Standards & Objectives

1. Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation. (L, P, E)

b. Observe and practice safe procedures in the classroom and laboratory.
c. Apply the components of scientific processes and methods in the classroom and laboratory investigations.
d. Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form.

e. Compare the structure, properties and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids in living organisms

1. Utilize critical thinking and scientific problem solving in designing and performing biological research and experimentation. (L, P, E)

  a. Demonstrate the proper use and care for scientific equipment used in life science.
  b. Observe and practice safe procedures in the classroom and laboratory.
  c. Apply the components of scientific processes and methods in the classroom and laboratory investigations.
  d. Communicate results of scientific investigations in oral, written, and graphic form. 

3. Discuss the biochemical composition of the human body. (L, P)

  a. Identify the major elements that form the bulk of body matter.
  b. Explain the relationships among atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds.
  c. Explain the importance of water to body homeostasis.
  d. Describe the concept of pH and its relationship to acids and bases in the human body.
  e. Name the four major groups of organic substances in the human body and give examples and functions of specific members of each group. 

5. Identify the structure and function of the human body systems, explore the interactions among the systems and investigate major disorders/diseases associated with each. (L)

  a. Integumentary
  b. Skeletal
  c. Muscular
  d. Nervous
  e. Endocrine
  f. Digestive
  g. Respiratory
  h. Circulatory
  i. Lymphatic
  j. Urinary
  k. Reproductive

1. Apply fundamental mathematics used in physical concepts. (P)

  a. Utilize fundamental SI base and derived units.
  b. Demonstrate proper use of scientific notation and significant figures in calculations and measurements.
  c. Create, extend and record relationships from tables and graphs.
  d. Manipulate equations to solve problems. 

  a. Identify terminology associated with work, power and energy.
  b. Apply the Law of Conservation of Energy.
  c. Utilize the Work-Energy Theorem to solve problems. 
 

· Analyze relationships between two variables, identify domain and range, and determine whether a relation is a function.
· Explain and illustrate how change in one variable may result in a change in another variable.
· Determine the rule that describes a pattern and determine the pattern given  the rule.
· Apply patterns to graphs and use appropriate technology.

3. Simplify algebraic expressions, solve and graph equations, inequalities and systems in one and two variables.  (P, D, G, N)

· Solve, check, and graph linear equations and inequalities in one variable, including rational coefficients.
· Use algebraic and graphical methods to solve systems of linear equations and inequalities.
· Translate problem-solving situations into algebraic sentences and determine solutions.

4. Utilize various formulas in problem-solving situations.  (P, D, M, G, N)

· Reinforce formulas experimentally to verify solutions.
· Given a literal equation, solve for any variable of degree one.
· Using the appropriate formula, determine the length, midpoint, and slope of a segment in a coordinate plane.
· Use formulas (e.g., point-slope and slope-intercept) to write equations of lines.

5. Communicate using the language of algebra. (P, D, M, G, N)

· Recognize and demonstrate the appropriate use of terms, symbols, and notations.
· Distinguish between linear and non-linear equations.
· Translate between verbal expressions and algebraic expressions.
· Use appropriate algebraic language to justify solutions and processes used in solving problems.

6. Interpret and apply slope as a rate of change.  (P, D, M, G, N)

· Define slope as a rate of change using algebraic and geometric  representations.
· Interpret and apply slope as a rate of change in problem-solving situations.
· Use ratio and proportion to solve problems including direct variation .

7. Analyze data and apply concepts of probability.  (P, D, M, G, N)

· Collect, organize, graph, and interpret data sets, draw conclusions, and make  predictions from the analysis of data.
· Define event and sample spaces and apply to simple probability problems.
· Use counting techniques, permutations, and combinations to solve probability problems.

ALGEBRA II
4. Identify and investigate relations and functions.  (P, D, M, G, N)

· Recognize and determine graphs of linear, quadratic, absolute value, greatest integer, and piece-wise functions.
· Use scatter plots and apply regression analysis to data.

5. Investigate rational expressions and equations.  (P, D, M, G, N)

· Solve and verify solutions to equations involving rational expressions.

6. Solve, graph, and apply the properties of exponential and logarithmic expressions and equations.  (P, D, M, G, N)

· Collect, organize, and interpret data from exponential, logarithmic, and power functions.

ADVANCED ALGEBRA
1. Explore and apply fundamental principles of probability and statistics.  (P, D, G, N)

· Draw inferences from and construct charts, tables, and/or graphs that summarize data.
· Use curve-fitting to predict from data.

PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
1. Collect, read, interpret, and analyze data as it relates to the real world.
 (P, D, M, G, N)

· Draw inferences from charts, tables, and graphs that summarize data.
· Find mean, median, mode, and percentile information from a given set of data.
· Use curve-fitting to predict from collected data.
· Explain and defend regression models using correlation coefficients and residuals.
· Use an understanding of algebraic concepts to determine mathematical models of best fit.

2. Collect and decide on the most appropriate form of displaying data and be able to create tables and different kinds of graphs to represent data.  (D, M, G)

· Collect and organize data using frequency distributions, stem-and-leaf plots, and histograms.
· Choose the graph type, such as bar, circle, pictograph, line, or x-y, that best represents a given set of data.
· Create graphs with scales which fairly display the data.

3. Investigate algebraic concepts as they apply to one and two variable data.  (P, D, M, G, N)

· Calculate mean, median, mode, standard deviation, z-scores, t-test, t-scores, quartiles, and ranges, and explain their applications.
· Apply statistics in decision-making and hypothesis testing.
· Design, execute, make conclusions, and communicate the results of a statistical experiment.