This course offers a comprehensive overview of life sciences as aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards. The interrelated nature of many of the concepts concerning living organisms will be stressed, and the impact of science issue on society will be explored. Laboratory activities and microscope work. Emphasis will be placed on student development of 21st Century Skills.

Prerequisite(s): None

Grade Scale: Academic

Credit Hours: 1

Credit Type: SC,STEM,BIO

Unit # Unit Title Duration of Days
1 EVOLUTION 16
2 NATURAL SELECTION 20
3 MENDELIAN GENETICS 13
4 MOLECULAR GENETICS 14
5 HOMEOSTASIS 15
6 ENERGY FOR LIFE 15
7 ECOLOGY 13
8 HUMAN IMPACT 22