Norris Science Department

Nebraska State Science Standards (9-12)

Norris High School Biology

Note: A (*) denotes a standard that is reported.

12.1 UNIFYING CONCEPTS AND PROCESSES

Students will develop an understanding of systems, order, and organization. (12.1.1)

Students will develop an understanding of evidence, models, and explanation. (12.1.2)

Students will develop an understanding of change, constancy, and measurement. (12.1.3)

Students will develop an understanding of form and function. (12.1.4)

Students will develop an understanding of change over a period of time. (12.1.5)

12.2 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY

*Students will develop the abilities needed to do scientific inquiry. (12.2.1)

12.4 LIFE SCIENCE

*Students will develop an understanding of the cell. (12.4.1)

*Students will develop an understanding of the molecular basis of heredity. (12.4.2)

*Students will develop an understanding of the theory of biological evolution. (12.4.3)

*Students will develop an understanding of the interdependence of organisms. (12.4.4)

*Students will develop an understanding of matter, energy, and organization in living systems. (12.4.5)

*Students will develop an understanding of the behavior of organisms. (12.4.6)

12.5 EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

*Students will develop an understanding of geochemical cycles. (12.5.2)

12.6 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

An understanding of science and technology establishes connections between the natural and designed world, linking science to technology.

Students will develop an understanding of technological design. (12.6.1)

Students will develop an understanding of science and technology. (12.6.2)

12.7 SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES

Students will develop an understanding of personal and community health. (12.7.1)

Students will develop an understanding of the effects of population change. (12.7.2)

Students will develop an understanding of natural resources. (12.7.3)

Students will develop an understanding of environmental quality. (12.7.4)

Students will develop an understanding of natural and human-induced hazards. (12.7.5)

Students will develop an understanding of the role of science and technology in local, national, and global challenges. (12.7.6)

12.8 HISTORY AND NATURE OF SCIENCE

Students will develop an understanding of science as a human endeavor. (12.8.1)

Students will develop an understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge. (12.8.2)

Students will develop an understanding of the history of science. (12.8.3)