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Foundations of Biology Semester Two

District Assessment Connection for South Dakota Core Standards


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-24.  Describe how meiosis functions in sexual reproduction and 
                        increase genetic variation.
       DDBG-27.  Describe the structure and function of DNA and its role in the
                        process of DNA replication.		 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
SCL1-02. Classify organisms using characteristics and evolutionary relationship of major taxa.
       DDBG-35.  Identify the major characteristics of each kingdom and how 
                        organisms are classified.		 24,25,26,27,28

24, 25, 26, 27, 28
SCL1-03. Identify structures and function relationships within major taxa.



       DDBG-36.  Explain the function of the following systems in maintaining 
                        homeostasis:  integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, 
                        digestive, circulatory, respiratory, immune, reproductive,
                        excretory, endocrine.                     
       DDBG-37.  Explain the structure of the circulatory, reproductive, immune, 
                        digestive, and nervous systems in relation to health, diet, and 
                        lifestyle.

37,38,39,40,41,42,43,44,
45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,
53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60

37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48


49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54,
55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60

Indicator L-2: Analyze various patterns and products of natural and induced biological change.
Standards Test Questions
SCL2-01. Predict inheritance patterns using a single allele. 


       DDBG-40.  Explain the transfer of genetic material from parents to offspring.

       DDBG-38.  Differentiate between recessive and dominant.		 12,13,14,15,16,
17,18,19,20,21,22,23

12, 13, 14, 15,
16, 17, 18, 19
20, 21, 22, 23
SCL2-02. Describe how genetic recombination, mutations and natural selection lead to adaptations, evolution, extinction, or the emergence of new species.

       DDBG-34.  Explain the role of natural selection in evolution.
       DDBG-33.  Describe the various evidences used to support evolution.		 29,30,31,32,
33,34,35,36

29, 30, 31, 32
33, 34, 35, 36


TOTAL QUESTIONS = 60 questions