GLE alignment

Key

A        Classroom Activity
Lx        Lab
L/D      Lecture/Discussion
VL       Virtual Lab
W        Writing Exercise
R         Assigned Reading
P          Powerpoint Project
V         Video
WS      Worksheet
D         Demo

Component 1.1 Properties:
Understand how properties are used to identify, describe, and categorize substances, materials, and objects and how characteristics are used to categorize living things.

1.1.4 Analyze the forms of energy in a system, subsystems, or parts of a system.
Forms of Energy

V Amazon: Land of the Flooded Forest. Overview of a Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem.

L Creating a Model Ecosystem. Teams create a functional model ecosystem containing all elements necessary; to sustain balanced life in enclosed chambers.

L A Model of Food Web and Energy Relationships. Simulation to show flow of energy through a food web using students designated as animals in that food web.

L How Plants and Animals Obtain Energy: An Introduction. Extension of Photosynthesis/Respiration Lab.

1.1.6 Analyze Structural, cellular, biochemical, and genetic characteristics in order
to determine the relationships among organisms. Characteristics of Living Matter.

L Investigating Cell Variety. Modified to incorporate Digital Microscopes so students can take pictures of their prepared slides to print out with their lab report.

L Limitations on Cell Size. Surface Area to Volume. Vernier Conductivity Probe inquiry.

L Properties of Water: Capillary action, surface tension, polarity, hydrogen bonding

WS Unusual Properties of Water. Used with struggling students/differentiated learning activity.

L Molecules of Life. Models used to build Macromolecules and basis of cellular structure.

L Compounds, Molecules and Atoms. Building atomic models to visualize atomic vocabulary and biological building blocks of life.

L Organic Compounds. Identify the presence of carbon in organic compounds, how to test for their presence and which indicators test positive for organic compounds.

L Enzyme Action: A Problem in Adequate Experimental Controls. Hypothesis is formed, students designed controls, then correctly interpreted data while discovering enzyme action on a starch solution.

P          Interpretive Naturalist Presentation. Your job as an interpretive naturalist is to
            research a organism and produce a 3-5 minute presentation to be given to a
           visiting class of high school students on a field trip.

1.2.1 Analyze how systems function; including the inputs, outputs, transfers,

transformations, and feedback of a system and its subsystems. Structure of Physical Earth/Space and Living Systems

L BTB Metabolism. Use of BTB to measure CO₂ production in an exercising
student.

L Population Dynamics. Vernier lab using a colorimeter to measure yeast populations in a closed environment. Populations of yeast can be monitored by measuring the turbidity, or cloudiness, of the medium that contains the yeast.

L Effect of Temperature on Cold-Blooded Organisms. Vernier lab using CO₂ gas sensor.

L Fun with Eggs and Osmosis. Process of Osmosis and Diffusion reaching equilibrium.

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe.

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

1.2.6 Understand cellular structures, their functions, and how specific genes regulate
these functions. Structure and Organization of Living Systems

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe.

1.2.7 Understand how genetic information (DNA) in the cell is encoded at the
molecular level and provides genetic continuity between generations.
Molecular Basis of Heredity.

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA and
Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

1.2.8 Analyze how the human organ systems regulate growth, development and life
functions. Human Biology

1.3.8 Understand how organisms, including cells, use matter and energy to sustain
life and that these processes are complex, integrated, and regulated. Life Processe
and the Flow of Matter and Energy.

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe.

L Digestion of Fat Part I. Investigates if bile is responsible for breaking fat
molecules apart into fatty acids.

L Fat Lab II. Students designed experiment testing the effect of temperatures on
pancreatic enzymes to digest mile fat.

L          Effect of Temperature on Respiration. Vernier experiment using a CO₂ gas
            sensorto measure the concentration of carbon dioxide produced during yeast
            respiration at different temperatures.

L Aerobic Respiration. Vernier experiment using a dissolved oxygen probe to study
the effect of temperature on cellular respiration measuring oxygen concentration.

1.3.9 Analyze the scientific evidence used to develop the theory of biological evolution and the concepts of natural selection, speciation, adaptation, and biological diversity. Biological Evolution

P          Interpretive Naturalist Presentation. Your job as an interpretive naturalist is to
            research a organism and produce a 3-5 minute presentation to be given to a
            visiting class of high school students on a field trip.

1.3.10 Analyze the living and non-living factors that affect organisms in ecosystem.
Interdependence of Life

L Acids and Bases. Vernier pH probe exercise. Investigating natural pH changes and how they affect biological systems.

L Using the Compound Microscope. Basic training for further study of microscopic life and how the living and non-living portions of the environment affects growth and development. Digital Microscope Introduction.

L Rotifer Investigation. Apply knowledge of how to use a digital microscope to take photos of pond water organisms, learn to hand draw microscopic organisms, and focus on structure and function of those organisms.

L Effect of Temperature on Cold-Blooded Organisms. Vernier lab using CO2 gas sensor.

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe.

L The effect of Alcohol on Biological Membranes. This Vernier lab determines that stress of various alcohols have on biological membranes. Different membranes have a variety of specific functions. Use of Colorimeter probe

L Osmosis. Vernier lab using Gas Pressure Sensor to measure the rate of pressure change as water move in or out of potato wells filled with various concentrations of sugar solution.

L Biological Membranes. A Verier lab determining the sterss that various factors, such as osmotic balance, detergents, and pH have on biological membranes. A Colorimeter probe is used to measure absorbance of light to monitor the extent of cellular membrane damage.

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA and
Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

Component 2.1 Investigating Systems: Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to do scientific inquiry

L Respiration and Photosynthesis (Tubifex worm/Elodea Lab). Hypotheses formation, designing an experiment, accurate observation table, analyzing data, and concluding statement.

L Review of How to Apply the Scientific Method to Solving a Laboratory Problem. Exercise of how to conduct and analyze an experiment.

L Enzyme Action: A Problem in Adequate Experimental Controls. Hypothesis is formed, students designed controls, then correctly interpreted data while discovering enzyme action on a starch solution.

L Fat Lab II. Students designed experiment testing the effect of temperatures
of pancreatic enzymes to digest milk fat.

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

2.1.3 Apply understanding of how to construct and revise a scientific explanation
        using evidence and inferential logic. Explaining.

L       Eco-Column construction. Building, analyzing, inferring relationships
          between living and non-living parts of a biological community

L Organic Compounds. Identify the presence of carbon in organic compounds, how to test for their presence and which indicators test positive for organic compounds. Extension is a performance task to identify unknowns.

L Fun with Egg and Osmosis. Conduct and write a formal lab. Analyze results using
inferential logic and evidence to determine which molecules migrated where.

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe. Extension activity has students redo experiment testing concentration then estimate rate of diffusion of an extrapolated salt solution

L Toothpick Biochemistry. An experiment modeling important
relationships governing enzyme activity.

P          Interpretive Naturalist Presentation. Your job as an interpretive naturalist is to
           research a organism and produce a 3-5 minute presentation to be given to a visiting
           class of high school students on a field trip.

2.1.4 Analyze how physical, conceptual, and mathematical models represent and are
used to investigate objects, events, systems and processes. Modeling.

L Molecules of Life. Models used to build Macromolecules and basis of cellular structure.

VL Osmosis. Using computers, students perform a virtual lab to investigate diffusion and osmosis.

WS Plant and Animal Cell Coloring Page. Used with struggling students to differentiate instruction.

L Creating a Model Ecosystem. Teams create a functional model ecosystem containing all elements necessary; to sustain balanced life in enclosed chambers.

L Fun with Egg and Osmosis. A study of osmosis and diffusion using the model of an egg in hyper and hypotonic solutions.

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe.

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe. Graphs are made from data so students can extrapolate different concentrations of salt solution. Extensions include designing an experiment that shows the effects of temperature on the diffusion of salt. Perform and conclude.

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

2.1.5 Apply understanding of how to report complex scientific investigations and
explanations of objects, events, systems, and processes, and how to evaluate
scientific reports. Communicating.

P          Cell Structure and Function project. Powerpoint project and presentation. Students
           use internet and submit powerpoints electronically in a drop box set up on the
           student server.

L Fun with Egg and Osmosis. A study of osmosis and diffusion using the model of an egg in hyper and hypotonic solutions. Formal Lab required.

P          Interpretive Naturalist Presentation. Your job as an interpretive naturalist is to
            research a organism and produce a 3-5 minute presentation to be given to a
            visiting class of high school students on a field trip.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

2.2.1 Analyze why curiosity, honesty, cooperation, openness, and skepticism are
important to scientific explanations and investigations. Intellectual Honesty.

L Rotifer Investigation. Apply knowledge of how to use a digital microscope to take photos of pond water organisms, learn to hand draw microscopic organisms and focus on structure and function of those organisms. Exchange lab books and evaluate fellow students drawings for accuracy. Honesty and accuracy stressed.

R          Reading for Literacy assignments. Students ready current newspaper articles,
            analyze their content for scientific methods, and discuss how this concept evolved
           from other scientific developments.

2.2.2 Analyze scientific theories for logic, consistency, historical and current evidence,
limitations, and for capacity to be investigated and modified. Limitations of
Science and Technology.

L/D Development of the Microscope and the Impact on Society and Science. Focus on
early theories of cell structure and function.

L All labs request students to reflect on the accuracy and limitations of their
experiment to revise their lab procedures.

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

2.2.5 Understand how scientific knowledge evolves. Evolution of scientific ideas.

L/D Development of the Microscope and the Impact on Society and Science. Focus on
discoveries and how one discovery lead to another.

R        Reading for Literacy assignments. Students ready current newspaper articles,
           analyze their content for scientific methods, and discuss how this concept evolved
           from other scientific developments.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA and
Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

Component 3.1 Designing Solutions: Apply knowledge and skills of science and technology to design solutions to human problems or meet challenges.

3.1.2 Evaluate the scientific design process used to develop and implement solutions to
problems or challenges. Designing and testing solutions.

L Demonstration-Discrepant Event. Students hypothesize about the ability of a teaspoon of sugar to dissolve faster…in cold, room temp, or warm water?

D Glue Monsters…Are They Alive? An inquiry into characteristics of life using glue that is “apparently alive”

L Can You Catch a Fish on a Moonbeam? Inquiry into effectiveness of luminescent fishing lures.

L Distance between supports and the number of pennies needed to break a strand of uncooked spaghetti challenge.

L Diffusion through Membranes. Vernier lab measuring the rate and affect of a second molecule on diffusion of ions using a conductivity probe

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

3.1.3 Evaluate consequences, constraints, and applications of solutions to a problem or
challenge. Evaluating potential solutions.

L Distance between supports and the number of pennies needed to break a strand of uncooked spaghetti.

L Respiration and Photosynthesis (Tubifex/Elodea Lab). Hypotheses formation, designing an experiment, accurate observation table, analyzing data, and concluding statement. Student reflection concentrates on constraints and applications of the symbiotic relationships between plant and animal species.

R         Reading for Literacy assignments. Students ready current newspaper articles,
           analyze their content for scientific methods, and discuss how this concept evolved
           from other scientific developments.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

3.2.1 Analyze how scientific knowledge and technological advances discovered and
developed by individuals and communities in all cultures of the world contribute
to changes in societies. All peoples contribute to science and technology.

R          Reading for Literacy assignments. Students read current newspaper articles,
             analyze their content for scientific methods, and discuss how this concept evolved
             from other scientific developments. Contributing scientists are noted.

R Don Boone Makes Medical History. Don has a life changing event helping advance
knowledge of the digestive system.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final

3.2.2 Analyze how the scientific enterprise and technological advances influence
and are influenced by human activity. Relationship of science and technology

R       Reading for Literacy assignments. Students ready current newspaper articles,
          analyze their content for scientific methods, and discuss how this concept evolved
         from other scientific developments.

L Biotechnology Unit: DNA extraction, Learn to Use Technology Tools, Gel Electrophoresis Analysis, Southern Blotting, Practical uses of DNA identification.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.

3.2.3 Analyze the scientific, mathematical, and technological knowledge, training, and
experience needed for occupational/career areas of interest. Careers and
occupations using science, mathematics, and technology.

3.2.4 Analyze the effects human activities have on Earth’s capacity to sustain
biological diversity. Environmental and resource issues.

L Biodiversity and Ecosystems. Use Vernier Experiment 15 for focus questions and ideas. Walking lab through forested area behind I.H.S. to examine plant biodiversity, animal diversity, and how human activity has changed the environment.

L Eco-Column Construction. Introduced carwash to ecosystem to analyze how human activities affect biological diversity.

L Elephant Truck Project: Forensic identification of ivory, its origin, ESA
and Endangered Species Laws around the World, Bioethics. Lab final.