Curriculum Framework
MC.1.B.1: Describe the structure and function of the major organic molecules found in living systems:
MC.1.B.1.c: enzymes
MC.1.B.1.e: nucleic acids
MC.2.B.3: Describe the role of sub-cellular structures in the life of a cell:
MC.2.B.3.a: organelles
Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis
MC.2.B.3.b: ribosomes
Cell Structure
RNA and Protein Synthesis
MC.2.B.3.c: cytoskeleton
MC.2.B.4: Relate the function of the plasma (cell) membrane to its structure
MC.2.B.5: Compare and contrast the structures of an animal cell to a plant cell
MC.2.B.6: Compare and contrast the functions of autotrophs and heterotrophs
MC.2.B.7: Compare and contrast active transport and passive transport mechanisms:
MC.2.B.7.a: diffusion
Osmosis
Paramecium Homeostasis
MC.2.B.7.b: osmosis
Osmosis
Paramecium Homeostasis
MC.2.B.7.c: endocytosis
Osmosis
Paramecium Homeostasis
MC.2.B.7.d: exocytosis
Osmosis
Paramecium Homeostasis
MC.2.B.7.e: phagocytosis
Osmosis
Paramecium Homeostasis
MC.2.B.7.f: pinocytosis
Osmosis
Paramecium Homeostasis
MC.2.B.8: Describe the main events in the cell cycle, including the differences in plant and animal cell division:
MC.2.B.8.a: interphase
MC.2.B.8.b: mitosis
MC.2.B.9: List in order and describe the stages of mitosis:
MC.2.B.9.a: prophase
MC.2.B.9.b: metaphase
MC.2.B.9.c: anaphase
MC.2.B.9.d: telophase.
MC.2.B.11: Discuss homeostasis using thermoregulation as an example
MC.3.B.1: Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts
Cell Energy Cycle
Cell Structure
MC.3.B.2: Describe and model the conversion of stored energy in organic molecules into usable cellular energy (ATP):
MC.3.B.2.a: glycolysis
MC.3.B.4: Describe and model the conversion of light energy to chemical energy by photosynthetic organisms:
MC.3.B.4.a: light dependent reactions
Cell Energy Cycle
Photosynthesis Lab
MC.3.B.4.b: light independent reactions
Cell Energy Cycle
Photosynthesis Lab
MC.3.B.5: Compare and contrast cellular respiration and photosynthesis as energy conversion pathways
HE.4.B.1: Summarize the outcomes of Gregor Mendel's experimental procedures
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
HE.4.B.2: Differentiate among the laws and principles of inheritance:
HE.4.B.2.a: dominance
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
HE.4.B.3: Use the laws of probability and Punnett squares to predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios
Chicken Genetics
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Microevolution
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
HE.4.B.4: Examine different modes of inheritance:
HE.4.B.4.b: codominance
HE.4.B.4.d: incomplete dominance
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Microevolution
HE.4.B.4.e: multiple alleles
HE.4.B.5: Analyze the historically significant work of prominent geneticists
HE.4.B.6: Evaluate karyotypes for abnormalities:
HE.4.B.6.a: monosomy
HE.4.B.6.b: trisomy
HE.5.B.1: Model the components of a DNA nucleotide and an RNA nucleotide
Building DNA
RNA and Protein Synthesis
HE.5.B.2: Describe the Watson-Crick double helix model of DNA, using the base-pairing rule (adenine-thymine, cytosine-guanine)
HE.5.B.3: Compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA
HE.5.B.4: Describe and model the processes of replication, transcription, and translation
HE.5.B.5: Compare and contrast the different types of mutation events, including point mutation, frameshift mutation, deletion, and inversion
Evolution: Natural and Artificial Selection
HE.5.B.6: Identify effects of changes brought about by mutations:
HE.5.B.6.a: beneficial
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Evolution: Natural and Artificial Selection
HE.5.B.6.b: harmful
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Evolution: Natural and Artificial Selection
HE.5.B.6.c: neutral
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Evolution: Natural and Artificial Selection
HE.6.B.5: Evaluate evolution in terms of evidence as found in the following:
HE.6.B.5.a: fossil record
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
HE.6.B.5.d: morphology
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
CDL.7.B.4: Classify and name organisms based on their similarities and differences applying taxonomic nomenclature using dichotomous keys
CDL.7.B.5: Investigate Arkansas' biodiversity using appropriate tools and technology
Coral Reefs 1 - Abiotic Factors
Coral Reefs 2 - Biotic Factors
CDL.7.B.8: Compare and contrast life cycles of familiar organisms
CDL.7.B.8.a: sexual reproduction
CDL.7.B.13: Compare and contrast fungi with other eukaryotic organisms
CDL.7.B.17: Describe the structure and function of the major parts of a plant:
CDL.7.B.17.d: flowers
EBR.8.B.1: Cite examples of abiotic and biotic factors of ecosystems
Coral Reefs 1 - Abiotic Factors
Pond Ecosystem
EBR.8.B.3: Diagram the carbon, nitrogen, phosphate, and water cycles in an ecosystem
Carbon Cycle
Cell Energy Cycle
EBR.8.B.4: Analyze an ecosystem's energy flow through food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids
EBR.8.B.5: Identify and predict the factors that control population, including predation, competition, crowding, water, nutrients, and shelter
Food Chain
Rabbit Population by Season
EBR.8.B.8: Identify the properties of each of the five levels of ecology:
EBR.8.B.8.d: ecosystem
Coral Reefs 1 - Abiotic Factors
EBR.9.B.1: Analyze the effects of human population growth and technology on the environment/biosphere
Carbon Cycle
Coral Reefs 1 - Abiotic Factors
Coral Reefs 2 - Biotic Factors
Pond Ecosystem
Correlation last revised: 5/8/2018