Class Content
Course Overview
This year we will cover the following topics:
Quarter 1: Chemistry-Physical Science
- Matter, Atomic Structure, Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
- Physical & Chemical Properties and the Periodic Table
- Physical & Chemical Changes and the Law of Conservation of Mass
Quarter 2: Cells/Microbiology/Biotechnology-Life Science
- Microbes/Pathogens and Disease
Quarter 3: Hydrosphere/Energy-Earth Science
- Types of Energy & Resources
- Distribution of Water on Earth
- Oceans
- Water Quality and Human Health
Quarter 4: Changes Over Time-Earth Science
- Population Factors and Symbiotic Relationships
- Energy Flow in Food Webs
- Biogeochemical Cycles
- The Rock Cycle
- Relative & Absolute Dating of Fossils
- Organism Change in Structure and Genetic Variation