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In this unit we will:

learn about scientific inquiry
design and conduct a scientific experiment
discuss the components of a well design scientific experiment

Due 9/2 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment - discuss the meaning of life in the Q & A forum
Activity - conduct 2 virtual scientific experiments

Due 9/9 - Current Issues

Worksheet - design and conduct a small scientific experiment
Discussion - introduce yourself and discuss your experiment

Unit 2: Macromolecules
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In this unit we will:

learn about the essential macromolecules of life
analyze a nutrition label
discuss the role of society in maintaining the health of individuals

Due 9/16 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment - answer questions from the review (a document
I've created to help you study for the quiz)
Activity - use online and textbook resources to learn about
macromolecules .

Due 9/23 - Current Issues

Worksheet - summarize the essential macromolecules and analyze a
nutrition label
Discussion - What is the role of society in keeping individuals healthy?
Quiz - demonstrate your knowledge of macromolecules

Unit 3: Cells
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In this unit we will:

learn about the structure of a cell and cell division
learn about cancer - the result of cell division gone awry
discuss how to identify good sources of scientific information

Due 9/30 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment - discuss study strategies for online classes
Activity - use internet resources to answer questions about cell structures
and the cell cycle

Due 10/7 - Current Issues

Worksheet - use internet resources to answer questions about cancer
Discussion - How can one identify good sources of information?
Quiz - demonstrate your knowledge of cells

Unit. 4: Inheritance-

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In this unit we will:

learn about inheritance and complete inheritance puzzles
learn about stem cells and cloning
use our understanding of these processes to discuss legislation options

Due 10/14 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment - use the instructor's intro to answer the questions
in the activity
Activity - complete inheritance puzzles

Due 10/21 - Current Issues

Worksheet - use internet resources to answer questions about stem cells
Discussion - How should stem cells and cloning be regulated?
Quiz - demonstrate your knowledge of inheritance

Unit 5: DNA to Proteins

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In this unit we will:

learn about how DNA controls what a cell can do and how mutations
change DNA
learn about biotechnology
discuss genetic modification

Due 10/28 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment - answer questions from the review (a document
I've created to help you study for the quiz)
Activity - create a drawing of protein synthesis

Due 11/4 - Current Issues

Worksheet - use internet resources to learn about biotechnology
Discussion - Which types of genes are of concern when present in a crop
plant?
Quiz - demonstrate your knowledge of DNA and protein synthesi

Unit 6: Evolution
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In this unit we will:

learn about evolution
use internet resources to learn about how evolution ties to current events
discuss the connection between public safety and individual liberties

Due 11/12 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment - discuss which topic in the unit is clearest and
which is most challenging
Activity - use internet resources to learn about evolution.

Due 11/18 - Current Issues

Worksheet - use internet resources to learn about how evolution ties to
current events
Discussion - When individual liberties are at odds with public safety, how
should scientific evidence be used in the decision making process?
Quiz - demonstrate your knowledge of evolution

Unit 7: Metabolism
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In this unit we will:

learn about enzymes and metabolism
use internet resources to learn nutrient cycles and energy flow
discuss human energy use

Due 11/25 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment -write quiz questions to help you anticipate what to
study
Activity - conduct an experiment to investigate enzymes

Due 11/25 - Current Issues

Worksheet - use internet resources to learn about nutrient cycles and
energy flow
Discussion - Discuss an issue related to water and propose solutions to
that topic.
Quiz - demonstrate your knowledge of metabolism and enzymes

Unit 8: Ecology
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In this unit we will:

learn about ecology
study the ecology around us
use internet resources to learn about the diversity of life
discuss sustainability

Due 12/9 - Biology Basics

Study Skills assignment - identify sources for answering the review
questions
Activity - go outside and study the ecology around you

Due 12/18 - Current Issues

Worksheet - use internet resources to learn about the diversity of life
Discussion - Why is biodiversity important?
Quiz - demonstrate your knowledge of ecology