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Course Textbook

The course uses the following online digital textbook:

Science Dimensions Biology
Copyright Year: 2019 | Publisher: HMH
ISBN-13/EAN: 9781328991867 | ISBN-10: 1328991865
Grade(s): Grades 9 - 12 | Format: Digital Download

The textbook can be found at https://www.hmhco.com/shop/k12/science-dimensions-biology-student-edition-etextbook-epub/9781328991867

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Course Outline

Module 1: Living Systems

Introduction | Student Information Form | Opening Reflections

  1.1.1 Life in the Earth System - Engage
  1.1.2 Life in The Earth System in Context
  1.1.3 Life in the Earth System - Discussion
  1.1.4 Life in the Earth System - Lab
  1.1.5 Life in the Earth System - Explorations
  1.1.6 Life in the Earth System - Self Check
  1.1.7 Life in the Earth System (Worksheet Submission)

  1.2.1 Organisms: Cells to Body Systems - Engage
  1.2.2 Organisms: Cells to Body Systems in Context
  1.2.3 Organisms: Cells to Body Systems- Discussion
  1.2.4 Organisms: Cells to Body Systems - Lab
  1.2.5 Organisms: Cells to Body Systems- Explorations
  1.2.6 Organisms: Cells to Body Systems - Self Check
  1.2.7 Organisms: Cells to Body Systems (Worksheet Submission)

  1.3.1 Mechanisms of Homeostasis - Engage
  1.3.2 Mechanisms of Homeostasis in Context
  1.3.3 Mechanisms of Homeostasis- Discussion
  1.3.4 Mechanisms of Homeostasis: Cell Homeostasis Lab
  1.3.5 Mechanisms of Homeostasis- Explorations
  1.3.6 Mechanisms of Homeostasis- Self Check
  1.3.7 Mechanisms of Homeostasis (Worksheet Submission)

  1.4.1 Bioengineering- Engage
  1.4.2 Bioengineering in Context
  1.4.3 Bioengineering - Discussion
  1.4.4 Bioengineering - Lab
  1.4.5 Bioengineering- Explorations
  1.4.6 Bioengineering - Self Check
  1.4.7 Bioengineering (Worksheet Submission)

Module 1 Ungraded Assessment | Module 1 Exam (Part I) | Module 1 Exam (Part II)

Module 2: Chemistry in Living Systems

  2.1.1 - Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Engage
  2.1.2 Chemical Bonds and Reactions in Context
  2.1.3 Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Discussion
  2.1.4 Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Labs
  2.1.5 Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Explorations
  2.1.6 Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Self Check
  2.1.7 Chemical Bonds and Reactions - Worksheet Submission

  2.2.1 - Carbon Based Molecules - Engage
  2.2.2 Carbon-Based Molecules in Context
  2.2.3 Carbon-Based Molecules - Discussion
  2.2.4 Carbon-Based Molecules - Labs
  2.2.5 Carbon-Based Molecules - Explorations
  2.2.6 Carbon-Based Molecules - Self Check
  2.2.7 Carbon-Based Molecules - Worksheet Submission

Module 2 Ungraded Assessment | Module 2 Exam (Part I) | Module 2 Exam (Part II)

Module 3: Matter and Energy in Living Systems

  3.1.1 Photosynthesis - Engage
  3.1.2 Photosynthesis in Context
  3.1.3 Photosynthesis - Discussion
  3.1.4 Photosynthesis - Lab
  3.1.5 Photosynthesis - Exploration
  3.1.6 Photosynthesis - Self Check
  3.1.7 Photosynthesis (Worksheet Submission)

  3.2.1 Cellular Respiration - Engage
  3.2.2 Cellular Respiration in Context
  3.2.3 Cellular Respiration - Discussion
  3.2.4 Cellular Respiration - Lab
  3.2.5 Cellular Respiration Explorations
  3.2.6 Cellular Respiration - Self Check
  3.2.7 Cellular Respiration (Worksheet Submission)

  3.3.1 Modeling Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Engage
  3.3.2 Modeling Matter and Energy in Ecosystems in Context
  3.3.3 Modeling Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Discussion
  3.3.4 Modeling Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Lab
  3.3.5 Modeling Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Explorations
  3.3.6 Modeling Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Self Check
  3.3.7 Modeling Matter and Energy in Ecosystems (Worksheet Submission)

  3.4.1 Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Engage
  3.4.2 Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems in Context
  3.4.3 Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Discussion
  3.4.4 Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Lab
  3.4.5 Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Explorations
  3.4.6 Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems - Self Check
  3.4.7 Cycling of Matter and Energy in Ecosystems (Worksheet Submission)

Module 3 Ungraded Assessment | Module 3 Exam (Part I) | Module 3 Exam (Part II)

Module 4: Ecosystems, Stability and Change

  4.1.1 - Population Dynamics - Engage
  4.1.2 Population Dynamics in Context
  4.1.3 Population Dynamics - Discussion
  4.1.4 Population Dynamics - Labs
  4.1.5 Population Dynamics - Explorations
  4.1.6 Population Dynamics - Self Check
  4.1.7 Population Dynamics (Worksheet Submission)

  4.2.1 - Ecosystems Dynamics - Engage
  4.2.2 Ecosystem Dynamics in Context
  4.2.3 Ecosystem Dynamics - Discussion
  4.2.4 Ecosystem Dynamics - Labs
  4.2.5 Ecosystem Dynamics - Explorations
  4.2.6 Ecosystem Dynamics - Self Check
  4.2.7 Ecosystem Dynamics  (Worksheet Submission)

Module 4 Ungraded Assessment | Module 4 Exam (Part I) | Module 4 Exam (Part II)

Module 5 Cells: Stability and Change

  5.1.1 The Cell Cycle - Engage
  5.1.2 The Cell Cycle in Context
  5.1.3 The Cell Cycle- Discussion
  5.1.4 - The Cell Cycle Lab
  5.1.5 The Cell Cycle Explorations
  5.1.6 The Cell Cycle - Self Check
  5.1.7 The Cell Cycle (Worksheet Submission)

  5.2.1 Mitosis and Differentiation (Engage)
  5.2.2 Mitosis and Differentiation in Context
  5.2.3 Mitosis and Differentiation- Discussion
  5.2.4 The Cell Cycle and Mitosis - Lab
  5.2.5 Mitosis and Differentiation Explorations
  5.2.6 Mitosis and Differentiation- Self Check
  5.2.7 Mitosis and Differentiation (Worksheet Submission)

Module 5 Ungraded Assessment | Module 5 Exam (Part I) | Module 5 Exam (Part II)

Closing Reflections | Course Evaluation