• POR Biology / CP Biology 

    In this course, students will delve into the wonders of living organisms and the biological processes that shape the natural world. From the microscopic world of cells to the complex ecosystems that sustain life, students will build science and engineering skills as they make sense of the biological world, and recognize common themes that transcend all sciences. This course fosters an understanding of the connections of living things, human impacts on the environment, cellular processes, genetics, and evolution while aiming to instill a sense of wonder and appreciation for the diversity and complexity of life on Earth.

     Units of Study:

    Unit 1:

    Science as a Process 

    Unit 2:

    Matter & Energy Transformations in Ecosystems

    Unit 3:

    Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 

    Unit 4:

    Human Impacts on Biodiversity

    Unit 5:

    Structure and Function of Cells

    Unit 6:

    Inheritance and Variation of Traits

    Unit 7:

    Natural Selection & Evolution

     

      Course Overview:

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