1. Biology EOC Exam Review
Benchmark Specific Resources to prepare for the EOC

2. For Teachers:
The purpose of this presentation is to help teachers review the material required for the Biology EOC.
All of the assessed benchmarks are covered using videos, online activities, and probing questions.
Some suggestions for use:
-Whole class review via white board
-Small group/center review on computer
-Individualized formative assessment to determine what review is needed

3. Powerpoint Index Molecular and Cellular Biology Slides 4-19
Classification, Heredity, and Evolution Slides
Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems Slides 29-42

4. Molecular and Cellular Biology
Content represents 35% of the EOC

5. Children’s Museum Interactive
L.14.3 Compare and contrast the general structures of plant and animal cells. Compare and contrast the general structures of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. L.14.1 Describe the scientific theory of cells (cell theory) and relate the history of its discovery to the process of science.
Children’s Museum Interactive
Think about: If you are looking at a cell under a microscope, how will you identify it as an animal, plant, or prokaryotic cell?

6. PhET Membrane Simulation
L.14.2 Relate structure to function for the components of plant and animal cells. Explain the role of cell membranes as a highly selective barrier (passive and active transport).
PhET Membrane Simulation
Think about: Were you observing active or passive transport? How do you know?

7. PBS DNA Replication Interactive
L.16.3 Describe the basic process of DNA replication and how it relates to the transmission and conservation of the genetic information.
PBS DNA Replication Interactive
Think about: How does DNA replication conserve genetic information?

8. Teacher’s Domain Mutation Interactive
L.16.4 Explain how mutations in the DNA sequence may or may not result in phenotypic change. Explain how mutations in gametes may result in phenotypic changes in offspring.
Teacher’s Domain Mutation Interactive
Think about: If the mutations created phenotypic changes, what do we know about the type of cells the mutations were in?

9. Learn Genetics Interactive
L.16.5 Explain the basic processes of transcription and translation, and how they result in the expression of genes. L Explain how and why the genetic code is universal and is common to almost all organisms.
Learn Genetics Interactive
Think about: In your own words explain what happens during transcription and translation.

10. CBS News Cancer’s Plan of Attack Animation
L.16.8 Explain the relationship between mutation, cell cycle, and uncontrolled cell growth potentially resulting in cancer.
CBS News Cancer’s Plan of Attack Animation
Think about: Why does uncontrolled cell growth potentially cause cancer?

11. McGraw-Hill Mitosis and Cytokinesis Animation
L Describe the cell cycle, including the process of mitosis. Explain the role of mitosis in the formation of new cells and its importance in maintaining chromosome number during asexual reproduction.
McGraw-Hill Mitosis and Cytokinesis Animation
Think about: How is the chromosome number maintained during mitosis?

12. McGraw-Hill Stages of Meiosis Animation
L Describe the process of meiosis, including independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how reduction division results in the formation of haploid gametes or spores.
McGraw-Hill Stages of Meiosis Animation
Think about: In your own words, explain the process of crossing over.

13. McGraw-Hill Mitosis vs Meiosis Animation
L Compare and contrast mitosis and meiosis and relate to the processes of sexual and asexual reproduction and their consequences for genetic variation.
McGraw-Hill Mitosis vs Meiosis Animation
Think about: During which process is genetic variation assured? Explain your answer

14. Macromolecule Lab Interactive
L.18.1 Describe the basic molecular structures and primary functions of the four major categories of biological macromolecules.
Macromolecule Lab Interactive
Think about: What are the main functions of the four macromolecules?

15. Interactive Concepts in BioChemistry
L.18.7 Identify the reactants, products, and basic functions of photosynthesis L Connect the role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to energy transfers within a cell.
Interactive Concepts in BioChemistry
Think about: Can photosynthesis take place at night? Explain

16. DK Online Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
L.18.8 Identify the reactants, products, and basic functions of aerobic and anaerobic cellular respiration. L Connect the role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to energy transfers within a cell.
DK Online Cellular Respiration and Fermentation
(Note: Turn on subtitles)
Think about: Under what conditions does fermentation occur after glycolysis?

17. DK Online Opposite Processes Animation
L.18.9 Explain the interrelated nature of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
DK Online Opposite Processes Animation
Think about: In your own words, sum up why photosynthesis and respiration are considered to be opposite processes.

18. Science at A Distance (activation energy)
L Explain the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation energy of biochemical reactions. Identify factors, such as pH and temperature, and their effect on enzyme activity.
Science at A Distance (activation energy)
(cant do “Experiment”)
Kscience Enzyme Animation (factors)
(may need to minimize ppt to view)
Think about: Under what conditions (temp and pH especially) was the enzyme most effective? Explain your answer

19. L Discuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth's suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent.
Think about: Match the images above with the property of water that is related and then describe how each property helps sustain life on Earth.

20. Classification, Heredity, and Evolution
Content represents 25% of the EOC

21. L Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change.
Comparative Embryology
Comparative Anatomy
Biogeography
Think about: Pick one image above and describe how it could be used as evidence for evolution.

22. Quizlet Modern Evolutionary Classification
L Describe how and why organisms are hierarchically classified based on evolutionary relationships. L Explain the reasons for changes in how organisms are classified.
Quizlet Modern Evolutionary Classification
(suggest using “scatter”)
Think about: What does it mean to classify based on evolutionary relationships?

23. Active Learner Classification
L Discuss distinguishing characteristics of the domains and kingdoms of living organisms.
Active Learner Classification
Think about: How are organisms classified into the three domains and then further into the six kingdoms?

24. PBS NOVA The History of Life
L Describe the scientific explanations of the origin of life on Earth.
PBS NOVA The History of Life
(launch video)
Think about: What are some pieces of evidence that support the current theories about the origin of life on Earth?

25. Smithsonian Intro to Human Evolution
L Identify basic trends in hominid evolution from early ancestors six million years ago to modern humans, including brain size, jaw size, language, and manufacture of tools.
Smithsonian Intro to Human Evolution
Think about: What may have been some of the factors which drove hominid evolution?

26. DK Online Natural Selection
L Describe the conditions required for natural selection, including: overproduction of offspring, inherited variation, and the struggle to survive, which result in differential reproductive success.
DK Online Natural Selection
Think about: What are some factors that increase the survival of a species?

27. Glencoe Mechanisms of Evolution
L Discuss mechanisms of evolutionary change other than natural selection such as genetic drift and gene flow. L Describe how mutation and genetic recombination increase genetic variation.
Glencoe Mechanisms of Evolution
Think about: How do genetic drift and gene flow increase genetic variety?

28. DNA Learning Center Animations http://www.dnaftb.org/1/
L Use Mendel's laws of segregation and independent assortment to analyze patterns of inheritance L Discuss observed inheritance patterns caused by various modes of inheritance, including dominant, recessive, codominant, sex-linked, polygenic, and multiple alleles.
DNA Learning Center Animations
Think about: What are the benefits and limitations to using Punnett Squares to predict offspring traits?

29. Organisms, Populations, and Ecosystems
Content represents 40% of the EOC

30. Environment Genetics Pathogens
L.14.6 Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors, and pathogenic agents to health from the perspectives of both individual and public health.
Environment
Genetics
Pathogens
Think about: How can the factors above effect human health?

31. Bio Coach Plant Structure and Growth
L.14.7 Relate the structure of each of the major plant organs and tissues to physiological processes.
Bio Coach Plant Structure and Growth
Think about: Create a Concept Map to demonstrate your understanding of the functions of the parts of a plant (beyond roots, stem, and leaves)

32. L.14.26 Identify the major parts of the brain on diagrams or models.
Brain Parts
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Pons
Medulla Oblongata
Brain Stem
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Think about: Match the terms with their correct location on the brain diagram

33. Heart Function and Disease
L Describe the factors affecting blood flow through the cardiovascular system.
Heart Function and Disease
Think about: What are some causes of reduced blood flow?

34. EFIS Interactive Book http://www.interactive-immunity.org/
L Explain the basic functions of the human immune system, including specific and nonspecific immune response, vaccines, and antibiotics.
EFIS Interactive Book
Think about: What are the functions of the different cells in the immune system?

35. L Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society and the environment, including medical and ethical issues.
Stem Cells
Cloning
Genetic Engineering
Think about: What are some positive and negative impacts of biotechnologies such as those shown above.

36. Pearson Male Reproductive System Pearson Female Reproductive System
L Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system. Describe the process of human development from fertilization to birth and major changes that occur in each trimester of pregnancy.
Pearson Male Reproductive System
Pearson Female Reproductive System
Think about: What are some analogous structures in male and female reproductive systems?
NHS From Conception to Birth (UK)
Think about: What are some major physiological developments during pregnancy? And when do they occur?

37. Think about: Contrast the areas of coastal and open ocean waters above
L.17.2 Explain the general distribution of life in aquatic systems as a function of chemistry, geography, light, depth, salinity, and temperature.
Think about: Contrast the areas of coastal and open ocean waters above

38. Welcome to the Dzangha-Sangha
L.17.4 Describe changes in ecosystems resulting from seasonal variations, climate change and succession. L.17.8 Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.
Welcome to the Dzangha-Sangha
Think about: What changes would effect the biodiversity shown in the various ecosystems? Describe the effects

39. Thomson Learning Trophic Levels
L.17.9 Use a food web to identify and distinguish producers, consumers, and decomposers. Explain the pathway of energy transfer through trophic levels and the reduction of available energy at successive trophic levels.
Thomson Learning Trophic Levels
Think about: Why is less energy available at successive trophic levels?

40. PhET Natural Selection Simulation
L Discuss the characteristics of populations, such as number of individuals, age structure, density, and pattern of distribution L.17.5 Analyze how population size is determined by births, deaths, immigration, emigration, and limiting factors (biotic and abiotic) that determine carrying capacity
PhET Natural Selection Simulation
Think about: What factor(s) caused the greatest change in bunny population? Explain why this might be true

41. L Discuss the need for adequate monitoring of environmental parameters when making policy decisions. L Predict the impact of individuals on environmental systems and examine how human lifestyles affect sustainability.
(for support)
Think about: What impact might the construction of the proposed neighborhood have on the surrounding environment? How can those impacts be monitored?

42. DK Online Cycles in Nature
E.7.1 Analyze the movement of matter and energy through the different biogeochemical cycles, including water and carbon.
DK Online Cycles in Nature
(Focus on Water and Carbon Cycle)
Think about: What happens to matter and energy throughout each cycle?