Biology
A. INQUIRY SKILLS
Students will design and conduct scientific investigations
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Students will communicate scientific procedures and explanations
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B. LIFE SCIENCE CONTENT
Students will understand that the cell is the basic unit of living things
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Students will explain the molecular basis of heredity
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Students will understand that species evolve over time through the processes of natural selection
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Students will describe ecosystems as interactions of organisms with biotic and abiotic factors
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Students will know that living things are complex and highly organized
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C. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Students will demonstrate abilities of technological design
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Students will understand the interdependence of science and technology
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D. SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
Students will explain the relationships between personal well-being and community health
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Students will analyze factors that determine the capacity of the environment to support populations
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Students will evaluate the factors that affect environmental quality
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E. HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE
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Students will compare the development of science concepts over time to illustrate how science builds on previous knowledge
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