Welcome to an Exciting Year of Biology!

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of life itself! This year, you’ll embark on a journey through some of the most captivating and revolutionary concepts in biology. Together, we’ll unravel the mysteries of evolution, exploring how life on Earth has adapted, changed, and thrived over billions of years. You’ll discover the powerful principles of Mendelian genetics, unlocking the secrets of inheritance and how traits are passed down through generations. But that’s not all – we’ll also venture beyond the basics into the dynamic world of non-Mendelian genetics, where surprises like codominance, incomplete dominance, and gene interactions challenge what we think we know about heredity.

As we move into biotechnology, you’ll step into the role of modern scientists, learning how cutting-edge tools like genetic engineering and CRISPR are shaping the future of medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. Along the way, you’ll tackle real-world problems, analyze data, and even conduct hands-on experiments to see biology in action.

This year isn’t just about learning facts; it’s about asking big questions, making connections, and understanding how the building blocks of life shape the world around us. Whether you dream of curing diseases, saving endangered species, or simply understanding the science behind what makes life so incredible, this is your chance to explore, question, and grow.

Let’s begin this journey into the heart of biology – where every discovery brings you closer to understanding life’s greatest mysteries. The adventure starts now! 🌿✨

TEACHER: Jorge Mario Gamboa Carvajal

INSTITUTIONAL EMAIL: Jorge.gamboa.c@liceopinoverde.edu.co

HOURLY INTENSITY BY CYCLE (HIC): 2

GRADE: 10 Track A

PERIOD: First and Second

 

1. INTRODUCTION

The study of biology in tenth grade allows students to experience an approach to life understanding from a scientific perspective and deepen in the comprehension of processes and phenomena linked to reproduction and the main process in molecular biology, biotechnology and evolution through natural selection. This class will follow a scientific and technological approach and the learning processes allows students to inquire and apply different science methodologies. These contents will be related to wider concepts such as systems and change.

 

2. GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To construct a proper comprehension about reproduction and process related to genetic inheritance, by means of consulting different sources of information and analyzing diagrams and texts.

3. COMPETENCES / ABILITIES TO DEVELOP

Objective A: Knowing and understanding

i. explain scientific knowledge.

ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar and unfamiliar situations.

iii. analyze and evaluate information to make scientifically supported judgments.

 

Objective B: Inquiring and designing

i. explain a problem or question to be tested by a scientific investigation.

ii. formulate a testable hypothesis and explain it using scientific reasoning.

iii. explain how to manipulate the variables, and explain how data will be collected.

iv. design scientific investigations.

 

Objective C: Processing and evaluating

i. present collected and transformed data.

ii. interpret data and explain results using scientific reasoning.

iii. evaluate the validity of a hypothesis based on the outcome of the scientific investigation.

iv. evaluate the validity of the method.

v. explain improvements or extensions to the method.

 

Objective D: Reflecting on the impact of science

i. explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue.

ii. discuss and evaluate the various implications of the use of science and its application in solving a specific problem or issue.

iii. apply scientific language effectively.

iv. document the work of others and sources of information used.

 

4. METHODOLOGY

• Team or individual workshops.

• Presentations.

• Individual Tests.

• Team tests’ corrections.

• Experimental activities.

• Whole class discussions.

5. CONTENT AND CONCEPT

-        Evolution

●      Earth History

●      Natural Selection

●      Sexual Selection

●      Mutation

●      Genetic Drift

●      Small Population Effects

 

-        Topic: Mendelian Genetics Review:

●      Genes, alleles and chromosomes

●      Meiosis

●      Mendelian inheritance patterns

●      Monohybrid crosses

●      Dihybrid crosses

 

-        Non-Mendelian inheritance:

●      Non-Mendelian inheritance patterns

▪        Co-dominance

▪        Multiple phenotypes from multiple alleles

▪        Sex linkage inheritance

●      Pedigrees

-        Biotechnology

●      Basic Industrial Applications

●      DNA footprint

●      Cloning

●      GMO

6. EVALUATION PROCESS

Formative evaluation	-        Activities in Khan Academy platform. -        Teams workshops. -        Experimental activities -     Topic games
Summative evaluation	-        Khan Academy quizzes. -        Individual tests -        Test corrections -        Experimental reports -        Role based activities

 

Evaluation Criteria	Percentages
Knowing and understanding	25%
Inquiring and designing	25%
Processing and evaluating	25%
Reflecting on the impact of science	25%

 

7. RESOURCES

Resources
Technological	-        Personal computer or Tablet -        Institutional e-mail. -        Google applications: Drive, Slides, Excel -        ClaseWeb -        NearPod -        FlipGrid
Bibliographic	-        Learns Genetics – Gentics Science Lerning Center. University of Utah: https://learn.genetics.utah.edu/ -        Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ -        Biggs, A., National Geographic Society (U.S.), & Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. (2002). Biology: The dynamics of life. New York, N.Y: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/addiction/drugs/mouse.html -        NearPod
Physical	Notebook and pencil case.

 

Behavioral recommendations for the proper development of the class

-        The classes will be carried out under an atmosphere of respect, where the school’s rulebook will prevail. -        The use of electronic devices will be allowed and supervised by the teacher. -        Punctuality is primordial; all students must be willing to -        receive the class in the best possible way. -        When having doubts or difficulties, consult your teacher. To recognize your strengths and weaknesses is an important step to help you to achieve the objectives. -        Be sure to follow security protocols in practical activities.