Biology 

• Plants and animals, including humans, are made of specialized cells, tissues, and organs that are organized into systems.

• Developments in medicine and medical technology can have social and ethical implications. 

Chemistry 

• Chemicals react with each other in predictable ways. 

• Chemical reactions may have a negative impact on the environment, but they can also be used to address environmental challenges. 

Earth and Space Science 

• Earth’s climate is dynamic and is the result of interacting systems and processes. 

• Global climate change is influenced by both natural and human factors. 

• Climate change affects living things and natural systems in a variety of ways. 

• People have the responsibility to assess their impact on climate change and to identify effective courses of action to reduce this impact. 

Physics 

• Light has characteristics and properties that can be manipulated with mirrors and lenses for a range of uses. 

• Society has benefited from the development of a range of optical devices and technologies.