NYC LE Scope & Sequence Draft

While the exam is fresh in my mind, I thought I would look more closely at the NYC scope & sequence for regents living environment, scheduled to be implemented this fall. Here's the draft version, which I will post without comment, any thoughts from fellow LE teachers appreciated.

First Term: September - January

Unit 1

Scientific Inquiry (10 days)

The role of scientific inquiry in studying biology

The methods of science

Forensic Science investigations

Problem-based learning

Unit 2

Origin of Life (3 days)

Unit 3

Ecology (22 days)

Relationships

Interactions

Aquaculture

Unit 4

Organization and Patterns in Life (20 days)

Cell structure

Cell Physiology

Cell Chemistry

Photosynthesis

Respiration

Diffusion and Osmosis

Mitosis

Unit 5

Homeostasis and Immunity (25 days)

Body system overview

Homeostasis and feedback systems

Immune response

Second Term - February through June

Unit 6

Reproduction and Development (15 days)

Meiosis

Reproductive systems

Fertilization

Development

Stem cells

Unit 7

Genetics and Biotechnology (25 days)

Mendel overview

DNA/ RNA

Protein synthesis

Diseases

Mutations

Bioengineering

Bioethics

Unit 8

Evolution (15 days)

Natural selection

Evidence

Unit 9

Human Influences on the Environment (15 days)

Positive influences

Negative influences

Review (10 days)

First term topics

Regents exam prep

Note: Scientific Inquiry (e.g. asking questions, making discoveries, gathering data, analyzing explanations, and communication) is an integral component of this course.