Course Description
Life Science (MS) introduces students to the subject of biology and the structures and functions of living things. The course begins with instruction in the scientific method and the tools used to study tiny living things. The cell is the basic building block of life, so students will examine unicellular organisms and how the structures of the cell carry out the functions of life, including photosynthesis and respiration. The cells combine into tissues, organs, and systems. Students will discover the systems of the human body. The course then moves into a discussion of the basics of genetics. Finally, students learn about the various forms of life on Earth and how they interact in ecosystems.
Course Breakdown
Fields of science
The scientific method
Theory versus law
The light microscope
The electron microscope
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Cells
Organelles
Cellular movement
Homeostasis
Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis
Calvin cycle Tissues
Organs
Digestive system
Endocrine system
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Skeletal system
Excretory system
Skin
The brain
Reproductive system
Mitosis and meiosis
Course Goals
Analyze different types of science in the field.
Describe the origins of the light and electron microscopes.
Differentiate between prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Describe the cell and its different organelles.
Learn about the importance of homeostasis. Describe how cells combine to form specialized tissue.
Differentiate between the human organ systems.
Learn about the importance of the skin.
Differentiate between meiosis and mitosis.