Life Science A / B

Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. The field focuses on their organization and life processes. This is a two-semester course.  Life Science A begins with the basic unit of life—the cell. You’ll discover how cells build up tissues, organs, and systems. You will study the growth and development processes of different organisms and see how genes are responsible for the traits of organisms. You’ll also explore natural selection and artificial selection and their effects on the genetic traits of organisms. In Life Science B, you will learn how life evolved on Earth. You’ll analyze fossil data to determine the evidence it provides about evolution. You’ll study ecosystems, the flow of energy in an ecosystem, and the various relationships in an ecosystem. In addition, you will discover the interdependence that is present in all ecosystems. At the end of the semester, you’ll determine the effects that humans and environmental factors have on the ecosystems and devise solutions to protect the biodiversity of ecosystems from these effects.