Unit 1 - Diversity of living things (24 Hours)
Unit Description:
This unit focuses on the classification and biodiversity of life on Earth. Students will learn how or organisms are classified using taxonomic systems, explore evolutionary relationships through phylogenetic trees, and examine the six kingdoms of life. The unit also covers the importance of biodiversity and human impacts on ecosystems.
Unit Goals:
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
- Explain biodiversity and its role in ecosystem stability.
- Classify organisms using modern taxonomic systems and binomial nomenclature.
- Interpret evolutionary relationships using phylogenetic trees and cladograms.
- Describe the six kingdoms and key traits of each.
- Analyze human impacts on biodiversity through case studies.
- Conduct a field study to identify local species (if applicable).
Assessment OF Learnings:
Assignment 1 - In the Year 2525
Assignment 2 - Immunization and Vacine Poster
Unit Test
You have 2 hours to complete this test
Knowledge and Understanding: 32 Multiple Choice questions - 32 marks
Thinking and Inquiry: 10 multiple choice & 4 short answer questions - 19 marks
Communication: 10 multiple choice & 1 matching (10 terms) questions - 20 marks
Application: 10 multiple choice & 4 short answer questions - 19 marks
Total 90 marks
Good Luck!
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