Life Science A&B

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Course Description

Semester A

Life Science is the study of cells, heredity, biological populations and their changes over time. It includes human biology, ecology, diversity of organisms and the history and nature of science. In this course, students will have the opportunity to conduct and design experiments, identify and classify organisms. Students will work on developing skills in data recording, classifying, measuring, observing, hypothesizing, analyzing, evaluation and inferring.

 

Semester B

Life Science Grade 6 is the study of cells, heredity, biological populations and their changes over time. It includes human biology, ecology, diversity of organisms and the history and nature of science. In this course, students will have the opportunity to conduct and design experiments, identify and classify organisms. Students will work on developing skills in data recording, classifying, measuring, observing, hypothesizing, analyzing, evaluation and inferring.

Course Requirements

Grade Level

6th Grade

Duration

2 Semesters

Credit Value

1.0

Prerequisites

None

Semester A

Major Concepts

Module 1: The Basics of Life
Module 2: Classification of Living Things
Module 3: Invertebrates
Module 4: Vertebrates
Module 5: Green Plants
Module 6: Discovering the Cell

Semester A Syllabus

Semester B

Major Concepts

Module 7: Heredity and Adaptation
Module 8: Ecosystems
Module 9: Digestive System
Module 10: Respiratory and Circulatory System
Module 11: Lymphatic, Endocrine, Skeletal and Muscular Systems
Module 12: Nervous System and Senses

Semester B Syllabus