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Skill plan for the Arkansas Teaching and Learning Assessment System - Biology

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LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes		Structure of DNA 1. Introduction to the genetic code Codon charts 2. Read a codon wheel 3. Read a codon table 4. Use a codon wheel to transcribe and translate DNA sequences 5. Use a codon table to transcribe and translate DNA sequences Body systems 6. Organization in the human body: the heart and the circulatory system Feedback loops 7. Homeostasis and feedback loops The cell cycle 8. Introduction to cell division 9. The cell cycle Mitosis 10. Describe phases of mitosis and the cell cycle 11. Identify phases of mitosis and the cell cycle in plant cells Photosynthesis and cellular respiration 12. The chemistry of cellular respiration 13. The chemistry of photosynthesis Biomolecules 14. Structure and function: carbohydrates 15. Structure and function: lipids 16. Structure and function: proteins 17. Identify the structures and functions of biomolecules
LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes
Structure of DNA 1. Introduction to the genetic code Codon charts 2. Read a codon wheel 3. Read a codon table 4. Use a codon wheel to transcribe and translate DNA sequences 5. Use a codon table to transcribe and translate DNA sequences Body systems 6. Organization in the human body: the heart and the circulatory system Feedback loops 7. Homeostasis and feedback loops The cell cycle 8. Introduction to cell division 9. The cell cycle Mitosis 10. Describe phases of mitosis and the cell cycle 11. Identify phases of mitosis and the cell cycle in plant cells Photosynthesis and cellular respiration 12. The chemistry of cellular respiration 13. The chemistry of photosynthesis Biomolecules 14. Structure and function: carbohydrates 15. Structure and function: lipids 16. Structure and function: proteins 17. Identify the structures and functions of biomolecules

LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics		Ecosystem dynamics 1. Patterns of population growth 2. How can group behavior affect survival? Identify evidence to support a claim Biodiversity 3. Kelp forests: factors affecting biodiversity Energy transfer 4. Interpret a Serengeti food web 5. Interpret an Antarctic food web
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Ecosystem dynamics 1. Patterns of population growth 2. How can group behavior affect survival? Identify evidence to support a claim Biodiversity 3. Kelp forests: factors affecting biodiversity Energy transfer 4. Interpret a Serengeti food web 5. Interpret an Antarctic food web

LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits		DNA and traits 1. Structure and function: nucleic acids Genetic variation 2. Sexual reproduction and genetic variation: part I 3. Sexual reproduction and genetic variation: part II Introduction to genetics 4. Genetics vocabulary: genotype and phenotype 5. Genetics vocabulary: dominant and recessive Punnett squares 6. Punnett squares: Mendelian inheritance 7. Punnett squares: incomplete dominance and codominance 8. Punnett squares: multiple alleles
LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
DNA and traits 1. Structure and function: nucleic acids Genetic variation 2. Sexual reproduction and genetic variation: part I 3. Sexual reproduction and genetic variation: part II Introduction to genetics 4. Genetics vocabulary: genotype and phenotype 5. Genetics vocabulary: dominant and recessive Punnett squares 6. Punnett squares: Mendelian inheritance 7. Punnett squares: incomplete dominance and codominance 8. Punnett squares: multiple alleles

LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity		1. Evaluate fossil evidence of evolution 2. Evaluate anatomical and molecular evidence of evolution 3. Construct explanations of natural selection
LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
1. Evaluate fossil evidence of evolution 2. Evaluate anatomical and molecular evidence of evolution 3. Construct explanations of natural selection

Earth and Space Science
ESS2: Earth's Systems		1. Chemistry of water 2. Properties of water: cohesion and adhesion 3. The carbon cycle: biosphere processes and interactions
ESS2: Earth's Systems
1. Chemistry of water 2. Properties of water: cohesion and adhesion 3. The carbon cycle: biosphere processes and interactions

ESS3: Earth and Human Activity		1. Evaluate claims about natural resource use: fossil fuels 2. Coral reef biodiversity and human uses: evaluate solutions 3. The greenhouse effect
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
1. Evaluate claims about natural resource use: fossil fuels 2. Coral reef biodiversity and human uses: evaluate solutions 3. The greenhouse effect

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