systems in humans.

Given illustrations or partial DNA or mRNA sequences, students will identify the processes and purposes of transcription and translation.

Given scenarios, illustrations, or descriptions, the student will describe the flow of matter through carbon and nitrogen cycles and describe the consequences of disrupting these cycles.

Given images, videos, or scenarios, identify and describe the responses of organisms, populations, and communities to various changes in their external environment.

Given illustrations or descriptions, students will relate the levels of organization to each other and to the whole system.

Identify and describe internal feedback mechanisms involved in maintaining homeostasis given scenarios, illustrations, or descriptions.

Given illustrations, students will analyze the flow of matter and energy in food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramids.

Given scenarios or illustrations, the student will determine the nature and type of relationship between organisms, including parasitism, commensalism, mutualism, and competition.

Given scenarios, illustrations. or descriptions, the student will compare variations and adaptations of organisms in different ecosystems.

Given scenarios, illustrations, or descriptions, the student will identify the process of ecological succession and the impact that succession has on populations and species diversity.

Learners compare changes in matter that take place during energy conversion processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Learners analyze food chains, webs, and pyramids to determine how energy flows and matter cycles through ecosystems.

Learners investigate the role of enzymes at the molecular level as well as through “real-world” applications.

Learners explore and describe how succession affects biodiversity by creating an island ecosystem in an interactive game.