Paul M. Jones
The following standards are to be addressed in this unit. They represent the National and district standards that 10th grade Biology students must fulfill. The instructor must be sure to incorporate lecture and assignments that fulfill these objectives within the unit as the suggested lessons do not address all of the fully. National standards are generally skill and inquiry based and need to be enforced during activities.
Content Standards: Biology
D.31 Describe the similarities and differences between bacteria and viruses
D.32 Describe how bacterial and viral infectious diseases are transmitted; and explain the roles of sanitation, vaccination, and antibiotic medications in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.
D.39 Describe the difference between genetic disorders and infectious diseases.
D.41 Explain how the fossil record provides a scientific explanation for evolution.
D.40 Explain how the process of genetic mutation and natural selection are related to the evolution of species.
D.42 Describe how structural and behavioral adaptations increase the changes for organisms to survive in their environments
National Standards
DINQ1 Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation
DINQ2 Read, interpret and examine the credibility and validity of scientific claims in different sources of information.
DINQ3 formulate a testable hypothesis and demonstrate logical connections between the scientific concepts guiding the hypothesis and the design of the experiment.
DINQ9 Articulate conclusions and explanations based on research data, and assess results based on the design of the investigation.
DINQ10 Communicate about science in different formats, using relevant science vocabulary, supporting evidence and clear logic