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	Unit 1:	Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems Overview Getting Started: The Building Blocks of Living Things 1.1 Characteristics of Living Things 1.2 Inquiry Investigation: Using the Microscope 1.3 Plant and Animal Cells 1.4 Inquiry Investigation: Comparing Plant and Animal Cells 1.5 Technological Advances of the Microscope 1.6 Parts of a Cell Seen with an Electron Microscope 1.7 Cells in Their Environment 1.8 Osmosis 1.9 Inquiry Investigation: Observing Diffusion and Osmosis 1.10 Inquiry Investigation: How Does the Concentration of a Solution Affect Osmosis? ******** - Lesson Teaching Resources ****** 1.11 Career Profile: Modelers 1.12 Cells and Cell Systems 1.13 Unicellular Organisms 1.14 The Need for Cell Division 1.15 Cell Specialization 1.16 Case Study: Cell Wars 1.17 Inquiry Investigation: Water Movement in Plants 1.18 From the Ground Up 1.19 Examining the Leaf 1.20 Case Study: Animal Organ Systems Working Together 1.21 Fluid Movement in Animals 1.22 Animal Digestive Systems 1.23 Inquiry Investigation: Factors That Affect Reaction Time 1.24 Reproduction and Heredity 1.25 Explore an Issue: Tinkering with Cells ** - Lesson Teaching Resources ******** Design Challenge: Design and Build a Model or Simulation of Cells Summary Review Related Web Resources and Updates
	Unit 2:	Fluids
	Unit 3:	Mechanical Advantage and Efficiency
	Unit 4:	Water Systems
	Unit 5:	Optics
	Unit 6:	Skills Handbook 1. SAFETY IN SCIENCE 2. PROCESS OF SCIENCE INQUIRY 2A Process of Science Inquiry 2B Asking A Question 2C Predicting and Hypothesizing ** 2D Identifying Variables and Controls 2E Designing an Inquiry Investigation 3. PROCESS OF DESIGN 3A The Problem Solving Cycle 3B Identifying a Problem 3C Selecting the Best Alternative 3D Planning a Prototype 3E Building a Prototype 3F Testing and Evaluating a Prototype 3G Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights 4. RESEARCHING 4A Research Skills 4B Interviewing and Survey Skills 4C Critical Thinking 5. USING EQUIPMENT IN SCIENCE 5A Using the Microscope **** 5B Working with Scales and Balances 5C Using Other Scientific Equipment 5D Using Technology Equipment 5E Fabrication Techniques 6. OBSERVING & RECORDING DATA 6A Obtaining Qualitative Data 6B Obtaining Quantitative Data 6C Scientific and Technical Drawing 6D Creating Data Tables 7. ANALYZING RESULTS 7A The Need to Graph 7B Reading the Graph 7C Constructing Graphs 7D Using Math in Science 7E Reaching a Conclusion 7F Reflecting on Your Work 8. COMMUNICATING 8A Writing a Report 8B Creating a Design Folder 8C Multimedia Presentations 8D Exploring an Issue 9. STUDY SKILLS 9A Setting Goals and Monitoring Progress 9B Good Study Habits 9C Using Your Computer Effectively 9D Working Together 9E Graphic Organizers

Unit 1:
Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems

The Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems unit covers concepts related to three topics:

Cells
Students learn about the basic structure and function of plant and animal cells. They use a microscope to observe cell structures, and they use models to discover how cells interact with their environment.

Animal Systems
Students investigate ways in which unicellular organisms meet their basic needs. They also learn about the hierarchical organization of animal cells into tissues, organs, and organ systems. They learn about the structure, function, and interdependence of some of the major human organ systems.

Plant Systems
Students learn about the hierarchical organization of plant cells. They investigate certain specialized cells and tissues in different parts of plants.

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