Life Science
Overview:
This seventh-grade course focuses on introducing learners to the diversity of life found on our planet. The course includes an overview of scientific principles and procedures, and leads students toward a clearer understanding of cells and heredity, the five kingdoms, human body systems, and ecology. As students refine and expand their understanding of life science, they will apply their knowledge in investigations that require them to ask questions and explore the world around them. Throughout the course, students will also solve problems, reason abstractly, and learn to think critically. So, let’s get started.
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
This seventh-grade course focuses on introducing learners to the diversity of life found on our planet. The course includes an overview of scientific principles and procedures, and leads students toward a clearer understanding of cells and heredity, the five kingdoms, human body systems, and ecology. As students refine and expand their understanding of life science, they will apply their knowledge in investigations that require them to ask questions and explore the world around them. Throughout the course, students will also solve problems, reason abstractly, and learn to think critically. So, let’s get started.
Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:
- Examine the characteristics of living things.
- Investigate cell structure and cellular processes.
- Relate the structure and function of DNA to inheritance patterns.
- Explore the changes in organisms over time.
- Learn about the diversity of organisms, from bacteria to animals.
- Analyze how human body systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
- Demonstrate an understanding of populations and ecosystems.
- Explain the causes and effects of environmental change.