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UNITS we will do this year:
Unit 1:Nature of Life
Learn about the scientific method, classification of life, what it means to be "living" & good scientific traits to have.
Unit 2: Macromolecules
Understand the structure & function of DNA, proteins (enzymes), lipids, carbohydrates & important chemical messengers (hormones).
Unit 3: Digestion & Excretory Systems
Understand how the body absorbs nutrients & get rid of wastes.
Unit 4: Cells, Osmosis & Diffusion
Review cell structure/function and observe movement of molecules across cell membranes.
Unit 5: Homeostasis, Feedback Systems & the Nervous System
Understand the importance of keeping your body at a Happy Balance and how the Nervous System helps you do this through Feedback Systems.
Unit 6: Circulatory & Respiratory System
Visualize how nutrients are pumped throughout our body feeding our cells and getting rid of wastes.
Unit 7: Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis
Identify the inputs/outputs of transfering energy at the cellular level.
Unit 8: DNA & Protein Synthesis
Comprehend that the genetic material our parents give us code for our proteins.
Unit 9: Mitosis & Meiosis
Understand how cells are created from previous cells.
Unit 10: Genetics
Utilize punnett squares to see how are traits are determined by our genes.
Unit 11: Evolution
The theory of evolution is the idea that all species are related and change over time.
Unit 12: Ecology
Explain how energy is pass along in food chains and understand the carbon cycle.