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Biology for
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Biology for High School

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Biology for High School Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction to this Guide 7
An Explanation of the Sections 7
What a full Lab Report should include 10
More Information on Lab Reports 12
Adding Current Events into your Science Studies 13
The Scientist Biography Report 14
The In-depth Project 16
The Research Report 17
Unit 1: Cell Structure, Function, and Reproduction

Week 1 Notes - Introduction to Biology 20
Week 1 Supply List 22
Week 1 Course Schedules 23
Week 2 Notes - Chemistry of Life, part 1 26
Week 3 Notes - Chemistry of Life, part 2 32
Week 4 Notes - Cell Structure and Function, part 1 38
Week 5 Notes - Cell Structure and Function, part 2 44
Week 6 Notes - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, part 1 50
Week 7 Notes - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, part 2 56
Biology for High School - Table of Contents
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Week 8 Notes - Cell Cycles 62

Week 9 Notes - Mitosis 68
Week 10 Notes - Meiosis 74
Unit 2: Genetics and Evolution

Week 1 Notes - Gregor Mendel and Genetics 82
Week 2 Notes - Molecular Genetics, part 1 88
Week 3 Notes - Molecular Genetics, part 2 94
Week 4 Notes - Human Genetics 100
Week 5 Notes - Biotechnology 106
Week 6 Notes - Early Organisms 112

Week 7 Notes - Theory of Evolution 118

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Unit 3: Ecology, Eukaryotes, and Plant Life
Week 1 Notes - Principles of Ecology 126
Week 2 Notes - Communities and Populations, part 1 132
Week 3 Notes - Communities and Populations, part 2 138
Week 4 Notes - Microorganisms 144
Week 5 Notes - Eukaryotes, part 1 150
Week 6 Notes - Eukaryotes, part 2 156
Week 7 Notes - Plant Evolution and Classification 162
Week 8 Notes - Plant Biology, part 1 168

Week 9 Notes - Plant Biology, part 2 174
Unit 4: Animals and the Human Body

Week 1 Notes - Introduction to Animals 182

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Week 2 Notes - Invertebrates 188

Week 3 Notes - Fish to Birds 194
Week 4 Notes - Mammals 200
Week 5 Notes - Introduction to the Human Body 206
Week 6 Notes - Nervous and Endocrine Systems 212
Week 7 Notes - Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, and Excretory Systems 218
Week 8 Notes - Immune System 224

Week 9 Notes - Reproduction 230
Appendix
Additional Supplies from Home Master Supply List 239
Hands-on Activities Master Supply List 242
Scientist Biography Report Grading Rubric 244
Science in the News Report Template 246

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Introduction to this Guide
Welcome to Biology! This year, you will learn about biochemistry, cell structure,
photosynthesis, genetics, plants, microorganisms, anatomy, and much more. In this guide, you will
find three types of schedules, as well as notes with the assignments for each week. To get links
to the textbook, teacher guide, experiment, and quick-links for the activities in this guide, please
visit:
https://elementalscience.com/blogs/resources/bhs
Three Courses in One

This guide contains the plans for three courses in one book. These are:
)) Honors - The plans in this option are for a lab science, 1-credit Honors Biology course.
There are textbook assignments, experiments, events in science, optional hands-on
activities, and written work with these plans. Expect to take about 5 to 6 hours a week to
complete these plans. We recommend this option for students who plan on going into
the sciences. The honors course will also fulfill a lab science credit for graduation.
)) Standard - The plans in this option are for a standard lab science, 1-credit High School
Biology course. There are textbook assignments, experiments, and written work with these
plans. Expect to take about 4 to 5 hours a week to complete these plans. We recommend
this option for students who are not and for students who are planning on going into the
sciences. The standard course will fulfill a lab science credit for graduation.
)) Survey - The plans in this option are for an information-only, 1-credit Survey of Biology
course. There are textbook assignments, written work, and events in science with these
plans. There are no experiments or hands-on activities scheduled with these plans. Expect
to take about 4 to 5 hours a week to complete these plans. We recommend this option for
students who are not planning on going into the sciences and do not need a lab science
credit for graduation.
Each of the scheduling pages will note at the top which course the plans are for. These
schedules for these courses are suggestions; please check with your local oversight contact to
make sure that you are meeting your state’s graduation requirements. Please feel free to tailor this
program to the needs of your students.
An Explanation of the Sections

After the scheduling pages, you will find the notes sheets. These sheets are divided into four
sections - textbook, experiments, events in science, and hands-on activities. Here is an explanation
of each of these sections.
Textbook
For this study, we have chosen to use a widely available, standard text book, CK-12 Biology.
Biology for High School - Introduction
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You can download this text as a pdf from the resource page above. You will complete the reading
assignment and then answer several of the questions from the text. These answers should be added
to the reading section of the science notebooks. You will also define several of the key terms from
the chapter. The definitions should be added to the glossary section of the science notebook.
Experiment
All the experiments come from Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments, along with the
corresponding experiment kit. You can download the guide for free and purchase the kit (BK01A
Standard/Honors Home School Biology Laboratory Kit) from here:
https://www.thehomescientist.com/bk01-main.php
With each of these experiments, you will find a purpose, required pre-reading, procedure, lab
notebook assignments, and lab questions. For each week, we have included a supply list for your
convenience. If you would like to see a full list of the household supplies you will need in addition
to the experiment kit, please see pg. 239 in the Appendix.
We have also incorporated an optional online lab into the standard course. These online labs are
available through Beyond Labz. You can visit the resource page for this program for directions on
how to sign up and use these labs or visit their website directly at:
https://www.beyondlabz.com/
As part of unit four, the standard- and honors-course students will complete a full lab report
for one of the experiments. We have included an explanation of what a full lab report includes
after this introduction.
Events in Science
This section gives two options for the Events in Science section. One will familiarize you with
current events in science, as you research on the internet for the various topics. The other will
familiarize you with the key historical figures in biology through the scientist biography report.
We have included two articles to explain these options in more depth following this introduction.
Hands-on Activities
We have also included optional hands-on experiments for each week. You can see a list of the
supplies you will need for these in the Appendix on pg. 242.
The Science Notebook

This year, you will each create a science notebook. Each notebook should contain the
following sections:

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Reading (All Students) - This section of the notebook will contain any notes you have
taken, along with the answers to the questions that were assigned each week.
Lab (Standard- and Honors-Course Students Only) - This section of the notebook will
house the notes from the experiments you have done, along with any other materials
relating to the labs.
Events (Survey- and Honors-Course Students Only) - This section of the notebook will
include either the current events article summaries or the historical reports you have done.
Glossary (All Students) - This section of the notebook will have the definitions for the
assigned vocabulary words.
This notebook can be a composition book, divided into the required sections, or a three-ring
binder with dividers for each section.
Grading and Credits

The three options in this guide meet the requirements for a full credit of high school biology,
as explained above. Each week, the student will answer lab and textbook questions, do events
in science written work, and define vocabulary that can count toward a classwork grade for the
course. The textbook for this course has chapter tests available for free in the quizzes and tests
packet. We suggest that you use these for the exam grade for the course. We suggest you use the
following percentages to come up with a final grade for the course:
)) Class work: 70%
)) Exam: 30%
Note - A grading rubric for the Scientist Biography Reports can be found on pg. 244 in the
Appendix.
Students Going Into The Sciences

If your students plan to go on to major in the sciences, we suggest that you also add an in-
depth project and a research report at some point during the year to this program. An explanation
of the in-depth project and of the research report can be found on the following pages.
Final Thoughts
As the authors and publishers of this curriculum, we encourage you to contact us with any
questions or problems that you might have concerning Biology for High School at support@
elementalscience.com. We will be more than happy to answer you as soon as we are able. We
trust that you and your students will enjoy Biology for High School!

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Biology for
High School
Unit 1 - Cell Structure,
Function, and Reproduction
Biology for High School Unit 1

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Week 1 Notes - Introduction to Biology
Textbook Assignments
Reading
CK-12 Biology Sections 1.1, 1.2
Written
After you finish reading, answer questions #1-6 in section 1.2 and file your work in the
reading section of your science notebook. Then, define the following terms in the glossary
section of your science notebook:
Dependent variable Stage
Independent variable Turret
Scientific theory Aperture
Scientific law Rheostat
Experiment - Using a Microscope

Purpose
The purpose of this lab is to familiarize you with how biology labs work and to get you
comfortable with using the Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments.
Pre-Reading
Read the background and procedure sections for the “Using the Microscope” lab on pg.
53 in the Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments.
Procedure
99 Do the lab entitled “Using the Microscope” lab on pg. 53 in the Illustrated Guide to Home
Biology Experiments.
Lab Notebook
)) Write down on a sheet of paper or type out your notes as you do the experiment. After
you are done, print out your lab notes and add them to the lab section of your science
notebook. (See pp. 4-6 in the Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments for information
about a lab notebook.)
Lab Review Questions
ÍÍComplete the review questions of the “Using the Microscope” lab on pg. 61 in the
Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments. Record the answers in the lab section of
your science notebook.
Online Lab
)) There is no online lab scheduled for this week.
Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 1

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Events in Science
Current Events
Find a current events article relating to the field of biochemistry and complete the article
summary sheet found on pg. 246 of the Appendix. Once you are done, add the sheet to
the events section of your science notebook.
Historical Figures
Begin to research the life and work of Aristotle, who is considered by many to be the
father of biology. You will have three weeks to complete your research. After that,
you will have two weeks to prepare a two to three page paper on this scientist and his
contributions to the field of biology.
Hands-on Activity
Optional Hands-on
Practice using a microscope by making wet mount and dry mount slides. Directions can
be found here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/science-activities/how-to-make-a-
microscope-slide.

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Week 1 Supply List
Weekly Experiment
Supplies from BK01A

Goggles, Forceps, Ruler (millimeter scale)
Biology Kit
Additional Supplies Gloves, Lamp or book light, Microscope, Scissors, Slide - prepared
From Home (bacteria or diatoms), Notebook or copy paper
Hands-on Activity
Supplies Needed Microscope, Blank slides, Various materials to examine

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Week 1 Unit 1 (Honors Course) 5-Day

Weekly Topic
ÎÎ This week will be an introduction to biology.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Do the
Do the
“Using a
Read the optional
Microscope”
Textbook Read CK- Read CK- background Hands-on
lab on pg. 53
and 12 Biology 12 Biology and procedure Assignment
in Illustrated
Experiment Section 1.1. Section 1.2. sections for - Wet and
Guide to
the week’s lab. Dry Mount
Home Biology
Slides.
Experiments.
Add the Answer the

Record what
vocabulary assigned Complete
you have
to the questions in the lab
done in the
Writing glossary the reading review
lab section of
section of section of questions for
your science
your science your science the week.
notebook.
notebook. notebook.
Events in Choose one of the Events in Science assignments to do and add your work to the events
Science section of your science notebook.
Other Notes

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Week 1 Unit 1 (Standard Course) 4-Day

Weekly Topic
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Do the “Using a
Read the
Textbook Read CK-12 Read CK- Microscope” lab on
background and
and Biology Section 12 Biology pg. 53 in Illustrated
procedure sections
Experiment 1.1. Section 1.2. Guide to Home
for the week’s lab.
Answer the
Add the
assigned
vocabulary to Record what you
questions in
the glossary have done in the
Writing the reading
section of lab section of your
section of
your science science notebook.
your science
notebook.
notebook.
Other Notes

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Week 1 Unit 1 (Survey Course) 2-Day

Weekly Topic
Day 1 Day 2
Textbook Read CK-12 Biology Section 1.1. Read CK-12 Biology Section 1.2.
Add the vocabulary to the glossary Answer the assigned questions in the
Writing
section of your science notebook. reading section of your science notebook.
Other Notes

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Week 2 Notes - Chemistry of Life, part 1
Reading
CK-12 Biology Sections 2.1, 2.2
Written
Amino Acid Monosaccharide
Carbohydrate Polysaccharide
Complementary Base Pair RNA
DNA Anabolic Reaction
Lipid Catabolic Reaction
Experiment - Mounting Specimens

Purpose
The purpose of this lab is to familiarize you with how to mount specimens.
Pre-Reading
Read the background and procedure sections for the “Mounting Specimens” lab on pg. 63
in the Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments.
Procedure
99 Do the lab entitled “Mounting Specimens” on pg. 63 in the Illustrated Guide to Home
Lab Notebook
notebook.
ÍÍComplete the review questions of the “Mounting Specimens” lab on pg. 69 in the
Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments. Record the answers in the lab section of
your science notebook.
Online Lab - Introduction to the Microscopy Lab

Purpose
The purpose of this online lab is to learn about the strengths and capabilities of the four
different microscopes available on the microscopy lab bench.
Pre-Reading
Print and read the section of the workbook for the “Introduction to the Microscopy Lab”
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online lab.
Procedure
99 Do the lab entitled “Introduction to the Microscopy Lab” and answer the questions as
you work through the online lab.
Lab Notebook
)) Add the completed workbook pages that were printed to the lab notebook.
Events in Science
Current Events
Historical Figures
Continue to research the life and work of Aristotle.
Hands-on Activity
Optional Hands-on
Learn about how complimentary base pairs work by creating a DNA ladder out of
LEGOS. Directions can be found here: http://elementalblogging.com/homeschool-
science-corner-dna/.

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Week 2 Supply List
Weekly Experiment
Supplies from BK01A Goggles, Coverslips, Forceps, Glycerol, Pipettes, Scalpel, Slide (well),
Biology Kit Slides (flat), Stain, methylene blue, Stirring rod (optional)
Gloves, Butane lighter (or other flame source), Carrot (raw), Microscope,
Additional Supplies
Microtome (purchased or homemade), Petroleum jelly, Human hair,
From Home Pond water, Toothpicks, Vegetable oil (olive or similar), Water, distilled
Hands-on Activity
Supplies Needed LEGO bricks

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Weekly Topic
ÎÎ This week will begin a look at the chemistry of life.
Do the
“Mounting Do the
Read the
Specimens” optional
Textbook Read CK- Read CK- background
lab on pg. 63 Hands-on
and 12 Biology 12 Biology and procedure
in Illustrated Assignment
Experiment Section 2.1. Section 2.2. sections for
Guide to - DNA
the week’s lab.
Home Biology Ladder.
Experiments.
Add the Answer the

Record what
vocabulary assigned Take the Complete
you have
to the questions in Chapter 1 the lab
done in the
Writing glossary the reading Test from review
lab section of
section of section of CK-12 questions for
your science
your science your science Biology. the week.
notebook.
notebook. notebook.
Other Notes

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Weekly Topic
Do the “Mounting
Specimens” lab on pg.
63 in Illustrated Guide
Read the to Home Biology
Textbook Read CK-12 Read CK-
background and Experiments.
and Biology Section 12 Biology
procedure sections
Experiment 2.1. Section 2.2. OR
for the week’s lab.
Do the online lab
“Introduction to the
Microscopy Lab.”
Answer the
Add the
assigned
questions in Take the Chapter
Writing the reading 1 Test from CK-
section of 12 Biology.
your science
notebook.
notebook.
Other Notes

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Weekly Topic
Day 1 Day 2
Textbook Read CK-12 Biology Section 2.1. Read CK-12 Biology Section 2.2.
Add the vocabulary to the glossary

section of your science notebook. Answer the assigned questions in the
Writing
Take the Chapter 1 Test from CK-12 reading section of your science notebook.
Biology.
Other Notes

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Week 3 Notes - Chemistry of Life, part 2
Reading
CK-12 Biology Section 2.3
Written
Acid pH
Base Polarity
Experiment - Staining
Purpose
The purpose of this lab is to practice and learn various techniques for staining microscope
slides.
Pre-Reading
Read the background and procedure sections for the “Staining” lab on pg. 71 in Illustrated
Guide to Home Biology Experiments.
Procedure
99 Do the lab entitled “Staining” on pg. 71 in Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments.
Lab Notebook
notebook.
ÍÍComplete the review questions of the “Staining” lab on pg. 76 in Illustrated Guide to Home
Biology Experiments. Record the answers in the lab section of your science notebook.
Online Lab - Staining Bacteria

Purpose
The purpose of this online lab is to learn how microbiologists use stain microscope slides
to tell different types of bacteria apart.
Pre-Reading
Print and read the section of the workbook for the “Staining Bacteria” online lab.
Procedure
99 Do the lab entitled “Staining Bacteria” and answer the questions as you work through the
online lab.

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Lab Notebook
)) Add the completed workbook pages that were printed to the lab notebook.
Events in Science
Current Events
Historical Figures
Continue to research the life and work of Aristotle.
Hands-on Activity
Optional Hands-on
Test common household materials to see if they are acids or bases. Directions can be
found here: https://elementalscience.com/blogs/science-activities/kitchen-acid-test.

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Week 3 Supply List
Weekly Experiment
Goggles, Coverslips, Pipettes, Slides (flat), Stain - eosin Y, Stain -

Supplies from BK01A
Gram’s iodine, Stain - Hucker’s crystal violet, Stain - methylene blue,
Biology Kit Stain - safranin O, Stirring rod (optional)
Additional Supplies Gloves, Butane lighter (or other flame source), Ethanol 70%,
From Home Microscope, Paper towels, Toothpicks, Water, distilled
Hands-on Activity
Red cabbage juice or pH paper, Common household chemicals such as
Supplies Needed
bleach, ammonia, and vinegar

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Weekly Topic
ÎÎ This week will wrap up a look at the chemistry of life.
Do the Do the
Read the “Staining” optional
Textbook Read CK- background lab on pg. 71 Hands-on
and 12 Biology and procedure in Illustrated Assignment
Experiment Section 2.3. sections for Guide to - Kitchen
the week’s lab. Home Biology Acids and
Experiments. Bases.
Add the Answer the

Record what
vocabulary assigned Take the Complete
you have
to the questions in Chapter 2 the lab
done in the
Writing glossary the reading Test from review
lab section of
section of section of CK-12 questions for
your science
your science your science Biology. the week.
notebook.
notebook. notebook.
Other Notes

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Weekly Topic
Do the “Staining”
lab on pg. 71 in
Read the Illustrated Guide
Textbook Read CK-12 to Home Biology
background and
and Biology Section Experiments.
procedure sections
Experiment 2.3.
for the week’s lab. OR
Do the online lab
“Staining Bacteria.”
Answer the
Add the
assigned
questions in Take the Chapter
Writing the reading 2 Test from CK-
section of 12 Biology.
your science
notebook.
notebook.
Other Notes

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Weekly Topic
Day 1 Day 2
Take the Chapter 2 Test from CK-12

Textbook Read CK-12 Biology Section 2.3.
Biology.
Add the vocabulary to the glossary Answer the assigned questions in the
Writing
section of your science notebook. reading section of your science notebook.
Other Notes

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Unit 1: Cell Structure, Function, and Reproduction

Week 8 Notes - Cell Cycles 62

Unit 2: Genetics and Evolution

Week 6 Notes - Early Organisms 112

Biology for High School - Table of Contents

Week 8 Notes - Plant Biology, part 1 168

Unit 4: Animals and the Human Body

Biology for High School - Table of Contents

Week 2 Notes - Invertebrates 188

Week 8 Notes - Immune System 224

Biology for High School - Table of Contents

Three Courses in One

An Explanation of the Sections

The Science Notebook

Biology for High School - Introduction

Grading and Credits

Students Going Into The Sciences

Biology for High School - Introduction

Biology for High School Unit 1

Experiment - Using a Microscope

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 1

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 1

Supplies from BK01A

Supplies Needed  Microscope, Blank slides, Various materials to examine

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 1

Week 1 Unit 1 (Honors Course) 5-Day

 Add the  Answer the

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 1

Week 1 Unit 1 (Standard Course) 4-Day

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 1

Week 1 Unit 1 (Survey Course) 2-Day

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 1

Experiment - Mounting Specimens

Online Lab - Introduction to the Microscopy Lab

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 2

Supplies Needed  LEGO bricks

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 2

Week 2 Unit 1 (Honors Course) 5-Day

 Add the  Answer the

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 2

Week 2 Unit 1 (Standard Course) 4-Day

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 2

Week 2 Unit 1 (Survey Course) 2-Day

 Add the vocabulary to the glossary

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 2

Online Lab - Staining Bacteria

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 3

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 3

 Goggles, Coverslips, Pipettes, Slides (flat), Stain - eosin Y, Stain -

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 3

Week 3 Unit 1 (Honors Course) 5-Day

 Add the  Answer the

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 3

Week 3 Unit 1 (Standard Course) 4-Day

Biology for High School Unit 1 - Week 3

Week 3 Unit 1 (Survey Course) 2-Day

 Take the Chapter 2 Test from CK-12

Supplies Needed Microscope, Blank slides, Various materials to examine

Add the Answer the

Supplies Needed LEGO bricks

Add the Answer the

Add the vocabulary to the glossary

Goggles, Coverslips, Pipettes, Slides (flat), Stain - eosin Y, Stain -

Add the Answer the

Take the Chapter 2 Test from CK-12