Unit 1 Introduction to Biology
Essential Standard: Each student will design and conduct investigations, analyze data to draw conclusions, communicate findings using appropriate methodology/technology, and identify how science and technology impact society.
Learning Targets:
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Describe the contributions of scientists, and recognize scientists collaborate and may modify explanations over time as a result of new evidence
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Analyze an experiment, identify the components (i.e., independent variable, dependent variable, control of constants, multiple trials) and explain their importance to the design of a valid experiment
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Design a controlled investigation using scientific methods
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Analyze, interpret, and determine validity/reliability of scientific investigations to formulate reasonable conclusions
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Communicate the results through a variety of technical writing
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Identify how technological developments have enabled scientific discoveries
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Evaluate how technological advancements have affected human lives
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Gather relevant, credible information from multiple sources and integrate information into the writing while avoiding plagiarism
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Conduct investigations using scientific techniques and tools
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Analyze a set of data by calculating mean, median, mode, and range
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Create appropriate graphical representation of processed data
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* Italicized learning targets will be addressed throughout the course
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