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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.