1. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems – students will develop an in-depth understanding of how matter and energy interact in organisms. Some of the topics to be covered will be:
Ø Energy transfer among organic materials and life forms including:
o Vertebrates and Invertebrates
o Food webs
o Food chains
o Systems
o Adaptations
o Environmental impact of humans on the environment
o Introduction of new species to the environment
2. Earth’s Place in the Universe
Ø Study of celestial bodies including:
o Gravity and its effect on the solar system
o Rotation
o Revolution
o Phases of the moon
3.Matter and its Interactions – students will conduct experiments, make observations, and record data specific to developing and understanding in matter including:
Ø Matter is made up of smaller particles (molecules)
Ø Matter is conserved during physical changes of matter
o Solids
o Liquids
o Gases
Ø Measurement of matter
Ø Objects that conduct electrical or thermal energy
4. Botany-students will participate in a number of hands on activities to familiarize themselves with the following:
Ø Germination
Ø Seed dispersal
Ø Parts of the plant and their functions
Ø Photosynthesis
Ø Energy transfer among organic materials and life forms including:
o Vertebrates and Invertebrates
o Food webs
o Food chains
o Systems
o Adaptations
o Environmental impact of humans on the environment
o Introduction of new species to the environment
2. Earth’s Place in the Universe
Ø Study of celestial bodies including:
o Gravity and its effect on the solar system
o Rotation
o Revolution
o Phases of the moon
3.Matter and its Interactions – students will conduct experiments, make observations, and record data specific to developing and understanding in matter including:
Ø Matter is made up of smaller particles (molecules)
Ø Matter is conserved during physical changes of matter
o Solids
o Liquids
o Gases
Ø Measurement of matter
Ø Objects that conduct electrical or thermal energy
4. Botany-students will participate in a number of hands on activities to familiarize themselves with the following:
Ø Germination
Ø Seed dispersal
Ø Parts of the plant and their functions
Ø Photosynthesis