Biology

The academic standards for High School Biology  establish the content knowledge and skills for Tennessee students in order to prepare them for the rigorous levels of higher education and future job markets. The course provides students with a wealth of experiences for both science practices and content knowledge needed in an ever changing world. The academic standards for Biology  are research-based, supported by the National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education, and establish the core ideas and practices of science and engineering that will prepare students to use scientific thinking to examine and evaluate knowledge encountered throughout their lives.