Guidelines for Great Presentations  Guidelines for Great
Presentations  Curriculum Topics Covered in High School Science
Courses   Biology A Biology B Anatomy and Physiology Chemistry A
Chemistry B Physics A Physics B  Biology A  (9th-10th grade
students)  The first semester usually includes study of cell
biology, reproduction, genetics, evolution, and plant and animal
classifications. Students should be able to:    1. Use methods
of qualitative and quantitative observation.   2. Describe the
general structures, functions, biochemistry and diversity of
cells.   3. Describe levels of organization.   4. Explain
perpetuation of species.   5. Apply laws of classical genetics
and the principles of chromosomal inheritance to problems of
genetic differences in individuals.   6. Explain the general
functions of DNA and RNA.   7. Compare scientific theories of
the origin and evolution of living things.   8. Apply methods of
taxonomy to classify organism.   9. Identify career
opportunities in the biological area. Top o