to 7th grade Life Science

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Welcome

• to 7th gradeLife Science
• We have many things in store for you this year.

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This year we will be studying about

• CELLS
• recognize the cell as the basic unit of life
  and describe the structure and function of its
  major components.

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Genetics

• GENES
• explain and illustrate how genes work together
  to create the traits of a living thing.

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Evolution

• CHANGES OVER TIME
• explain that change over time is evident in the
  past and current diversity of organisms found on
  earth.

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Ecology

• INTERDEPENDENCE OF LIFE
• explain interactions between organisms and their
  physical environments.

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Classification

• CLASSIFY
• explain the methods biologists use to name and
  classify living things for the purpose of
  communication and study.

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Human body systems

• HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
• demonstrate an understanding of the structure
  and function of the systems of the human body.
• explore the human body by
  dissecting a pig.

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Scientific method

• SCIENTIFIC METHOD
• utilize science process skills to engage in
  scientific inquiry.

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• Looking forward for a wonderful year.