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Grade Level: Grade 11/12

Subject: Biology I

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1. Cell Theory 1. construct a 3D Explain the postulates of the cell theory Week 1 STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-1
1st 2. Cell Structure model of a Describe the structure and function of major and STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-2
Quarter subcellular organelles Week 1
and Functions plant/animal/
3. Prokaryotic vs bacterial cell using Distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-3
according to their distinguishing features Week 2
Eukaryotic Cells recyclable
4. Cell Types materials Classify different cell types (of plant/animal STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-4
tissues) and specify the functions of each Week 2
5. Cell
Modifications Describe some cell modifications that lead to STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-5
adaptation to carry out specialized functions (e.g., Week 3
microvilli, root hair)
6. Cell Cycle Characterize the phases of the cell cycle and their STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-6
control points Week3
a. Mitosis
b. Meiosis Describe the stages of mitosis/meiosis given 2n=6 STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-7
A review of this competency could be done since
it has been taught in Grade 8 (S8LT-IVd-16 Week 4
Compare mitosis and meiosis, and their role in
the cell-division cycle)
Explain the significance or applications of mitosis/ STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-9
meiosis Week 4
Identify disorders and diseases that result from STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-10
the malfunction of the cell during the cell cycle Week 5
7. Transport 2. construct a cell Describe the structural components of the cell STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-11
membrane Week 5
Mechanisms membrane model
a. Simple from indigenous Relate the structure and composition of the cell STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-12
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Diffusion membrane to its function
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b. Facilitated or recyclable
Transport materials
c. Active
Transport
d.
Bulk/Vesicular
Transport
Explain transport mechanisms in cells (diffusion STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-13
osmosis, Week 6
facilitated transport, active transport)
Differentiate exocytosis and endocytosis Week 6 STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-14
Structures and Describe the components of an enzyme Week 7 STEM_BIO11/12-Ii-j-17
Functions of Explain oxidation/reduction reactions Week 7 STEM_BIO11/12-Ii-j-18
Biological STEM_BIO11/12-Ii-j-19
Determine how factors such as pH, temperature,
Molecules Week 7
and substrate affect enzyme activity
- Enzymes
1. ATP- ADP Cycle Prepare simple Explain coupled reaction processes and describe STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-1
nd the role of ATP in energy coupling and transfer Week 1
2 2. Photosynthesis fermentation
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3. Respiration setup using Explain the importance of chlorophyll and other STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-3
pigments Week 1
prepare common fruits to
produce wine or Describe the patterns of electron flow through STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-4
vinegar via light Week 2
microorganisms reaction events
Describe the significant events of the Calvin cycle Week 2 STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-5
Differentiate aerobic from anaerobic respiration Week 3 STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-6
Explain the major features and sequence the STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-7
chemical events of cellular respiration Week 3
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Distinguish major features of glycolysis, Krebs STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-8
cycle, Week 4
electron transport system, and chemiosmosis
Describe reactions that produce and consume ATP Week 4 STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-9
Describe the role of oxygen in respiration and STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-10
describe pathways of electron flow in the absence Week 4
of oxygen
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-12
fermentation and aerobic respiration Week 5

Grade Level: Grade 11/12

Subject: Biology II

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rd Recombinant Make a research Outline the processes involved in genetic STEM_BIO11/12-IIIa-b-6
3 engineering Week 1
DNA paper/case
study/poster on STEM_BIO11/12-IIIa-b-7
Discuss the applications of recombinant DNA Week 1
genetic diseases
Relevance, Make a diagram Describe general features of the history of life on STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-8
Mechanisms, (e.g., pictogram, Earth, including generally accepted dates and Week 2
Evidence/Bases, poster) showing sequence of the geologic time scale and
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and Theories of the evolution of a characteristics of major groups of organisms present
Evolution domesticated during these time periods
crop Explain the mechanisms that produce change in STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-9
populations from generation to generation (e.g.,
Week 2
artificial selection, natural selection, genetic drift,
mutation, recombination)
Show patterns of descent with modification from STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-10
common ancestors to produce the organismal Week 3
diversity observed today
Trace the development of evolutionary thought Week 3 STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-11
Explain evidences of evolution (e.g., biogeography, STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-12
fossil record, DNA/protein sequences, homology, Week 4
and embryology)
Infer evolutionary relationships among organisms STEM_BIO11/12-IIIc-g-13
using the evidence of evolution Week 4
Basic Taxonomic Differentiate the Explain how the structural and developmental STEM_BIO11/12IIIhj-14
Concepts and 3-Domain characteristics and relatedness of DNA sequences
Week 5
Principles, Scheme from the are
Description, 5-Kingdom used in classifying living things
Nomenclature, Scheme of Identify the unique/ distinctive characteristics of a STEM_BIO11/12IIIhj-15
specific taxon relative to other taxa Week 5-6
Identification, classification of
and living things Describe species diversity and cladistics, including STEM_BIO11/12IIIhj-16
Classification the types of evidence and procedures that can be Week 6
used to establish evolutionary relationships
th Plant and Develop a Compare and contrast the following processes in STEM_BIO11/12-IVa-h-1
4 Animal Organ presentation (e.g. plants and animals: reproduction, development,
Week 1-4
Systems and role-playing, nutrition, gas exchange, transport/ circulation,
their Functions dramatization regulation of body fluids, chemical and nervous
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and other forms control, immune systems, and sensory and motor
of multimedia) to mechanisms
Feedback show how an STEM_BIO11/12-IVi-j-2
Mechanisms organism
maintains Explain how some organisms maintain steady
homeostasis internal
through the conditions (e.g., temperature regulation, osmotic Week 5-6
interaction of the balance and glucose levels) that possess various
various organ structures and processes
systems in the
body