Life Science Curriculum
Units/Materials

Trimester 1
Studying People Scientifically
            Students will be looking at how research is performed by scientists.

Body Works
            Students will be learning about the human body, the organ systems and organs.

Trimester 2
Micro-Life
            Students will be learning about cells and single cell organisms.

Our Genes, Our Selves
            Students will be learning about DNA, genes and the influence these genes have on who they are.

Trimester 3
Ecosystems
            Students will explore different ecosystems, what is needed in an ecosystem and the life that is present in ecosystems.

Evolution
            Students will be investigating how organisms adapt for survival.

Pre-AP Honors Science Curriculum
Advanced Expectations

What AP-Honors Looks Like

• Weekly current event readings and discussions
• Trimester projects
• SALLI Extensions
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Formal writing
• Teamwork
• Time management (with deadlines)
• Organization
• Presentation
• Research skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Greater expectations in production quality and quantity
• Greater depth in subject area
• More student guided and directed work

Trimester 1 Project:
A Body System: students create a model of a body system and describe how it works, what is in the system and what can go wrong with the system.

Trimester 2 Project:
Cells and Genes: students will create a 3D model of a cell and its functions along with a personal genetic family tree.

Trimester 3 Project:
Science Fair Project: students design their own project.