LEARN NC

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

Goal 6

The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life.

Objective 6.01
Analyze evolutionary patterns.
  • Examine DNA analysis.
  • Examine biochemical analysis.
  • Examine morphological research.
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Objective 6.02
Survey the diversity of life.
  • Use keys to identify organisms.
  • Examine representative organisms.
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Objective 6.03
Analyze and apply current phylogenetic classification including:
  • Domains.
  • Kingdoms.
  • Major Phyla and divisions of animals and plants.
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Objective 6.04
Analyze evolutionary relationships.
  • Investigate evidence.
  • Explore research methods.
  • Analyze use of research.
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Objective 6.05
Examine the structure and function of plants and animals.
  • Analyze reproduction, growth, and development.
    • Patterns
    • Adaptations (e.g. alternation of generations).
    • Regulation as by hormones.
  • Recommended laboratory - Transpiration
  • Analyze structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations.
    • Cell level.
    • Tissue level.
    • Organ level.
    • Interactions between levels of organization.
  • Recommended laboratories - Physiology of the Circulatory System, Animal Behavior
  • Identify responses to the environment.
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Objective 6.06
Examine past and present research on the unity and diversity of life.
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