information; and explain the process of protein synthesis, exploration of the impact including DNA transcription and of DNA technologies. translation. evaluate examples of genetic engineering and the potential for controversy. describe the uses, limitations, and potential for misuse of genetic information. evaluate karyotype charts and make a determination of the gender and genetic health of the individual. BIO.6 The student will investigate Weeks In order to meet this standard, it is expected that and understand bases for 24-26 students will modern classification systems. construct and utilize dichotomous keys Key concepts include to classify groups of objects and structural similarities organisms. among organisms; End of fossil record describe relationships based on 3rd 9 interpretation; homologous structures. weeks comparison of compare structural characteristics of an developmental stages in extinct organism, as evidenced by its different organisms; fossil record, with present, familiar examination of organisms. biochemical similarities recognize similarities in embryonic and differences among stages in diverse organisms in the animal organisms; and kingdom, from zygote through embryo systems of classification and infer relationships. that are adaptable to new compare biochemical evidence (DNA scientific discoveries. sequences, amino acid sequences) and describe relationships. interpret a cladogram or phylogenic tree showing evolutionary relationships among organisms.
information; and exploration of the impact of DNA technologies. explain the process of protein synthesis, including DNA transcription and translation. evaluate examples of genetic engineering and the potential for controversy. describe the uses, limitations, and potential for misuse of genetic information. evaluate karyotype charts and make a determination of the gender and genetic health of the individual. Weeks 24-26 End of 3rd 9 weeks BIO.6 The student will investigate and understand bases for modern classification systems. Key concepts include structural similarities among organisms; fossil record interpretation; comparison of developmental stages in different organisms; examination of biochemical similarities and differences among organisms; and systems of classification that are adaptable to new scientific discoveries. In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will construct and utilize dichotomous keys to classify groups of objects and organisms. describe relationships based on homologous structures. compare structural characteristics of an extinct organism, as evidenced by its fossil record, with present, familiar organisms. recognize similarities in embryonic stages in diverse organisms in the animal kingdom, from zygote through embryo and infer relationships. compare biochemical evidence (DNA sequences, amino acid sequences) and describe relationships. interpret a cladogram or phylogenic tree showing evolutionary relationships among organisms.
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