Done Honors Biology BM1 The Science and Chemistry of Biology

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NGSS HS-LS1-2                CCC: Systems and System Models/Structure and Function
DCI: LS1.A

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The oil and vinegar in your salad dressing remain separate from one another due to the ____________ properties of the oil.

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Which of the following best explains why the human respiratory system can be classified as an open system?

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the intricate structural arrangement of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within a cell?

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“Denaturation” refers to the process where one would:

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The correct hierarchy of life is________________________________.

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Which of the following statements provides the most accurate comparison between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Below is a picture of two organisms found in underwater environments.

Which of the following must be true of both organisms?

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Match the following characteristics of life with the correct scenario.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Adapt (Evolution)		a bacteria and an elephant are both organisms and have similarities although an elephant is made of many while a bacteria is only made of one.
Growth and Development		a yeast cell produces more yeast by the process of budding
Reproduction		the idea that a puppy will become an adult dog
Response to Environment		plants build up simple molecules into glucose to store energy
Metabolism		a herd of zebras take off running when a pride of lions start to hunt
Cell		although it is hot outside a bald eagle constantly has a body temperature between 104-106 degrees Fahrenheit
Maintaince of Internal Environment (Homeostasis)		whales were originally land animals

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Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes the fundamental action of a negative feedback mechanism within a biological system?

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Which of the following statements accurately matches a major biomolecule with its principal biological role?

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Which characteristic of life pertains to the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism?

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Which of the following statements accurately differentiates multicellular organization from unicellular organization?

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Which statement best defines what proteins are?

Use the graph to answer the following question.

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CCC: Connection/Systems and System Models

Scenario: In a biology class focusing on the characteristics of living organisms, students are shown video of a slime (see video). After careful observation of its movements and overall behavior depicted in the video, Gabriel concludes that the slime is not a living organism, suggesting its actions are merely complex physical or chemical reactions. Nathan, on the other hand, strongly argues that the video provides clear evidence that the slime is indeed alive.

a. How would you judge the accuracy or validity of Gabriel's and Nathan's claims? (2 pts)
b. How could either Gabriel or Nathan provide empirical evidence or further observations (beyond just the provided video) to support and prove their statement? (4 pts)

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PE: Connection/Systems and System Models (Worth 7 points)

Using your knowledge of human body systems, choose two systems from the diagram that work closely together and are crucial for the body's energy processes.

a. Name two specific body systems from the diagram that rely heavily on each other. (1 pt)

b. Explain in detail how the parts of your chosen two systems are connected and how they work together to achieve an important goal for the body. (3 pts)

c. Describe why the combined work of these two systems is absolutely necessary for the human body to survive, produce energy, and perform all its complex activities. (3 pts)

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CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) Worth 15 pts

Watch the above video about bees and their lives.

Question: Based on your observations of the video, construct a scientific argument to support or refute the claim that a honeybee hive operates as a biological system.

A. Claim: (3 point) State your position clearly: is a honeybee hive a biological system or not?

B. Evidence: (6 points) Provide specific, detailed observations from the video that support your claim. Your evidence should describe at least three aspects related to the hive's:
Components
Boundaries
Inputs of matter and energy
Outputs of matter and energy
C. Reasoning: (6 points) Explain how your evidence supports your claim by connecting your observations to the scientific definition of a system. Your reasoning must:
Clearly define the requirements of a biological system (elements, interactions, and purpose/function).
Explain how your specific evidence from the video directly relates to each of the system requirements you observed.
Make a clear comparison between the hive's observed characteristics and the established criteria for a system.
See the rubric to ensure you get the greatest amount of points for your answer.

Done Honors Biology BM1 The Science and Chemistry of Biology

The oil and vinegar in your salad dressing remain separate from one another due to the ____________ properties of the oil.

Which of the following best explains why the human respiratory system can be classified as an open system?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the intricate structural arrangement of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within a cell?

“Denaturation” refers to the process where one would:

The correct hierarchy of life is________________________________.

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate comparison between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Below is a picture of two organisms found in underwater environments.

Which of the following must be true of both organisms?

Match the following characteristics of life with the correct scenario.

Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes the fundamental action of a negative feedback mechanism within a biological system?

Which of the following statements accurately matches a major biomolecule with its principal biological role?

Which characteristic of life pertains to the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism?

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates multicellular organization from unicellular organization?

Which statement best defines what proteins are?

The oil and vinegar in your salad dressing remain separate from one another due to the ____________ properties of the oil.

Which of the following best explains why the human respiratory system can be classified as an open system?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the intricate structural arrangement of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within a cell?

“Denaturation” refers to the process where one would:

The correct hierarchy of life is________________________________.

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate comparison between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Below is a picture of two organisms found in underwater environments.

Which of the following must be true of both organisms?

Match the following characteristics of life with the correct scenario.

Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes the fundamental action of a negative feedback mechanism within a biological system?

Which of the following statements accurately matches a major biomolecule with its principal biological role?

Which characteristic of life pertains to the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism?

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates multicellular organization from unicellular organization?

Which statement best defines what proteins are?

At which point in your exercise would both meals supply the same amount of cellular energy?

Which type of exercise would most likely benefit from a carbohydrate-rich meal?

What would be the best title for the graph?

At which point in your exercise would both meals supply the same amount of cellular energy?

Which type of exercise would most likely benefit from a carbohydrate-rich meal?

What would be the best title for the graph?

Done Honors Biology BM1 The Science and Chemistry of Biology

Done Honors Biology BM1 The Science and Chemistry of Biology

The oil and vinegar in your salad dressing remain separate from one another due to the ____________ properties of the oil.

Which of the following best explains why the human respiratory system can be classified as an open system?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the intricate structural arrangement of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within a cell?

“Denaturation” refers to the process where one would:

The correct hierarchy of life is________________________________.

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate comparison between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Below is a picture of two organisms found in underwater environments.Which of the following must be true of both organisms?

Match the following characteristics of life with the correct scenario.

Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes the fundamental action of a negative feedback mechanism within a biological system?

Which of the following statements accurately matches a major biomolecule with its principal biological role?

Which characteristic of life pertains to the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism?

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates multicellular organization from unicellular organization?

Which statement best defines what proteins are?

The oil and vinegar in your salad dressing remain separate from one another due to the ____________ properties of the oil.

Which of the following best explains why the human respiratory system can be classified as an open system?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the intricate structural arrangement of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) within a cell?

“Denaturation” refers to the process where one would:

The correct hierarchy of life is________________________________.

Which of the following statements provides the most accurate comparison between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Below is a picture of two organisms found in underwater environments.Which of the following must be true of both organisms?

Match the following characteristics of life with the correct scenario.

Which of the following statements most accurately characterizes the fundamental action of a negative feedback mechanism within a biological system?

Which of the following statements accurately matches a major biomolecule with its principal biological role?

Which characteristic of life pertains to the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism?

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates multicellular organization from unicellular organization?

Which statement best defines what proteins are?

At which point in your exercise would both meals supply the same amount of cellular energy?

Which type of exercise would most likely benefit from a carbohydrate-rich meal?

What would be the best title for the graph?

At which point in your exercise would both meals supply the same amount of cellular energy?

Which type of exercise would most likely benefit from a carbohydrate-rich meal?

What would be the best title for the graph?

Below is a picture of two organisms found in underwater environments.

Which of the following must be true of both organisms?

Below is a picture of two organisms found in underwater environments.

Which of the following must be true of both organisms?