Foundations of Biology Semester One
District Assessment Connection for South Dakota Core Standards
Indicator N-2: Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.
| Standards | Test Questions |
| SCN2-01. Students are able to apply science process skills to design and conduct student investigations. DDBG-02. Identify, magnify and track specimens using a microscope. |
1,2,3,4 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Indicator L-1: Understand the fundamental structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in living things.
| Standards | Test Questions |
| SCL1-01. Relate cellular functions and processes to specialized structures within cells. DDBG-08. Distinguish between plant and animal cells. DDBG-07. Identify the structure and functions of organelles. DDBG-06. Explain the relationship between photosynthesis and cell respiration. DDBG-05. Explain the importance of mitosis in growth, repair and reproduction. |
53,54,55,56,57, 58,59,60,61,62,63, 64,65,66,67,68,69,70 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 58, 59, 60, 61 62, 63, 64, 65 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 |
| SCL1-03. Identify structures and function relationships within major taxa. DDBG-09. List levels of organization (cell to biosphere). DDBG-04. Describe the functions of roots, stems, leaves, and flowers. |
5,14,15,16,17,18,45, 46,47,48,49,50,51,52 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 |
Indicator L-3: Analyze how organisms are linked to one another and the environment.
| Standards | Test Questions |
| SCL3-01. Identify factors that can cause changes in stability of populations, communities, and ecosystems. DDBG-11. Compare and contrast relationships and interactions. DDBG-12. Define, describe, and give examples of biomes. |
25,26,27,28,29, 30,31,32, 33,34,35,36,37,38,39 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 |
Indicator T-2: Analyze the relationships/interactions among science, technology, environment, and society.
| Standards | Test Questions |
| SCT2-03. Analyze and describe the benefits, limitations, cost, and consequences involved in using, conserving, or recycling resources. DDBG-03. Explain the positive and negative effects humans have on the environment. |
40,41,42,43,44 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 |
| DDBG-01. Identify characteristics of living things. | 6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 |
| DDBG-10. Identify and give examples of real world applications of biology. | 19,20,21,22,23,24 |
TOTAL QUESTIONS = 70 questions