BIOLOGY SEMESTER PROJECT - Unit 1-10 Study Guide Outline

Aug 31, 2026

Biology semester project study guide template covering core life science concepts across Units 1–10. The outline guides students through the Scientific Method, biological molecules and pH concepts, cell structures and specialization, transport and energetics including photosynthesis and respiration, DNA/RNA and protein synthesis, biotechnology topics such as the Human Genome Project and cloning, mitosis/meiosis, genetics with Punnett squares and pedigrees, evolution theories and evidence, and ecology including behavior and environmental impact. Includes worksheet prompts, diagrams, equations, and vocabulary tasks for organized practice.

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Table of Contents

Unit 1: Scientific Method

Unit 2: Biological Molecules

Unit 3: Cells

Unit 4: Transport and Energetics

Unit 5: DNA/Protein Synthesis

Unit 6: Biotechnology

Unit 7: Mitosis / Meiosis

Unit 8: Genetics

Unit 9: Evolution

Unit 10: Ecology

BIOLOGY SEMESTER PROJECT BIOLOGY SEMESTER PROJECT Table of Contents Unit 1 STERNGGR …………………………………………………………………………………. 1 Understanding the characteristics of living things Flowchart (cells, tissue, organ, organ system, organism) The Scientific Method Unit 2 Biological Molecules …………………………………………………………………………. 2 Understanding the organic molecules Enzyme substrate complex Unit 2 Biological Molecules (continued) ……………………………………………………………. 3 Understanding the PH Scale Examples relating to each PH Level Vocabulary Unit 3 Cells …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 Venn diagram comparing the animal and plant cell Vocabulary for the cell organelles Unit 3 Cells (continued) ……………………………………………………………………………… 5 Cell organelles factory names Cell Specialization Unit 4 Transport and Energetics ……………………………………………………………………. 6 Photosynthesis Cell Respiration Unit 4 Transport and Energetics (continued) ………………………………………………………. 7 Aerobic and Anaerobic Contrast Diffusion, Facilitated Diffusion, Active Transport, Osmosis Unit 5 DNA/Protein Synthesis ……………………………………………………………………… 8 DNA replication Transcription DNA and RNA Contrast Creating a protein Making a protein BIOLOGY SEMESTER PROJECT Table of Contents Unit 6 Biotechnology ……………………………………………………………………………… 9 Human Genome Project How Maury uses Gel electrophoresis STEM cells Cloning Transgenic Organism Unit 7Mitosis / Meiosis ….…………………………………………………………………………. 10 Cell Cycle Mitosis Unit 7 Mitosis / Meiosis (continued) …….…………………………………………………………. 11 Haploid and Diploid Cells Somatic Cells and Gametes Vocabulary Unit 8 Genetics ……………………………………………………………………………………… 12 Explaining Genetic Diseases Vocabulary Unit 8 Genetics (continued) ………………………………………………………………………… 13 Punnet Square Activities Unit 8 Genetics (continued)……… ………………………………………………...………………. 14 Pedigree Unit 9Evolution ……………….. ……………………………………………………………………. 15 Darwin and Lamarck Evolutionary Theories Contrast Four Major Evidences of Evolution Mechanism of Evolution Unit 9 Evolution (continued) ……………………………………………………………..………….. 16 Bacteria evolving to be antibiotic resistant Hierarchy of classification and binomial nomenclature Unit 10 Ecology ………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 Innate and learned behavior, vocabulary, food chain, lost energy, humans impacting the environment Unit 1 – STERNGRR STERNGRR Scientific Method Steps Identify the problem Research the problem Make a hypothesis Test the hypothesis Observe and record Arrive at a conclusion P. 1 Unit 2 – Biological Molecules Enzyme – substrate complex DRAW IT HERE: P. 2 Unit 2 – Biological Molecules PH Scale Fill in where the Acid, Neutral, and Bases are: Examples: 1: Gastric Acid 2: Lemon Juice 3: Orange Juice 4: Tomato Juice 5: Black Coffee 6: Urine 7: Distillated Water 8: Sea Water 9: Baking Soda 10: Milk of Magnesia 11: Ammonia Solution 12: Soapy Water 13: Bleach Vocabulary: Define The following P. 3 Unit 3 – Cells Venn diagram Animal BOTH Plant Write 1 difference here Eukaryote Write 3 differences here Mitochondria Nucleus Cytoplasm Cell Membrane P. 4 UNIT 3 - Cells Cell Organelles Factory Names: Cell Specialization: P. 5 Unit 4 – Transport & Energetics Photosynthesis: Equation – CO2 +H2O + SUN ( C6H12O6 + O2 Draw a Chloroplast: Cell Respiration: Equation – C6H12O6 + O2( ATP + CO2 + H2O Draw a Mitochondria: P. 6 Unit 4 – Transport and Energetics Comparing Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration AEROBIC ANAEROBIC Uses oxygen Both can create • Does not uses oxygen 3 letters __ __ __ Produces 36 ATP • Produces 2 ATP Efficient • Not efficient Its reactants include oxygen • Its reactants does not include O2 It occurs in the mitochondria • It occurs in the cytoplasm Understanding Diffusion, Facilitated Diffusion, Active Transport and Osmosis Draw an example of the following in each box below: P. 7 Unit 5 –DNA/Protein Synthesis DEFINE THE FOLLOWING: DNA replication Transcription: Comp

FAQs

What are the main steps students must include for the Scientific Method unit?

The guide lists: identify the problem, research the problem, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, observe and record, and arrive at a conclusion.

Which topics are included under DNA and protein synthesis?

The outline covers DNA replication, transcription, DNA vs RNA comparison, and instructions for creating a protein (including translating steps involving mRNA, ribosomes, and tRNA).

What ecology ideas does the project ask students to address in Unit 10?

Unit 10 focuses on innate and learned behavior, vocabulary, food chains, energy flow, and how humans impact the environment.

Aug 31, 2026

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