ARISE High School - Granicus

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Nervous Systems/Cranial Nerves/Neurotransmitters:
• Describe a neuron
• Classify and distinguish the twelve cranial nerves.
• Apply the understanding of body neurons to differentiated body parts.
• Organize sensory data into a theory of neural networks.
• Compare and contrast amphibian and mammalian brains.
• Evaluate cranial nerve function with respect to differentiated body systems.
Genetics/Body Systems:
• Describe and illustrate genotype and phenotype concepts.
• Constmct and evaluate a Punnet's Square.
• Understand and predict the probability of sex-linked traits.
• Compare and contrast chromosomal abnormalities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the circulatory system, including all transport vessels
and liquids.
• Illustrate how the human heart functions.
• Describe the function of the human skeletal system.
• Describe the function of the human muscular system.
• Arrange and assemble a human skeleton.
• Discuss and articulate the nature of stem cell research in the United States and elsewhere.
Reproduction of Plants and Animals:
• Assess the relative attributes between asexual and sexual reproduction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of mitosis and meiosis, including all phases of mitotic
division.
• Recognize the details of the human reproductive system.
Darwinian Evolution, Evolution of Mammals/Hominids:
• Explain basic evolutionary theory: selection, genetic drift, and speciation.
• Discuss and interpret classic Hardy Weinburg population genetics.
• Examine and explain cranial differences in ancient hominid skulls.
Course Outline
I. Ecology/Insect Relationships
Oakland Urban System
Ecosystems of the greater Bay Area Contrasts
Northern Sierra Contrasts
Cell Biology
A. Diffusion / Osmosis
B. Solutions
ARISE High School Biology Course Description DRAFT 3