August 11 -15

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Assign books
Organize notebooks
Discussion: How do scientists investigate the natural world

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Practice SOL to assess students present knowledge of Physical Science

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CHAPTER 1 WHAT IS SCIENCE?

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LESSON 1 SCIENCE AND THE NATURAL WORLD

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Identify skills scientists use to learn about the world
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
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August 18 -22

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LESSON 2 THINKING LIKE A SCIENTIST

Objectives
Describe the attitudes, or habits of mind, that are necessary for thinking scientifically, ethically, and without bias
Describe scientific reasoning and explain how it used
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1e Identify sources of experimental error
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts

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August 25-29

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CHAPTER 1 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 2 THE TOOLS OF SCIENCE

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LESSON 3 SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY

Objectives
Explain what scientific inquiry is and how it involves posing questions and developing hypotheses
Explain how to design and conduct an experiment so that it uses sound scientific principles
Differentiate between scientific theory and a scientific law
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1e Identify sources of experimental error
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.1g Control variables to test hypotheses, and repeat trials
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
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LESSON 1 A COMMON LANGUAGE

Objectives
Explain why scientists use a standard measurement system
Identify the SI units of measure for length, mass, volume, density, time, and temperature
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1c Use triple beam and electronic balances, thermometers, metric, rulers, graduated cylinders, and probe ware to
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1e Identify sources of experimental error
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.1g Control variables to test hypotheses, and repeat trials
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
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September 1-5

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LESSON 2 MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

Objectives
Describe what math skills scientists use in collecting data and making measurements
Describe what math tools scientists use in analyzing data
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1e Identify sources of experimental error
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.1g Control variables to test hypotheses, and repeat trials
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
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LESSON 3 GRAPHS IN SCIENCE

Objectives
Explain what kind of data line graphs can display
Explain why line graphs are powerful tools in science
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1e Identify sources of experimental error
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.1g Control variables to test hypotheses, and repeat trials
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts

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September 8-12

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LESSON 4 MODELS AS TOOLS IN SCIENCE

Objectives
Explain why models are used in science
Describe different types of systems and identify characteristics that all systems share
Examine models of natural systems and compare the model to the system itself
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts

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LESSON 5 SAFETY IN THE SCIENCE LABORATORY

Objectives
Explain why preparation is important in carrying out investigations in the lab and in the field
Describe what you should do if an accident occurs
VA science standards of learning
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts

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CHAPTER 2 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION TO LIVING THINGS

LESSON 1 WHAT IS LIFE?

Objectives
List the characteristics all living things share
Explain where living things come from
Identify what all living things need to survive
VA science standards of learning
LS.1e Identify sources of experimental error
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.1g Control variables to test hypotheses, and repeat trials
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles
LS.2d Investigate and understand cell division
LS.3a Investigate and understand cells, tissues, organs, and systems
LS.3b Investigate and understand patterns of cellular organization and their relationship to life processes in living th
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LESSON 2 CLASSIFYING LIFE

Objectives
Explain why biologists classify organisms and how they assign scientific names
Describe the organization of levels of classification
Explain how taxonomic keys are useful
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of domains
LS.4b Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of organisms
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions
LS.4d Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics that define a species

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September 22-26

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LESSON 3 DOMAINS AND KINGDOMS

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Explain how organisms are classified into domains and kingdoms
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.3b Investigate and understand patterns of cellular organization and their relationship to life processes in living th
LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of domains
LS.4b Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of organisms
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LESSON 4 EVOLUTION AND CLASSIFICATION

Objectives
Explain the relationship between evolution and classification
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of domains
LS.4b Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of organisms

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September 29-OCT 3

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CHAPTER 4 INTRODUCTION TO CELLS

LESSON 1 DISCOVERING CELLS

Objectives
Tell what cells are
Describe how scientists first observe cells and developed the cell theory
Describe how microscopes produce magnified images
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles
LS.2b Investigate and understand similarities and differences between plant cells and animal cells
LS.2c Investigate and understand development of cell theory

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LESSON 2 LOOKING INSIDE CELLS

Objectives
Describe the functions of cells structures and organelles
Describe how cells are organized in many celled organisms
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles
LS.2b Investigate and understand similarities and differences between plant cells and animal cells
LS.3a Investigate and understand cells, tissues, organs, and systems
LS.3b Investigate and understand patterns of cellular organization and their relationship to life processes in living th

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October 6-10

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LESSON 3 CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS IN CELLS

Objectives
Define elements and compounds
Identify the main compounds that are important in cells
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles

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LESSON 4 THE CELL IN ITS ENVIRONMENT

Objectives
Describe how materials move into and out of cells
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles

October 13-17

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MAKE UP WORK FIRST NINE WEEKS

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EARLY DISMISSAL

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NO SCHOOL

October 20-25

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CHAPTER 4 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 5 CELL PROCESSES AND ENERGY

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LESSON 2 CELLULAR RESPIRATION

Objectives
Describe the events that occur during respiration
Tell what happens during fermentation
VA science standards of learning
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles
LS.5a Investigate and understand energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll
LS.5b Investigate and understand transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen during photosy
LS.5c Investigate and understand photosynthesis as the foundation of virtually all food webs

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LESSON 1 PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Objectives
Explain how living things get energy from the sun
Describe what happens during photosynthesis
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles
LS.5a Investigate and understand energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll
LS.5b Investigate and understand transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen during photosy
LS.5c Investigate and understand photosynthesis as the foundation of virtually all food webs

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October 27-31

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SOL BENCHMARK

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REVIEW SOL BENCHMARK

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LESSON 3 CELL DIVISION

Objectives
Summarize the functions of cell division
Identify the events that take place during the three stages of the cell cycle
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles
LS.2b Investigate and understand similarities and differences between plant cells and animal cells
LS.2d Investigate and understand cell division
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CHAPTER 5 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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November 3-7

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CHAPTER 6 GENETICS: THE SCIENCE OF HEREDITY

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LESSON 2 PROBABILITY AND HEREDITY?

Objectives
Define probability and describe how it helps explain the result of genetic crosses
Explain what is meant by phenotype and genotype
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.12b Investigate and understand the function of genes and chromosomes
LS.12c Investigate and understand genotypes and phenotypes

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LESSON 1 WHAT IS HEREDITY?

Objectives
Describe the results of Mendels experiments
Identify the role of alleles in controlling inheritance of traits
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.12b Investigate and understand the function of genes and chromosomes
LS.12c Investigate and understand genotypes and phenotypes
LS.12f Investigate and understand the historical contributions and significance of discoveries related to genetics

November 10-14

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LESSON 3 PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE

Objectives
Describe at least three complex patterns of inheritance
Discuss how characteristics result from inheritance and environmental factors
VA science standards of learning
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.12b Investigate and understand the function of genes and chromosomes
LS.12c Investigate and understand genotypes and phenotypes
LS.12d Investigate and understand characteristics that can and cannot be inherited

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LESSON 4 CHROMOSOMES AND INHERITANCE

Objectives
Describe the role of chromosomes and genes play in inheritance
Identify the events that occur during meiosis and fertilization
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.2d Investigate and understand cell division
LS.12b Investigate and understand the function of genes and chromosomes
LS.12f Investigate and understand the historical contributions and significance of discoveries related to genetics

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November 17-21

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CHAPTER 6 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 7 DNA: THE CODE OF LIFE

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LESSON 2 HOW CELLS MAKE PROTEIN

Objectives
Describe how a cell produces proteins
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.12a Investigate and understand the structure and role of DNA

LESSON 1 THE GENETIC CODE

Objectives
Explain what forms the genetic code
Describe how DNA copies itself
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.12a Investigate and understand the structure and role of DNA
LS.12b Investigate and understand the function of genes and chromosomes

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November 24-28

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LESSON 3 MUTATIONS
Objectives
Identify how mutations can affect an organism
Explain how cancer is related to mutations and the cell cycle
VA science standards of learning
LS.12a Investigate and understand the structure and role of DNA
LS.13a Investigate and understand relationships of mutation, adaptation, natural selection, and extinction

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NO SCHOOL

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December 1-5

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CHAPTER 7 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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MAKEUP DAY/ SPARTICL GAMES

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CHAPTER 8 HUMAN GENETICS AND GENETIC TECHNOLOGY

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LESSON 1 HUMAN INHERITANCE

Objectives
Identify some patterns of inheritance in humans
Describe the functions of sex chromosomes
VA science standards of learning
LS.12b Investigate and understand the function of genes and chromosomes
LS.12c Investigate and understand genotypes and phenotypes

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December 8-12

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LESSON 2 HUMAN GENETIC DISORDERS

Objectives
Identify two major causes of genetic disorders
Explain how genetic disorders are traced, diagnosed, and treated
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.12b Investigate and understand the function of genes and chromosomes
LS.12c Investigate and understand genotypes and phenotypes
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LESSON 3 ADVANCES IN GENETICS

Objectives
Describe three ways of producing organisms with desired traits
VA science standards of learning
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing cha
kingdom of domains
LS.12e Investigate and understand genetic engineering and its applications

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LESSON 4 USING GENETIC INFORMATION

Objectives
Describe how genetic information can be used
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.12f Investigate and understand the historical contributions and significance of discoveries related to genetics

December 15-19

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CHAPTER 8 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 9 CHANGE OVER TIME

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LESSON 1 DARWINS THEORY

Objectives
Describe how Darwins observations helped him to develop his hypothesis
Explain how natural selection leads to evolution
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.4d Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics that define a species
LS.13a Investigate and understand relationships of mutation, adaptation, natural selection, and extinction
LS.13b Investigate and understand evidence of evolution of different species in fossil record
LS.13c Investigate and understand how environmental influences, as well as genetic variation, can lead to diversity
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!
19 See you Jan. 5

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LESSON 2 EVIDENCE OF EVOLUTION

Objectives
State evidence that supports the theory of evolution
VA science standards of learning
LS.la Organize data into tables showing repeated trials and means
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.13a Investigate and understand relationships of mutation, adaptation, natural selection, and extinction
LS.13b Investigate and understand evidence of evolution of different species in fossil record

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LESSON 3 RATE OF CHANGE

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Explain how new species form
Identify the two patterns that describe the rate of evolution
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.13b Investigate and understand evidence of evolution of different species in fossil record
LS.13c Investigate and understand how environmental influences, as well as genetic variation, can lead to diversity

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January 12-16

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CHAPTER 9 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 10 PLANTS

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LESSON 1 WHAT IS A PLANT

Objectives
Identify the characteristics that all plants share
Name all the things that a plant needs to live successfully on land
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.2a Investigate and understand cell structures and organelles
LS.5a Investigate and understand energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll
LS.5b Investigate and understand transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen during photosy

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LESSON 2 CLASSIFING PLANTS

Objectives
Name the characteristics of nonvascular plants
Name the major characteristics of seedless vascular plants
Name the major characteristics of seed plants
VA science standards of learning
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions

January 19-23

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LESSON 2 CLASSIFING PLANTS
Objectives
Name the characteristics of nonvascular plants
Name the major characteristics of seedless vascular plants
Name the major characteristics of seed plants
VA science standards of learning
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions

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January 26-30

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LESSON 3 PLANT STRUCTURE

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Describe the functions of roots, stems, and leaves
Explain how seeds become new plants
Describe the structures of a flower
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.3a Investigate and understand cells, tissues, organs, and systems
LS.3b Investigate and understand patterns of cellular organization and their relationship to life processes in living th
LS.5a Investigate and understand energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll

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LESSON 4 PLANT REPRODUCTION

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Identify the stages of a plants life cycle
Describe how plants reproduce
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LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.4a Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of domains
LS.4b Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of organisms
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions

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February 2-6

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LESSON 4 PLANT RESPONSES AND GROWTH

Objectives
Identify three stimuli that produce plant responses
Describe how plants respond to seasonal changes
VA science standards of learning
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.4b Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of organismsLS.10a Investigate and und
phototropism, hibernation, and dormancy
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LESSON 4 PLANT IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Objectives
Explain how plants are important in everyday life
VA science standards of learning
LS.5c Investigate and understand photosynthesis as the foundation of virtually all food webs
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CHAPTER 11 INTRODUCTION TO ANIMALS

LESSON 1 WHAT IS AN ANIMAL?

Objectives
Identify four functions that enable animals to meet their basic needs
Explain how animals are classified
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.4b Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of organismsLS.10a Investigate and und
phototropism, hibernation, and dormancy
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions

February 9-13

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LESSON 2 ANIMAL BODY PLANS

Objectives
Develop levels of organization in animal bodies
Infer animal body structures based on their symmetry
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.3a Investigate and understand cells, tissues, organs, and systems
LS.3b Investigate and understand patterns of cellular organization and their relationship to life processes in living th
LS.4b Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of kingdom of organismsLS.10a Investigate and und
phototropism, hibernation, and dormancy

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LESSON 3 INTRODUCTION TO INVERTEBRATES

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Identify the characteristics of invertebrates and describe the major groups of them
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LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions

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NO CLASS FEB 16-27 DUE TO SNOW

MARCH 2-6

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LESSON 4 INTRODUCTION TO VERTEBRATES

Objectives
Identify the characteristics of chordates and vertebrates
Compare how vertebrates differ in the way they control body temperature
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions
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LESSON 5 VERTEBRATE DIVERSITY

Objectives
Describe the major groups of vertebrates
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.4c Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics of animal phyla and plant divisions
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LESSON 6 PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR

Objectives
List three ways animals communicate
Give examples of competitive and cooperative behaviors
Describe cyclic behavior
VA science standards of learning
LS.7a Investigate and understand competition, cooperation, social hierarchy, and territorial imperative
LS.7b Investigate and understand the influence of behavior on a population
LS.10a Investigate and understand phototropism, hibernation, and dormancy
LS.10b Investigate and understand factors that increase or decrease population size

MARCH 9-13

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CHAPTER 12 POPULATIONS AND COMMUNITIES

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LESSON 1 LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Objectives
Identify the needs that must be met by an organisms surroundings
Identify biotic and abiotic parts of a habitat
Describe the levels of organization within an ecosystem
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.4d Investigate and understand distinguishing characteristics that define a species
LS.5c Investigate and understand photosynthesis as the foundation of virtually all food webs
LS.6b Investigate and understand interactions resulting in a flow of energy and matter throughout an ecosystem
LS.6c Investigate and understand complex relationships within terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems

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LESSON 2 POPULATIONS
Objectives
Describe how populations change in size
Identify the factors that limit population growth
VA science standards of learning
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.10b Investigate and understand factors that increase or decrease population size
LS.10c Investigate and understand that ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms are dynamic through eutr
climate changes, and catastrophic disturbances

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LESSON 3 INTERACTIONS AMONG LIVING THINGS

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Explain how adaptations help an organism survive
Describe competition and predation
Identify the three types of symbiosis
VA science standards of learning
LS.1b Develop a classification system based on multiple attributes
LS.1h Organize, graph, and interpret data, and use data to make predictions
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.8b Investigate and understand the relationship between predators and prey
LS.8c Investigate and understand competition and cooperation
LS.8d Investigate and understand symbiotic relationships
LS.8e Investigate and understand niches
LS.13a Investigate and understand relationships of mutation, adaptation, natural selection, and extinction
of mutation, adaptation, natural selection, and extinction

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LESSON 4 CHANGES IN COMMUNITIES

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Explain the difference between primary and secondary succession

VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.10b Investigate and understand factors that increase or decrease population size
LS.10c Investigate and understand that ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms are dynamic through eutr
climate changes, and catastrophic disturbances
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MARCH 23-27

LIFE SCIENCE
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CHAPTER 12 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

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CHAPTER 13 ECOSYSTEMS AND BIOMES

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LESSON 2 CYCLES OF MATTER

Objectives
Name and describe processes involved in the water cycle
Explain how the carbon and oxygen cycles are related
Define and describe the nitrogen cycle
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.5b Investigate and understand transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen during photosy
LS.5c Investigate and understand photosynthesis as the foundation of virtually all food webs
LS.6a Investigate and understand carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles
LS.6b Investigate and understand interactions resulting in a flow of energy and matter throughout an ecosystem

LESSON 1 ENERGY FLOW IN ECOSYSTEMS

Objectives
Name and describe energy roles that organisms play in an ecosystem
Explain how energy moves through an ecosystem
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.5a Investigate and understand energy transfer between sunlight and chlorophyll
LS.5b Investigate and understand transformation of water and carbon dioxide into sugar and oxygen during photosy
LS.5c Investigate and understand photosynthesis as the foundation of virtually all food webs
LS.6b Investigate and understand interactions resulting in a flow of energy and matter throughout an ecosystem
LS.6c Investigate and understand complex relationships within terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems
Ls.6d Investigate and understand energy flow in food webs and energy pyramids
LS.8a Investigate and understand the relationship among producers, consumers, and decomposers in food webs
LS.8b Investigate and understand the relationship between predators and prey

LS.6c Investigate and understand complex relationships within terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems
Ls.6d Investigate and understand energy flow in food webs and energy pyramids
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SPRING BREAK

APRIL 6-10

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LESSON 3 BIOMES
Objectives
Name the 6 major biomes found on Earth
VA science standards of learning
LS.1f Identify dependent variables, independent variables, and constants
LS.6c Investigate and understand complex relationships within terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems
LS.9a Investigate and understand differences between ecosystems and biomes
LS.9b Investigate and understand characteristics of land, marine, and freshwater ecosystems
LS.9c Investigate and understand adaptations that enable organisms to survive within a specific ecosystem

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Objectives
Name and describe the two major types of aquatic systems
VA science standards of learning
LS.6c Investigate and understand complex relationships within terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems
LS.9b Investigate and understand characteristics of land, marine, and freshwater ecosystems
LS.9c Investigate and understand adaptations that enable organisms to survive within a specific ecosystem

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LESSON 3 AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS

Objectives
Identify what factors affect species dispersal
VA science standards of learning
LS.7a Investigate and understand competition, cooperation, social hierarchy, territorial, imperative
LS.10b Investigate and understand factors that increase or decrease population size
LS.11c Investigate and understand changes in species competition
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CHAPTER 13 STUDY GUIDE/REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT/VA SOL TEST PREP

APRIL 13-17

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LESSON 2 SOIL CONSERVATION
Objectives
Explain how soil can lose its value for humans and other organisms
Identify and describe methods of soil conversation
VA science standards of learning
LS.1j Use current applications to reinforce life science concepts
LS.10c Investigate and understand that ecosystems change through catastrophic disturbances
LS.11a Investigate and understand food production and harvest
LS.11b Investigate and understand changes in habitat size, quality, or structure
LS.11c Investigate and understand changes in species competition

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LESSON 1 PROTECTING LAND AND SOIL

Objectives
Explain possible sources of land and soil pollution
Describe ways to reduce and eliminate land and soil pollution
VA science standards of learning
LS.1i Identify, interpret, and evaluate patterns in data
LS.10b Investigate and understand factors that increase or decrease population size
LS.11a Investigate and understand food production and harvest
LS.11c Investigate and understand changes in species competition
LS.11d Investigate and understand disturbances and factors that threaten or enhance species survival
LS.11e Investigate and understand environmental issues

LS.11d Investigate and understand disturbances and factors that threaten or enhance species survival
LS.11e Investigate and understand environmental issues
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April 20-24

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LESSON 3 BIODIVERSITY
Objectives
Explain the value of biodiversity
Identify the factors that affect biodiversity
Identify ways that human activity threatens and protects biodiversity
VA science standards of learning
LS.1d Construct and use models and simulations to illustrate and explain phenomena
LS.10b Investigate and understand factors that increase or decrease population size
LS.10c Investigate and understand that ecosystems change through catastrophic disturbances
LS.11a Investigate and understand food production and harvest
LS.11b Investigate and understand changes in habitat size, quality, or structure
LS.11c Investigate and understand changes in species competition
LS.11d Investigate and understand disturbances and factors that threaten or enhance species survival
LS.11e Investigate and understand environmental issues

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APRIL 27-MAY 1

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MAY 4-8

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MAY 11-15

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BUBBLE BOMB EXPERIMENT

How vinegar and baking soda when mixed with warm water react 9creation of carbon dioxide)

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STUDENT PROGRESS FOLLOWUP EVALUATION

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MAY 18-22

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