Utah
Science Core Curriculum
Biology
2003
TEST ITEM POOL
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items in this pool represent the work of many Utah science teachers. The
items are aligned to the 2003 Biology Core Curriculum. All rights to this
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Standards and Objectives
STANDARD I: Students will understand that living
organisms interact with one another and their environment.
Objective 1: Summarize how energy flows through an ecosystem.
Objective 2: Explain relationships between matter cycles and organisms.
Objective 3: Describe how interactions among organisms and their environment help shape ecosystems.
STANDARD II: Students will understand
that all organisms are composed of one or more cells that are made of
molecules, come from preexisting cells, and perform life functions.
Objective 1: Describe the fundamental chemistry of living cells.
Objective 2: Describe the flow of energy and matter in cellular function.
Objective 3: Investigate the structure and function of cells and cell parts.
STANDARD III: Students will understand the
relationship between structure and function of organs and organ systems.
Objective 1: Describe
the structure and function of organs.
STANDARD IV: Students will understand that genetic information coded in DNA is passed from parents to offspring by sexual and asexual reproduction. The basic structure of DNA is the same in all living things. Changes in DNA may alter genetic expression.
Objective 1: Compare sexual and asexual reproduction.
Objective 2: Predict and interpret patterns of inheritance in sexually reproducing organisms.
STANDARD V: Students will understand
that biological diversity is a result of evolutionary processes.
Objective 1: Relate principles of evolution to biological diversity.
END OF COURSE: Items that can be used to assess studentsÁ
attitudes toward science and their understanding of the nature of science.