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Biology 1 is a laboratory-oriented course designed to give students a background in biological concepts as well as experience in using the methods of scientific inquiry.  The course focuses on the life processes that occur within the cell, the anatomy and physiology of complex multicellular organisms, and the ways by which life forms reproduce, develop, and adapt to conditions in their environment.  The course includes a unit on human life education that addresses the topics of human reproduction and human development.  Parents have the option of withdrawing their children from any or all topics included in the state-mandated Family Life Education portion.  Students opting-out will be provided with alternative biology lessons.  If dissections are a part of the laboratory experience, alternatives are available. 

Students are required to take the Standards of Learning End Of Course Test
Other Standards for Science, Biology :
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standard 5

UNDERSTAND LIFE FUNCTIONS OF THE SIX KINGDOMS

  benchmark 5.a Understand how Structures & Functions Vary Between and Within Kingdoms
    indicator 5.a.1 Explain structural similarities and differences between kingdoms
  benchmark 5.b Compare the Metabolic Activities of the Kingdoms
    indicator 5.b.1 Compare & contrast obtaining energy, gas exchange & waste elimination
  benchmark 5.c Analyze the Responses of Kingdom Members to their Environments
    indicator 5.c.1 Compare and contrast responses to the environment
  benchmark 5.d Understand the Maintenance of Homeostasis
    indicator 5.d.1 Demonstrate the interactions of organ systems to maintain homeostasis
    indicator 5.d.2 Distinguish the necessary life functions of cells & organisms
  benchmark 5.e Understand Human Health Issues, Anatomy, Body Systems & Life Functions
    indicator 5.e.1 Examine the major organ systems of the human body
    indicator 5.e.2 Discuss health issues based on knowledge of body systems
    indicator 5.e.3 Outline modern health practices to prevent microbial disease
    indicator 5.e.4 Recognize non-microbial causes of disease
    indicator 5.e.5 Describe the relationship between atoms, cells, tissues, organs, etc.
    indicator 5.e.6 Recognize that different body tissues are made of different cells
  benchmark 5.f Understand how Viruses Compare with Organisms
    indicator 5.f.1 Explain how viruses compare with organisms
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