Cells & Heredity Learning Targets
Cells
-I can understand that all living things are made up of cells, which are the smallest units that can carry out all life processes (change, die, eliminate waste, get or make food, grow, reproduce, respond to environment, and use oxygen). MS-LS1-1.a
-I can understand that an organism may consist of one single cell (unicellular) or many different number and types of cells (multicellular). MS-LS1-1.b
-I can determine the magnification necessary to be able to observe cells. MS-LS1-1.c
-I can determine if something is or is not made of cells using a microscope. MS-LS1-1.d
-I can identify a variety of cells under magnification (including single-celled organisms, prokaryotic cells, and tissues). MS-LS1-1.e
-I can conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells (may include research); either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells. MS-LS1-1.f
-I can conduct an investigation and collect data to support/refute my hypothesis. SEP.6-8.3
-I can explain how organelles function (nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, cell membrane, and cell wall). MS-LS1-2.a
- I can explain the connection between structure and function for the cell wall and the cell membrane. MS-LS1-2.b
-I can create a cell model showing organelles (nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, cell membrane, and cell wall) and how they function. MS-LS1-2.c
-I can develop and use models. SEP.6-8.2
-I can understand that the body is made up of groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that do specialized functions. MS-LS1-3.a
-I can use an argument based on evidence for how the body is made up of groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that do specialized functions. MS-LS1-3.b
-I can engage in argument from evidence. SEP.6-8.7
Heredity
-I can understand that genes are located in the chromosomes of cells. MS-LS3-1.a
-I can understand that genes control the production of proteins. MS-LS3-1.b
-I can understand that mutations can change genes. MS-LS3-1.c
-I can understand that mutations may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral to an organism. MS-LS3-1.d
-I can model a gene mutation to show a change to the structure and function of an organism. MS-LS3-1.e
-I can understand that organisms reproduce and transfer their genetic information to their offspring. MS-LS3-2.a
-I can explain the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction. MS-LS3-2.b
-I can show how genes are transmitted from parents to offspring. MS-LS3-2.c
-I can use models of mitosis and meiosis to show the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction. MS-LS3-2.d
-I can use a Punnett square to show genetic variations possible through sexual reproduction. MS-LS3-2.e
-I can understand that variations in genes are caused by sexual reproduction and mutations. MS-LS3-1.f
-I can explain how variations of traits increase an organism’s probability of surviving in its environment. MS-LS4-4.a
-I can understand how natural selection increases/decreases certain traits in a population. MS-LS4-4.b
-I can construct explanations and design solutions. SEP.6-8.6
-I can obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about technologies that influence the inheritance of desired traits (genetic modification, animal husbandry/selective breeding, and gene therapy). MS-LS4-5.a
-I can understand the impact of technology on artificial selection and the impact on society caused by these technologies. MS-LS4-5.b
-I can obtain, evaluate, and communicate information (identify reliable sources). SEP.6-8.8
- I can use math to show how natural selection changes traits in populations over time. MS-LS4-6.a
-I can use mathematics and computational thinking. SEP.6-8.5
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