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GRADE: 10th Grade

SUBJECT: BSCS Biology

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will give the student an opportunity to review concepts from life science and physical science and learn new concepts related to today's biology. It will also give them an opportunity to develop new and creative solutions to biological problems.

COURSE BENCHMARKS:

1. Solve problems using the scientific procedure.

2. Classify living things.

3. Explore the complex issues of biology.

4. Distinguish between low risk and high risk living styles.

5. Explain where and how three life processes take place.

6. Determine the probability that an offspring will have certain characteristics

7. Show the class how to perform basic life support.

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Benchmark 1: Solve problems using the scientific procedure.

Indicators:

A. Solve problems in a classroom situation.

B. Compose solutions to real life problems

Benchmark 2: Classify living things.

Indicators:

A. Organize objects into groups based upon their similarities and differences.

B. Predict where and unknown organism fits into our classification system.

C. Explain the different levels of our classifications system.

D. Use scientific names to show relationships.

Benchmark 3: Explore the complex issues of biology.

Indicators:

A. Understand different points of view.

B. Compare different theories of origin of life on this planet.

C. Assemble models of cells.

D. Investigate how development of medical science has affected the life of humans.

Benchmark 4: Distinguish between low risk and high risk living styles.

Indicators:

A. Discover how different drugs affect a person's life.

B. Compare different diets and their effect on human life.

C. Develop ideas about sexual activity and diseases.

Benchmark 5: Explain where and how three life processes take place.

Indicators:

A. Describe the process of respiration.

B. Summarize the process of photosynthesis.

C. Explain the functions of the parts of the reproductive system.

Benchmark 6: Determine the probability that an offspring will have certain characteristics.

Indicators:

A. Analyze punnet squares of mono and di hybrid crosses.

B. Discover how genetic diseases are transmitted.

Benchmark 7: Show the class how to perform basic life support.

Indicators:

A. Demonstrate CPR on a mannequin.

B. Practice opening an airway on other students.

C. show how to do CPR on an infant.