Pacing Guide
Introduction/Nature of Science (4.5 weeks)
Introduction to Life Science (4.5 weeks)
Cells (4.5 weeks)
Cell Process (4.5 weeks)
Cell Growth and Development / Genetics (9 weeks)
Evolution (4.5 weeks)
Ecology (4.5 weeks)
Introduction to Life Science (4.5 weeks)
Cells (4.5 weeks)
Cell Process (4.5 weeks)
Cell Growth and Development / Genetics (9 weeks)
Evolution (4.5 weeks)
Ecology (4.5 weeks)
- Life Science Curriculum Topics
- Nature of Science - What is Science?
- Scientific Method - Scientific Ways of Thinking
- Lab Safety
- Measurement (Metric System)
- Introduction to Life Science
- Characteristics of Life
- Levels of Organization
- Classification
- Introduction to Ecology: Interactions of Living Things
- Cells
- Microscopes (History and Parts)
- Cell Theory & Macromolecules
- Cells (Parts)
- Cell Processes
- Cell Transport including diffusion, osmosis and active transport
- Cell's Energy: Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration
- Cell Growth & Development / Genetics
- Asexual/Sexual Reproduction
- Cell Growth: Mitosis & Meiosis
- Genetics (Mendel's Peas & Punnett Squares)
- Evolution & Natural Selection
- Ecology (Energy Flow, Relationships & Human Impact)
- Nature of Science - What is Science?