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New and Getting Better for 2012–2013

We held online sessions in early May to talk with parents just like you about what's new this year and answer their questions.

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Advanced Life Science

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Course Overview

Advanced Life Science is a rigorous middle school course, conceived for the student who loves biology and is ready for an extra challenge. Practical, hands-on lesson activities help students discover how scientists investigate the living world. Students perform laboratory activities and a full unit investigation to learn about the application of scientific methods. Students will explore topics such as:

  • Life on earth (including chemistry of life)
  • Ecology
  • History of life on earth
  • Prokaryotes and other microorganisms
  • Survey of the groups of animals
  • Systems of organisms
  • Plants: structure and function
  • Cell structure and function
  • Cellular respiration and other processes in the cell
  • Cell division
  • Genetics and gene expression

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K¹² Scope & Sequence documents for each course include:

  • Course Overview (as seen above)
  • Course Outline
  • Lesson Time and Scheduling
  • Materials List

Note: Materials lists are subject to revision and may vary slightly from state to state.