8-Structures+&+Functions+of+Living+Organisms

8.L.1.1 Summarize the basic characteristics of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites relating to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease. 8.L.1.2 Explain the difference between epidemic and pandemic as it relates to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease. 8.L.2.1 Summarize aspects of biotechnology including: • Specific genetic information available • Careers • Economic benefits to North Carolina • Ethical issues • Implications for agriculture || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**===
 * ===**Common Core Standards**===
 * 8.L.1 Understand the structure and hazards caused by agents of disease that effect living organisms. **
 * 8.L.2 Understand how biotechnology is used to affect living organisms. **
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||
 * I will compare and contrast the following pathogens: viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. 8.L.1.1**
 * I will explore diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. 8.L.1.1**
 * I will explore viral diseases to include AIDS, influenza, common cold, polio, chicken pox, small pox, yellow fever, Ebola, West Nile, viral meningitis and rabies. 8.L.1.1**
 * I will explore bacterial diseases to include lyme disease, leprosy and bacterial meningitis. 8.L.1.1**
 * I will identify spherical, rod like and spiral/corkscrew shaped bacteria.8.L.1.1**
 * I will understand the implications of a pandemic compared to an epidemic. 8.L.1.2**
 * I will evaluate infectious diseases to include the following: vectors, antimicribials, food spoilage and pharmaceuticals. 8.L.1.2**
 * I will analyze data to explore various techniques and strategies to include: computer modeling, cell culture, animal models and clinical trials in humans. 8.L.1.2**
 * I will explain the role of DNA in biotechnology. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will explore applications of biotechnology. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will explore career opportunities in the fields of medicine, agriculture, genetics and food science. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will identify research centers located in the State of North Carolina. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will compare NC rank in biotechnology to the rest of the US. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will, in order to form an opinion, investigate cloning and genetic modification. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will understand how biotechnology is used in DNA testing. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will understand how biotechnology is used in the health industry in making medicines like penicillin and insulin. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will understand how biotechnology is used in agriculture. 8.L.2.1**
 * I will understand how biotechnlogy is used in environmental clean up (bioremediation). 8.L.2.1**
 * I will explore the potential negative impact of biotechnology. 8.L.2.1**

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * I can summarize the basic characteristics of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. 8.L.1.1**
 * I can explain the spread, treatment and prevention of diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. 8.L.1.1**
 * I can classify bacteria according to their shape.8.L.1.1**
 * I can explain the differences between epidemic and pandemic as it relates to spread, treatment and prevention of disease.8.L.1.2**
 * I can summarize specific genetic information available through biotechnology. 8.L.2.1**
 * I can identify career opportunities and economic benefits in the field of biotechnology in the state of NC. 8.L.2.1**
 * I can evaluate the ethical issues pertaining to biotechnology. 8.L.2.1**
 * I can explain the implications of biotechnology as it affects living organisms. 8.L.2.1**

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**

 * Microbiology, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, parasites, fungi, algae, vaccines, antibiotics, host cell. 8.L.1.1**
 * Vectors, infectious, pathogens, epidemic, pandemic, antimicrobial. 8.L.1.2**
 * Biotechnology, DNA, bioremediation, genetic modification, cloning, penicillin, insulin, diabetes. 8.L.2.1**

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