• 2023-2024   Themes in Biology - Pacing Guide 

     

    Biology is the scientific study of the natural processes of living things. Throughout this course students will explore and answer some of the following questions as they learn about key ideas in biology: 

     

    • What are the characteristics of life?

    • How is homeostasis maintained in organisms?

    • How do organisms obtain and use energy they need to live and grow? 

    • How do the structures of organisms enable life’s functions?

    • How do organisms inherit and express their traits?

    • How can there be so many similarities among organisms yet so many different plants, animals, and microorganisms? How does biodiversity affect humans?” 

    • How do microbes affect organisms?

     

    *   We do not have a reference text for this course. Materials will be provided through Schoology. [ NOTE: There is a high school biology course available through the Khan Academy at https://www.khanacademy.org/science/high-school-biology that you may find helpful. They also offer Biology and AP Biology. ]

     

    Quarter

    Thematic Unit

    Biology Topics

    Khan Academy - 

    High School Biology

    1

    What is life?

    The Science of Biology;Characteristics of life, Cells (structure)

    Characteristics of life, cells

        2

    Homeostasis in Body Systems

    Human Body Systems:

    Digestive System

    Circulatory System, Respiratory System

    Human Body Systems

    3

    You are what you eat - or are you? 

    Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

    Energy and Metabolism

    Chemistry of Life; Cellular Respiration, Photosynthesis

    Enzymes

    Biology Foundations

    Energy and Transport



    Cells

    4

    Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

    DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis 

    Cell growth and Division;

    Genetics; Inheritance patterns; Genetic Engineering; The Human Genome

    Reproduction and Cell Division

    Classical Genetics

    Molecular Genetics

    Other option or as time permits

    Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

    The Biosphere; Ecosystems and Communities; Populations; Humans in the Biosphere

    Ecology

    Notes: The thematic units are subject to change. This document will be updated periodically and posted through the specific course listing in Schoology. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Ms. Robin (robin.walters@CO01900838.schoolwires.net).

    		  



    FHAP - Themes in Science Courses 

    FHAP Themes in Science classes are delivered once or twice per week (Tuesday and/or Thursday) in a thematic unit-studies format. During class, students will have the opportunity to explore and discover science in an active, collaborative and creative way.  In addition to the classroom activities, students are expected to complete related homework assignments. Because of the limited time designated to learning via FHAP science classes that meet once per week, parents are encouraged to expand upon their student’s learning* while at home (beyond the homework assignments) in order to consider these courses as full year studies and assign a credit to the transcript.    

    [*Connections to the course text are provided on the pacing guide as a possible resource.]

     

    The content of all FHAP science courses will be drawn from key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science disciplines, including Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth and Space Science. In addition to the science content, the science classes will integrate crosscutting science principles as opportunities arise. Students will engage in science practices to build, deepen, and apply their knowledge of key ideas and crosscutting concepts.

     

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