Honors Biology Biology is an in-depth course that furthers mastery of scientific skills, fosters a deep understanding of key concepts, and promotes the application of the scientific method to biological topics. The course begins with an introduction to the nature of science and biology, including the major themes of structure and function, matter and energy flow, systems, and the interconnectedness of life. Students then apply those themes to the structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, and biogeochemical cycles. Building on this foundation, students explore the connections and interactions between living things by studying genetics, ecosystems and natural selection, and evolution. The course ends with an applied look at human biology. Lab activities reinforce critical thinking, writing, and communication skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science. Biology students are frequently asked to respond to scientific problems and issues via written assignments. Exploration activities challenge Honors students to deconstruct scientific claims, analyze scientific articles, and suggest follow-up experiments or topics for further research. Finally, Project and Checkup activities allow Honors students to use scientific process skills to delve deeper into topics. This course is built to state standards and the National Science Education Standards (NSES). Length: Two semesters UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY LESSON 1: BIOLOGY AS SCIENCE Study: The Nature of Science Learn about what a scientist does, and what is and is not science. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: The Nature of Science Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: The Scientific Process Learn about the scientific process and the scientific method. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: The Scientific Process Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Sleep Deprivation Experiment Use the scientific method to explore the topic of sleep deprivation Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 2: CONNECTIONS IN BIOLOGY Study: Themes in Biology Learn about the themes that connect all of biology. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Themes in Biology Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 1 of 19 Study: Science, Society, and Technology Learn about the connection between science and society. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Science, Society, and Technology Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Diversity in Science Investigate more about the contributions of different scientists Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 3: DOING SCIENCE: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY Project: Semester 1 Honors Biology Project, Part 1 Students choose their project. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: The Scientific Process Learn about the process of scientific inquiry. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: The Scientific Process Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Lab: Scientific Method Use the scientific method to perform a lab experiment Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 50 points Discuss: Scientific Method Discuss the results of your lab. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 15 points LESSON 4: INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY WRAP-UP Practice: Introduction to Biology Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Duration: 1 hr 15 mins Scoring: 40 points Review: Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points Test (CS): Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points Test (TS): Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points UNIT 2: THE CHEMISTRY OF BIOLOGY LESSON 1: CHEMISTRY OF LIFE Study: Common Elements in Living Things Learn about the structure of an atom, and the six main elements living things are made from. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Common Elements in Living Things Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 2 of 19 Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Chemical Reactions and Bonding Learn about covalent and ionic bonds. Learn the principles of the chemical reactions that occur in living things. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Chemical Reactions and Bonding Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Air Pollution Investigate about the impacts of air pollution Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 2: CARBOHYDRATES, LIPIDS, AND NUCLEIC ACIDS Study: Carbohydrates Learn about the structure and function of carbohydrate molecules. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Carbohydrates Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Nucleic Acids and Lipids Learn about the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and lipids. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Nucleic Acids and Lipids Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Checkup: Modeling Matter Use the scientific method to perform an experiment outside of the traditional laboratory environment. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points LESSON 3: PROTEINS, ENZYMES, AND WATER Study: Proteins and Enzymes Learn about the structure and function of protein molecules and enzymes Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Proteins and Enzymes Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Water Learn about the importance of water in living organisms, including the processes of hydrolysis, dehydration, and osmosis. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Water Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Trans Fats Explore the topic of trans-fats in foods and their impact on the human body Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 4: DOING SCIENCE: THE CHEMISTRY OF BIOLOGY Project: Semester 1 Honors Biology Project, Part 2 Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 3 of 19 Students submit research for their project. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Enzyme Action: How Clean Is Your Laundry? Learn about the different types of science and how scientific experiments are designed. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Enzyme Action: How Clean Is Your Laundry? Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Lab: Enzyme Action: How Clean Is Your Laundry? Perform a lab to observe the effects of enzymes Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 50 points Discuss: Enzyme Action: How Clean Is Your Laundry? Discuss the results of your lab. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 15 points LESSON 5: THE CHEMISTRY OF BIOLOGY WRAP-UP Practice: The Chemistry of Biology Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Duration: 1 hr 15 mins Scoring: 40 points Review: Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points Test (CS): Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points Test (TS): Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points UNIT 3: CELLS LESSON 1: CELL STRUCTURE Study: General Structure of the Cell Learn about the basic structure and function of cells. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: General Structure of the Cell Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Detailed Structure of the Cell Learn about the functions of cellular organelles. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Detailed Structure of the Cell Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Checkup: Observing Cells Use the scientific method to perform an experiment outside of the traditional laboratory environment. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points LESSON 2: CELL MEMBRANE Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 4 of 19 Study: Cell Membrane Structure Learn about the structure of the cell membrane. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Cell Membrane Structure Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Cellular Transport Learn about the different ways that substances move in and out of cells Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Cellular Transport Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Biofilms Investigate how bacteria cells use biofilms Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 3: CELL DIFFERENTIATION Study: Specialized Cells and Tissues Learn about how specialized cells in plants and animals perform many different functions Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Specialized Cells and Tissues Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Cell Differentiation and Stem Cells Learn about how cells in the body differentiate from stem cells and the controversies surrounding the use of stem cells in research. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Cell Differentiation and Stem Cells Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: More about Stem Cells Investigate more about the topic of stem cells Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 4: DOING SCIENCE: CELLS Project: Semester 1 Honors Biology Project, Part 3 Students submit a plan for their project. Duration: 1 hr 40 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Why Are Cells So Small? Learn about the size of cells and how they can be observed Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Why Are Cells So Small? Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Lab: Why Are Cells So Small? Perform a lab to observe how cell shape affects diffusion Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 50 points Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 5 of 19 Discuss: Why Are Cells So Small? Discuss the results of your lab. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 15 points LESSON 5: CELLS WRAP-UP Practice: Cells Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Duration: 1 hr 15 mins Scoring: 40 points Review: Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points Test (CS): Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points Test (TS): Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points UNIT 4: ENERGY TRANSFER LESSON 1: PHOTOSYNTHESIS Study: Photosynthesis Introduction Learn about the main principles of photosynthesis. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Photosynthesis Introduction Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Process of Photosynthesis Learn about the chemical reactions of photosynthesis. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Process of Photosynthesis Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Energy Conversions Explore the topic of chemosynthesis Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 2: CELLULAR RESPIRATION Study: Respiration Introduction Learn about how living things use respiration to get cellular energy Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Respiration Introduction Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Process of Respiration Learn about the chemical reactions of respiration and compare the reactions of respiration and photosynthesis. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Process of Respiration Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 6 of 19 Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Checkup: Observe Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Use the scientific method to perform an experiment outside of the traditional laboratory environment. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points LESSON 3: MATTER AND ENERGY Study: Relationships in an Ecosystem Learn about the types of relationships between organisms in an ecosystem. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Relationships in an Ecosystem Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Energy in the Food Web Learn about how energy flows through ecosystems in complex food webs Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Energy in the Food Web Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Water Plants Explore challenges water plants face and learn how their structures are adapted for those challenges Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 4: DOING SCIENCE: ENERGY TRANSFER Project: Semester 1 Honors Biology Project, Part 4 Students submit their completed project. Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 140 points Study: Anaerobic Respiration of Yeast Learn about writing predictions, reading graphs and analyzing variables in lab experiments. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Anaerobic Respiration of Yeast Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Lab: Anaerobic Respiration of Yeast Perform a lab to observe how sugar availability affects fermentation Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 50 points Discuss: Anaerobic Respiration of Yeast Discuss the results of your lab. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 15 points LESSON 5: ENERGY TRANSFER WRAP-UP Practice: Energy Transfer Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Duration: 1 hr 15 mins Scoring: 40 points Review: Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points Test (CS): Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 7 of 19 Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points Test (TS): Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points UNIT 5: EARTH'S RESOURCES LESSON 1: BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES Study: Water and Oxygen Cycles Learn about the cycles of water and oxygen in the atmosphere and the importance of these to the preservation of life. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Water and Oxygen Cycles Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles Learn about how carbon and nitrogen cycle through living things and the earth Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Glaciers and Carbon Dioxide Investigate more about glaciers and the water cycle Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 2: A CHANGING EARTH Study: Climate Change Learn about the growing problem of climate change. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Climate Change Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Human Population Learn about how the growing human population is impacting the earth Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Human Population Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Checkup: Research Your Ecosystem Use the scientific method to perform an experiment outside of the traditional laboratory environment. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points LESSON 3: SOLUTIONS FOR THE FUTURE Study: Sustaining Resources Learn about how science can impact the use of resources and waste management Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Sustaining Resources Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Alternative Energy Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 8 of 19 Learn about the different types of alternative energy Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Alternative Energy Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Vertical Farming Investigate the process of vertical farming and evaluate its impacts Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 4: DOING SCIENCE: EARTH'S RESOURCES Study: Acid Rain and Brine Shrimp Learn about pH acids and bases Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Acid Rain and Brine Shrimp Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Lab: Acid Rain and Brine Shrimp Perform a lab to observe the impacts of acid rain on the environment Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 50 points Discuss: Acid Rain and Brine Shrimp Discuss the results of your lab. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 15 points LESSON 5: EARTH'S RESOURCES WRAP-UP Practice: Earth's Resources Practice problem-solving skills related to concepts in the lesson. Duration: 1 hr 15 mins Scoring: 40 points Review: Unit Review Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points Test (CS): Computer-Scored Unit Test Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points Test (TS): Teacher-Scored Unit Test Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points UNIT 6: SEMESTER 1 REVIEW AND EXAM LESSON 1: SEMESTER 1 REVIEW AND EXAM Review: Semester 1 Review Prepare for the semester exam by reviewing key concepts covered in this semester. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points Exam: Semester 1 Exam Take a computer-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 100 points Final Exam: Biology Semester 1 Take a teacher-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester. Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 100 points Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 9 of 19 UNIT 7: DNA AND HEREDITY LESSON 1: THE CODE OF LIFE Study: Organization of DNA Learn about the organization of DNA into alleles, genes, and chromosomes. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Organization of DNA Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Mitosis Learn about the process of mitosis. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Mitosis Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Checkup: Model Mitosis Use the scientific method to perform an experiment outside of the traditional laboratory environment. Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points LESSON 2: PASSING ON TRAITS Study: Meiosis Learn about the process of meiosis. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Meiosis Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Principles of Heredity Learn about the principles of heredity and the importance of genetics to organisms. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Principles of Heredity Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Explore: Personalized Medicine Investigate how the human genome project is affecting health care Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 25 points LESSON 3: MENDELIAN GENETICS Study: Basics of Mendelian Genetics Learn about the history and principles of Mendelian genetics. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Basics of Mendelian Genetics Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points Study: Predicting Genetic Outcomes Learn how to predict genetic outcomes. Learn how to use Punnett squares. Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Predicting Genetic Outcomes Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Biology Copyright © 2019 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 10 of 19