Gaunce+Syllabus

1st Semester: Tools of Science – Plants – Animals 2nd Semester: Human Body

__**Scientific measurements -Tools of Science - Scientific Method **•__ Science Standards: 1 - 2.2 - 2.3 - 5 – 6
 * Topics: Scientific process for an experiment, metric system review
 * In Class Activities: Popper and balloon experiment, Metric Olympics stations
 * Labs: Microscope
 * Home Projects: Plant experiment

__**Vascular and nonvascular plants**__ Science Standards: 1 - 3.1
 * Topics: Parts and function, photosynthesis, symbiotic relationship with plants, germination, pollination, and products from plants
 * In Class Activities: Weed debate, computer interactive rain forest project, outdoor observations, group presentations
 * Labs: Irish moss lab
 * Home Projects: Label of products containing algae extracts

__**Classification**__ Science Standards: 1 - 3.1
 * Topics: Classification, Taxonomy, Kingdom-species, autotroph, heterotroph
 * In Class Activities: Shoe classification, object classification and dichotomous key


 * __Relationships in an ecosystem__** Science Standards: 3.1 - 3.2 - 6
 * Topics: Mans effect on animal environment, balance of nature and adaptation. Predator/prey relationship, food chain and web, habitat, characteristics of living things
 * In Class Activities: Design a habitat,
 * Labs: Owl pellet dissection, Debate on coyote control,
 * Home Projects:

__**Invertebrates**__ Science Standards: 1 - 3.1 - 3.3
 * Topics: Arthropods, Arachnids, Biological control vs. pesticides, camouflage, exoskeleton, metamorphosis
 * In Class Activities: Insect collection and classification, specimen identification
 * Labs: Frog dissection

__**Vertebrates**__ Science Standards: 1 - 3.1 - 3.3 - 3.4
 * Topics: Classification, migration, nesting, cartilage, chordates, endoskeleton, hibernation, canine, carnivore, herbivore, omnivore, primate, mammal, incubate, marsupial
 * In Class Activities: Bird presentations, mammal report


 * Science standards covered 2nd semester: 1,3,5, & 6**

__**Skeletal and Muscular System**__
 * Topics: Identify Bones and main muscles, First Aid and fractures, function of bones and muscles, health issues
 * In Class Activities: Variety of stations, Review of X-rays

__**Digestive System and Nutrition**__
 * Topics: Structure and function of digestive system, health concerns, nutrition and self-evaluation of diet, health issues.
 * In Class Activities: Food labels evaluation, Fast food evaluation, presentations
 * Home Projects: Ultimate Snack development

__**Circulatory System**__
 * Topics: Structure and function of heart, path of circulatory system, physical fitness and the heart, health issues
 * In Class Activities: Stethoscopes, exercise and heart rate,
 * Labs: Blood typing Forensics, Heart Dissection

__**5 Senses**__
 * Topics: Ears, Eyes, Skin (Acne, proper care), Smell and Taste
 * In Class Activities: sign language presentations, reading in Braille, decibels of sound, optical illusions, and health issues
 * Labs: Hearing Loss, eye dissection

__**Respiratory and Excretory System**__
 * Topics: Structure and Function, health issues
 * In Class Activities: What is in inhaled/exhaled air, symbiotic relationship
 * Labs: Kidney, Carbon dioxide, lung capacity, fingerprint

__**Nervous and Endocrine System**__
 * Topics: Structure and function of brain, health issues
 * In Class Activities: Gland research and presentations
 * Labs: Guest Speaker from Memorial Brain Trauma Center

__**Reproduction and Genetics**__
 * Topics: Structure and function of reproductive system, puberty, embryo development, DNA, genetic traits, and chromosomes.


 * In Class Activities: Question box, twin studies, chromosome simulation and slide show, punnett squares and probability, 7th grade genetic survey, debate on genetic engineering/cloning
 * Home Projects: Genetic family tree

__**Diseases**__
 * Topics: Language Arts / Science Integration of research and report Student oral presentations in science
 * In Class Activities: Research and presentations

__**Cells and Mitosis**__
 * Topics: Structure and function of cells
 * Labs: Plant and animal cell lab
 * Home Projects: 3-D cell model