| STANDARD B1: INQUIRY, REFLECTION, AND SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS B1.1 Scientific Inquiry Students will understand the nature of science and demonstrate an ability to practice scientifi c reasoning by applying it to the design, execution, and evaluation of scientific investigations. Students will demonstrate their understanding that scientific knowledge is gathered through various forms of direct and indirect observations and the testing of this information by methods including, but not limited to, experimentation. They will be able to distinguish between types of scientific knowledge (e.g., hypotheses, laws, theories) and become aware of areas of active research in contrast to conclusions that are part of established scientific consensus. They will use their scientific knowledge to assess the costs, risks, and benefits of technological systems as they make personal choices and participate in public policy decisions. These insights will help them analyze the role science plays in society, technology, and potential career opportunities. B1.1i Distinguish between scientific explanations that are regarded as current scientific consensus and the emerging questions that active researchers investigate. B1.2 Scientific Reflection and Social Implications B1.2B Identify and critique arguments about personal or societal issues based on scientific evidence. B1.2C Develop an understanding of a scientific concept by accessing information from multiple sources. Evaluate the scientific accuracy and significance of the information. B1.2D Evaluate scientific explanations in a peer review process or discussion format. B1.2E Evaluate the future career and occupational prospects of science fields. B1.2g Identify scientific tradeoffs in design decisions and choose among alternative solutions. B1.2j Apply science principles or scientific data to anticipate effects of technological design decisions. B4.1 Genetics and Inherited Traits B4.1B Explain that the information passed from parents to offspring is transmitted by means of genes that are coded in DNA molecules. These genes contain the information for the production of proteins. B4.2B Recognize that every species has its own characteristic DNA sequence. B4.2C Describe the structure and function of DNA. B4.2D Predict the consequences that changes in the DNA composition of particular genes may have on an organism (e.g., sickle cell anemia, other). B4.2E Propose possible effects (on the genes) of exposing an organism to radiation and toxic chemicals. B4.2x DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis B4.2f Demonstrate how the genetic information in DNA molecules provides instructions for assembling protein molecules and that this is virtually the same mechanism for all life forms. B4.2g Describe the processes of replication, transcription, and translation and how they relate to each other in molecular biology. B4.2h Recognize that genetic engineering techniques provide great potential and responsibilities. B4.3 Cell Division — Mitosis and Meiosis B4.3C Explain how it might be possible to identify genetic defects from just a karyotype of a few cells. B4.4a Describe how inserting, deleting, or substituting DNA segments can alter a gene. Recognize that an altered gene may be passed on to every cell that develops from it and that the resulting features may help, harm, or have little or no effect on the offspring's success in its environment. B4.4c Explain how mutations in the DNA sequence of a gene may be silent or result in phenotypic change in an organism and in its offspring. Copyright © 2001-2015 State of Michigan | |
