Living Environment

Topics Covered

Unit 1 Safety, Measurement and the Scientific Method

Scientific method vocabulary

Unit 2 Life Functions and Classification

Characteristics of Living Things

Functions of Living Things

Classification

Unit 3 Biochemistry

The Macromolecules of Biochemistry

Enzymes

Unit 4 - Microscopes and Cells

Microscope parts and functions

Cells history and cell theory

Cell organelles

Unit 5 Cell Processes -

Diffusion

Transport Through a Membrane

Photosynthesis

Respiration

Unit 6 Body Systems

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Excretory System

Nervous System

Endocrine System

Immune System

Blood Types and the Immune Response

Unit 7 Reproduction

Asexual Reproduction types

Cell Growth and Division

Mitosis and Meiosis

Unit 8 - Genetics

Genetics - The Study of Heredity

DNA Structure and Function - DNA to Proteins

Unit 9 Biotechnology

Genetic Engineering

Unit 10 - Evolution and Beaks of Finches

Evolution

Unit 11 - Ecology

Ecology and Human impact

Symbiosis

Ecological Succession

Unit 12 - Human Impact on the Environment

Ecological and Economic advantages and disadvantages

Exotic and Invasive Species

Environmental Threats

Living Environment Resources

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