NGSS.HS-LS1-1 / GCSE.BIO.CELLS✓ Tennessee Department of Education Official Framework📚 2 Units • 2 Sequenced Topics
High School Biology: Cell Structure, Organelles & Molecular Genetics
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Unit 1HS-LS1
1 Sequenced TopicsMolecular Genetics, Biochemistry & Thermodynamics
In-depth chemical foundations of biological systems, molecular genetics, periodic atomic trends, and chemical bonding.
1.1
Molecular Genetics, DNA Replication & Protein Synthesis⚡ Video Masterclass Aligned✓ Standard Aligned
NGSS.HS-LS1-1 / GCSE.BIO.CELLS.1 — Construct an Explanation Based on Evidence for How DNA Structure Determines Proteins
Trace genetic flow: DNA double helix transcription into messenger RNA and translation at ribosomes into functional enzymes.
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Unit 2HS-PS1
1 Sequenced TopicsThe Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding & Energy
Periodic trends, electronegativity, covalent and ionic bonding, and stoichiometry.
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NGSS.HS-LS1-1 / GCSE.BIO.CELLS.2 — Use the Periodic Table to Predict Relative Properties of Elements
Examine atomic structure, valence electrons, ionization energy, and ionic vs covalent bonding.
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