BIOLOGY Activities & Resources

Linked to Arkansas BIOLOGY Frameworks (Revised 2005)

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FRAMEWORK	Lesson/Activity	Web Resources	Questions MC = Multiple Choice OR = Open Response
Strand: Molecules and Cells Standard 1: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the role of chemistry in life processes.
MC.1.B.1 Describe the structure and function of the major organic molecules found in living systems: carbohydrates proteins enzymes lipids nucleic acids	Organic Models - Massengale	Amazing Biology - Teacher Resources AP Biology - Massengale BIODIDAC - Digital Resources for Teaching Biology Biology Animations Biology Class Notes - Massengale Biology Hypertext - MIT Biology Lessons - San Diego State University Biology - Online Book Biology Project - University of Arizona Cell Biology Animations Internet 4 Classrooms Organic Molecules Textbooks Online	AP Lab Essay Questions - Massengale
MC.1.B.2 Describe the relationship between an enzyme and its substrate molecule(s)
MC.1.B.3 Investigate the properties and importance of water and its significance for life: surface tension adhesion cohesion polarity pH		Water & Organic Molecules Water Properties - Massengale
MC.1.B.4 Explain the role of energy in chemical reactions of living systems: activation energy exergonic reactions endergonic reactions
Strand: Molecules and Cells Standard 2: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells.
MC.2.B.1 Construct a hierarchy of life from cells to ecosystems	Animal Cells & Tissues	Animal Systems - Biology4Kids Body - Interactive - BBC Cell Division (Gizmo) Cell Games Cell Structures (Gizmo) Human Anatomy Online Human Body Systems - Smithsonian Learning Science - "The Cell" Structure & Function in Living Systems - Learning Science	Fish & Oxygen #31 (MC) - NAEP Heart Blood Flow #52 (MC) - NAEP Organ for Survival #56 (MC) - NAEP Oxygen Delivery Organs #17 (MC) - NAEP
MC.2.B.2 Compare and contrast prokaryotes and eukaryotes	Eukaryotes	Cells Alive! Cells - Structures & Functions - Massengale Eukaryota Eukaryotic Cell Images Eukaryotic Cells - Cellupedia Microscope (Lots of Links) - Dragonfly
MC.2.B.3 Describe the role of sub-cellular structures in the life of a cell: organelles ribosomes cytoskeleton	Cell Functions Review - Massengale	Cells - Structures & Functions - Massengale
MC.2.B.4 Relate the function of the plasma (cell) membrane to its structure	Cell Functions Review - Massengale
MC.2.B.5 Compare and contrast the structures of an animal cell to a plant cell		Wood Magic - Lessons About Trees - OSU
MC.2.B.6 Compare and contrast the functions of autotrophs and heterotrophs
MC.2.B.7 Compare and contrast active transport and passive transport mechanisms: diffusion osmosis endocytosis exocytosis phagocytosis pinocytosis		Active Transport Tutorial Passive Transport Tutorial
MC.2.B.8 Describe the main events in the cell cycle, including the differences in plant and animal cell division: interphase mitosis cytokinesis	Cell Biology - Onion Root Tip Activity	About: Biology
MC.2.B.9 List in order and describe the stages of mitosis: prophase metaphase anaphas telophase	Cell Biology - Onion Root Tip Activity	Mitosis Mitosis Animation
MC.2.B.10 Analyze the meiotic maintenance of a constant chromosome number from one generation to the next	Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction	Cell Division: Meiosis Chromosomes & Human Genetics - Massengale
MC.2.B.11 Discuss homeostasis using thermoregulation as an example		Homeostasis & Transport - Massengale
Strand: Molecules and Cells Standard 3: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of how cells obtain and use energy (energetics).
MC.3.B.1 Compare and contrast the structure and function of mitochondria and chloroplasts
MC.3.B.2 Describe and model the conversion of stored energy in organic molecules into usable cellular energy (ATP): glycolysis citric acid cycle electron transport chain		ATP & Biological Energy
MC.3.B.3 Compare and contrast aerobic and anaerobic respiration: lactic acid fermentation alcoholic fermentation
MC.3.B.4 Describe and model the conversion of light energy to chemical energy by photosynthetic organisms: light dependent reactions light independent reactions
MC.3.B.5 Compare and contrast cellular respiration and photosynthesis as energy conversion pathways
Strand: Heredity and Evolution Standard 4: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of heredity.
HE.4.B.1 Summarize the outcomes of Gregor Mendel’s experimental procedures		Gregor Mendel - Access Excellence Mendelian Genetics - Biology Project Mendel's Genetics
HE.4.B.2 Differentiate among the laws and principles of inheritance: dominance segregation independent assortment		Genetics Education Center - UK Medical Center Learn Genetics - Univ. of Utah
HE.4.B.3 Use the laws of probability and Punnett squares to predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios	Genetics with a Smile - Science Spot Punnet Square Examples - Interactive	Genotype & Phenotype Genotype/Phenotype Activities Probability of Inheritance Variation & Mendel's Laws Why identical twins have different finger prints.	Genetic Engineering #57 (MC) - NAEP
HE.4.B.4 Examine different modes of inheritance: sex linkage codominance crossing over incomplete dominance multiple alleles		Genetic Science Learning Center - University of Utah GENOMiCS Game How Genes Combine
HE.4.B.5 Analyze the historically significant work of prominent geneticists		DNA DAY - National Human Genome Research Institute Famous Geneticists From Mendel to the Human Genome Project Genetics Education Center - UK Medical Center Genetics Virtual Library Significant Events of the Last 125 Years
HE.4.B.6 Evaluate karyotypes for abnormalities: monosomy trisomy		Human Biology - Biology Project New Methods of Karyotyping Trisomy 21
Strand: Heredity and Evolution Standard 5: Students shall investigate the molecular basis of genetics.
HE.5.B.1 Model the components of a DNA nucleotide and an RNA nucleotide		DNA From The Beginning DNA Tutorial Learn Genetics - Univ. of Utah
HE.5.B.2 Describe the Watson-Crick double helix model of DNA, using the base-pairing rule (adenine-thymine, cytosine-guanine)		DNA & Molecular Genetics Watson-Crick Model
HE.5.B.3 Compare and contrast the structure and function of DNA and RNA		DNA Interactive
HE.5.B.4 Describe and model the processes of replication, transcription, and translation		DNA Interactive Transcription Animation
HE.5.B.5 Compare and contrast the different types of mutation events, including point mutation, frameshift mutation, deletion, and inversion		DNA Mutations - Genetic Health Frameshift Mutations - NCI
HE.5.B.6 Identify effects of changes brought about by mutations: beneficial harmful neutral		DNA Mutations - Genetic Health Duplicating Chromosomes - World Builders Gene Pool - World Builders
Strand: Heredity and Evolution Standard 6: Students shall examine the development of the theory of biological evolution
HE.6.B.1 Compare and contrast Lamarck’s explanation of evolution with Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection		Development of Evolutionary Theory Evolution (Understanding)
HE.6.B.2 Recognize that evolution involves a change in allele frequencies in a population across successive generations		Evolution (Understanding) Understanding Evolution - UC
HE.6.B.3 Analyze the effects of mutations and the resulting variations within a population in terms of natural selection		Dark & Light Moths Plants & Animals - Smithsonian Rise & Fall of the Mammoths - AAAS Where Have All the Frogs Gone? Winter Survival in Alfalfa
HE.6.B.4 Illustrate mass extinction events using a time line		What Killed the Dinosaurs - PBS
HE.6.B.5 Evaluate evolution in terms of evidence as found in the following: fossil record DNA analysis artificial selection morphology embryology viral evolution geographic distribution of related species antibiotic and pesticide resistance in various organisms	Skull Diversity - AAAS	Digital Morphology - UT - NSF Diversity & Adaptation - Learning Science Electrophoresis Definitions & Applications Embryology - UNSW Evolution of Plants - World Builders Evolution (Understanding) Fossil Record of Seed Plants Jewel of the Earth - NOVA Learn Genetics - Univ. of Utah Natural Selection - Wikipedia Plant Fossil Record Plant Hardiness - National Arboretum World in the Balance - NOVA	Evidence from Fossil Record # 45 (MC) - NAEP Seedlings Grow Fast #85 (OR) - NAEP
HE.6.B.6 Compare the processes of relative dating and radioactive dating to determine the age of fossils		Dating Techniques - MNSU Dating Techniques in Archeology - UC Introduction to Dating Methods - National Museum of Natural History
HE.6.B.7 Interpret a Cladogram	Making Cladograms The Missing Link	Classification Activities
Strand: Classification and the Diversity of Life Standard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse.
CDL.7.B.1 Differentiate among the different domains: Bacteria Archaea Eukarya		Microscope (Lots of Links) - Dragonfly
CDL.7.B.2 Differentiate the characteristics of the six kingdoms: Eubacteria Archaea Protista Fungi Plantae Animalia		Pond Life - Molecular Expressions Pond Water Basics - Science Scope Protists - Mr. Carl's e-Class The Protists
CDL.7.B.3 Identify the seven major taxonomic categories: kingdom phylum class order family genus species
CDL.7.B.4 Classify and name organisms based on their similarities and differences applying taxonomic nomenclature using dichotomous keys	Dichotomous Key for Aquatic Insects Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Dichotomous Key)- OSU	A Drop of Life - Biomedia Natural History of South Carolina Pond Life Identification Kit - UK Pond Life - LOTS OF LINKS Pond Life - Molecular Expressions Pond Study - Home Science Tools Save Our Streams - Monitor's Guide to Aquatic Macroinvertebrates By Loren Larkin Kellogg ISBN 0-941675-06-8 Published by the Izaak Walton League of America
CDL.7.B.5 Investigate Arkansas' biodiversity using appropriate tools and technology		Biodiversity - Global Invaders - Project Learning Tree Microbial Life - SERC Natural Diversity in Arkansas Plants - USDA
CDL.7.B.6 Compare and contrast the structures and characteristics of viruses (lytic and lysogenic cycles) with non-living and living things		Viruses
CDL.7.B.7 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of viruses		Bugs in the News DNA Technology - Massengale Medicine & Health - PBS
CDL.7.B.8 Compare and contrast life cycles of familiar organisms sexual reproduction asexual reproduction metamorphosis alternation of generations		Reproduction and Heredity - Learning Science
CDL.7.B.9 Classify bacteria according to their characteristics and adaptations
CDL.7.B.10 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of bacteria		DNA Technology - Massengale Medicine & Health - PBS
Strand: Classification and the Diversity of Life Standard 7: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that organisms are diverse.
CDL.7.B.11 Describe the characteristics used to classify protists: plant-like animal-like fungal-like		Microscope (Lots of Links) - Dragonfly Pond Life - Molecular Expressions Protist - Image Data Protists - Mr. Carl's e-Class The Protists
CDL.7.B.12 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of protists		Medicine & Health - PBS Protists - Mr. Carl's e-Class The Protists
CDL.7.B.13 Compare and contrast fungi with other eukaryotic organisms		Biological Diversity - Fungi Eukaryota
CDL.7.B.14 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of fungi		Medicine & Health - PBS
CDL.7.B.15 Differentiate between vascular and nonvascular plants
CDL.7.B.16 Differentiate among cycads, gymnosperms, and angiosperms		Angiosperms - Tree of Life Dendrology - Virginia Tech
CDL.7.B.17 Describe the structure and function of the major parts of a plant: roots stems leaves flowers		How Plants Reproduce - World Builders Plants - USDA
CDL.7.B.18 Relate the structure of plant tissue to its function epidermal ground vascular
CDL.7.B.19 Evaluate the medical and economic importance of plants		Medicine & Health - PBS
CDL.7.B.20 Identify the symmetry of organisms: radial bilateral asymmetrical		Microscope (Lots of Links) - Dragonfly
CDL.7.B.21 Compare and contrast the major invertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, and digestive systems		Dissection - Earthworm Dissection Links - 101Science Earthworm Dissection - Massengale
CDL.7.B.22 Compare and contrast the major vertebrate classes according to their nervous, respiratory, excretory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive and integumentary systems		Dissection - Fetal Pig Human Body Systems - Smithsonian Virtual Heart Transplant - NOVA
Strand: Ecology and Behavioral Relationships Standard 8: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of ecological and behavioral relationships among organisms.
EBR.8.B.1 Cite examples of abiotic and biotic factors of ecosystems		Pond Life Identification Kit - Microscopy UK
EBR.8.B.2 Compare and contrast the characteristics of biomes		Cabrillo Tidepool Study Wetlands - USGS
EBR.8.B.3 Diagram the carbon, nitrogen, phosphate, and water cycles in an ecosystem
EBR.8.B.4 Analyze an ecosystem’s energy flow through food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids		Cabrillo Tidepool Study Microbial Life - Future of Mono Lake Pond Life - Molecular Expressions Webs of Life - Dragonfly Wood Magic - Lessons About Trees - OSU
EBR.8.B.5 Identify and predict the factors that control population, including predation, competition, crowding, water, nutrients, and shelter	Virtual Pond	Cabrillo Tidepool Study Microbial Life - Future of Mono Lake Predicting the Spring Phytoplankton Bloom in the Gulf of Mexico - EET Wetlands - USGS
EBR.8.B.6 Summarize the symbiotic ways in which individuals within a community interact with each other: commensalism parasitism mutualism
EBR.8.B.7 Compare and contrast primary succession with secondary succession
EBR.8.B.8 Identify the properties of each of the five levels of ecology: organism population community ecosystem biosphere		Cabrillo Tidepool Study Microbial Life - Future of Mono Lake
Strand: Ecology and Behavioral Relationships Standard 9: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of the ecological impact of global issues.
EBR.9.B.1 Analyze the effects of human population growth and technology on the environment/biosphere		Cabrillo Tidepool Study Microbial Life - Future of Mono Lake
EBR.9.B.2 Evaluate long range plans concerning resource use and by-product disposal in terms of their environmental, economic, and political impact
EBR.9.B.3 Assess current world issues applying scientific themes (e.g., global changes in climate, epidemics, pandemics, ozone depletion, UV radiation, natural resources, use of technology, and public policy)	Design a Controlled Experiment - Massengale	Howard Hughes Medical Institute Water Resources of the United States - USGS Wetlands - USGS
Strand: Nature of Science Standard 10: Students shall demonstrate an understanding that science is a way of knowing.
NS.10.B.1 Explain why science is limited to natural explanations of how the world works
NS.10.B.2 Compare and contrast hypotheses, theories, and laws		Reasoning in Science - Biology 4 Kids
NS.10.B.3 Distinguish between a scientific theory and the term “theory” used in general conversation
NS.10.B.4 Summarize the guidelines of science: explanations are based on observations, evidence, and testing hypotheses must be testable understandings and/or conclusions may change with additional empirical data scientific knowledge must have peer review and verification before acceptance		Reasoning in Science - Biology 4 Kids
Strand: Nature of Science Standard 11: Students shall design and safely conduct scientific inquiry.
NS.11.B.1 Develop and explain the appropriate procedure, controls, and variables (dependent and independent) in scientific experimentation	Design a Controlled Experiment - Massengale (EBR.9.B.3)	BIODIDAC - Digital Resources for Teaching Biology
NS.11.B.2 Research and apply appropriate safety precautions (refer to ADE Guidelines) when designing and/or conducting scientific investigations		Biology - Massengale Chemistry Demonstrations - University of Wisconsin-Madison Laboratory Safety Guide for Arkansas K-12 Schools - ADE Safety with Students in the Field - National Association of Geoscience Teachers Science Safety - Making the Connection
NS.11.B.3 Identify sources of bias that could affect experimental outcome
NS.11.B.4 Gather and analyze data using appropriate summary statistics	Counting Fish Stix - NOAA	Bar Graph Problems - Massengale Create a Graph Graph Examples - Massengale Graphing Practice - Massengale Line Graph Practice - Massengale Understanding Graphs - Massengale
NS.11.B.5 Formulate valid conclusions without bias
NS.11.B.6 Communicate experimental results using appropriate reports, figures, and tables		Laboratory Designs - Flinn Lab Report Evaluation Rubric - Biology Corner Lab Report Evaluation Rubric - Create Your Own with Rubistar - FREE but you must register Lab Report Evaluation Rubric - Teacher Lab Report Evaluation Rubric - Utah Education Network Oceanographic Sampling - College of Charleston TRANSECTs Program
Strand: Nature of Science Standard 12: Students shall demonstrate an understanding of current life science theories.
NS.12.B.1 Recognize that theories are scientific explanations that require empirical data, verification, and peer review
NS.12.B.2 Understand that scientific theories may be modified or expanded based on additional empirical data, verification, and peer review
NS.12.B.3 Summarize biological evolution		Evolution (Understanding) History of Life Through Time Human Evolution Modern View of Evolution Understanding Evolution - UC
NS.12.B.4 Relate the development of the cell theory to current trends in cellular biology		Biology - Online Book
NS.12.B.5 Describe the relationship between the germ theory of disease and our current knowledge of immunology and control of infectious diseases
NS.12.B.6 Relate the chromosome theory of heredity to recent findings in genetic research (e.g., Human Genome Project-HGP, chromosome therapy)		DNA DAY - National Human Genome Research Institute Gene Puzzles - AAAS Genetics Virtual Library Human Genetics Molecular Basis of Heredity - Learning Science U.S. Department of Energy
NS.12.B.7 Research current events and topics in biology		About: Biology Bioscience Challenges Curriculum Resources & Publications DNA Technology - Massengale Evolution Position Statement - NAGT Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Microbial Life - Future of Mono Lake NASSMC Briefing Service Oceanographic Sampling - College of Charleston TRANSECTs Program Royal Society Journals Science Friday Kids Connection U.S. Department of Energy
Strand: Nature of Science Standard 13: Students shall use mathematics, science equipment, and technology as tools to communicate and solve life science problems.
NS.13.B.1 Collect and analyze scientific data using appropriate mathematical calculations, figures, and tables		Bar Graph Problems - Massengale Create a Graph Graph Examples - Massengale Graphing Practice - Massengale Line Graph Practice - Massengale Microbial Life - Future of Mono Lake Oceanographic Sampling - College of Charleston TRANSECTs Program Understanding Graphs - Massengale
NS.13.B.2 Use appropriate equipment and technology as tools for solving problems (e.g., microscopes, centrifuges, flexible arm cameras, computer software and hardware)	Label Parts of Light Microscope - Massengale Microscope Activity - Massengale Microscope Lab - Massengale Parts of a Light Microscope - Massengale Scanning Electron Microscope - Museum of Science	Electrophoresis Definitions & Applications Microscope (Lots of Links) - Dragonfly Oceanographic Sampling - College of Charleston TRANSECTs Program Scientific Equipment - Massengale Types of Microscopes - Massengale
NS.13.B.3 Utilize technology to communicate research findings		BIODIDAC - Digital Resources for Teaching Biology Curriculum Resources & Publications Electrophoresis Definitions & Applications Microbial Life - Future of Mono Lake Oceanographic Sampling - College of Charleston TRANSECTs Program Tropical Storm Tracking - UNISYS
Strand: Nature of Science Standard 14: Students shall describe the connections between pure and applied science.
NS.14.B.1 Compare and contrast biological concepts in pure science and applied science		U.S. Department of Energy
NS.14.B.2 Discuss why scientists should work within ethical parameters		Bioethics - HHMI DNA Technology - Massengale
NS.14.B.3 Evaluate long-range plans concerning resource use and by-product disposal for environmental, economic, and political impact		Science Friday Kids Connection
NS.14.B.4 Explain how the cyclical relationship between science and technology results in reciprocal advancements in science and technology		Bioscience Challenges Microbes 2: Louis Pasteur- a Microbe Discoverer - AAAS 100 Greatest Discoveries Science Friday Kids Connection
Strand: Nature of Science Standard 15: Students shall describe various life science careers and the training required for the selected career.
NS.15.B.1 Research and evaluate science careers using the following criteria: educational requirements salary availability of jobs working conditions		CAREERS Environmental Careers Geneticists - What do they do? Writing Guidelines for Science & Engineering