Connecticut State Science Standard
Grade 10
Strand IV: Cell Chemistry and Biotechnology
Content Standards
Structure and Function- How are organisms structured to ensure efficiency and survival?
Science and Technology in Society- How do science and technology affects the quality of our lives?
The standard states that students will understand the growth and spread patterns of viruses and bacteria enables the development of methods to prevent and treat infectious diseases. The lesson plans will address performance standard D32 which states students should be able to describe how bacterial and viral infectious diseases are transmitted and explain the role of sanitation, vaccination and antibiotic medications in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.