eDynamic Learning Course Title: Biotechnology 1a / 1b State: AL State Course Title: Plant Biotechnology State Course Code: State Standards: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Date of Standards: 2020 Percentage of Course Aligned: 100%
Standards
Course Title. (a or b), if applicable, e.g. Game Design 1a
Unit Name(s)
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How Standard is Taught
How Standard is Assessed
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Standard Rating (Fully Met / Partially Met / Not Met)
Plant Classification
1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the importance of using a universal classification system.
Biotechnology 1a
Unit 4: Collection and Breeding
Lesson 2
Biology and anatomy of plants
Review 3-5, Critical Thinking 3-5, Activity, Discussion 2
Fully Met
2. Use a plant dichotomous key as a model to identify various local Biotechnology 1a plants.
Unit 4: Collection and Breeding
Lesson 2
Biology and anatomy of plants
Review 3-5, Critical Thinking 3-5, Activity, Discussion 2
Fully Met
3. Develop and use models to classify plants as vascular or nonvascular, seed-bearing or spore-bearing, and gymnosperms or Biotechnology 1a angiosperms.
Unit 4: Collection and Breeding
Lesson 2
Plant anatomy and root systems
Activity
Fully Met
4. Germinate monocots and dicots and use offspring as models to Biotechnology 1a contrast the characteristics of each.
Unit 4: Collection and Breeding
Lesson 2
Biology and anatomy of plants
Review 3-5, Critical Thinking 3-5, Activity, Discussion 2
Fully Met
5. Describe phylogenetic relationships between plants and other organisms. a. Describe mutualism among algae and fungi in lichens.
Biotechnology 1a
Unit 1: Biotechnology Basics
Lesson 3
Relationship between plants and fungi
Review 3
Fully Met
6. Describe plant adaptations required for life on land. a. Describe Biotechnology 1a the alternation of generations in plants.
Unit 4: Collection and Breeding
Lesson 4
Generations of plants, evolution of plants
Lab, Activity
Fully Met
7. Differentiate among types of roots, stems, and leaves.
Biotechnology 1a
Unit 4: Collection and Breeding
Lesson 2
Root systems in plants
Discussion 2
Fully Met
8. Obtain and communicate information describing adaptations that allow a specific plant to live in a particular habitat. Examples: Biotechnology 1a seaweed adapted for saltwater, cacti adapted for desert environment
Unit 4: Collection and Breeding
Lesson 4
Plant hybridization, breeding and adaptations
Review 3, 5, Critical Thinking 1, 5, Activity, Discussion 1
Fully Met
9. Use models to illustrate and communicate the role of plant cell processes including glycolysis, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, Biotechnology 1a transport, and light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.
Unit 1: Biotechnology Basics
Lesson 2
Plant cells: cell functions and processes
Critical Thinking 5
Fully Met
10. Differentiate among major types of plant tissues found in roots, stems, and leaves and investigate effective culturing techniques for each type. Examples: parenchyma, sclerenchyma, collenchyma
Unit 8: Healing, Feeding Lesson 3 and Fueling
Tissue engineering in agriculture
Critical Thinking 4
Fully Met
Plant Cells and Tissues
Biotechnology 1a