Tennessee State Standards for Science:
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TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
K.1.1.
Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts.
150
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Standard K.1.1.
K.1.2.
Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms.
150
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Standard K.1.2.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
K.2.1.
Recognize the distinction between living and non-living things.
169
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Standard K.2.1.
K.2.2.
Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment.
497
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Standard K.2.2.
K.2.3.
Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment.
188
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Standard K.2.3.
K.2.4.
Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution.
216
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Standard K.2.4.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
K.3.1.
Recognize the basic requirements of all living things.
179
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Standard K.3.1.
K.3.2.
Recognize the basic parts of plants.
26
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Standard K.3.2.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
K.4.1.
Recognize that living things reproduce.
133
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Standard K.4.1.
K.4.2.
Recognize that offspring tend to resemble their parents.
594
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Standard K.4.2.
K.4.3.
Recognize that the appearance of plants and animals changes as they mature.
63
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Standard K.4.3.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
K.5.1.
Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind.
89
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Standard K.5.1.
K.5.2.
Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments.
327
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Standard K.5.2.
K.5.2.a.
Know that different organisms tend to be found in different environments.
206
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Standard K.5.2.a.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
K.6.1.
Recognize that some plants and animals that once lived are no longer found on earth.
11
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Science State
Standard K.6.1.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
K.7.1.
Recognize that different objects appear in the day and nighttime sky.
231
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Standard K.7.1.
K.7.2.
Recognize that there are predictable patterns that occur in the universe.
270
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Standard K.7.2.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
K.8.1.
Recognize daily and seasonal weather changes.
120
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Science State
Standard K.8.1.
K.8.2.
Realize that weather is associated with temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions and can be measured using tools and instruments.
188
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Science State
Standard K.8.2.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
K.9.1.
Identify the earth's major geological features.
265
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Science State
Standard K.9.1.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
K.10.1.
Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials which have basic observable and measurable properties.
364
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Standard K.10.1.
K.10.2.
Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
222
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Standard K.10.2.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
K.11.1.
Realize the basic concept that forces can move objects (push/pull).
5
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Standard K.11.1.
K.11.2.
Observe and predict how the weight of an object and its position affect balance.
33
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Standard K.11.2.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
K.12.1.
Recognize that objects have observable properties that can change over time and under different conditions.
218
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Standard K.12.1.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
K.13.1.
Investigate the kinds of changes that occur when different types of matter interact.
218
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Standard K.13.1.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
K.14.1.
Realize that the sun is the main source of earth's heat and light energy.
189
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Science State
Standard K.14.1.
K.14.2.
Recognize that sound is produced when objects vibrate.
628
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Standard K.14.2.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
1.1.1.
Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts.
219
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Science State
Standard 1.1.1.
1.1.2.
Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms.
219
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Science State
Standard 1.1.2.
TN.2.0. Life Science Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
1.2.1.
Recognize the distinction between living and non-living things.
210
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Science State
Standard 1.2.1.
1.2.2.
Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment.
577
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Standard 1.2.2.
1.2.3.
Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment.
284
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Standard 1.2.3.
1.2.4.
Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution.
328
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Standard 1.2.4.
TN.3.0. Life Science Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
1.3.1.
Recognize the basic requirements of all living things.
487
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Science State
Standard 1.3.1.
1.3.2.
Recognize the basic parts of plants.
39
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Science State
Standard 1.3.2.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
1.4.1.
Recognize that living things reproduce.
173
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Science State
Standard 1.4.1.
1.4.2.
Recognize that offspring tend to resemble their parents.
691
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Standard 1.4.2.
1.4.3.
Recognize that the appearance of plants and animals changes as they mature.
100
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Standard 1.4.3.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
1.5.1.
Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind.
137
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Science State
Standard 1.5.1.
1.5.2.
Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments.
522
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Science State
Standard 1.5.2.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
1.6.1.
Recognize that some plants and animals that once lived are no longer found on earth.
12
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Science State
Standard 1.6.1.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
1.7.1.
Recognize that different objects appear in the day and nighttime sky.
424
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Science State
Standard 1.7.1.
1.7.2.
Recognize that there are predictable patterns which occur in the universe.
359
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Science State
Standard 1.7.2.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
1.8.1.
Recognize daily and seasonal weather changes.
96
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Science State
Standard 1.8.1.
1.8.2.
Realize that weather is associated with temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions and can be measured using tools and instruments.
247
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Science State
Standard 1.8.2.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
1.9.1.
Identify the earth's major geological features.
24
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Science State
Standard 1.9.1.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
1.10.1.
Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials which have basic observable and measurable properties.
256
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Standard 1.10.1.
1.10.2.
Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
277
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Science State
Standard 1.10.2.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
1.11.1.
Realize the basic concept that forces can move objects (push/pull).
102
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Science State
Standard 1.11.1.
1.11.2.
Observe and predict how the weight of an object and its position affect balance.
137
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Science State
Standard 1.11.2.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
1.12.1.
Recognize that objects have observable properties that can change over time and under different conditions.
269
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Science State
Standard 1.12.1.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
1.13.1.
Investigate the kinds of changes that occur when different types of matter interact.
283
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 1.13.1.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
1.14.1.
Realize that the sun is the main source of earth's heat and light energy.
281
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Science State
Standard 1.14.1.
1.14.2.
Recognize that sound is produced when objects vibrate.
675
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Science State
Standard 1.14.2.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
2.1.1.
Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts.
270
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Science State
Standard 2.1.1.
2.1.2.
Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms.
270
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Science State
Standard 2.1.2.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
2.2.1.
Recognize the distinction between living and non-living things.
221
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Science State
Standard 2.2.1.
2.2.2.
Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment.
396
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Standard 2.2.2.
2.2.3.
Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment.
362
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Standard 2.2.3.
2.2.4.
Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution.
362
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Science State
Standard 2.2.4.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
2.3.1.
Recognize the basic requirements of all living things.
478
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Science State
Standard 2.3.1.
2.3.2.
Recognize the basic parts of plants.
45
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Science State
Standard 2.3.2.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
2.4.1.
Recognize that living things reproduce.
233
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.4.1.
2.4.2.
Recognize that offspring tend to resemble their parents.
413
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Science State
Standard 2.4.2.
2.4.3.
Recognize that the appearance of plants and animals changes as they mature.
137
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Science State
Standard 2.4.3.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
2.5.1.
Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind.
171
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.5.1.
2.5.2.
Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments.
703
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.5.2.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
2.6.1.
Recognize that some plants and animals that once lived are no longer found on earth.
31
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.6.1.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
2.7.1.
Recognize that different objects appear in the day and nighttime sky.
407
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.7.1.
2.7.2.
Recognize that there are predictable patterns which occur within the universe.
364
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.7.2.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
2.8.1.
Recognize daily and seasonal weather changes.
41
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.8.1.
2.8.2.
Realize that weather is associated with temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions and can be measured using tools and instruments.
230
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Science State
Standard 2.8.2.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
2.9.1.
Identify the earth's major geological features.
38
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.9.1.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
2.10.1.
Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials that have basic observable and measurable properties.
86
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Science State
Standard 2.10.1.
2.10.2.
Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
39
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.10.2.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
2.11.1.
Realize the basic concept that forces can move objects (push/pull).
24
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.11.1.
2.11.2.
Observe and predict how the weight of an object and its position affect balance.
99
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.11.2.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
2.12.1.
Recognize that objects have observable properties that can change over time and under different conditions.
78
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.12.1.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
2.13.1.
Investigate the kinds of changes that occur when different types of matter interact.
78
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 2.13.1.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
2.14.1.
Realize that the sun is the main source of earth's heat and light energy.
105
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Science State
Standard 2.14.1.
2.14.2.
Recognize that sound is produced when objects vibrate.
205
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Science State
Standard 2.14.2.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
3.1.1.
Recognize that living things are made up of smaller parts.
69
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.1.1.
3.1.2.
Recognize that smaller parts of living things contribute to the operation and well being of entire organisms.
69
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.1.2.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
3.2.1.
Recognize the distinction between living and non-living things.
120
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.2.1.
3.2.2.
Realize that organisms use their senses to interact with their environment.
54
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.2.2.
3.2.3.
Examine interrelationships among plants, animals, and their environment.
97
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Science State
Standard 3.2.3.
3.2.4.
Recognize that the environment and the organisms that live in it can be affected by pollution.
93
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Science State
Standard 3.2.4.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
3.3.1.
Recognize the basic requirements of all living things.
129
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Science State
Standard 3.3.1.
3.3.2.
Recognize the basic parts of plants.
51
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Science State
Standard 3.3.2.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
3.4.1.
Recognize that living things reproduce.
120
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.4.1.
3.4.2.
Recognize that offspring tend to resemble their parents.
39
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.4.2.
3.4.3.
Recognize that the appearance of plants and animals changes as they mature.
167
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Science State
Standard 3.4.3.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
3.5.1.
Recognize the differences among plants and animals of the same kind.
508
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.5.1.
3.5.2.
Recognize that living things have features that help them to survive in different environments.
83
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.5.2.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
3.6.1.
Recognize that some plants and animals that once lived are no longer found on earth.
18
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.6.1.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
3.7.1.
Recognize that different objects appear in the day and nighttime sky.
46
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.7.1.
3.7.2.
Recognize that there are predictable patterns that occur in the universe.
241
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.7.2.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
3.8.1.
Recognize daily and seasonal weather changes.
129
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.8.1.
3.8.2.
Realize that weather is associated with temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions and can be measured using tools and instruments.
112
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.8.2.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
3.9.1.
Identify the earth's major geological features.
58
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.9.1.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
3.10.1.
Recognize that there are a variety of earth materials that have basic observable and measurable properties.
92
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.10.1.
3.10.2.
Realize that earth materials can be recycled or conserved.
60
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.10.2.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
3.11.1.
Realize the basic concept that forces can move objects (push/pull).
22
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.11.1.
3.11.2.
Observe and predict how the weight of an object and its position affect balance.
117
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.11.2.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
3.12.1.
Recognize that objects have observable properties that can change over time and under different conditions.
72
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.12.1.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
3.13.1.
Investigate the kinds of changes that occur when different types of matter interact.
67
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.13.1.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
3.14.1.
Realize that the sun is the main source of earth's heat and light energy.
88
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 3.14.1.
3.14.2.
Recognize that sound is produced when objects vibrate.
130
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Science State
Standard 3.14.2.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
4.1.1.
Know that all organisms are made of one or more cells.
54
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 4.1.1.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
4.2.1.
Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.
88
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Science State
Standard 4.2.1.
4.2.2.
Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.
125
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Science State
Standard 4.2.2.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
4.3.1.
Realize that plants and animals use food for energy.
21
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Science State
Standard 4.3.1.
4.3.2.
Recognize the function of specific structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.
40
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Science State
Standard 4.3.2.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
4.4.1.
Realize that certain characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.
107
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Science State
Standard 4.4.1.
4.4.2.
Realize that reproduction is necessary for the survival of species.
97
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Science State
Standard 4.4.2.
4.4.3.
Investigate the life cycles of different organisms.
97
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Science State
Standard 4.4.3.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
4.5.1.
Realize that plants and animals can be grouped according to similarities and differences in their characteristics.
112
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Science State
Standard 4.5.1.
4.5.2.
Determine that adaptations help organisms to survive in their environments.
24
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Science State
Standard 4.5.2.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
4.6.1.
Realize that fossils show connections between organisms that lived in the past and those that live in the present.
34
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Science State
Standard 4.6.1.
4.6.2.
Recognize that extinction has occurred in the past and continues today.
18
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Science State
Standard 4.6.2.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
4.7.1.
Know that objects in space have identifiable characteristics (e.g., appearance, location, and apparent motion).
32
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Science State
Standard 4.7.1.
4.7.2.
Investigate the patterns and movement of objects in space.
43
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 4.7.2.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
4.8.1.
Recognize that atmospheric conditions vary and can be measured.
378
Suggested Titles for Tennessee
Science State
Standard 4.8.1.
4.8.2.
Recognize that landforms and bodies of water affect weather and climate.
150
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Science State
Standard 4.8.2.
4.8.3.
Recognize the basic features of the water cycle.
80
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Science State
Standard 4.8.3.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geologic features that are constantly changing.
4.9.1.
Recognize that the earth's geological features change.
91
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Science State
Standard 4.9.1.
4.9.2.
Know that the earth is composed of different layers.
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TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
4.10.1.
Recognize that earth materials have a variety of practical uses.
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Standard 4.10.1.
4.10.2.
Know the basic characteristics of soils.
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Standard 4.10.2.
4.10.3.
Realize the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
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Standard 4.10.3.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
4.11.1.
Recognize that gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the earth.
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Standard 4.11.1.
4.11.2.
Recognize the relationship between force and motion.
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Standard 4.11.2.
4.11.3.
Recognize that the motion of objects is affected by friction.
5
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Standard 4.11.3.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
4.12.1.
Recognize that matter has predictable properties and is composed of basic units, some too small to be seen with the naked eye.
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Standard 4.12.1.
4.12.2.
Recognize conditions that are associated with different states of matter.
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Standard 4.12.2.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
5.13.1.
Describe the types of changes that result from interactions of matter.
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Standard 5.13.1.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
4.14.1.
Know that energy exists in many forms.
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Standard 4.14.1.
4.14.2.
Recognize the characteristics of light energy and sound energy.
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Standard 4.14.2.
4.14.3.
Recognize the basic concept of electricity.
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Standard 4.14.3.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
5.1.1.
Know that all organisms are made of one or more cells.
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Standard 5.1.1.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
5.2.1.
Investigate the relationships among organisms in a specific ecosystem.
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Standard 5.2.1.
5.2.2.
Recognize that organisms are able to change their environment.
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Standard 5.2.2.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
5.3.1.
Realize that plants and animals use food for energy.
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Standard 5.3.1.
5.3.2.
Recognize the function of specific structures in organisms that allow them to obtain and use energy.
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Standard 5.3.2.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
5.4.1.
Realize that certain characteristics are passed from parents to offspring.
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Standard 5.4.1.
5.4.2.
Realize that reproduction is necessary for the survival of the species.
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Standard 5.4.2.
5.4.3.
Investigate the life cycles of different organisms.
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Standard 5.4.3.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
5.5.1.
Realize that plants and animals can be grouped according to similarities and differences in their characteristics.
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Standard 5.5.1.
5.5.2.
Determine that adaptations help organisms to survive in their environments.
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Standard 5.5.2.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
5.6.1.
Realize that fossils show connections between organisms that lived in the past and those that live in the present.
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Standard 5.6.1.
5.6.2.
Recognize that extinction has occurred in the past and continues today.
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Standard 5.6.2.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
5.7.1.
Know that objects in space have identifiable characteristics (e.g., appearance, location, and apparent motion).
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Standard 5.7.1.
5.7.2.
Investigate the patterns and movement of objects in space.
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Standard 5.7.2.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
5.8.1.
Recognize that atmospheric conditions vary and can be measured.
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Standard 5.8.1.
5.8.2.
Recognize that landforms and bodies of water affect weather and climate.
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Standard 5.8.2.
5.8.3.
Recognize the basic features of the water cycle.
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Standard 5.8.3.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
5.9.1.
Recognize that the earth's geological features change.
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Standard 5.9.1.
5.9.2.
Know that the earth is composed of different layers.
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Standard 5.9.2.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
5.10.1.
Recognize that earth materials have a variety of practical uses.
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Standard 5.10.1.
5.10.2.
Know the basic characteristics of soils.
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Standard 5.10.2.
5.10.3.
Realize the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources.
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Standard 5.10.3.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
5.11.1.
Recognize that gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the earth.
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Standard 5.11.1.
5.11.2.
Recognize the relationship between force and motion.
6
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Standard 5.11.2.
5.11.3.
Recognize that the motion of objects is affected by friction.
6
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Standard 5.11.3.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter
5.12.1.
Recognize that matter has predictable properties and is composed of basic units, some too small to be seen with the naked eye.
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Standard 5.12.1.
5.12.2.
Recognize conditions that are associated with different states of matter.
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Standard 5.12.2.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
5.13.1.
Describe the types of changes that result from interactions of matter.
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Standard 5.13.1.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
5.14.1.
Know that energy exists in many forms.
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Standard 5.14.1.
5.14.2.
Recognize the characteristics of light energy and sound energy.
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Standard 5.14.2.
5.14.3.
Recognize the properties and uses of magnets.
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Standard 5.14.3.
5.14.4.
Recognize the basic concept of electricity.
10
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Standard 5.14.4.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
6.2.1.
Understand the nature of symbiotic relationships
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Standard 6.2.1.
6.2.2.
Examine the competitive relationships among organisms within an ecosystem.
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Standard 6.2.2.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
6.3.1.
Recognize relationships within food chains.
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Standard 6.3.1.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
6.5.1.
Understand how organisms are adapted for surviving in particular environments.
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Standard 6.5.1.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
6.6.1.
Investigate the fossil evidence found in sedimentary rock layers.
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Standard 6.6.1.
6.6.2.
Recognize various types of evidence which indicate that life forms have changed over time.
31
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Standard 6.6.2.
6.6.3.
Reason how environmental changes are associated with the extinction of a species.
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Standard 6.6.3.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
6.7.1.
Recognize the basic features of the universe.
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Standard 6.7.1.
6.7.2.
Investigate the relative distances between objects in space.
26
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Standard 6.7.2.
6.7.3.
Describe the positional relationships among the earth, moon, and sun.
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Standard 6.7.3.
6.7.4.
Understand that gravity is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and governs movement in the solar system.
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Standard 6.7.4.
6.7.5.
Explore the role of technology and careers associated with the study of space.
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Standard 6.7.5.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
6.14.1.
Identify and describe the characteristics of waves.
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Standard 6.14.1.
6.14.2.
Understand the difference between heat and temperature.
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Standard 6.14.2.
6.14.3.
Understand the basic principles of electricity.
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Standard 6.14.3.
6.14.4.
Understand that one form of energy can be transformed into another form of energy.
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Standard 6.14.4.
6.14.5.
Understand the nature of light, including the electromagnetic spectrum.
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Standard 6.14.5.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
7.1.1.
Recognize the differences among cells, tissues, organs, and systems.
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Standard 7.1.1.
7.1.2.
Differentiate between structures and functions of plant and animal cells.
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Standard 7.1.2.
7.1.3.
Recognize that cell division occurs in sequential stages.
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Standard 7.1.3.
7.1.4.
Know that materials move into and out of cells.
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Standard 7.1.4.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
7.3.2.
Distinguish between the photosynthesis and respiration process.
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Standard 7.3.2.
7.3.3.
Describe the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between living things and the environment.
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Standard 7.3.3.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
7.4.1.
Recognize the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.
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Standard 7.4.1.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
7.8.1.
Interpret the relationship between weather and the water cycle.
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Standard 7.8.1.
7.8.2.
Investigate the relationship between the collection of weather data and its interpretation.
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Standard 7.8.2.
7.8.3.
Explain how changes in oceanic and atmospheric conditions affect climate.
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Standard 7.8.3.
7.8.4.
Explore careers related to meteorology.
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Standard 7.8.4.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of earth's resources.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
7.12.1.
Distinguish among elements, compounds and mixtures.
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Standard 7.12.1.
7.12.2.
Identify and measure the simple properties of common substances.
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Standard 7.12.2.
7.12.3.
Understand that the periodic table is used as a tool for grouping elements.
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Standard 7.12.3.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cell Structure and Function: The student will investigate the structure and function of plant and animal cells.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Interactions Between Living Things and Their Environment: The student will investigate how living things interact with one another and with non-living elements of their environment.
8.2.3.
Identify the major biomes of the world.
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Standard 8.2.3.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Food Production and Energy for Life: The student will study the basic parts of plants, investigate how plants produce food, and discover that plants and animals use food to sustain life.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Heredity and Reproduction: The student will understand the basic principles of inheritance.
8.4.2.
Examine differences between dominant and recessive traits.
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Standard 8.4.2.
8.4.3.
Investigate the relationship among DNA, genes, chromosomes, and the genetic code of life.
27
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Standard 8.4.3.
8.4.4.
Explore careers related to biotechnology.
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Standard 8.4.4.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Diversity and Adaptation Among Living Things: The student will understand that living things have characteristics that enable them to survive in their environment.
8.5.2.
Identify characteristics used by scientists to classify organisms into different categories.
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Standard 8.5.2.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Change: The student will understand that living things have changed over time.
TN.7.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth and Its Place in the Universe: The student will investigate the structure of the universe.
TN.8.0. Earth and Space Science: Atmospheric Cycles: The student will investigate the relationships among atmospheric conditions, weather, and climate.
TN.9.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Features: The student will understand that the earth has many geological features that are constantly changing.
8.9.1.
Understand the characteristics of the earth's layers and the location of major plates.
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Standard 8.9.1.
8.9.2.
Describe the forces and processes that shape the earth.
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Standard 8.9.2.
TN.10.0. Earth and Space Science: Earth Resources: The student will investigate the properties, uses, and conservation of the earth's resources.
8.10.1.
Investigate the characteristics of minerals and their uses.
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Standard 8.10.1.
8.10.2.
Describe the rock cycle.
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Standard 8.10.2.
8.10.3.
Investigate how human activities affect the earth's land, oceans, and atmosphere.
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Standard 8.10.3.
8.10.4.
Examine different types of energy resources and their importance to man.
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Standard 8.10.4.
8.10.5.
Analyze approaches to conserving energy and natural resources.
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Standard 8.10.5.
TN.11.0. Physical Science: Forces and Motion: The student will investigate the effects of force on the movement of objects.
8.11.1.
Distinguish between speed and velocity.
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Standard 8.11.1.
8.11.2.
Demonstrate an understanding of Newton's three laws of motion.
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Standard 8.11.2.
8.11.3.
Identify factors that influence the amount of gravitational force between objects.
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Standard 8.11.3.
8.11.4.
Identify simple machines and their uses.
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Standard 8.11.4.
TN.12.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will investigate the characteristic properties of matter.
TN.13.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
8.13.1.
Understand the difference between acids and bases and how indicators are used.
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Standard 8.13.1.
8.13.2.
Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.
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Standard 8.13.2.
8.13.3.
Understand what a chemical equation represents.
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Standard 8.13.3.
TN.14.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will investigate energy and its uses.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cells: Standard: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
LS.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
LS.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
LS.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and it significance to homeostasis.
LS.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Ecological Interactions: Standard: The student will investigate the relationship and interaction between living organisms and their environment.
LS.2.1. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in the environment.
LS.2.2. Compare populations, communities, and ecosystems.
LS.2.3. Analyze the flow of nutrients and energy in an environment.
LS.2.4. Distinguish among producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramids.
LS.2.5. Distinguish between autotrophs and heterotrophs by comparing plant and animal structures.
LS.2.6. Contrast different types of symbiotic relationships.
LS.2.7. Explore how human activities can affect the balance of an ecosystem.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Energy Production and Use: The student will compare and contrast the processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.1. Identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.2. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, and water cycles.
LS.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Reproduction and Inheritance: The student will investigate how patterns of inheritance are linked to reproduction and infer that hereditary information contained in DNA is transmitted from parent to offspring.
LS.4.1. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction.
LS.4.2. Organize the stages of cell division sequentially for mitosis and meiosis.
LS.4.3. Distinguish between dominant and recessive traits.
LS.4.4. Distinguish between purebred and hybrid traits.
LS.4.5. Explore various modes of inheritance (i.e. co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, sex-linked, and polygenic traits) using the principles of Mendelian inheritance.
LS.4.6. Relate genetic mutations with changes in DNA.
LS.4.7. Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Classification and Environmental Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
LS.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a classification system.
LS.5.2. Compare systems of classification.
LS.5.3. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
LS.5.4. Distinguish among the life cycles of plants and animals.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate physical, environmental, and chemical evidence that indicates that life on earth has changed over time.
LS.6.1. Investigate the process of fossil formation.
LS.6.2. Interpret various forms of evidence for biological evolution.
LS.6.3. Distinguish between the concepts of relative and absolute dating.
LS.6.4. Relate environmental change to natural selection, mutation, and adaptation that may lead to the emergence of a new species or the extinction of an existing species.
LS.6.5. Use current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy as evidence for biological change.
TN.1.0. Biology I: Cells: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
BI.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
BI.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
BI.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and its significance to homeostasis.
BI.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Biology I: Interactions: The student will investigate the interactions of organisms within their environment through different relationships, population dynamics, and patterns of behavior.
BI.2.1. Compare and contrast the different types of symbiotic relationships.
BI.2.2. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in an environment.
BI.2.3. Analyze the flow of energy in an ecosystem using energy and biomass pyramids.
BI.2.4. Analyze innate and learned behaviors and relate this to the survival of the organism.
BI.2.5. Investigate the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem.
BI.2.6. Examine the effects of human activity on ecosystems.
TN.3.0. Biology I: Photosynthesis and Respiration: The student will compare and contrast the biochemical processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration, and analyze the major biogeochemical cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.1. Compare and contrast the light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis.
BI.3.2. Investigate the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
BI.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and water cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Biology I: Genetics and Biotechnology: The student will investigate the concepts of genetics and heredity, different methods of reproduction, patterns of inheritance, and genetic disorders; as well as, explore and evaluate DNA technologies from both a scientific and ethical perspective.
BI.4.1. Investigate the structure and molecular composition of DNA and RNA.
BI.4.2. Relate the structure of DNA and RNA to the processes of replication and protein synthesis.
BI.4.3. Compare and contrast the asexual and sexual reproductive strategies used by organisms.
BI.4.4. Apply the principles of Menedelian inheritance to make predictions for offspring.
BI.4.5. Examine modes of inheritance involving sex linkage, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and polygenic traits.
BI.4.6. Investigate the causes and effects of mutations.
BI.4.7. Identify the causes and effects of genetic diseases in plants and animals.
BI.4.8. Investigate the scientific and ethical ramifications of genetic engineering, recombinant DNA, selective breeding, hybridization, cell and tissue culture, transgenic animals, and DNA fingerprinting.
TN.5.0. Biology I: Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
BI.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a system of classification and compare historically relevant systems of classification used in Biology.
BI.5.2. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
BI.5.3. Integrate a comparative study of plant and animal anatomical structures so as to recognize relationships among organisms related to structural components, symmetry, metamorphosis, and alternation of generations.
TN.6.0. Biology I: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate the process of natural selection and examine the evidence for biological evolution.
BI.6.1. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
BI.6.2. Investigate how natural selection, mutation, and adaptation impact a species.
BI.6.3. Recognize the contributions of scientists, including Darwin, to the concept of evolution.
BI.6.4. Apply current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy to provide evidence for biological evolution.
TN.1.0. Biology II: Comparative Anatomy/Zoology: The student will observe, model, and/or manipulate a variety of organisms representing the major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate animals, to gain an understanding of increasing complexity.
BII.1.1. Compare and contrast animals, from simplest organisms to most complex, with regard to anatomical differences, embryological development, and evolutionary history.
BII.1.2. Investigate how animals accomplish functions like ingestion and digestion, transportation of materials, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction and development.
BII.1.3. Demonstrate an understanding of systems of increasing complexity, as well as the relationship between structure and function in all organisms.
TN.2.0. Biology II: Embryology: The student will investigate the processes of gamete production, fertilization, and development.
BII.2.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and production of eggs and sperm.
BII.2.2. Investigate the process of zygote formation.
BII.2.3. Distinguish between internal and external fertilization.
BII.2.4. Describe and distinguish among cleavage, gastrulation, and differentiation.
BII.2.5. Compare the embryological development of organisms including, but not limited to frog, chicken, and human.
TN.3.0. Biology II: Genetics: The student will examine the structure and function of DNA.
BII.3.1. Examine modes of inheritance involving linked genes and epistasis.
BII.3.2. Investigate the effects of the environment on DNA.
BII.3.3. Investigate chromosome mapping, crossing over, and the formation of new gene combinations.
BII.3.4. Examine the process of regulating gene expression.
BII.3.5. Explore the genomic organization and inheritance of DNA in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, cellular organelles, and humans.
BII.3.6. Investigate the applications of recombinant DNA technology, including cloning.
BII.3.7. Investigate population genetics and the Hardy-Weinberg Law.
BII.3.8. Explore the processes of transcription and translation.
TN.4.0. Biology II: Immunology: The student will investigate the reaction of, causes for, and results of the immune response.
BII.4.1. Examine the stages of an immune response.
BII.4.2. Analyze an immune response at the cellular and molecular level.
BII.4.3. Explore immune disorders.
BII.4.4. Compare the different types of immune responses evoked by antigens.
BII.4.5. Explore the worldwide impact of vaccination programs.
TN.5.0. Biology II: Microbiology: The student will investigate diversity, impact, and uses of microorganisms as well as diseases caused by microorganisms.
BII.5.1. Examine the diversity of microbial life forms and explore the conditions under which microbes thrive.
BII.5.2. Compare and contrast pathogenic and parasitic microbes as regards their identity, interactions, the diseases they cause, and methods used to control their growth.
BII.5.3. Investigate the role of microbes in genetic engineering and examine ways microbes are used in society.
BII.5.4. Identify the various relationships shared among humans, plants, and microbes.
TN.6.0. Biology II: Botany: The student will investigate simple and complex plant forms and understand the importance of plant life to survival on earth.
BII.6.1. Examine the anatomy and physiology of non-vascular and vascular plants to demonstrate the biological evolution of plants on the earth.
BII.6.2. Investigate the anatomical and physiological differences among plants that explain how plants grow, reproduce, survive, and coexist with animals in their particular habitats.
BII.6.3. Demonstrate the wide variety of plants that are both harmful and useful to animals, especially humans.
TN.1.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomical Orientation: The student will explore the organizational structures of the body from the molecular to the organism level.
AP.1.1. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology.
AP.1.2. Investigate the structures of the major body systems and relate the functions.
AP.1.3. Investigate the major body cavities and the subdivisions of each cavity.
AP.1.4. Apply correct anatomical terminology when discussing the orientation of body parts and regions.
TN.2.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Protection, Support, and Movement: The student will explore the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems, and relate the structures of the various parts to the functions they serve.
AP.2.1. Identify the components of the integumentary system and explain the physiological mechanisms that make the functions of this system possible.
AP.2.2. Identify the bones and their parts that make up the skeletal system, and relate the physiological mechanisms that help the skeletal system fulfill its functions.
AP.2.3. Identify the various kinds of muscles, major muscles of the body, and explain the physiology of muscle contraction.
TN.3.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Integration and Regulation: The student will investigate, compare, and contrast methods of body control by the nervous and endocrine systems.
AP.3.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
AP.3.2. Describe the structure, function, and developmental aspects of neurons and their supporting glial cells.
AP.3.3. Investigate the physiology of electrochemical impulses and neural integration.
AP.3.4. Investigate organs utilized by the body for perception of external stimuli and to the maintenance of homeostasis.
AP.3.5. Identify the major organs of the endocrine system and demonstrate the relation of each structure to hormonal regulation of homeostasis.
TN.4.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Transportation: The student will investigate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system with an emphasis on the blood, heart, and the lymphatic system and attention to the immune response.
AP.4.1. Identify the molecular and cellular components of the blood.
AP.4.2. Describe the functions of the blood within the human body.
AP.4.3. Demonstrate and understanding of the anatomy of the heart and the flow of blood through the heart.
AP.4.4. Elucidate the biochemical and physiological nature of the heart's functions.
AP.4.5. Describe the structure of blood vessels and identify the major arteries and veins.
AP.4.6. Describe the physiological basis of circulation and blood pressure.
AP.4.7. Demonstrate the role of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis.
AP.4.8. Identify the major organs of the lymphatic system.
AP.4.9. Demonstrate an understanding of the immune response.
TN.5.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Absorption and Excretion: The student will investigate the structures of the body associated with the absorption and excretion of materials, from the molecular, cellular, organ, and system levels of function.
AP.5.1. Identify the major organs of the digestive system.
AP.5.2. Observe the gross anatomy of each organ within the digestive and urinary systems.
AP.5.3. Describe mechanisms of digestion and absorption within the body.
AP.5.4. Relate how nutrition, metabolism, and body temperature are interrelated.
AP.5.5. Explain the role of the urinary system in body waste management.
AP.5.6. Examine the physiological basis for the elimination of water and salts through the skin and lungs.
TN.6.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Reproduction, Growth, and Development: The student will investigate the reproductive system and its association with the growth and development of organisms.
AP.6.1. Identify the structures and related functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
AP.6.2. Demonstrate and understanding of the hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle.
AP.6.3. Indicate the duration and relate the major events at each stage of gestation.
AP.6.4. Investigate congenital disorders; their physiological, biochemical, hormonal, and chromosomal causes.
TN.1.0. Chemistry I: Atomic Structure: The student will investigate atomic structure and how this determines the physical and chemical properties of matter.
CI.1.1. Compare and contrast various models of the atom as they emerged historically, from the Greeks to the modern electron-cloud model.
CI.1.2. Investigate the basic organization of the modern periodic table, including atomic number and atomic properties.
CI.1.3. Describe models of the atom in terms of orbital, electron configuration, orbital notation, quantum numbers, and electron-dot structures.
CI.1.4. Investigate the composition of the nucleus so as to explain isotopes and nuclear reactions.
CI.1.5. Relate the spectral lines of an atom's emission spectrum to the transition of electrons between different energy levels within an atom.
TN.2.0. Chemistry I: Matter and Energy: The student will investigate the characteristics of matter and the interaction of matter and energy.
CI.2.1. Investigate the characteristics of matter.
CI.2.2. Explore the interactions of matter and energy.
TN.3.0. Chemistry I: Interactions of Matter: The student will examine the interactions of matter.
CI.3.1. Investigate chemical bonding.
CI.3.2. Analyze chemical reactions.
CI.3.3. Apply the mathematics of chemical formulas and equations.
TN.4.0. Chemistry I: Solutions and Acids/Bases: The student will investigate the characteristics of solutions with particular attention to acids and bases.
CI.4.1. Investigate the characteristics of solutions.
CI.4.2. Investigate the characteristics of acids and bases.
TN.1.0. Chemistry II: Structure of Matter: The student will extend their Chemistry I investigation of atomic theory, chemical bonding and nuclear chemistry.
CII.1.1. Recognize how electron energy levels relate to atomic spectra, quantum numbers, and atomic orbitals.
CII.1.2. Represent electron arrangements in atoms in a variety of ways.
CII.1.3. Describe periodic relationships including atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, and oxidation states.
CII.1.4. Investigate the subject of ionic, covalent, metallic bonds, and attractive forces between molecules.
CII.1.5. Investigate the relationship of chemical bonding to the state, structure and properties of matter.
CII.1.6. Explore Lewis structures, characteristics of valence bonds (including hybridized orbitals, resonance, and sigma and pi bonds), bond directionality, and ionic or molecular geometry using the VSEPR theory.
CII.1.7. Investigate the characteristics of simple organic molecules including isomerism.
CII.1.8. Explore nuclear chemistry.
TN.2.0. Chemistry II: States of Matter: The student will investigate interactions of matter using the kinetic molecular theory to explain solid, liquid, gas, and solution phenomena.
CII.2.1. Apply the kinetic molecular theory to describe solids, liquids, and gases.
CII.2.2. Investigate topics associated with the gaseous state.
CII.2.3. Discuss phase diagrams of one-component systems.
CII.2.4. Extend their understanding of solutions that was introduced in Chemistry I.
TN.3.0. Chemistry II: Reactions: The student will investigate types of reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium phenomena, kinetics, and thermodynamics of chemical reactions.
CII.3.1. Investigate various chemical reactions associated with acids and bases, precipitation, and oxidation and reduction.
CII.3.2. Expand the study of stoichiometry.
CII.3.3. Explore the concept of physical and chemical equilibrium.
CII.3.4. Investigate chemical kinetics and the rate of reaction concept.
CII.3.5. Explore the concept of thermodynamics.
TN.1.0. Earth Science: Earth System: The student will investigate the origin, composition, and structure of the universe.
ES.1.1. Explore the theories of the origin of the universe and its vastness.
ES.1.2. Examine the components of the solar system.
ES.1.3. Examine the sun, earth, moon relationships and their gravitational effects.
ES.1.4. Investigate the exploration of space.
TN.2.0. Earth Science: Energy in the Earth System: The student will explore issues associated with energy use in the Earth system.
ES.2.1. Investigate energy sources.
ES.2.2. Explore energy transfer pathways.
ES.2.3. Evaluate alternative energy sources.
TN.3.0. Earth Science: Cycles in the Earth System: The student will investigate the principal features of the cycles in the Earth system.
ES.3.1. Explain the components of the tectonic cycle.
ES.3.2. Investigate the rock cycle.
ES.3.3. Analyze the hydrologic cycle.
ES.3.4. Interpret and assimilate data related to the atmospheric cycle.
ES.3.5. Differentiate between the geo-chemical (Earth system) cycles.
ES.3.6. Evaluate the role of living organisms within the Earth system cycles.
ES.3.7. Investigate maps.
TN.4.0. Earth Science: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth.
ES.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
ES.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
ES.4.3. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
ES.4.4. Demonstrate the effect of the environment on the formation and extinction of species.
TN.1.0. Geology: Maps: The student will develop map interpretation skills for topographic and geologic features.
G.1.1. Read and interpret topographic maps.
G.1.2. Investigate rock types, time periods, and faults from geologic maps.
G.1.3. Investigate technologies used to map various features.
G.1.4. Apply maps to solve land-use problems and for planning.
TN.2.0. Geology: Matter and Minerals: The student will explore matter and how it relates to the formation of minerals.
G.2.1. Investigate the atom as the basic building block of all matter.
G.2.2. Apply the periodic table as a learning tool.
G.2.3. Investigate the structure, geometry, and shape of crystals.
G.2.4. Distinguish between physical and chemical properties of minerals.
G.2.5. Investigate the location, abundance, and use of minerals.
TN.3.0. Geology: Rocks and the Rock Cycle: The student will investigate the three rock classes and the rock cycle.
G.3.1. Identify and differentiate among the three rock classes.
G.3.2. Examine the processes responsible for forming the three rock classes.
G.3.3. Examine characteristics within each rock class.
G.3.4. Analyze and interpret the rock cycle.
TN.4.0. Geology: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth and evidence of life through time.
G.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
G.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
G.4.3. Investigate the history of life.
G.4.4. Interpret and evaluate the fossil record for evidence of biological evolution.
G.4.5. Demonstrate the effect of the environment in the formation and extinction of species through geologic time using fossils.
TN.5.0. Geology: Plate Tectonics: The student will relate the theory of plate tectonics to the evidence for continental drift and seafloor spreading.
G.5.1. Recognize different types of plate boundaries (e.g., divergent, convergent, and transform including continental vs. oceanic).
G.5.2. Interpret evidence for plate tectonics using paleomagnetism, fossil record, continental boundaries, and hot spots.
G.5.3. Recognize that convection currents are the driving mechanisms for plate tectonics.
G.5.4. Describe the processes associated with volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain building.
TN.6.0. Geology: Landforms: The student will investigate landforms created by many different surficial processes and their relationships to various sources of energy in the Earth System.
G.6.1. Investigate the hydrosphere and its effect on various relationships to landforms.
G.6.2. Associate surface processes such as wind, glaciers, gravity, oceans, rivers, and mankind with resulting landforms.
G.6.3. Understand the role of groundwater.
TN.1.0. Environmental Science: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
Env.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
Env.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
Env.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
Env.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
Env.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
Env.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Environmental Science: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
Env.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
Env.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
Env.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Environmental Science: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
Env.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Env.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
Env.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Environmental Science: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
Env.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
Env.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
Env.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Environmental Science: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
Env.5.1. Understand the causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
Env.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
Env.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Environmental Science: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will understand his/her personal and civic responsibility concerning issues related to the environment.
Env.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
Env.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Ecology: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
E.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
E.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
E.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
E.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
E.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
E.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Ecology: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
E.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
E.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
E.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Ecology: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
E.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
E.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
E.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Ecology: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
E.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
E.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
E.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Ecology: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
E.5.1. Understand causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
E.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
E.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Ecology: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will conduct activities that illustrate environmental responsibility and stewardship.
E.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
E.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Physical Science: Force and Motion: The student will explore the concepts of force and motion.
PS.1.1. Investigate the relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
PS.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
PS.1.3. Relate gravitational force to mass and distance.
PS.1.4. Demonstrate the relationship between work, power, and machines.
PS.1.5. Examine the law of conservation of momentum in everyday situations.
TN.2.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will examine the structure, properties, and classifications of matter.
PS.2.1. Classify and identify matter as a pure substance or a mixture.
PS.2.2. Explore matter in terms of specific properties.
TN.3.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
PS.3.1. Investigate chemical and physical changes.
PS.3.2. Analyze chemical equations.
PS.3.3. Compare and contrast acids and bases.
PS.3.4. Explore the laws of conservation of mass.
TN.4.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will compare and contrast various forms of energy.
PS.4.1. Investigate the properties and behaviors of waves.
PS.4.2. Explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy.
PS.4.3. Examine the applications and effects of heat energy.
PS.4.4. Probe the fundamental principles and applications of electrical energy.
PS.4.5. Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
PS.4.6. Investigate the law of conservation of energy.
TN.1.0. Physics: Mechanics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of mechanics.
P.1.1. Investigate fundamental physical quantities of mass and time.
P.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
P.1.3. Understand work, energy, and power.
P.1.4. Investigate kinematics and dynamics.
TN.2.0. Physics: Thermodynamics: The student will examine the properties and laws of thermodynamics.
P.2.1. Develop an understanding of heat and internal energy.
P.2.2. Compare Celsius, Kelvin and the Absolute temperature scales.
P.2.3. Investigate exchanges in internal energy.
TN.3.0. Physics: Waves and Sound: The student will investigate the properties of waves and sound.
P.3.1. Explore conditions associated with simple harmonic motion.
P.3.2. Investigate Hooke's law.
P.3.3. Understand wave mechanics.
P.3.4. Examine the Doppler Effect.
P.3.5. Explore the characteristics and properties of sound.
TN.4.0. Physics: Light and Optics: The student will examine the properties of light and optics.
P.4.1. Describe the characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum.
P.4.2. Investigate the interaction of light waves.
P.4.3. Analyze the optics of mirrors.
P.4.4. Explore the optics of lenses.
P.4.5. Investigate the phenomenon of color.
TN.5.0. Physics: Electricity and Magnetism: The students will investigate electricity and magnetism.
P.5.1. Examine properties of electric forces, electric charges, and electric fields.
P.5.2. Explore the flow of charge and electric currents.
P.5.3. Investigate Ohm's law.
P.5.4. Compare and contrast series and parallel circuits.
P.5.5. Analyze schematic diagrams.
P.5.6. Understand magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and investigate electromagnetic induction.
TN.6.0. Physics: Nuclear Physics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of nuclear physics.
P.6.1. Investigate the properties and structure of the atom.
P.6.2. Compare and contrast the Bohr model and the quantum model of the atom.
P.6.3. Explore the dynamics of the nucleus: radioactivity, nuclear decay, radiocarbon/uranium dating and half-life.
P.6.4. Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
P.6.5. Investigate the quantum theory.
TN.1.0. Scientific Research: Ethical Practices: The student will demonstrate ethical practices.
SR.1.1. Critically examine data to determine its significance.
SR.1.2. Repeat trials to enhance the reliability of data.
SR.1.3. Recognize that in science one solution often leads to new questions.
SR.1.4. Employ ethical practices with research and investigations that involve human or animal subjects and/or hazardous/bio-hazardous materials.
SR.1.5. Follow safety procedures in the classroom, laboratory, and home environments.
SR.1.6. Respect and understand copyright and patent laws.
TN.2.0. Scientific Research: Critical Thinking Skills: The student will identify and clarify problems using critical thinking skills.
SR.2.1. Use scientific instruments for extending the human senses in observation.
SR.2.2. Recognize limits to scientific investigations.
SR.2.3. Use technological tools and mathematical models to analyze problems or questions.
SR.2.4. Evaluate safety implications and risks associated with a question.
SR.2.5. Analyze and study classical problems.
TN.3.0. Scientific Research: Scientific Inquiry: The student will design and implement a strategy for solving a scientific problem or a strategy for answering a scientific question.
SR.3.1. Practice appropriate safety procedures.
SR.3.2. Formulate a working hypothesis to guide research.
SR.3.3. Develop experimental procedures to test hypothesis.
SR.3.4. Collect data using a variety of scientific tools.
SR.3.5. Verify data for accuracy.
TN.4.0. Scientific Research: Analyzing and Evaluating Data: The student will develop abilities to analyze and evaluate data.
SR.4.1. Use statistical analysis to analyze and interpret data accurately.
SR.4.2. Evaluate data based in terms of accuracy and precision.
SR.4.3. Make conclusions based on data analysis and evaluations.
TN.5.0. Scientific Research: Communicating Scientific Results: The student will publish, present, and communicate results of a scientific investigation.
SR.5.1. Present scientific reports in a clear, accurate, and appropriate manner to a variety of audiences.
SR.5.2. Communicate findings in order to extend the research base.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cells: Standard: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
LS.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
LS.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
LS.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and it significance to homeostasis.
LS.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Ecological Interactions: Standard: The student will investigate the relationship and interaction between living organisms and their environment.
LS.2.1. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in the environment.
LS.2.2. Compare populations, communities, and ecosystems.
LS.2.3. Analyze the flow of nutrients and energy in an environment.
LS.2.4. Distinguish among producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramids.
LS.2.5. Distinguish between autotrophs and heterotrophs by comparing plant and animal structures.
LS.2.6. Contrast different types of symbiotic relationships.
LS.2.7. Explore how human activities can affect the balance of an ecosystem.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Energy Production and Use: The student will compare and contrast the processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.1. Identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.2. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, and water cycles.
LS.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Reproduction and Inheritance: The student will investigate how patterns of inheritance are linked to reproduction and infer that hereditary information contained in DNA is transmitted from parent to offspring.
LS.4.1. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction.
LS.4.2. Organize the stages of cell division sequentially for mitosis and meiosis.
LS.4.3. Distinguish between dominant and recessive traits.
LS.4.4. Distinguish between purebred and hybrid traits.
LS.4.5. Explore various modes of inheritance (i.e. co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, sex-linked, and polygenic traits) using the principles of Mendelian inheritance.
LS.4.6. Relate genetic mutations with changes in DNA.
LS.4.7. Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Classification and Environmental Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
LS.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a classification system.
LS.5.2. Compare systems of classification.
LS.5.3. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
LS.5.4. Distinguish among the life cycles of plants and animals.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate physical, environmental, and chemical evidence that indicates that life on earth has changed over time.
LS.6.1. Investigate the process of fossil formation.
LS.6.2. Interpret various forms of evidence for biological evolution.
LS.6.3. Distinguish between the concepts of relative and absolute dating.
LS.6.4. Relate environmental change to natural selection, mutation, and adaptation that may lead to the emergence of a new species or the extinction of an existing species.
LS.6.5. Use current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy as evidence for biological change.
TN.1.0. Biology I: Cells: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
BI.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
BI.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
BI.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and its significance to homeostasis.
BI.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Biology I: Interactions: The student will investigate the interactions of organisms within their environment through different relationships, population dynamics, and patterns of behavior.
BI.2.1. Compare and contrast the different types of symbiotic relationships.
BI.2.2. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in an environment.
BI.2.3. Analyze the flow of energy in an ecosystem using energy and biomass pyramids.
BI.2.4. Analyze innate and learned behaviors and relate this to the survival of the organism.
BI.2.5. Investigate the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem.
BI.2.6. Examine the effects of human activity on ecosystems.
TN.3.0. Biology I: Photosynthesis and Respiration: The student will compare and contrast the biochemical processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration, and analyze the major biogeochemical cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.1. Compare and contrast the light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis.
BI.3.2. Investigate the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
BI.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and water cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Biology I: Genetics and Biotechnology: The student will investigate the concepts of genetics and heredity, different methods of reproduction, patterns of inheritance, and genetic disorders; as well as, explore and evaluate DNA technologies from both a scientific and ethical perspective.
BI.4.1. Investigate the structure and molecular composition of DNA and RNA.
BI.4.2. Relate the structure of DNA and RNA to the processes of replication and protein synthesis.
BI.4.3. Compare and contrast the asexual and sexual reproductive strategies used by organisms.
BI.4.4. Apply the principles of Menedelian inheritance to make predictions for offspring.
BI.4.5. Examine modes of inheritance involving sex linkage, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and polygenic traits.
BI.4.6. Investigate the causes and effects of mutations.
BI.4.7. Identify the causes and effects of genetic diseases in plants and animals.
BI.4.8. Investigate the scientific and ethical ramifications of genetic engineering, recombinant DNA, selective breeding, hybridization, cell and tissue culture, transgenic animals, and DNA fingerprinting.
TN.5.0. Biology I: Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
BI.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a system of classification and compare historically relevant systems of classification used in Biology.
BI.5.2. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
BI.5.3. Integrate a comparative study of plant and animal anatomical structures so as to recognize relationships among organisms related to structural components, symmetry, metamorphosis, and alternation of generations.
TN.6.0. Biology I: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate the process of natural selection and examine the evidence for biological evolution.
BI.6.1. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
BI.6.2. Investigate how natural selection, mutation, and adaptation impact a species.
BI.6.3. Recognize the contributions of scientists, including Darwin, to the concept of evolution.
BI.6.4. Apply current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy to provide evidence for biological evolution.
TN.1.0. Biology II: Comparative Anatomy/Zoology: The student will observe, model, and/or manipulate a variety of organisms representing the major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate animals, to gain an understanding of increasing complexity.
BII.1.1. Compare and contrast animals, from simplest organisms to most complex, with regard to anatomical differences, embryological development, and evolutionary history.
BII.1.2. Investigate how animals accomplish functions like ingestion and digestion, transportation of materials, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction and development.
BII.1.3. Demonstrate an understanding of systems of increasing complexity, as well as the relationship between structure and function in all organisms.
TN.2.0. Biology II: Embryology: The student will investigate the processes of gamete production, fertilization, and development.
BII.2.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and production of eggs and sperm.
BII.2.2. Investigate the process of zygote formation.
BII.2.3. Distinguish between internal and external fertilization.
BII.2.4. Describe and distinguish among cleavage, gastrulation, and differentiation.
BII.2.5. Compare the embryological development of organisms including, but not limited to frog, chicken, and human.
TN.3.0. Biology II: Genetics: The student will examine the structure and function of DNA.
BII.3.1. Examine modes of inheritance involving linked genes and epistasis.
BII.3.2. Investigate the effects of the environment on DNA.
BII.3.3. Investigate chromosome mapping, crossing over, and the formation of new gene combinations.
BII.3.4. Examine the process of regulating gene expression.
BII.3.5. Explore the genomic organization and inheritance of DNA in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, cellular organelles, and humans.
BII.3.6. Investigate the applications of recombinant DNA technology, including cloning.
BII.3.7. Investigate population genetics and the Hardy-Weinberg Law.
BII.3.8. Explore the processes of transcription and translation.
TN.4.0. Biology II: Immunology: The student will investigate the reaction of, causes for, and results of the immune response.
BII.4.1. Examine the stages of an immune response.
BII.4.2. Analyze an immune response at the cellular and molecular level.
BII.4.3. Explore immune disorders.
BII.4.4. Compare the different types of immune responses evoked by antigens.
BII.4.5. Explore the worldwide impact of vaccination programs.
TN.5.0. Biology II: Microbiology: The student will investigate diversity, impact, and uses of microorganisms as well as diseases caused by microorganisms.
BII.5.1. Examine the diversity of microbial life forms and explore the conditions under which microbes thrive.
BII.5.2. Compare and contrast pathogenic and parasitic microbes as regards their identity, interactions, the diseases they cause, and methods used to control their growth.
BII.5.3. Investigate the role of microbes in genetic engineering and examine ways microbes are used in society.
BII.5.4. Identify the various relationships shared among humans, plants, and microbes.
TN.6.0. Biology II: Botany: The student will investigate simple and complex plant forms and understand the importance of plant life to survival on earth.
BII.6.1. Examine the anatomy and physiology of non-vascular and vascular plants to demonstrate the biological evolution of plants on the earth.
BII.6.2. Investigate the anatomical and physiological differences among plants that explain how plants grow, reproduce, survive, and coexist with animals in their particular habitats.
BII.6.3. Demonstrate the wide variety of plants that are both harmful and useful to animals, especially humans.
TN.1.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomical Orientation: The student will explore the organizational structures of the body from the molecular to the organism level.
AP.1.1. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology.
AP.1.2. Investigate the structures of the major body systems and relate the functions.
AP.1.3. Investigate the major body cavities and the subdivisions of each cavity.
AP.1.4. Apply correct anatomical terminology when discussing the orientation of body parts and regions.
TN.2.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Protection, Support, and Movement: The student will explore the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems, and relate the structures of the various parts to the functions they serve.
AP.2.1. Identify the components of the integumentary system and explain the physiological mechanisms that make the functions of this system possible.
AP.2.2. Identify the bones and their parts that make up the skeletal system, and relate the physiological mechanisms that help the skeletal system fulfill its functions.
AP.2.3. Identify the various kinds of muscles, major muscles of the body, and explain the physiology of muscle contraction.
TN.3.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Integration and Regulation: The student will investigate, compare, and contrast methods of body control by the nervous and endocrine systems.
AP.3.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
AP.3.2. Describe the structure, function, and developmental aspects of neurons and their supporting glial cells.
AP.3.3. Investigate the physiology of electrochemical impulses and neural integration.
AP.3.4. Investigate organs utilized by the body for perception of external stimuli and to the maintenance of homeostasis.
AP.3.5. Identify the major organs of the endocrine system and demonstrate the relation of each structure to hormonal regulation of homeostasis.
TN.4.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Transportation: The student will investigate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system with an emphasis on the blood, heart, and the lymphatic system and attention to the immune response.
AP.4.1. Identify the molecular and cellular components of the blood.
AP.4.2. Describe the functions of the blood within the human body.
AP.4.3. Demonstrate and understanding of the anatomy of the heart and the flow of blood through the heart.
AP.4.4. Elucidate the biochemical and physiological nature of the heart's functions.
AP.4.5. Describe the structure of blood vessels and identify the major arteries and veins.
AP.4.6. Describe the physiological basis of circulation and blood pressure.
AP.4.7. Demonstrate the role of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis.
AP.4.8. Identify the major organs of the lymphatic system.
AP.4.9. Demonstrate an understanding of the immune response.
TN.5.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Absorption and Excretion: The student will investigate the structures of the body associated with the absorption and excretion of materials, from the molecular, cellular, organ, and system levels of function.
AP.5.1. Identify the major organs of the digestive system.
AP.5.2. Observe the gross anatomy of each organ within the digestive and urinary systems.
AP.5.3. Describe mechanisms of digestion and absorption within the body.
AP.5.4. Relate how nutrition, metabolism, and body temperature are interrelated.
AP.5.5. Explain the role of the urinary system in body waste management.
AP.5.6. Examine the physiological basis for the elimination of water and salts through the skin and lungs.
TN.6.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Reproduction, Growth, and Development: The student will investigate the reproductive system and its association with the growth and development of organisms.
AP.6.1. Identify the structures and related functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
AP.6.2. Demonstrate and understanding of the hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle.
AP.6.3. Indicate the duration and relate the major events at each stage of gestation.
AP.6.4. Investigate congenital disorders; their physiological, biochemical, hormonal, and chromosomal causes.
TN.1.0. Chemistry I: Atomic Structure: The student will investigate atomic structure and how this determines the physical and chemical properties of matter.
CI.1.1. Compare and contrast various models of the atom as they emerged historically, from the Greeks to the modern electron-cloud model.
CI.1.2. Investigate the basic organization of the modern periodic table, including atomic number and atomic properties.
CI.1.3. Describe models of the atom in terms of orbital, electron configuration, orbital notation, quantum numbers, and electron-dot structures.
CI.1.4. Investigate the composition of the nucleus so as to explain isotopes and nuclear reactions.
CI.1.5. Relate the spectral lines of an atom's emission spectrum to the transition of electrons between different energy levels within an atom.
TN.2.0. Chemistry I: Matter and Energy: The student will investigate the characteristics of matter and the interaction of matter and energy.
CI.2.1. Investigate the characteristics of matter.
CI.2.2. Explore the interactions of matter and energy.
TN.3.0. Chemistry I: Interactions of Matter: The student will examine the interactions of matter.
CI.3.1. Investigate chemical bonding.
CI.3.2. Analyze chemical reactions.
CI.3.3. Apply the mathematics of chemical formulas and equations.
TN.4.0. Chemistry I: Solutions and Acids/Bases: The student will investigate the characteristics of solutions with particular attention to acids and bases.
CI.4.1. Investigate the characteristics of solutions.
CI.4.2. Investigate the characteristics of acids and bases.
TN.1.0. Chemistry II: Structure of Matter: The student will extend their Chemistry I investigation of atomic theory, chemical bonding and nuclear chemistry.
CII.1.1. Recognize how electron energy levels relate to atomic spectra, quantum numbers, and atomic orbitals.
CII.1.2. Represent electron arrangements in atoms in a variety of ways.
CII.1.3. Describe periodic relationships including atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, and oxidation states.
CII.1.4. Investigate the subject of ionic, covalent, metallic bonds, and attractive forces between molecules.
CII.1.5. Investigate the relationship of chemical bonding to the state, structure and properties of matter.
CII.1.6. Explore Lewis structures, characteristics of valence bonds (including hybridized orbitals, resonance, and sigma and pi bonds), bond directionality, and ionic or molecular geometry using the VSEPR theory.
CII.1.7. Investigate the characteristics of simple organic molecules including isomerism.
CII.1.8. Explore nuclear chemistry.
TN.2.0. Chemistry II: States of Matter: The student will investigate interactions of matter using the kinetic molecular theory to explain solid, liquid, gas, and solution phenomena.
CII.2.1. Apply the kinetic molecular theory to describe solids, liquids, and gases.
CII.2.2. Investigate topics associated with the gaseous state.
CII.2.3. Discuss phase diagrams of one-component systems.
CII.2.4. Extend their understanding of solutions that was introduced in Chemistry I.
TN.3.0. Chemistry II: Reactions: The student will investigate types of reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium phenomena, kinetics, and thermodynamics of chemical reactions.
CII.3.1. Investigate various chemical reactions associated with acids and bases, precipitation, and oxidation and reduction.
CII.3.2. Expand the study of stoichiometry.
CII.3.3. Explore the concept of physical and chemical equilibrium.
CII.3.4. Investigate chemical kinetics and the rate of reaction concept.
CII.3.5. Explore the concept of thermodynamics.
TN.1.0. Earth Science: Earth System: The student will investigate the origin, composition, and structure of the universe.
ES.1.1. Explore the theories of the origin of the universe and its vastness.
ES.1.2. Examine the components of the solar system.
ES.1.3. Examine the sun, earth, moon relationships and their gravitational effects.
ES.1.4. Investigate the exploration of space.
TN.2.0. Earth Science: Energy in the Earth System: The student will explore issues associated with energy use in the Earth system.
ES.2.1. Investigate energy sources.
ES.2.2. Explore energy transfer pathways.
ES.2.3. Evaluate alternative energy sources.
TN.3.0. Earth Science: Cycles in the Earth System: The student will investigate the principal features of the cycles in the Earth system.
ES.3.1. Explain the components of the tectonic cycle.
ES.3.2. Investigate the rock cycle.
ES.3.3. Analyze the hydrologic cycle.
ES.3.4. Interpret and assimilate data related to the atmospheric cycle.
ES.3.5. Differentiate between the geo-chemical (Earth system) cycles.
ES.3.6. Evaluate the role of living organisms within the Earth system cycles.
ES.3.7. Investigate maps.
TN.4.0. Earth Science: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth.
ES.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
ES.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
ES.4.3. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
ES.4.4. Demonstrate the effect of the environment on the formation and extinction of species.
TN.1.0. Geology: Maps: The student will develop map interpretation skills for topographic and geologic features.
G.1.1. Read and interpret topographic maps.
G.1.2. Investigate rock types, time periods, and faults from geologic maps.
G.1.3. Investigate technologies used to map various features.
G.1.4. Apply maps to solve land-use problems and for planning.
TN.2.0. Geology: Matter and Minerals: The student will explore matter and how it relates to the formation of minerals.
G.2.1. Investigate the atom as the basic building block of all matter.
G.2.2. Apply the periodic table as a learning tool.
G.2.3. Investigate the structure, geometry, and shape of crystals.
G.2.4. Distinguish between physical and chemical properties of minerals.
G.2.5. Investigate the location, abundance, and use of minerals.
TN.3.0. Geology: Rocks and the Rock Cycle: The student will investigate the three rock classes and the rock cycle.
G.3.1. Identify and differentiate among the three rock classes.
G.3.2. Examine the processes responsible for forming the three rock classes.
G.3.3. Examine characteristics within each rock class.
G.3.4. Analyze and interpret the rock cycle.
TN.4.0. Geology: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth and evidence of life through time.
G.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
G.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
G.4.3. Investigate the history of life.
G.4.4. Interpret and evaluate the fossil record for evidence of biological evolution.
G.4.5. Demonstrate the effect of the environment in the formation and extinction of species through geologic time using fossils.
TN.5.0. Geology: Plate Tectonics: The student will relate the theory of plate tectonics to the evidence for continental drift and seafloor spreading.
G.5.1. Recognize different types of plate boundaries (e.g., divergent, convergent, and transform including continental vs. oceanic).
G.5.2. Interpret evidence for plate tectonics using paleomagnetism, fossil record, continental boundaries, and hot spots.
G.5.3. Recognize that convection currents are the driving mechanisms for plate tectonics.
G.5.4. Describe the processes associated with volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain building.
TN.6.0. Geology: Landforms: The student will investigate landforms created by many different surficial processes and their relationships to various sources of energy in the Earth System.
G.6.1. Investigate the hydrosphere and its effect on various relationships to landforms.
G.6.2. Associate surface processes such as wind, glaciers, gravity, oceans, rivers, and mankind with resulting landforms.
G.6.3. Understand the role of groundwater.
TN.1.0. Environmental Science: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
Env.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
Env.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
Env.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
Env.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
Env.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
Env.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Environmental Science: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
Env.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
Env.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
Env.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Environmental Science: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
Env.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Env.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
Env.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Environmental Science: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
Env.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
Env.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
Env.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Environmental Science: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
Env.5.1. Understand the causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
Env.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
Env.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Environmental Science: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will understand his/her personal and civic responsibility concerning issues related to the environment.
Env.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
Env.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Ecology: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
E.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
E.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
E.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
E.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
E.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
E.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Ecology: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
E.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
E.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
E.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Ecology: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
E.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
E.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
E.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Ecology: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
E.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
E.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
E.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Ecology: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
E.5.1. Understand causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
E.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
E.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Ecology: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will conduct activities that illustrate environmental responsibility and stewardship.
E.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
E.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Physical Science: Force and Motion: The student will explore the concepts of force and motion.
PS.1.1. Investigate the relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
PS.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
PS.1.3. Relate gravitational force to mass and distance.
PS.1.4. Demonstrate the relationship between work, power, and machines.
PS.1.5. Examine the law of conservation of momentum in everyday situations.
TN.2.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will examine the structure, properties, and classifications of matter.
PS.2.1. Classify and identify matter as a pure substance or a mixture.
PS.2.2. Explore matter in terms of specific properties.
TN.3.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
PS.3.1. Investigate chemical and physical changes.
PS.3.2. Analyze chemical equations.
PS.3.3. Compare and contrast acids and bases.
PS.3.4. Explore the laws of conservation of mass.
TN.4.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will compare and contrast various forms of energy.
PS.4.1. Investigate the properties and behaviors of waves.
PS.4.2. Explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy.
PS.4.3. Examine the applications and effects of heat energy.
PS.4.4. Probe the fundamental principles and applications of electrical energy.
PS.4.5. Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
PS.4.6. Investigate the law of conservation of energy.
TN.1.0. Physics: Mechanics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of mechanics.
P.1.1. Investigate fundamental physical quantities of mass and time.
P.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
P.1.3. Understand work, energy, and power.
P.1.4. Investigate kinematics and dynamics.
TN.2.0. Physics: Thermodynamics: The student will examine the properties and laws of thermodynamics.
P.2.1. Develop an understanding of heat and internal energy.
P.2.2. Compare Celsius, Kelvin and the Absolute temperature scales.
P.2.3. Investigate exchanges in internal energy.
TN.3.0. Physics: Waves and Sound: The student will investigate the properties of waves and sound.
P.3.1. Explore conditions associated with simple harmonic motion.
P.3.2. Investigate Hooke's law.
P.3.3. Understand wave mechanics.
P.3.4. Examine the Doppler Effect.
P.3.5. Explore the characteristics and properties of sound.
TN.4.0. Physics: Light and Optics: The student will examine the properties of light and optics.
P.4.1. Describe the characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum.
P.4.2. Investigate the interaction of light waves.
P.4.3. Analyze the optics of mirrors.
P.4.4. Explore the optics of lenses.
P.4.5. Investigate the phenomenon of color.
TN.5.0. Physics: Electricity and Magnetism: The students will investigate electricity and magnetism.
P.5.1. Examine properties of electric forces, electric charges, and electric fields.
P.5.2. Explore the flow of charge and electric currents.
P.5.3. Investigate Ohm's law.
P.5.4. Compare and contrast series and parallel circuits.
P.5.5. Analyze schematic diagrams.
P.5.6. Understand magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and investigate electromagnetic induction.
TN.6.0. Physics: Nuclear Physics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of nuclear physics.
P.6.1. Investigate the properties and structure of the atom.
P.6.2. Compare and contrast the Bohr model and the quantum model of the atom.
P.6.3. Explore the dynamics of the nucleus: radioactivity, nuclear decay, radiocarbon/uranium dating and half-life.
P.6.4. Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
P.6.5. Investigate the quantum theory.
TN.1.0. Scientific Research: Ethical Practices: The student will demonstrate ethical practices.
SR.1.1. Critically examine data to determine its significance.
SR.1.2. Repeat trials to enhance the reliability of data.
SR.1.3. Recognize that in science one solution often leads to new questions.
SR.1.4. Employ ethical practices with research and investigations that involve human or animal subjects and/or hazardous/bio-hazardous materials.
SR.1.5. Follow safety procedures in the classroom, laboratory, and home environments.
SR.1.6. Respect and understand copyright and patent laws.
TN.2.0. Scientific Research: Critical Thinking Skills: The student will identify and clarify problems using critical thinking skills.
SR.2.1. Use scientific instruments for extending the human senses in observation.
SR.2.2. Recognize limits to scientific investigations.
SR.2.3. Use technological tools and mathematical models to analyze problems or questions.
SR.2.4. Evaluate safety implications and risks associated with a question.
SR.2.5. Analyze and study classical problems.
TN.3.0. Scientific Research: Scientific Inquiry: The student will design and implement a strategy for solving a scientific problem or a strategy for answering a scientific question.
SR.3.1. Practice appropriate safety procedures.
SR.3.2. Formulate a working hypothesis to guide research.
SR.3.3. Develop experimental procedures to test hypothesis.
SR.3.4. Collect data using a variety of scientific tools.
SR.3.5. Verify data for accuracy.
TN.4.0. Scientific Research: Analyzing and Evaluating Data: The student will develop abilities to analyze and evaluate data.
SR.4.1. Use statistical analysis to analyze and interpret data accurately.
SR.4.2. Evaluate data based in terms of accuracy and precision.
SR.4.3. Make conclusions based on data analysis and evaluations.
TN.5.0. Scientific Research: Communicating Scientific Results: The student will publish, present, and communicate results of a scientific investigation.
SR.5.1. Present scientific reports in a clear, accurate, and appropriate manner to a variety of audiences.
SR.5.2. Communicate findings in order to extend the research base.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cells: Standard: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
LS.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
LS.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
LS.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and it significance to homeostasis.
LS.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Ecological Interactions: Standard: The student will investigate the relationship and interaction between living organisms and their environment.
LS.2.1. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in the environment.
LS.2.2. Compare populations, communities, and ecosystems.
LS.2.3. Analyze the flow of nutrients and energy in an environment.
LS.2.4. Distinguish among producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramids.
LS.2.5. Distinguish between autotrophs and heterotrophs by comparing plant and animal structures.
LS.2.6. Contrast different types of symbiotic relationships.
LS.2.7. Explore how human activities can affect the balance of an ecosystem.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Energy Production and Use: The student will compare and contrast the processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.1. Identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.2. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, and water cycles.
LS.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Reproduction and Inheritance: The student will investigate how patterns of inheritance are linked to reproduction and infer that hereditary information contained in DNA is transmitted from parent to offspring.
LS.4.1. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction.
LS.4.2. Organize the stages of cell division sequentially for mitosis and meiosis.
LS.4.3. Distinguish between dominant and recessive traits.
LS.4.4. Distinguish between purebred and hybrid traits.
LS.4.5. Explore various modes of inheritance (i.e. co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, sex-linked, and polygenic traits) using the principles of Mendelian inheritance.
LS.4.6. Relate genetic mutations with changes in DNA.
LS.4.7. Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Classification and Environmental Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
LS.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a classification system.
LS.5.2. Compare systems of classification.
LS.5.3. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
LS.5.4. Distinguish among the life cycles of plants and animals.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate physical, environmental, and chemical evidence that indicates that life on earth has changed over time.
LS.6.1. Investigate the process of fossil formation.
LS.6.2. Interpret various forms of evidence for biological evolution.
LS.6.3. Distinguish between the concepts of relative and absolute dating.
LS.6.4. Relate environmental change to natural selection, mutation, and adaptation that may lead to the emergence of a new species or the extinction of an existing species.
LS.6.5. Use current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy as evidence for biological change.
TN.1.0. Biology I: Cells: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
BI.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
BI.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
BI.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and its significance to homeostasis.
BI.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Biology I: Interactions: The student will investigate the interactions of organisms within their environment through different relationships, population dynamics, and patterns of behavior.
BI.2.1. Compare and contrast the different types of symbiotic relationships.
BI.2.2. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in an environment.
BI.2.3. Analyze the flow of energy in an ecosystem using energy and biomass pyramids.
BI.2.4. Analyze innate and learned behaviors and relate this to the survival of the organism.
BI.2.5. Investigate the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem.
BI.2.6. Examine the effects of human activity on ecosystems.
TN.3.0. Biology I: Photosynthesis and Respiration: The student will compare and contrast the biochemical processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration, and analyze the major biogeochemical cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.1. Compare and contrast the light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis.
BI.3.2. Investigate the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
BI.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and water cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Biology I: Genetics and Biotechnology: The student will investigate the concepts of genetics and heredity, different methods of reproduction, patterns of inheritance, and genetic disorders; as well as, explore and evaluate DNA technologies from both a scientific and ethical perspective.
BI.4.1. Investigate the structure and molecular composition of DNA and RNA.
BI.4.2. Relate the structure of DNA and RNA to the processes of replication and protein synthesis.
BI.4.3. Compare and contrast the asexual and sexual reproductive strategies used by organisms.
BI.4.4. Apply the principles of Menedelian inheritance to make predictions for offspring.
BI.4.5. Examine modes of inheritance involving sex linkage, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and polygenic traits.
BI.4.6. Investigate the causes and effects of mutations.
BI.4.7. Identify the causes and effects of genetic diseases in plants and animals.
BI.4.8. Investigate the scientific and ethical ramifications of genetic engineering, recombinant DNA, selective breeding, hybridization, cell and tissue culture, transgenic animals, and DNA fingerprinting.
TN.5.0. Biology I: Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
BI.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a system of classification and compare historically relevant systems of classification used in Biology.
BI.5.2. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
BI.5.3. Integrate a comparative study of plant and animal anatomical structures so as to recognize relationships among organisms related to structural components, symmetry, metamorphosis, and alternation of generations.
TN.6.0. Biology I: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate the process of natural selection and examine the evidence for biological evolution.
BI.6.1. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
BI.6.2. Investigate how natural selection, mutation, and adaptation impact a species.
BI.6.3. Recognize the contributions of scientists, including Darwin, to the concept of evolution.
BI.6.4. Apply current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy to provide evidence for biological evolution.
TN.1.0. Biology II: Comparative Anatomy/Zoology: The student will observe, model, and/or manipulate a variety of organisms representing the major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate animals, to gain an understanding of increasing complexity.
BII.1.1. Compare and contrast animals, from simplest organisms to most complex, with regard to anatomical differences, embryological development, and evolutionary history.
BII.1.2. Investigate how animals accomplish functions like ingestion and digestion, transportation of materials, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction and development.
BII.1.3. Demonstrate an understanding of systems of increasing complexity, as well as the relationship between structure and function in all organisms.
TN.2.0. Biology II: Embryology: The student will investigate the processes of gamete production, fertilization, and development.
BII.2.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and production of eggs and sperm.
BII.2.2. Investigate the process of zygote formation.
BII.2.3. Distinguish between internal and external fertilization.
BII.2.4. Describe and distinguish among cleavage, gastrulation, and differentiation.
BII.2.5. Compare the embryological development of organisms including, but not limited to frog, chicken, and human.
TN.3.0. Biology II: Genetics: The student will examine the structure and function of DNA.
BII.3.1. Examine modes of inheritance involving linked genes and epistasis.
BII.3.2. Investigate the effects of the environment on DNA.
BII.3.3. Investigate chromosome mapping, crossing over, and the formation of new gene combinations.
BII.3.4. Examine the process of regulating gene expression.
BII.3.5. Explore the genomic organization and inheritance of DNA in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, cellular organelles, and humans.
BII.3.6. Investigate the applications of recombinant DNA technology, including cloning.
BII.3.7. Investigate population genetics and the Hardy-Weinberg Law.
BII.3.8. Explore the processes of transcription and translation.
TN.4.0. Biology II: Immunology: The student will investigate the reaction of, causes for, and results of the immune response.
BII.4.1. Examine the stages of an immune response.
BII.4.2. Analyze an immune response at the cellular and molecular level.
BII.4.3. Explore immune disorders.
BII.4.4. Compare the different types of immune responses evoked by antigens.
BII.4.5. Explore the worldwide impact of vaccination programs.
TN.5.0. Biology II: Microbiology: The student will investigate diversity, impact, and uses of microorganisms as well as diseases caused by microorganisms.
BII.5.1. Examine the diversity of microbial life forms and explore the conditions under which microbes thrive.
BII.5.2. Compare and contrast pathogenic and parasitic microbes as regards their identity, interactions, the diseases they cause, and methods used to control their growth.
BII.5.3. Investigate the role of microbes in genetic engineering and examine ways microbes are used in society.
BII.5.4. Identify the various relationships shared among humans, plants, and microbes.
TN.6.0. Biology II: Botany: The student will investigate simple and complex plant forms and understand the importance of plant life to survival on earth.
BII.6.1. Examine the anatomy and physiology of non-vascular and vascular plants to demonstrate the biological evolution of plants on the earth.
BII.6.2. Investigate the anatomical and physiological differences among plants that explain how plants grow, reproduce, survive, and coexist with animals in their particular habitats.
BII.6.3. Demonstrate the wide variety of plants that are both harmful and useful to animals, especially humans.
TN.1.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomical Orientation: The student will explore the organizational structures of the body from the molecular to the organism level.
AP.1.1. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology.
AP.1.2. Investigate the structures of the major body systems and relate the functions.
AP.1.3. Investigate the major body cavities and the subdivisions of each cavity.
AP.1.4. Apply correct anatomical terminology when discussing the orientation of body parts and regions.
TN.2.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Protection, Support, and Movement: The student will explore the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems, and relate the structures of the various parts to the functions they serve.
AP.2.1. Identify the components of the integumentary system and explain the physiological mechanisms that make the functions of this system possible.
AP.2.2. Identify the bones and their parts that make up the skeletal system, and relate the physiological mechanisms that help the skeletal system fulfill its functions.
AP.2.3. Identify the various kinds of muscles, major muscles of the body, and explain the physiology of muscle contraction.
TN.3.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Integration and Regulation: The student will investigate, compare, and contrast methods of body control by the nervous and endocrine systems.
AP.3.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
AP.3.2. Describe the structure, function, and developmental aspects of neurons and their supporting glial cells.
AP.3.3. Investigate the physiology of electrochemical impulses and neural integration.
AP.3.4. Investigate organs utilized by the body for perception of external stimuli and to the maintenance of homeostasis.
AP.3.5. Identify the major organs of the endocrine system and demonstrate the relation of each structure to hormonal regulation of homeostasis.
TN.4.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Transportation: The student will investigate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system with an emphasis on the blood, heart, and the lymphatic system and attention to the immune response.
AP.4.1. Identify the molecular and cellular components of the blood.
AP.4.2. Describe the functions of the blood within the human body.
AP.4.3. Demonstrate and understanding of the anatomy of the heart and the flow of blood through the heart.
AP.4.4. Elucidate the biochemical and physiological nature of the heart's functions.
AP.4.5. Describe the structure of blood vessels and identify the major arteries and veins.
AP.4.6. Describe the physiological basis of circulation and blood pressure.
AP.4.7. Demonstrate the role of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis.
AP.4.8. Identify the major organs of the lymphatic system.
AP.4.9. Demonstrate an understanding of the immune response.
TN.5.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Absorption and Excretion: The student will investigate the structures of the body associated with the absorption and excretion of materials, from the molecular, cellular, organ, and system levels of function.
AP.5.1. Identify the major organs of the digestive system.
AP.5.2. Observe the gross anatomy of each organ within the digestive and urinary systems.
AP.5.3. Describe mechanisms of digestion and absorption within the body.
AP.5.4. Relate how nutrition, metabolism, and body temperature are interrelated.
AP.5.5. Explain the role of the urinary system in body waste management.
AP.5.6. Examine the physiological basis for the elimination of water and salts through the skin and lungs.
TN.6.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Reproduction, Growth, and Development: The student will investigate the reproductive system and its association with the growth and development of organisms.
AP.6.1. Identify the structures and related functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
AP.6.2. Demonstrate and understanding of the hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle.
AP.6.3. Indicate the duration and relate the major events at each stage of gestation.
AP.6.4. Investigate congenital disorders; their physiological, biochemical, hormonal, and chromosomal causes.
TN.1.0. Chemistry I: Atomic Structure: The student will investigate atomic structure and how this determines the physical and chemical properties of matter.
CI.1.1. Compare and contrast various models of the atom as they emerged historically, from the Greeks to the modern electron-cloud model.
CI.1.2. Investigate the basic organization of the modern periodic table, including atomic number and atomic properties.
CI.1.3. Describe models of the atom in terms of orbital, electron configuration, orbital notation, quantum numbers, and electron-dot structures.
CI.1.4. Investigate the composition of the nucleus so as to explain isotopes and nuclear reactions.
CI.1.5. Relate the spectral lines of an atom's emission spectrum to the transition of electrons between different energy levels within an atom.
TN.2.0. Chemistry I: Matter and Energy: The student will investigate the characteristics of matter and the interaction of matter and energy.
CI.2.1. Investigate the characteristics of matter.
CI.2.2. Explore the interactions of matter and energy.
TN.3.0. Chemistry I: Interactions of Matter: The student will examine the interactions of matter.
CI.3.1. Investigate chemical bonding.
CI.3.2. Analyze chemical reactions.
CI.3.3. Apply the mathematics of chemical formulas and equations.
TN.4.0. Chemistry I: Solutions and Acids/Bases: The student will investigate the characteristics of solutions with particular attention to acids and bases.
CI.4.1. Investigate the characteristics of solutions.
CI.4.2. Investigate the characteristics of acids and bases.
TN.1.0. Chemistry II: Structure of Matter: The student will extend their Chemistry I investigation of atomic theory, chemical bonding and nuclear chemistry.
CII.1.1. Recognize how electron energy levels relate to atomic spectra, quantum numbers, and atomic orbitals.
CII.1.2. Represent electron arrangements in atoms in a variety of ways.
CII.1.3. Describe periodic relationships including atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, and oxidation states.
CII.1.4. Investigate the subject of ionic, covalent, metallic bonds, and attractive forces between molecules.
CII.1.5. Investigate the relationship of chemical bonding to the state, structure and properties of matter.
CII.1.6. Explore Lewis structures, characteristics of valence bonds (including hybridized orbitals, resonance, and sigma and pi bonds), bond directionality, and ionic or molecular geometry using the VSEPR theory.
CII.1.7. Investigate the characteristics of simple organic molecules including isomerism.
CII.1.8. Explore nuclear chemistry.
TN.2.0. Chemistry II: States of Matter: The student will investigate interactions of matter using the kinetic molecular theory to explain solid, liquid, gas, and solution phenomena.
CII.2.1. Apply the kinetic molecular theory to describe solids, liquids, and gases.
CII.2.2. Investigate topics associated with the gaseous state.
CII.2.3. Discuss phase diagrams of one-component systems.
CII.2.4. Extend their understanding of solutions that was introduced in Chemistry I.
TN.3.0. Chemistry II: Reactions: The student will investigate types of reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium phenomena, kinetics, and thermodynamics of chemical reactions.
CII.3.1. Investigate various chemical reactions associated with acids and bases, precipitation, and oxidation and reduction.
CII.3.2. Expand the study of stoichiometry.
CII.3.3. Explore the concept of physical and chemical equilibrium.
CII.3.4. Investigate chemical kinetics and the rate of reaction concept.
CII.3.5. Explore the concept of thermodynamics.
TN.1.0. Earth Science: Earth System: The student will investigate the origin, composition, and structure of the universe.
ES.1.1. Explore the theories of the origin of the universe and its vastness.
ES.1.2. Examine the components of the solar system.
ES.1.3. Examine the sun, earth, moon relationships and their gravitational effects.
ES.1.4. Investigate the exploration of space.
TN.2.0. Earth Science: Energy in the Earth System: The student will explore issues associated with energy use in the Earth system.
ES.2.1. Investigate energy sources.
ES.2.2. Explore energy transfer pathways.
ES.2.3. Evaluate alternative energy sources.
TN.3.0. Earth Science: Cycles in the Earth System: The student will investigate the principal features of the cycles in the Earth system.
ES.3.1. Explain the components of the tectonic cycle.
ES.3.2. Investigate the rock cycle.
ES.3.3. Analyze the hydrologic cycle.
ES.3.4. Interpret and assimilate data related to the atmospheric cycle.
ES.3.5. Differentiate between the geo-chemical (Earth system) cycles.
ES.3.6. Evaluate the role of living organisms within the Earth system cycles.
ES.3.7. Investigate maps.
TN.4.0. Earth Science: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth.
ES.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
ES.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
ES.4.3. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
ES.4.4. Demonstrate the effect of the environment on the formation and extinction of species.
TN.1.0. Geology: Maps: The student will develop map interpretation skills for topographic and geologic features.
G.1.1. Read and interpret topographic maps.
G.1.2. Investigate rock types, time periods, and faults from geologic maps.
G.1.3. Investigate technologies used to map various features.
G.1.4. Apply maps to solve land-use problems and for planning.
TN.2.0. Geology: Matter and Minerals: The student will explore matter and how it relates to the formation of minerals.
G.2.1. Investigate the atom as the basic building block of all matter.
G.2.2. Apply the periodic table as a learning tool.
G.2.3. Investigate the structure, geometry, and shape of crystals.
G.2.4. Distinguish between physical and chemical properties of minerals.
G.2.5. Investigate the location, abundance, and use of minerals.
TN.3.0. Geology: Rocks and the Rock Cycle: The student will investigate the three rock classes and the rock cycle.
G.3.1. Identify and differentiate among the three rock classes.
G.3.2. Examine the processes responsible for forming the three rock classes.
G.3.3. Examine characteristics within each rock class.
G.3.4. Analyze and interpret the rock cycle.
TN.4.0. Geology: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth and evidence of life through time.
G.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
G.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
G.4.3. Investigate the history of life.
G.4.4. Interpret and evaluate the fossil record for evidence of biological evolution.
G.4.5. Demonstrate the effect of the environment in the formation and extinction of species through geologic time using fossils.
TN.5.0. Geology: Plate Tectonics: The student will relate the theory of plate tectonics to the evidence for continental drift and seafloor spreading.
G.5.1. Recognize different types of plate boundaries (e.g., divergent, convergent, and transform including continental vs. oceanic).
G.5.2. Interpret evidence for plate tectonics using paleomagnetism, fossil record, continental boundaries, and hot spots.
G.5.3. Recognize that convection currents are the driving mechanisms for plate tectonics.
G.5.4. Describe the processes associated with volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain building.
TN.6.0. Geology: Landforms: The student will investigate landforms created by many different surficial processes and their relationships to various sources of energy in the Earth System.
G.6.1. Investigate the hydrosphere and its effect on various relationships to landforms.
G.6.2. Associate surface processes such as wind, glaciers, gravity, oceans, rivers, and mankind with resulting landforms.
G.6.3. Understand the role of groundwater.
TN.1.0. Environmental Science: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
Env.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
Env.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
Env.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
Env.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
Env.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
Env.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Environmental Science: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
Env.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
Env.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
Env.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Environmental Science: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
Env.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Env.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
Env.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Environmental Science: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
Env.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
Env.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
Env.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Environmental Science: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
Env.5.1. Understand the causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
Env.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
Env.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Environmental Science: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will understand his/her personal and civic responsibility concerning issues related to the environment.
Env.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
Env.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Ecology: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
E.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
E.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
E.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
E.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
E.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
E.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Ecology: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
E.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
E.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
E.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Ecology: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
E.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
E.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
E.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Ecology: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
E.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
E.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
E.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Ecology: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
E.5.1. Understand causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
E.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
E.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Ecology: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will conduct activities that illustrate environmental responsibility and stewardship.
E.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
E.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Physical Science: Force and Motion: The student will explore the concepts of force and motion.
PS.1.1. Investigate the relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
PS.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
PS.1.3. Relate gravitational force to mass and distance.
PS.1.4. Demonstrate the relationship between work, power, and machines.
PS.1.5. Examine the law of conservation of momentum in everyday situations.
TN.2.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will examine the structure, properties, and classifications of matter.
PS.2.1. Classify and identify matter as a pure substance or a mixture.
PS.2.2. Explore matter in terms of specific properties.
TN.3.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
PS.3.1. Investigate chemical and physical changes.
PS.3.2. Analyze chemical equations.
PS.3.3. Compare and contrast acids and bases.
PS.3.4. Explore the laws of conservation of mass.
TN.4.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will compare and contrast various forms of energy.
PS.4.1. Investigate the properties and behaviors of waves.
PS.4.2. Explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy.
PS.4.3. Examine the applications and effects of heat energy.
PS.4.4. Probe the fundamental principles and applications of electrical energy.
PS.4.5. Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
PS.4.6. Investigate the law of conservation of energy.
TN.1.0. Physics: Mechanics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of mechanics.
P.1.1. Investigate fundamental physical quantities of mass and time.
P.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
P.1.3. Understand work, energy, and power.
P.1.4. Investigate kinematics and dynamics.
TN.2.0. Physics: Thermodynamics: The student will examine the properties and laws of thermodynamics.
P.2.1. Develop an understanding of heat and internal energy.
P.2.2. Compare Celsius, Kelvin and the Absolute temperature scales.
P.2.3. Investigate exchanges in internal energy.
TN.3.0. Physics: Waves and Sound: The student will investigate the properties of waves and sound.
P.3.1. Explore conditions associated with simple harmonic motion.
P.3.2. Investigate Hooke's law.
P.3.3. Understand wave mechanics.
P.3.4. Examine the Doppler Effect.
P.3.5. Explore the characteristics and properties of sound.
TN.4.0. Physics: Light and Optics: The student will examine the properties of light and optics.
P.4.1. Describe the characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum.
P.4.2. Investigate the interaction of light waves.
P.4.3. Analyze the optics of mirrors.
P.4.4. Explore the optics of lenses.
P.4.5. Investigate the phenomenon of color.
TN.5.0. Physics: Electricity and Magnetism: The students will investigate electricity and magnetism.
P.5.1. Examine properties of electric forces, electric charges, and electric fields.
P.5.2. Explore the flow of charge and electric currents.
P.5.3. Investigate Ohm's law.
P.5.4. Compare and contrast series and parallel circuits.
P.5.5. Analyze schematic diagrams.
P.5.6. Understand magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and investigate electromagnetic induction.
TN.6.0. Physics: Nuclear Physics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of nuclear physics.
P.6.1. Investigate the properties and structure of the atom.
P.6.2. Compare and contrast the Bohr model and the quantum model of the atom.
P.6.3. Explore the dynamics of the nucleus: radioactivity, nuclear decay, radiocarbon/uranium dating and half-life.
P.6.4. Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
P.6.5. Investigate the quantum theory.
TN.1.0. Scientific Research: Ethical Practices: The student will demonstrate ethical practices.
SR.1.1. Critically examine data to determine its significance.
SR.1.2. Repeat trials to enhance the reliability of data.
SR.1.3. Recognize that in science one solution often leads to new questions.
SR.1.4. Employ ethical practices with research and investigations that involve human or animal subjects and/or hazardous/bio-hazardous materials.
SR.1.5. Follow safety procedures in the classroom, laboratory, and home environments.
SR.1.6. Respect and understand copyright and patent laws.
TN.2.0. Scientific Research: Critical Thinking Skills: The student will identify and clarify problems using critical thinking skills.
SR.2.1. Use scientific instruments for extending the human senses in observation.
SR.2.2. Recognize limits to scientific investigations.
SR.2.3. Use technological tools and mathematical models to analyze problems or questions.
SR.2.4. Evaluate safety implications and risks associated with a question.
SR.2.5. Analyze and study classical problems.
TN.3.0. Scientific Research: Scientific Inquiry: The student will design and implement a strategy for solving a scientific problem or a strategy for answering a scientific question.
SR.3.1. Practice appropriate safety procedures.
SR.3.2. Formulate a working hypothesis to guide research.
SR.3.3. Develop experimental procedures to test hypothesis.
SR.3.4. Collect data using a variety of scientific tools.
SR.3.5. Verify data for accuracy.
TN.4.0. Scientific Research: Analyzing and Evaluating Data: The student will develop abilities to analyze and evaluate data.
SR.4.1. Use statistical analysis to analyze and interpret data accurately.
SR.4.2. Evaluate data based in terms of accuracy and precision.
SR.4.3. Make conclusions based on data analysis and evaluations.
TN.5.0. Scientific Research: Communicating Scientific Results: The student will publish, present, and communicate results of a scientific investigation.
SR.5.1. Present scientific reports in a clear, accurate, and appropriate manner to a variety of audiences.
SR.5.2. Communicate findings in order to extend the research base.
TN.1.0. Life Science: Cells: Standard: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
LS.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
LS.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
LS.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and it significance to homeostasis.
LS.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Life Science: Ecological Interactions: Standard: The student will investigate the relationship and interaction between living organisms and their environment.
LS.2.1. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in the environment.
LS.2.2. Compare populations, communities, and ecosystems.
LS.2.3. Analyze the flow of nutrients and energy in an environment.
LS.2.4. Distinguish among producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains, food webs, and ecological pyramids.
LS.2.5. Distinguish between autotrophs and heterotrophs by comparing plant and animal structures.
LS.2.6. Contrast different types of symbiotic relationships.
LS.2.7. Explore how human activities can affect the balance of an ecosystem.
TN.3.0. Life Science: Energy Production and Use: The student will compare and contrast the processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.1. Identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.2. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
LS.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, and water cycles.
LS.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Life Science: Reproduction and Inheritance: The student will investigate how patterns of inheritance are linked to reproduction and infer that hereditary information contained in DNA is transmitted from parent to offspring.
LS.4.1. Distinguish between sexual and asexual reproduction.
LS.4.2. Organize the stages of cell division sequentially for mitosis and meiosis.
LS.4.3. Distinguish between dominant and recessive traits.
LS.4.4. Distinguish between purebred and hybrid traits.
LS.4.5. Explore various modes of inheritance (i.e. co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, sex-linked, and polygenic traits) using the principles of Mendelian inheritance.
LS.4.6. Relate genetic mutations with changes in DNA.
LS.4.7. Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis.
TN.5.0. Life Science: Classification and Environmental Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
LS.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a classification system.
LS.5.2. Compare systems of classification.
LS.5.3. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
LS.5.4. Distinguish among the life cycles of plants and animals.
TN.6.0. Life Science: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate physical, environmental, and chemical evidence that indicates that life on earth has changed over time.
LS.6.1. Investigate the process of fossil formation.
LS.6.2. Interpret various forms of evidence for biological evolution.
LS.6.3. Distinguish between the concepts of relative and absolute dating.
LS.6.4. Relate environmental change to natural selection, mutation, and adaptation that may lead to the emergence of a new species or the extinction of an existing species.
LS.6.5. Use current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy as evidence for biological change.
TN.1.0. Biology I: Cells: The student will investigate the structures and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles, and component biomolecules related to the major cell processes.
BI.1.1. Compare and contrast the chemistry of biomolecules and investigate their roles in cell structure and metabolism.
BI.1.2. Explore and compare the organelles of different cell types.
BI.1.3. Probe the composition of the cell membrane and its significance to homeostasis.
BI.1.4. Analyze the various cell processes.
TN.2.0. Biology I: Interactions: The student will investigate the interactions of organisms within their environment through different relationships, population dynamics, and patterns of behavior.
BI.2.1. Compare and contrast the different types of symbiotic relationships.
BI.2.2. Distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in an environment.
BI.2.3. Analyze the flow of energy in an ecosystem using energy and biomass pyramids.
BI.2.4. Analyze innate and learned behaviors and relate this to the survival of the organism.
BI.2.5. Investigate the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem.
BI.2.6. Examine the effects of human activity on ecosystems.
TN.3.0. Biology I: Photosynthesis and Respiration: The student will compare and contrast the biochemical processes involved in the transfer of energy during photosynthesis and respiration, and analyze the major biogeochemical cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.1. Compare and contrast the light dependent and light independent reactions of photosynthesis.
BI.3.2. Investigate the relationship between the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.
BI.3.3. Analyze the carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and water cycles in the biosphere.
BI.3.4. Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
TN.4.0. Biology I: Genetics and Biotechnology: The student will investigate the concepts of genetics and heredity, different methods of reproduction, patterns of inheritance, and genetic disorders; as well as, explore and evaluate DNA technologies from both a scientific and ethical perspective.
BI.4.1. Investigate the structure and molecular composition of DNA and RNA.
BI.4.2. Relate the structure of DNA and RNA to the processes of replication and protein synthesis.
BI.4.3. Compare and contrast the asexual and sexual reproductive strategies used by organisms.
BI.4.4. Apply the principles of Menedelian inheritance to make predictions for offspring.
BI.4.5. Examine modes of inheritance involving sex linkage, co-dominance, incomplete dominance, multiple alleles, and polygenic traits.
BI.4.6. Investigate the causes and effects of mutations.
BI.4.7. Identify the causes and effects of genetic diseases in plants and animals.
BI.4.8. Investigate the scientific and ethical ramifications of genetic engineering, recombinant DNA, selective breeding, hybridization, cell and tissue culture, transgenic animals, and DNA fingerprinting.
TN.5.0. Biology I: Diversity: The student will investigate the diversity of organisms by analyzing taxonomic systems, exploring diverse environments, and comparing life cycles.
BI.5.1. Establish criteria for designing a system of classification and compare historically relevant systems of classification used in Biology.
BI.5.2. Infer the types of organisms native to specific major biomes.
BI.5.3. Integrate a comparative study of plant and animal anatomical structures so as to recognize relationships among organisms related to structural components, symmetry, metamorphosis, and alternation of generations.
TN.6.0. Biology I: Biological Evolution: The student will investigate the process of natural selection and examine the evidence for biological evolution.
BI.6.1. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
BI.6.2. Investigate how natural selection, mutation, and adaptation impact a species.
BI.6.3. Recognize the contributions of scientists, including Darwin, to the concept of evolution.
BI.6.4. Apply current knowledge of DNA and comparative anatomy to provide evidence for biological evolution.
TN.1.0. Biology II: Comparative Anatomy/Zoology: The student will observe, model, and/or manipulate a variety of organisms representing the major groups of invertebrate and vertebrate animals, to gain an understanding of increasing complexity.
BII.1.1. Compare and contrast animals, from simplest organisms to most complex, with regard to anatomical differences, embryological development, and evolutionary history.
BII.1.2. Investigate how animals accomplish functions like ingestion and digestion, transportation of materials, respiration, excretion, movement, reproduction and development.
BII.1.3. Demonstrate an understanding of systems of increasing complexity, as well as the relationship between structure and function in all organisms.
TN.2.0. Biology II: Embryology: The student will investigate the processes of gamete production, fertilization, and development.
BII.2.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and production of eggs and sperm.
BII.2.2. Investigate the process of zygote formation.
BII.2.3. Distinguish between internal and external fertilization.
BII.2.4. Describe and distinguish among cleavage, gastrulation, and differentiation.
BII.2.5. Compare the embryological development of organisms including, but not limited to frog, chicken, and human.
TN.3.0. Biology II: Genetics: The student will examine the structure and function of DNA.
BII.3.1. Examine modes of inheritance involving linked genes and epistasis.
BII.3.2. Investigate the effects of the environment on DNA.
BII.3.3. Investigate chromosome mapping, crossing over, and the formation of new gene combinations.
BII.3.4. Examine the process of regulating gene expression.
BII.3.5. Explore the genomic organization and inheritance of DNA in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, cellular organelles, and humans.
BII.3.6. Investigate the applications of recombinant DNA technology, including cloning.
BII.3.7. Investigate population genetics and the Hardy-Weinberg Law.
BII.3.8. Explore the processes of transcription and translation.
TN.4.0. Biology II: Immunology: The student will investigate the reaction of, causes for, and results of the immune response.
BII.4.1. Examine the stages of an immune response.
BII.4.2. Analyze an immune response at the cellular and molecular level.
BII.4.3. Explore immune disorders.
BII.4.4. Compare the different types of immune responses evoked by antigens.
BII.4.5. Explore the worldwide impact of vaccination programs.
TN.5.0. Biology II: Microbiology: The student will investigate diversity, impact, and uses of microorganisms as well as diseases caused by microorganisms.
BII.5.1. Examine the diversity of microbial life forms and explore the conditions under which microbes thrive.
BII.5.2. Compare and contrast pathogenic and parasitic microbes as regards their identity, interactions, the diseases they cause, and methods used to control their growth.
BII.5.3. Investigate the role of microbes in genetic engineering and examine ways microbes are used in society.
BII.5.4. Identify the various relationships shared among humans, plants, and microbes.
TN.6.0. Biology II: Botany: The student will investigate simple and complex plant forms and understand the importance of plant life to survival on earth.
BII.6.1. Examine the anatomy and physiology of non-vascular and vascular plants to demonstrate the biological evolution of plants on the earth.
BII.6.2. Investigate the anatomical and physiological differences among plants that explain how plants grow, reproduce, survive, and coexist with animals in their particular habitats.
BII.6.3. Demonstrate the wide variety of plants that are both harmful and useful to animals, especially humans.
TN.1.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Anatomical Orientation: The student will explore the organizational structures of the body from the molecular to the organism level.
AP.1.1. Distinguish between anatomy and physiology.
AP.1.2. Investigate the structures of the major body systems and relate the functions.
AP.1.3. Investigate the major body cavities and the subdivisions of each cavity.
AP.1.4. Apply correct anatomical terminology when discussing the orientation of body parts and regions.
TN.2.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Protection, Support, and Movement: The student will explore the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems, and relate the structures of the various parts to the functions they serve.
AP.2.1. Identify the components of the integumentary system and explain the physiological mechanisms that make the functions of this system possible.
AP.2.2. Identify the bones and their parts that make up the skeletal system, and relate the physiological mechanisms that help the skeletal system fulfill its functions.
AP.2.3. Identify the various kinds of muscles, major muscles of the body, and explain the physiology of muscle contraction.
TN.3.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Integration and Regulation: The student will investigate, compare, and contrast methods of body control by the nervous and endocrine systems.
AP.3.1. Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
AP.3.2. Describe the structure, function, and developmental aspects of neurons and their supporting glial cells.
AP.3.3. Investigate the physiology of electrochemical impulses and neural integration.
AP.3.4. Investigate organs utilized by the body for perception of external stimuli and to the maintenance of homeostasis.
AP.3.5. Identify the major organs of the endocrine system and demonstrate the relation of each structure to hormonal regulation of homeostasis.
TN.4.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Transportation: The student will investigate the structure and function of the cardiovascular system with an emphasis on the blood, heart, and the lymphatic system and attention to the immune response.
AP.4.1. Identify the molecular and cellular components of the blood.
AP.4.2. Describe the functions of the blood within the human body.
AP.4.3. Demonstrate and understanding of the anatomy of the heart and the flow of blood through the heart.
AP.4.4. Elucidate the biochemical and physiological nature of the heart's functions.
AP.4.5. Describe the structure of blood vessels and identify the major arteries and veins.
AP.4.6. Describe the physiological basis of circulation and blood pressure.
AP.4.7. Demonstrate the role of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis.
AP.4.8. Identify the major organs of the lymphatic system.
AP.4.9. Demonstrate an understanding of the immune response.
TN.5.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Absorption and Excretion: The student will investigate the structures of the body associated with the absorption and excretion of materials, from the molecular, cellular, organ, and system levels of function.
AP.5.1. Identify the major organs of the digestive system.
AP.5.2. Observe the gross anatomy of each organ within the digestive and urinary systems.
AP.5.3. Describe mechanisms of digestion and absorption within the body.
AP.5.4. Relate how nutrition, metabolism, and body temperature are interrelated.
AP.5.5. Explain the role of the urinary system in body waste management.
AP.5.6. Examine the physiological basis for the elimination of water and salts through the skin and lungs.
TN.6.0. Anatomy and Physiology: Reproduction, Growth, and Development: The student will investigate the reproductive system and its association with the growth and development of organisms.
AP.6.1. Identify the structures and related functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
AP.6.2. Demonstrate and understanding of the hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle.
AP.6.3. Indicate the duration and relate the major events at each stage of gestation.
AP.6.4. Investigate congenital disorders; their physiological, biochemical, hormonal, and chromosomal causes.
TN.1.0. Chemistry I: Atomic Structure: The student will investigate atomic structure and how this determines the physical and chemical properties of matter.
CI.1.1. Compare and contrast various models of the atom as they emerged historically, from the Greeks to the modern electron-cloud model.
CI.1.2. Investigate the basic organization of the modern periodic table, including atomic number and atomic properties.
CI.1.3. Describe models of the atom in terms of orbital, electron configuration, orbital notation, quantum numbers, and electron-dot structures.
CI.1.4. Investigate the composition of the nucleus so as to explain isotopes and nuclear reactions.
CI.1.5. Relate the spectral lines of an atom's emission spectrum to the transition of electrons between different energy levels within an atom.
TN.2.0. Chemistry I: Matter and Energy: The student will investigate the characteristics of matter and the interaction of matter and energy.
CI.2.1. Investigate the characteristics of matter.
CI.2.2. Explore the interactions of matter and energy.
TN.3.0. Chemistry I: Interactions of Matter: The student will examine the interactions of matter.
CI.3.1. Investigate chemical bonding.
CI.3.2. Analyze chemical reactions.
CI.3.3. Apply the mathematics of chemical formulas and equations.
TN.4.0. Chemistry I: Solutions and Acids/Bases: The student will investigate the characteristics of solutions with particular attention to acids and bases.
CI.4.1. Investigate the characteristics of solutions.
CI.4.2. Investigate the characteristics of acids and bases.
TN.1.0. Chemistry II: Structure of Matter: The student will extend their Chemistry I investigation of atomic theory, chemical bonding and nuclear chemistry.
CII.1.1. Recognize how electron energy levels relate to atomic spectra, quantum numbers, and atomic orbitals.
CII.1.2. Represent electron arrangements in atoms in a variety of ways.
CII.1.3. Describe periodic relationships including atomic radii, ionization energies, electron affinities, and oxidation states.
CII.1.4. Investigate the subject of ionic, covalent, metallic bonds, and attractive forces between molecules.
CII.1.5. Investigate the relationship of chemical bonding to the state, structure and properties of matter.
CII.1.6. Explore Lewis structures, characteristics of valence bonds (including hybridized orbitals, resonance, and sigma and pi bonds), bond directionality, and ionic or molecular geometry using the VSEPR theory.
CII.1.7. Investigate the characteristics of simple organic molecules including isomerism.
CII.1.8. Explore nuclear chemistry.
TN.2.0. Chemistry II: States of Matter: The student will investigate interactions of matter using the kinetic molecular theory to explain solid, liquid, gas, and solution phenomena.
CII.2.1. Apply the kinetic molecular theory to describe solids, liquids, and gases.
CII.2.2. Investigate topics associated with the gaseous state.
CII.2.3. Discuss phase diagrams of one-component systems.
CII.2.4. Extend their understanding of solutions that was introduced in Chemistry I.
TN.3.0. Chemistry II: Reactions: The student will investigate types of reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium phenomena, kinetics, and thermodynamics of chemical reactions.
CII.3.1. Investigate various chemical reactions associated with acids and bases, precipitation, and oxidation and reduction.
CII.3.2. Expand the study of stoichiometry.
CII.3.3. Explore the concept of physical and chemical equilibrium.
CII.3.4. Investigate chemical kinetics and the rate of reaction concept.
CII.3.5. Explore the concept of thermodynamics.
TN.1.0. Earth Science: Earth System: The student will investigate the origin, composition, and structure of the universe.
ES.1.1. Explore the theories of the origin of the universe and its vastness.
ES.1.2. Examine the components of the solar system.
ES.1.3. Examine the sun, earth, moon relationships and their gravitational effects.
ES.1.4. Investigate the exploration of space.
TN.2.0. Earth Science: Energy in the Earth System: The student will explore issues associated with energy use in the Earth system.
ES.2.1. Investigate energy sources.
ES.2.2. Explore energy transfer pathways.
ES.2.3. Evaluate alternative energy sources.
TN.3.0. Earth Science: Cycles in the Earth System: The student will investigate the principal features of the cycles in the Earth system.
ES.3.1. Explain the components of the tectonic cycle.
ES.3.2. Investigate the rock cycle.
ES.3.3. Analyze the hydrologic cycle.
ES.3.4. Interpret and assimilate data related to the atmospheric cycle.
ES.3.5. Differentiate between the geo-chemical (Earth system) cycles.
ES.3.6. Evaluate the role of living organisms within the Earth system cycles.
ES.3.7. Investigate maps.
TN.4.0. Earth Science: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth.
ES.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
ES.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
ES.4.3. Interpret and evaluate the evidence for biological evolution in the fossil record.
ES.4.4. Demonstrate the effect of the environment on the formation and extinction of species.
TN.1.0. Geology: Maps: The student will develop map interpretation skills for topographic and geologic features.
G.1.1. Read and interpret topographic maps.
G.1.2. Investigate rock types, time periods, and faults from geologic maps.
G.1.3. Investigate technologies used to map various features.
G.1.4. Apply maps to solve land-use problems and for planning.
TN.2.0. Geology: Matter and Minerals: The student will explore matter and how it relates to the formation of minerals.
G.2.1. Investigate the atom as the basic building block of all matter.
G.2.2. Apply the periodic table as a learning tool.
G.2.3. Investigate the structure, geometry, and shape of crystals.
G.2.4. Distinguish between physical and chemical properties of minerals.
G.2.5. Investigate the location, abundance, and use of minerals.
TN.3.0. Geology: Rocks and the Rock Cycle: The student will investigate the three rock classes and the rock cycle.
G.3.1. Identify and differentiate among the three rock classes.
G.3.2. Examine the processes responsible for forming the three rock classes.
G.3.3. Examine characteristics within each rock class.
G.3.4. Analyze and interpret the rock cycle.
TN.4.0. Geology: Geologic History: The student will explore the geologic history of the Earth and evidence of life through time.
G.4.1. Interpret and evaluate the nature of geologic time.
G.4.2. Investigate the evolution of Earth.
G.4.3. Investigate the history of life.
G.4.4. Interpret and evaluate the fossil record for evidence of biological evolution.
G.4.5. Demonstrate the effect of the environment in the formation and extinction of species through geologic time using fossils.
TN.5.0. Geology: Plate Tectonics: The student will relate the theory of plate tectonics to the evidence for continental drift and seafloor spreading.
G.5.1. Recognize different types of plate boundaries (e.g., divergent, convergent, and transform including continental vs. oceanic).
G.5.2. Interpret evidence for plate tectonics using paleomagnetism, fossil record, continental boundaries, and hot spots.
G.5.3. Recognize that convection currents are the driving mechanisms for plate tectonics.
G.5.4. Describe the processes associated with volcanoes, earthquakes, and mountain building.
TN.6.0. Geology: Landforms: The student will investigate landforms created by many different surficial processes and their relationships to various sources of energy in the Earth System.
G.6.1. Investigate the hydrosphere and its effect on various relationships to landforms.
G.6.2. Associate surface processes such as wind, glaciers, gravity, oceans, rivers, and mankind with resulting landforms.
G.6.3. Understand the role of groundwater.
TN.1.0. Environmental Science: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
Env.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
Env.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
Env.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
Env.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
Env.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
Env.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Environmental Science: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
Env.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
Env.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
Env.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Environmental Science: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
Env.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
Env.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
Env.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Environmental Science: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
Env.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
Env.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
Env.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Environmental Science: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
Env.5.1. Understand the causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
Env.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
Env.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Environmental Science: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will understand his/her personal and civic responsibility concerning issues related to the environment.
Env.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
Env.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Ecology: Ecological Principles: The student will investigate factors that influence and are influenced by the natural environment.
E.1.1. Understand the structure and function of ecosystems.
E.1.2. Explore the major biomes of the earth and the biodiversity associated with these biomes.
E.1.3. Analyze and interpret population dynamics.
E.1.4. Relate earth processes to ecosystem dynamics.
E.1.5. Understand interdependence in ecosystems.
E.1.6. Explore factors affecting the vulnerability of a species to extinction.
TN.2.0. Ecology: Human Population Dynamics: The student will understand the nature of human population dynamics.
E.2.1. Examine factors affecting human population dynamics.
E.2.2. Consider the consequences of human population growth.
E.2.3. Investigate approaches that address overpopulation.
TN.3.0. Ecology: Natural Resources: The student will survey non-energy natural resources and their conservation.
E.3.1. Explore the types, uses, and history of non-energy renewable and nonrenewable resources.
E.3.2. Investigate methods of conservation of common non-energy resources.
E.3.3. Determine the impact of waste production and management on the environment.
TN.4.0. Ecology: Energy: The student will analyze energy use and its environmental consequences.
E.4.1. Explore both conventional and alternative energy sources.
E.4.2. Understand the types of energy related pollution.
E.4.3. Compare various methods of energy conservation.
TN.5.0. Ecology: Human Interaction with the Environment: The student will trace the interaction of humans with their environment.
E.5.1. Understand causes, environmental effects, and methods for controlling pollution.
E.5.2. Investigate the environmental impact on human health.
E.5.3. Explore the relative sustainability of various practices in the areas of watershed management, agriculture, solid waste management, wastewater management, and development.
TN.6.0. Ecology: Personal and Civic Responsibility: The student will conduct activities that illustrate environmental responsibility and stewardship.
E.6.1. Evaluate and articulate his/her own personal views concerning the environment.
E.6.2. Recognize his/her rights and responsibilities as a citizen in maintaining a healthy environment.
TN.1.0. Physical Science: Force and Motion: The student will explore the concepts of force and motion.
PS.1.1. Investigate the relationship between speed, velocity, and acceleration.
PS.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
PS.1.3. Relate gravitational force to mass and distance.
PS.1.4. Demonstrate the relationship between work, power, and machines.
PS.1.5. Examine the law of conservation of momentum in everyday situations.
TN.2.0. Physical Science: Structure and Properties of Matter: The student will examine the structure, properties, and classifications of matter.
PS.2.1. Classify and identify matter as a pure substance or a mixture.
PS.2.2. Explore matter in terms of specific properties.
TN.3.0. Physical Science: Interactions of Matter: The student will investigate the interactions of matter.
PS.3.1. Investigate chemical and physical changes.
PS.3.2. Analyze chemical equations.
PS.3.3. Compare and contrast acids and bases.
PS.3.4. Explore the laws of conservation of mass.
TN.4.0. Physical Science: Energy: The student will compare and contrast various forms of energy.
PS.4.1. Investigate the properties and behaviors of waves.
PS.4.2. Explore and explain the nature of sound and light energy.
PS.4.3. Examine the applications and effects of heat energy.
PS.4.4. Probe the fundamental principles and applications of electrical energy.
PS.4.5. Distinguish between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
PS.4.6. Investigate the law of conservation of energy.
TN.1.0. Physics: Mechanics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of mechanics.
P.1.1. Investigate fundamental physical quantities of mass and time.
P.1.2. Analyze and apply Newton's three laws of motion.
P.1.3. Understand work, energy, and power.
P.1.4. Investigate kinematics and dynamics.
TN.2.0. Physics: Thermodynamics: The student will examine the properties and laws of thermodynamics.
P.2.1. Develop an understanding of heat and internal energy.
P.2.2. Compare Celsius, Kelvin and the Absolute temperature scales.
P.2.3. Investigate exchanges in internal energy.
TN.3.0. Physics: Waves and Sound: The student will investigate the properties of waves and sound.
P.3.1. Explore conditions associated with simple harmonic motion.
P.3.2. Investigate Hooke's law.
P.3.3. Understand wave mechanics.
P.3.4. Examine the Doppler Effect.
P.3.5. Explore the characteristics and properties of sound.
TN.4.0. Physics: Light and Optics: The student will examine the properties of light and optics.
P.4.1. Describe the characteristics of the electromagnetic spectrum.
P.4.2. Investigate the interaction of light waves.
P.4.3. Analyze the optics of mirrors.
P.4.4. Explore the optics of lenses.
P.4.5. Investigate the phenomenon of color.
TN.5.0. Physics: Electricity and Magnetism: The students will investigate electricity and magnetism.
P.5.1. Examine properties of electric forces, electric charges, and electric fields.
P.5.2. Explore the flow of charge and electric currents.
P.5.3. Investigate Ohm's law.
P.5.4. Compare and contrast series and parallel circuits.
P.5.5. Analyze schematic diagrams.
P.5.6. Understand magnetic poles, magnetic fields, and investigate electromagnetic induction.
TN.6.0. Physics: Nuclear Physics: The student will investigate the laws and properties of nuclear physics.
P.6.1. Investigate the properties and structure of the atom.
P.6.2. Compare and contrast the Bohr model and the quantum model of the atom.
P.6.3. Explore the dynamics of the nucleus: radioactivity, nuclear decay, radiocarbon/uranium dating and half-life.
P.6.4. Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
P.6.5. Investigate the quantum theory.
TN.1.0. Scientific Research: Ethical Practices: The student will demonstrate ethical practices.
SR.1.1. Critically examine data to determine its significance.
SR.1.2. Repeat trials to enhance the reliability of data.
SR.1.3. Recognize that in science one solution often leads to new questions.
SR.1.4. Employ ethical practices with research and investigations that involve human or animal subjects and/or hazardous/bio-hazardous materials.
SR.1.5. Follow safety procedures in the classroom, laboratory, and home environments.
SR.1.6. Respect and understand copyright and patent laws.
TN.2.0. Scientific Research: Critical Thinking Skills: The student will identify and clarify problems using critical thinking skills.
SR.2.1. Use scientific instruments for extending the human senses in observation.
SR.2.2. Recognize limits to scientific investigations.
SR.2.3. Use technological tools and mathematical models to analyze problems or questions.
SR.2.4. Evaluate safety implications and risks associated with a question.
SR.2.5. Analyze and study classical problems.
TN.3.0. Scientific Research: Scientific Inquiry: The student will design and implement a strategy for solving a scientific problem or a strategy for answering a scientific question.
SR.3.1. Practice appropriate safety procedures.
SR.3.2. Formulate a working hypothesis to guide research.
SR.3.3. Develop experimental procedures to test hypothesis.
SR.3.4. Collect data using a variety of scientific tools.
SR.3.5. Verify data for accuracy.
TN.4.0. Scientific Research: Analyzing and Evaluating Data: The student will develop abilities to analyze and evaluate data.
SR.4.1. Use statistical analysis to analyze and interpret data accurately.
SR.4.2. Evaluate data based in terms of accuracy and precision.
SR.4.3. Make conclusions based on data analysis and evaluations.
TN.5.0. Scientific Research: Communicating Scientific Results: The student will publish, present, and communicate results of a scientific investigation.
SR.5.1. Present scientific reports in a clear, accurate, and appropriate manner to a variety of audiences.
SR.5.2. Communicate findings in order to extend the research base.