Grade Level: Grade 11/12

Subject: General Biology I

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1st 1. Cell Theory 1. construct a 3D Explain the postulates of the cell theory Week 1 STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-1
Quarter 2. Cell Structure model of a Describe the structure and function of major and STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-2
Week 1
and Functions plant/animal/ subcellular organelles
3. Prokaryotic vs bacterial cell using Distinguish prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-3
Week 2
Eukaryotic Cells recyclable according to their distinguishing features
4. Cell Types materials Classify different cell types (of plant/animal STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-4
Week 2
5. Cell tissues) and specify the functions of each
Modifications Describe some cell modifications that lead to STEM_BIO11/12-Ia-c-5
adaptation to carry out specialized functions (e.g., Week 3
microvilli, root hair)
6. Cell Cycle Characterize the phases of the cell cycle and their STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-6
Week3
a. Mitosis control points
b. Meiosis Describe the stages of mitosis/meiosis given 2n=6 STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-7
A review of this competency could be done since
it has been taught in Grade 8 (S8LT-IVd-16 Week 4
Compare mitosis and meiosis, and their role in the
cell-division cycle)
Explain the significance or applications of mitosis/ STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-9
Week 4
meiosis
Identify disorders and diseases that result from STEM_BIO11/12-Id-f-10
Week 5
the malfunction of the cell during the cell cycle
7. Transport 2. construct a cell Describe the structural components of the cell STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-11
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Mechanisms membrane model membrane
a. Simple from indigenous Relate the structure and composition of the cell STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-12
Week 5
Diffusion membrane to its function
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b. Facilitated or recyclable
Transport materials
c. Active
Transport
d.
Bulk/Vesicular
Transport
Explain transport mechanisms in cells (diffusion STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-13
osmosis, Week 6
facilitated transport, active transport)
Differentiate exocytosis and endocytosis Week 6 STEM_BIO11/12-Ig-h-14
Structures and Describe the components of an enzyme Week 7 STEM_BIO11/12-Ii-j-17
Functions of Explain oxidation/reduction reactions Week 7 STEM_BIO11/12-Ii-j-18
Biological STEM_BIO11/12-Ii-j-19
Determine how factors such as pH, temperature,
Molecules Week 7
and substrate affect enzyme activity
- Enzymes
1. ATP- ADP Cycle Prepare simple Explain coupled reaction processes and describe STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-1
2nd the role of ATP in energy coupling and transfer
Week 1
Quarter 2. Photosynthesis fermentation
3. Respiration setup using Explain the importance of chlorophyll and other STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-3
Week 1
prepare common fruits to pigments
produce wine or Describe the patterns of electron flow through STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-4
vinegar via light Week 2
microorganisms reaction events
Describe the significant events of the Calvin cycle Week 2 STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-5
Differentiate aerobic from anaerobic respiration Week 3 STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-6
Explain the major features and sequence the STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-7
Week 3
chemical events of cellular respiration
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Distinguish major features of glycolysis, Krebs STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-8
cycle, Week 4
electron transport system, and chemiosmosis
Describe reactions that produce and consume ATP Week 4 STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-9
Describe the role of oxygen in respiration and STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-10
describe pathways of electron flow in the absence Week 4
of oxygen
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of STEM_BIO11/12-IIa-j-12
Week 5
fermentation and aerobic respiration