Macro-Biology: Part I 

Your child will know and apply the core concepts and principles of science philosophy, vertebrates, plants, and living interactions.

The unit is designed to provide the student with an understand of what science is, the vertebrate kingdom, plant kingdom, and how these work in harmony on a global scale.

Core Knowledge and Skills: 

• The Scientific Method
• Tools, measurement and safety.
• Fish and Amphibians.
• Reptiles and birds.
• Mammals.
• Plant structure and reproduction.
• Gymnosperms and Angiosperms.
• Patterns of growth.
• Moss and ferns.
• Life rhythms.
• Ecological succession.

Macro- Biology: Part II

Your child will know and apply the core concepts and principles of Organism Interactions, Earth’s Biomes, Wildlife Conservation, and Pollution.

The unit is designed to provide the student with an understanding of ecology, human influence on the planet and the benefits and consequences of those influences.

Core Knowledge and Skills: 

• Living things/environment.
• Change over time.
• Life in the balance.
• Earth’s 5 Biomes.
• Wildlife Conservation.
• Endangered Species.
• Identify problems/Seek solutions.
• Land, air, and water pollution.
• What can be done?

Micro-Biology: Part I

Your student will know and apply the core concepts and principles of the scientific method on microscopic structures.

This unit is designed to allow the student to explore the microscopic world.

Core Knowledge and Skills: 

• Methods.
• Atoms of life.
• Living Structures.
• Bacteriology.
• Protists.