·   Describe how the scientific method works
·   Identify structures and their function within a cell
·   List the seven levels of taxonomy in order
·   Identify simple animals by their characteristics

·   Identify more complex animals by their

·   Compare vascular and non-vascular plants
·   List the characteristics of different types of plants
·   Give examples and traits of Monerans, Protists and

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·   Describe the process of digestion in a human
·   List the six nutrients essential to your body
·   Define a calorie and record caloric intake
·   Compare circulatory systems in different organisms
·   Identify the parts and functions of the heart
·   Describe health problems associated with the

·   Compare the different types of blood cells and their

·   Explain how the lungs help in respiration
·   Describe how the kidneys help in excretion

·   Name the parts and functions of the nervous system
·   List the glands of the endocrine system and their

·   Name the major bones of the skeletal system
·   Explain how different muscles work to cause

·   Describe the functions of different types of joints
·   Identify the structure and function of each sense
organ

·   Compare the different types of behaviors in

·   Explain the use and misuse of different types of

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·   Describe the structure and function of roots
·   Compare the different types of stems
·   Explain transport within a plant
·   Describe the structures and functions within a leaf
·   Explain why leaves change color
·   List some diseases associated with plants

·   Describe the steps of mitosis
·   Describe the steps of meiosis
·   Explain the process of fertilization
·   Compare the sexual and asexual reproduction
·   Identify the reproductive structures and functions of

·   Identify the reproductive structures and functions of

·   Describe development within the uterus
·   Define metamorphosis

·   Compare dominant and recessive genes
·   Predict traits of offspring using checkerboard method
·   Describe how traits are linked with chromosomes
·   Describe the structure of DNA
·   Explain how genetic engineering is used
·   Define adaptation and selection
·   Explain Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
·   Give examples of evidence for the Theory of

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·   List the biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem
·   Describe the interactions of a food chain
·   List characteristics of biomes
·   Describe the three major relationships in a

·   Define and describe populations
·   Explain how different types of pollution affect the

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