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GLEs are the grade level expectations that the state expects you to know at the end of this course, which will be decided upon with the EOC (End of Course Biology exam).  More information about the EOC can be found at the Louisiana Department of Education Website, which containts valuable and interesting information!

 

The new standards:  file:///C:/Users/dawleblanc/AppData/Local/Temp/Temp1_k-12-louisiana-student-standards-for-science.zip/Science%20Standards%20-%20Life%20Science.pdf

 

The old grade level expectations:  https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/academic-standards/science-biology-(2004).pdf?sfvrsn=12

Life Science GLEs:

  • compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
  • identify and describe structural and functional differences among organelles
  • investigate and describe the role of enzymes in the function of a cell
  • compare active and passive cellular transport
  • describe the relationships among DNA, genes, chromosomes, and proteins
  • compare meiosis and mitosis
  • calculate the probability of genotypes and phenotypes of offspring given the parental genotypes
  • analyze evidence on biological evolution, utilizing descriptions of exsisting investigations, computer models, and fossil records
  • classify organisms from different kingdoms at several taxonomic levels, using a dichotomus key
  • compare characteristics of the major kingdoms
  • illustrate the flow of carbon, nitrogen, and water through and ecosystem
  • evaluate the efficiency of the flow of energy and matter through a food chain and pyramid
  • analyze positive and negative effects of human actions on ecosystems
  • use balanced equations to analyze the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration
  • compare the levels of organization within the biosphere
  • analyze the interrelationships of organs in major systems
  • explain how the body systems maintain homeostasis
  • expalin how behavior affects the survival of species
  • discuss mechanisms of diseases transmission and processes of infection
  • determine the relationship between vaccination and immunity
  • describe the causes, symptoms, treatments, and preventions of major communicable and noncommunicable diseases

 

Science of Inquiry GLEs:

  • write a testable question or hypothesis when given a topic
  • plan and record a step by step procedure for a valid investigation, select equipment and materials, and identify variables and controls
  • conduct an ivestigation that includes multiple trials and record, organize, and display data appropriately
  • utilize mathematics, organizational tools, and graphing skills to solve problems
  • write and defend a conclusiton based on logical analysis of experimental data
  • given a description of an experiment, identify appropriate safety measures