Learn about the scientific method, classification of life, what it means to be "living" & good scientific traits to have.
Understand the structure & function of DNA, proteins (enzymes), lipids, carbohydrates & important chemical messengers (hormones).
Understand how the body absorbs nutrients & get rid of wastes.
Review cell structure/function and observe movement of molecules across cell membranes.
Understand the importance of keeping your body at a Happy Balance and how the Nervous System helps you do this through Feedback Systems.
Visualize how nutrients are pumped throughout our body feeding our cells and getting rid of wastes.
Identify the inputs/outputs of transfering energy at the cellular level.
Comprehend that the genetic material our parents give us code for our proteins.
Understand how cells are created from previous cells.
Utilize punnett squares to see how are traits are determined by our genes.
The theory of evolution is the idea that all species are related and change over time.
Explain how energy is pass along in food chains and understand the carbon cycle.