The focus of the 2023-24 academic year will be on Life Science
Topics Included:
Scientific Method Explorations
Practice with Experimental Design
Microscope
Cell Biology
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Cell Growth and Division
Mendelian Genetics
DNA
Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Human Genetics
Ecology
Evolution
Taxonomy
Introduction to Zoology
Animal Behavior
Topics Included:
Scientific Method Explorations
Practice with Experimental Design
Microscope
Cell Biology
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
Cell Growth and Division
Mendelian Genetics
DNA
Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Human Genetics
Ecology
Evolution
Taxonomy
Introduction to Zoology
Animal Behavior
Format of the Class: Direct Instruction, Class Discussion, Hands- on Activities, Labs, STEM Projects, Problem Based Learning and POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning), Claim Evidence Reasoning, Scientific Article and Scientific Book Analysis and Technology Integration