MA Sci. & Tech Curr. Framework matched to Science with Computers

MA Sci. & Tech Curr. Framework
matched to
Science with Computers

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+ Apply multiple lines of inquiry to address and analyze a question, e.g., experimentation, trial and error, survey, interview, and secondary sources.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Inquiry

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Science and Internet Tools

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Pgs 38 - 60

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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+ Use a range of exploratory techniques, e.g., experiments, information/literature searches, data logging, research, and development, etc.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Inquiry

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Science and Internet Tools

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Pgs 38 - 60

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Weather and Climate

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Pgs. 119 - 141

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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Plan, Research, and Draft a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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Edit, Illustrate, and Document a Science Report

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Pgs. 243 - 253

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+ Accurately use scientific and technological nomenclature, symbols and conventions when representing and communicating ideas, procedures, and findings.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Inquiry

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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+ Identify properties that allow materials to be distinguished from one another and often make them well suited to specific purposes. For example, compare and measure different materials in terms of their characteristic properties such as density, texture, color.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Properties of Matter

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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+ Identify and classify elements and compounds with similar properties, such as metals, metalloids and non-metals; acids and bases; combustibles and non-combustibles.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Properties of Matter

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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+ Describe a particulate model for matter that accounts for the observed properties of substances.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Particulate Model of Matter

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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+ Recognize and explain how experimental evidence supports the idea that matter can be viewed as composed of very small particles, (such as atoms, molecules and ions), which are in constant motion. Illustrate understanding that particles in solids are close together and not moved about easily; particles in liquids are about as close together and move about more easily; and particles in gases are quite far apart and move about freely.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Particulate Model of Matter

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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+ Show and describe how forces acting on objects as pushes or pulls can either reinforce or oppose each other.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Motions and Changes in Motion

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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+ Demonstrate that all forces have magnitude and direction. Create situations to model how forces acting in the same direction reinforce each other and forces acting in different directions may detract or cancel each other.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Motions and Changes in Motion

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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+ Describe and represent an object's motion graphically in terms of direction, speed, velocity, and [or] position versus time. Also describe these quantities verbally and mathematically.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Motions and Changes in Motion

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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+ Illustrate an understanding that energy comes to the Earth as electromagnetic radiation in a range of wavelengths, such as light, infrared, ultraviolet, microwaves, and radio waves. Explain ways in which the amount of each type of radiation reaching the surface of the Earth depends on the absorption properties of the atmosphere.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Transformations of Energy

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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+ Investigate and describe an understanding of visible electromagnetic radiation, which we generally call light, with reference to qualities such as color and brightness. Illustrate understanding that light has direction associated with it, and can be absorbed, scattered, reflected or transmitted by intervening matter. Demonstrate and explain refraction as the process by which light's direction can be changed by passing from one medium to another.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Transformations of Energy

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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+ Explore and describe how matter is made up of elements, compounds, and numerous mixtures of these two kinds of substances. Students might design and conduct investigations that explore ways to demonstrate this.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Structure of Matter

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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+ Represent an understanding that compounds form when atoms of two or more elements bond. Give examples that chemical bonds form when atoms share or transfer electrons.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Structure of Matter

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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+ Group elements and compounds into classes, based on similarities in their structures and resulting properties.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Structure of Matter

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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+ Illustrate an understanding that energy is released in certain nuclear reactions and chemical reactions can be controlled and put to use, or released suddenly and destructively in explosions, fire, or high-energy chemical events. Provide examples of situations in which this has occurred in recent history.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Structure of Matter

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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+ Suggest how balanced electrical forces between the charges of the protons and electrons are responsible for the stability of substances. Students might design an investigation to show how chemical interactions or physical changes occur when these forces are altered.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Interaction of Substances (Chemical/Physical Changes)

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Matters and Compounds

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Pgs. 181 - 199

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+ Summarize chemical reactions by symbolic or word equations that specify the reactants and products involved.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Interaction of Substances (Chemical/Physical Changes)

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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+ Illustrate ways in which the periodic table is useful in predicting the chemical and physical properties of known elements and those yet to be discovered.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Interaction of Substances (Chemical/Physical Changes)

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Databases and Science

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Pgs 61 - 74

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+ Demonstrate that all forces are vector quantities, having both magnitude and direction. Explore ways in which forces acting in the same direction reinforce each other. Also explore ways in which forces acting in different directions may detract from or cancel each other.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Forces and Motion

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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+ Represent an understanding that if an object exerts a force on a second object, then the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first object.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Forces and Motion

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Forces in Our World

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Pgs. 168 - 181

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Science and Then Some

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Pgs. 229 - 242

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+ Describe and represent changes in motion or momentum in terms of being caused by forces. Students might set up demonstrations that show the result of forces on motion, e.g. gravity, friction or electrical.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Forces and Motion

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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+ Explore and explain how the total amount of mass and energy remains constant in any closed system. Present evidence to show that Earth is a nearly closed system with respect to matter, but not to energy. Describe the implications of this idea for life and earth sciences. Be aware of inputs of matter.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Conservation and Transmission of Energy

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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+ Describe the nature of waves, such as electromagnetic waves or sound waves, in terms of wave length, amplitude, frequency, and characteristic speed. Present evidence that waves can be used to transmit signals or energy without the transport of matter.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Conservation and Transmission of Energy

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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+ Identify the cell as the basic unit of life and the smallest unit that can reproduce itself. Give examples of single and multi-cellular organisms.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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+ Explore and describe an understanding that plants, animals, fungi, and various types of microorganisms are major categories of living organisms. Each category includes many different species. Note that these categories are subject to change. Life does not always fit into neat categories (e.g., are viruses alive?)

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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+ Observe and explain that in single cells there are common features that all cells have as well as differences that determine their function. Compare the features of plant and animal cells noting similarities and differences.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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+ Investigate and illustrate evidence that cell replication results not only in the multiplication of individual cells, but also in the growth and repair of multi-cellular organisms.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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+ Present data to illustrate that all organisms, whether single or multi-cellular, exhibit the same life processes, including growth, reproduction and the exchange of materials and energy with their environments.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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+ Describe ways that cells can differ in multi-cellular organisms, assuming different appearances and carrying out specialized functions.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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+ Investigate and explain that complex multi-cellular organisms are interacting systems of cells, tissues, and organs that fulfill life processes through mechanical, electrical, and chemical means, including procuring or manufacturing food, and breathing and respiration.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Biology and the Well-Organized System

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Pgs. 199 - 218

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+ Explore and illustrate how energy is supplied to an ecosystem primarily in the form of sunlight. Examine evidence that plants convert light energy into stored energy which the plant, in turn, uses to carry out its life processes. Describe how this serves as the beginning of the food chain for all animals.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Ecosystems and Organisms

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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The Solar System

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Pgs. 153 - 180

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+ Observe and illustrate the variety of ways in which plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms interact. Represent how matter is cycled and recycled through these interactions, and energy flows through ecosystems.

Grades 5-8 Learning Standards : Ecosystems and Organisms

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Forces of Nature

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Pgs. 142 - 152

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+ Examine evidence and demonstrate that many molecular aspects of life processes of multi-cellular organisms occur in cells.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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+ Investigate and describe understanding that cells have particular structures that underlie their functions. Students compare the structure and function of various cells.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Characteristics of Organisms

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Word Processing Wonders

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Pgs 2 - 23

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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+ Describe the theory of biological evolution which states that the earth's present-day species are descended from earlier species. Students might experiment with or outline the evolution of a particular organism.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Evolution of Life

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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+ Describe ways in which genetic variation is preserved or eliminated from a population through natural selection. Students might site examples in which chance alone can result in the persistence of some heritable characteristics that have no survival or reproductive advantage or disadvantage for the organism. Students might examine ways that when an environment changes, the survival value of some inherited characteristics may change.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Evolution of Life

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Scientific Correspondence

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Pgs. 218 - 228

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+ Demonstrate an understanding that energy is supplied to ecosystems by sunlight and dissipates as heat. Know that the principle pathway of this dissipation is cellular respiration.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

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The Plant and Animal Kingdoms

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Pgs 95 - 118

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+ Illustrate an understanding that plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

Grades 9-10 Learning Standards : Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

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