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Science - Biology I

Science

The Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) set forth the basic skills for Oklahoma students. These skills are meant to be used by educators in developing science curriculum appropriate to the needs of their students. The Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test (P.A.S.S. Exam) for science offers descriptors of student performance levels for grade 5, grade 8, and Biology I.

Biology I

The Oklahoma PASS provides learning goals for science that students must meet by the end of Biology I.


Life Science

    2.1 Cells: Differentiate/Multicellular
The learner will be able to show that cells can differentiate and may develop into complex multicellular organisms (e.g., cells, tissues, organ systems, organisms).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Application Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 1.2; EOI
  
    2.2 Cells: Structure/Comprehend/Compose
The learner will be able to illustrate, label, and explain that cells are comprised of various structures such as the nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, ribosomes, mitochondria, and chloroplasts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Function and Structure Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 1.1, EOI
  
    2.3 Organisms: Organization
The learner will be able to diagram how the complexity and organization of organisms accommodates the need for obtaining, transforming, transporting, releasing, and eliminating the matter and energy used to sustain the organism ( e.g., photosynthesis and cellular respiration).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Analysis Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 5.1; EOI
  
    2.4 Heredity: DNA/Understand/Cell
The learner will be able to relate that cells function according to the information contained in the master code of DNA (e.g., cell cycle, DNA to DNA, and DNA to RNA). Transfer RNA and protein synthesis will be taught in life science courses with rigor greater than Biology I.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity: DNA Application Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 2.1; EOI
  
    2.5 Heredity: Comprehend/Single/Trait
The learner will be able to give examples to show that sorting and recombination of genes in reproduction results in a great variety of possible gene combinations from the offspring of any two parents (e.g., Punnett squares and pedigrees). Students will comprehend the following concepts in a single trait cross: alleles, dominant trait, recessive trait, phenotype, genotype, homozygous, and heterozygous.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 2.2; EOI
  
    2.6 Organisms: Comprehend/Unity
The learner will be able to explain that different species might look dissimilar, but the unity among organisms becomes apparent from an analysis of internal structures, the similarity of their chemical processes, and the evidence of common ancestry (e.g., homologous and analogous structures).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 3.1; EOI
  
    2.7 Species: Characteristics/Adaptation
The learner will be able to describe that species acquire many of their unique characteristics through biological adaptation, which involves the selection of naturally occurring variations in populations. Biological adaptations include changes in structures, behaviors, or physiology, which may enhance or limit the survival and reproductive success in a particular environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Species Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 3.2; EOI
  
    2.8 Cells: Specialization/Comprehend
The learner will be able to relate that specialized cells enable organisms to monitor what is going on in the world around them (e.g., detect light, sound, specific chemicals, gravity, plant tropism, sense organs, homeostasis).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Specialization Application Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 6.1; EOI
  
    2.9 Living Things: Population/Infinite
The learner will be able to explain that living things have the capacity to produce populations of infinite size, but environments and resources limit population size (e.g., carrying capacity and limiting factors).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Population Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 4.3; EOI
  
    2.10 Ecosystems: Biotic/Abiotic
The learner will be able to describe that matter on the earth cycles among the living and nonliving components of the biosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Biotic/Abiotic Components Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 4.1, EOI
  
    2.11 Ecosystems: Interactions
The learner will be able to point out that organisms both cooperate and compete in ecosystems (e.g., parasitism and symbiosis).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Interactions Analysis Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 4.2; EOI
  
    2.12 Living Systems: Comprehend/Matter
The learner will be able to explain and illustrate that as matter and energy flow through different (and between) levels of organization of living systems and the physical environment, chemical elements are recombined in different ways by different structures. Matter and energy are conserved in each change (e.g., water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, food webs, and energy pyramids).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Systems Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 5.2; EOI
  
    2.13 Organisms: Behavior/Evolved
The learner will be able to relate that responses to external stimuli can result from interactions with the organism's own species and others, as well as environmental changes; these responses either can be innate or learned. Broad patterns of behavior exhibited by animals have changed over time to ensure reproductive success.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Behavior Application Master 1.0 OK: PASS Standard 6.2; EOI
  

Research and Inquiry
The Research and Inquiry unit focuses on the knowledge, processes, and real world issues associated with science and technology. Topics include experimentation, data analysis, science related careers, and technological advances.

    4.1 Graphs: Recognize/Generate
The learner will be able to identify and/or create an appropriate graph or chart from collected data, tables, or written description (e.g., population studies, plant growth, heart rate).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Graphing Synthesis Master OK: PASS Process Standard 4.8; EOI
  
    4.2 Conclusions: Communicate/Justify
The learner will be able to communicate or defend scientific thinking that results in conclusions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Conclusions Comprehension Master OK: PASS Process Standard 4.7
  
    4.3 Safety: Apply/Procedures/Biology
The learner will be able to recognize potential hazards and practice safety procedures in all biology activities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Safety Knowledge Master OK: PASS Process Standard 3.5; EOI
  
    4.4 Investigations: Plan/Perform
The learner will be able to design and conduct biological investigations in which variables are identified and controlled.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Plan & Perform Synthesis Master OK: PASS Process Standard 6.2; EOI
  
    4.5 Data: Assessment/Draw/Conclusion
The learner will be able to evaluate experimental data to draw the most logical conclusion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Data: Assessment Evaluation Master OK: PASS Process Standard 4.5; EOI
  
    4.6 Investigations:Compose/Report/Event
The learner will be able to prepare a written report describing the sequence, results, and interpretation of a biological investigation or event.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations Synthesis Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 4.6
  
    4.7 Investigations: Design/Living/World
The learner will be able to formulate a testable hypothesis and design an appropriate experiment relating to the living world.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Planning/Design Synthesis Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 6.1; EOI
  
    4.8 Investigations: Design/Assess
The learner will be able to evaluate the design of a biology laboratory investigation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Planning/Design Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Process Standard 3.1; EOI
  
    4.9 Graphs: Line/Bar/Trend/Circle
The learner will be able to interpret data tables, line, bar, trend, and/or circle graphs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Graphing Evaluation Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 4.3; EOI
  
    4.10 Models: Interpret/Biological
The learner will be able to interpret a biological model which explains a given set of observations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Models Analysis Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 5.1; EOI
  
    4.11 Models: Find/Provided/Living/World
The learner will be able to compare a given model to the living world.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Models Evaluation Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 5.3
  
    4.12 Models: Choose/Predictions
The learner will be able to select predictions based on models such as pedigrees, life cycles, energy pyramids.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Models Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Process Standard 5.2; EOI
  
    4.13 Classification: Sort/System
The learner will be able to use observable properties, place cells, organisms, and/or events into a biological classification system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Classification Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 2.1; EOI
  
    4.14 Inquiry: Comprehend/Explanations
The learner will be able to comprehend that inquiries should lead to the formulation of explanations or models (physical, conceptual, and mathematical). In answering questions, students should engage in discussions (based on scientific knowledge, the use of logic, and evidence from the investigation) and arguments that encourage the revision of their explanations, leading to further inquiry.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Scientific Inquiry Comprehension Master 1.0 OK: PASS Process Standard 6.4; EOI
  
    4.15 Variables: Identify/Dependent
The learner will be able to comprehend that species acquire many of their unique characteristics through biological adaptation, which involves the selection of naturally occurring variations in populations. Biological adaptations include changes in structures, behaviors, or physiology, which may enhance or limit the survival and reproductive success in a particular environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations: Variables Comprehension Master 0.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 3.2; EOI
  
    4.16 Questioning: Hypothesis/Accept
The learner will be able to accept or reject hypotheses when given results of a biological investigation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Questioning: Hypotheses Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Process Standard 4.4; EOI
  
    4.17 Measurement: Metric/SI System
The learner will be able to use appropriate System International (SI) units (e.g., grams, meters, liters, degrees Celsius, and seconds); and SI prefixes (e.g., micro-, milli-, centi-, and kilo-) when measuring cells, organisms, populations, and ecosystems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Measurement: Metric/SI System Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 1.3; EOI
  
    4.18 Predictions: Choose/Patterns
The learner will be able to select appropriate predictions based on previously observed patterns of evidence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Predictions Evaluation Master 2.0 OK: PASS Process Standard 4.1; EOI
  
    4.19 Technology: Data/Analyze/Display
The learner will be able to use a variety of technologies, such as hand tools, microscopes, measuring instruments, and computers to collect, analyze, and display data.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Technology: Data Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 6.3; EOI
  
    4.20 Math Skills: Demonstrate
The learner will be able to use mathematics to show relationships within a given set of observations (e.g., population studies, biomass, probability).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Math Skills Application Master 1.5 OK: PASS Process Standard 3.3; EOI
  
    4.21 Instruments: Utilize/Measuring
The learner will be able to use appropriate tools (e.g., microscope, pipette, metric ruler, graduated cylinder, thermometer, balances, stopwatches) when measuring cells, organisms, populations, and ecosystems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Instruments: Measurement Application Master 1.0 OK: PASS Process Standard 1.2; EOI
  
    4.22 Living Things: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize qualitative and quantitative alteration in cells, organisms, populations, and ecosystems given conditions (e.g., temperature, mass, volume, time, position, length quantity) before, during and after an event.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Alterations Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Process Strandard 1.1 ; EOI
  
    4.23 Problem Solving: Recognize
The learner will be able to identify a hypothesis for a given problem in biology investigations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Investigations Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Process Strandard 3.4; EOI
  
    4.24 Taxonomy: Recognize
The learner will be able to identify the properties by which a biological classification system is based.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Classification Knowledge Master 1.0 OK: PASS Process Strandard 2.2; EOI
  
    4.25 Data: Report/Appropriately
The learner will be able to report data in an appropriate manner.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Data: Representation Application Master 1.0 OK: PASS Biology I Process Standard 4.3; EOI
  

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