Regents Biology
Living Environment Curriculum
1. Similarities and Differences Among Living Organisms
1. Similarities and Differences Among Living Organisms
- The Characteristics of Life
- Cells: The Basic Structure of Life
- Multicellular Organisms
- Comparing Single-celled and Multicellular Organisms
2. Homeostasis in Organisms
- Basic Biochemical Processes of Living Organisms
- Feedback and Homeostasis
- Disease as a Failure of Homeostasis
3. Genetic Continuity
- Heredity and Genes
- The Genetic Codes
- Genetic Engineering
4. Reproduction and Development
- Types of Reproduction
- Cell Division
- Human Reproduction and Development
- Applications of Reproductive Technology
5. Evolution
- The Theory of Evolution
- The Mechanics of Evolution
- Patterns of Change
6. Ecology
- Organisms and Their Environment
- Population Interactions
- Energy Flow Through an Ecosystem
- Diversity Benefits Species and Habitats
- Environmental Changes
7. Human Impact on Ecosystems
- The Need for Awareness and Understanding
- Our Environment
- People and the Environment
- The Impact of Technology and Industrialization
- Individual Choices and Societal Actions
8. Scientific Inquiry and Skills
- What Is Science?
- Scientific Inquiry
- Further Science Understandings
9. Laboratory Skills
- Tools for Measurement
- Microscope Skills
- Additional Laboratory Techniques
- Observing Plant and Animal Specimens
- Laboratory Safety