Patterns Biology
Patterns Biology is the culminating course in the 3-year high school Patterns Science sequence. Patterns Biology focuses on three-dimensional (3D) learning through culturally responsive, phenomena-based storylines that intertwine the disciplinary core ideas of biology with the scientific and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts as described in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Units
Unit 1
Ecosystems & Biodiversity
Unit 2
Biomolecules
Unit 3
Cells to Organisms
Unit 4
Genomics
Unit 5
Evolution
Unit 6
Ecosystem Matter & Energy
Patterns Biology Core Documents
NGSS Standards: These are the NGSS Standards for the Patterns Biology Course.
Patterns Design Principles: The Design Principles - Our framework for science and engineering education that guides the development of the Patterns curriculum and instructional practices. See also the Two-Pager for all stakeholders.
Biology Equipment List: Up to date supply list for each Biology Unit.
Biology FAQs: Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Patterns Biology
Restricted-access materials are for teachers only. These materials include assessments and answer keys. To request access to the restricted folder, please visit the Restricted Access page and fill out the Google form.
The curriculum is a combination of teacher-generated and curated open-content materials. The Teacher-generated materials are shared freely under a Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike Creative Commons License.