21st Century Science
SC.O.CB.2: Students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and applications of scientific facts, concepts, principles, theories, and models as delineated in the objectives. demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationships among physics, chemistry, biology and the earth and space sciences. apply knowledge, understanding and skills of science subject matter/concepts to daily life experiences.
SC.O.CB.2.2: relate the structure of cellular organelles to their functions and interactions in eukaryotic cells.
Cell Energy Cycle
Cell Structure
Paramecium Homeostasis
SC.O.CB.2.3: correlate the properties of molecules to their movement through biological membranes (e.g., osmosis and diffusion).
SC.O.CB.2.4: compare and contrast cell types (e.g., prokaryotic/eukaryotic, plant/animal).
SC.O.CB.2.5: analyze the flow of energy through cellular processes such as photosynthesis, cellular respiration and fermentation.
Cell Energy Cycle
Food Chain
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab
Pond Ecosystem
SC.O.CB.2.6: apply the absorption spectrum of photosynthetic pigments to the action of spectrum of photosynthesis.
Bohr Model of Hydrogen
Bohr Model: Introduction
Cell Energy Cycle
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Photosynthesis Lab
SC.O.CB.2.7: analyze meiosis and the cell cycle and relate the processes to the number of chromosomes and production of gametes and somatic cells.
Cell Division
Human Karyotyping
SC.O.CB.2.8: predict phenotypic ratios by applying Mendel?s Laws of Genetics (e.g., complete and incomplete dominance, codominance, sex-linked, and crossing over).
Chicken Genetics
Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium
Microevolution
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)
SC.O.CB.2.9: explore the discovery of DNA and examine the molecular structure of the double helix.
SC.O.CB.2.12: evaluate the evidence of evolution through natural selection (e.g., speciation, fossil record evidence, molecular similarities and homologous structures.
Evolution: Mutation and Selection
Human Evolution - Skull Analysis
Natural Selection
SC.O.CB.2.14: examine the life cycle of viruses and compare disease prevention (e.g., vaccinations, vector control and drug therapy).
SC.O.CB.2.15: incorporate the structure and function of individual body systems to the overall functioning of the organism.
SC.O.CB.2.16: assess responses of organism to internal and environmental stimuli (e.g., homeostasis metabolism, and cyclic behaviors).
Human Homeostasis
Paramecium Homeostasis
SC.O.CB.2.17: evaluate forest and wildlife best management practices as they affect succession, populations and communities.
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
SC.O.CB.2.18: assess the implications of the introduction of exotic species on native wildlife and their habitat requirements.
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
Rabbit Population by Season
SC.O.CB.2.19: diagram changes in energy as it flows through an ecosystem to illustrate conservation of energy, (e.g., energy pyramid, food web, food chain).
Energy Conversion in a System
Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
SC.O.CB.2.20: characterize complex interactions of organism with ecosystems based on their niches including interspecific and intraspecific competition and symbiosis.
Forest Ecosystem
Interdependence of Plants and Animals
Prairie Ecosystem
SC.O.CB.2.21: analyze graphs, GIS data and traditional maps reflecting changes in population to predict limiting factors in ecosystems as they determine carrying capacity.
Distance-Time Graphs
Food Chain
Force and Fan Carts
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem
Rabbit Population by Season
SC.O.CB.2.22: predict the effects of human activities on biogeochemical cycles of matter and energy in the biosphere over time (e.g., water quality, air quality, recycling and global warming).
Greenhouse Effect
Water Pollution
Correlation last revised: 5/31/2018