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Natural Selection, Evolutionary Evidence, and Phylogeny
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
8 lessons
Goal
Analyze mechanisms of natural selection, synthesize multiple lines of evolutionary evidence, and interpret phylogenetic trees showing evolutionary relationships.
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Genetic Variation: The Fuel for Natural Selection
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Curriculum Framework
9th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
7 lessons
DNA Structure, the Universal Genetic Code, and Protein Synthesis
Explain DNA molecular architecture, the universality of the genetic code, and the sequential processes of transcription and translation.
2
6 lessons
Meiosis, Gametogenesis, and Reproductive Strategies
Explain how meiosis generates diverse haploid gametes and evaluate the evolutionary trade-offs of sexual and asexual reproduction.
3
7 lessons
Mendelian Genetics, Non-Mendelian Inheritance, and Pedigrees
Predict genotypic and phenotypic ratios for single-gene and two-gene traits across dominant, recessive, codominant, sex-linked, and polygenic inheritance patterns.
4
7 lessons
Genetic Mutations and Applications of Biotechnology
Analyze the phenotypic impacts of gene and chromosomal mutations and evaluate modern biotechnological tools and their societal applications.
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8 lessons
Natural Selection, Evolutionary Evidence, and Phylogeny
Analyze mechanisms of natural selection, synthesize multiple lines of evolutionary evidence, and interpret phylogenetic trees showing evolutionary relationships.