---
title: "SSPBF1: Biological Systems and Behavior (Georgia Social Studies standard)"
code: SSPBF1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Social Studies, SSPBF1
subject: social_studies
grades:
  - high-school
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# SSPBF1: Biological Systems and Behavior

Explain the development, structure, and function of biological systems and their role in behavior, cognition, and emotion.

- Subject: Social Studies
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/social_studies/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SSPBF1.a**: Discuss the major divisions and sub-divisions of the nervous system and their role in behavior, include: central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral [autonomic (sympathetic and parasympathetic) and somatic].
- **SSPBF1.b**: Identify the components and function of a neuron.
- **SSPBF1.c**: Explain the process of neurotransmission, include: action potentials and synaptic transmission.
- **SSPBF1.d**: Identify the major structures and functions of the brain.
- **SSPBF1.e**: Describe the methods used to analyze neural form and function: include the MRI, fMRI, PET, CAT, and EEG.
- **SSPBF1.f**: Examine the role of genetics in the development of behaviors.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.