Day

• Explains the significance of biology (e.g., impact on a daily basis).

• Explains the cellular basis of life.
• Explains homeostasis and describes the transport of materials through cell membranes.
• Recognizes that life has a chemical basis

• Explains the processes of photosynthesis and respiration

• Explains the structure of DNA and RNA and their role in protein
  synthesis.
• Describes the double-helix model.

• Describes the process of cell division, mitosis, and meiosis in sperm and egg formation.

• Explains and uses the basic Mendelian genetic principles

• Describes patterns of inheritance and genetic engineering.

• Classifies organisms into a hierarchy of groups and subgroups based on their similarities.
• Describes characteristics and examples of monerans.
• Describes characteristics and examples of protists
• Describes characteristics and examples of fungi.

• Describes the similarities and differences of spore-producing plants.
• Describes the similarities and differences of seed-producing plants.

• Describes the anatomy and physiology of each phylum of invertebrates.
• Describes the anatomy and physiology of classes of vertebrates.
• Analyzes the overall organization of the human body.

• Explains the structure of an ecosystem.
• Lists and describes the major biomes of the world.
• Assesses the impact of man’s activities on the environment and explores ways to help solve ecological problems.