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The Biology Compendium: A Field Guide to the Alabama Standards
Acknowledgments . ......................................................................... 4 What is The Biology Compendium ? .................................................. 5 Compendium Goals . ....................................................................... 7 How to Use the Compendium ......................................................... 7 Sequence of Instruction ................................................................ 11 2015 Biology Course of Study ....................................................... 12 n What are the building blocks of life?...................................... 21 n What are living things made of?............................................. 26 n How do living things get and use energy?............................. 36 n How does DNA control traits in living things?. ..................... 45 n How do living things pass traits to their offspring?.............. 55 n How have living things changed over time?.......................... 67 n How do living things interact with each other and the environment?. .................................. 81 Appendix 1: About the Compendium Advisory Team................ 94 Appendix 2: About the Compendium Partners. ........................ 98
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