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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Advanced Placement Biology

Goal 1, Objective 1.03

Goal 1

The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.

Objective 1.03

Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence to:

  • Explain observations.
  • Make inferences and predictions.
  • Explain the relationship between evidence and explanation.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Spermatogenesis versus oogenesis
This lesson is designed to provide information and structure so that students can compare and contrast the processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis. This lesson uses the KWL+ strategy to promote reading. The + used here is the Venn diagram.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Norma Pattillo.
Termites, ink pens and pheromones
Students will investigate the behavior of termites to understand and use the scientific method.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Jacki Clark.
What happens to plant cells in hypertonic and hypotonic solutions?
Students will be using actual laboratory examples and classroom examples to understand the movement of molecules across the cell membrane. Looking at weight change in potato cells, color change in diffusion, and the shrinking of living tissue will allow the student to experience diffusion and osmosis.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Tricia Kershner.

Lesson plans on the web

Adolescent sleep
The purpose of this lesson is to discuss, summarize, and express alternative positions regarding a study on adolescent sleep. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Plasmolysis in Elodea plant cells
In this Science NetLinks lesson, students microscopically detect the presence of chloroplasts, cell walls and cell membranes of the common aquarium plant, Elodea. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Robotic arm
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about a real-life robotic arm that may help stroke victims regain control of their movement. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6–7 and 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Toxicology and human health
This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-part series on toxicology, the scientific study of poisons and their affect on biological systems. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science