Life Science: Cells and Ecosystems

          Module 1: Introduction to Life Science

Section 1: What is Life?
- Lesson 1: Defining Life  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Defining Life
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of Living Things  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Characteristics of Living Things

Section 2: Basics of Cells
- Lesson 1: Cells: The Building Blocks  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Cells: The Building Blocks
- Lesson 2: Comparing Living and Nonliving Matter  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Comparing Living and Nonliving Matter

Section 3: Exploring Ecosystems
- Lesson 1: What is an Ecosystem?  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 What is an Ecosystem?
- Lesson 2: Components of Ecosystems  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Components of Ecosystems

Section 4: Scientific Inquiry in Life Science
- Lesson 1: Observations and Questions  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Observations and Questions
- Lesson 2: Recording Data in Nature  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Recording Data in Nature

Section 5: Lab Safety Basics
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Lab Safety  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to Lab Safety
- Lesson 2: Proper Use of Lab Equipment  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Proper Use of Lab Equipment


Module 2: Cells Up Close

Section 1: Cell Structure and Organization
- Lesson 1: The Cell Membrane and Its Function  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 The Cell Membrane and Its Function
- Lesson 2: Overview of Cytoplasm and Organelles  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Overview of Cytoplasm and Organelles

Section 2: Plant and Animal Cells
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Plant Cells  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Characteristics of Plant Cells
- Lesson 2: Characteristics of Animal Cells  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Characteristics of Animal Cells

Section 3: Basic Cellular Processes
- Lesson 1: Diffusion and Osmosis Explained  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Diffusion and Osmosis Explained
- Lesson 2: How Cells Obtain and Use Energy  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 How Cells Obtain and Use Energy

Section 4: Tools for Studying Cells
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Microscopes  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Microscopes
- Lesson 2: Observing Cells in the Lab  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Observing Cells in the Lab

Section 5: Review of Cell Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Summary of Cell Structures  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Summary of Cell Structures
- Lesson 2: Recap of Cellular Processes  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Recap of Cellular Processes


Module 3: Ecosystem Explorations

Section 1: Components of Ecosystems
- Lesson 1: Living vs. Nonliving Components  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Living vs. Nonliving Components
- Lesson 2: Interactions Within Ecosystems  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Interactions Within Ecosystems

Section 2: Energy Flow in Nature
- Lesson 1: Understanding Food Chains  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Food Chains
- Lesson 2: Exploring Food Webs  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Exploring Food Webs

Section 3: Habitats and Niches
- Lesson 1: Different Types of Habitats  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Different Types of Habitats
- Lesson 2: Organisms and Their Niches  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Organisms and Their Niches

Section 4: Relationships in Ecosystems
- Lesson 1: Predation and Competition  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Predation and Competition
- Lesson 2: Mutualism and Symbiosis  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Mutualism and Symbiosis

Section 5: Human Impact on Nature
- Lesson 1: Effects of Pollution  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Effects of Pollution
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Conservation  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Introduction to Conservation


Module 4: Life Processes and Interactions

Section 1: Growth and Development
- Lesson 1: Understanding Growth in Living Organisms  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding Growth in Living Organisms
- Lesson 2: Development over the Life Cycle  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Development over the Life Cycle

Section 2: Reproduction Basics
- Lesson 1: Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction
- Lesson 2: Life Cycles of Plants and Animals  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Life Cycles of Plants and Animals

Section 3: Nutrients and Energy
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Nutrients  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Nutrients
- Lesson 2: Basic Principles of Photosynthesis  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Basic Principles of Photosynthesis

Section 4: Behavioral Interactions
- Lesson 1: How Plants and Animals Communicate  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 How Plants and Animals Communicate
- Lesson 2: Basic Behavior Patterns in Nature  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basic Behavior Patterns in Nature

Section 5: Adaptation and Survival
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Adaptation  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Introduction to Adaptation
- Lesson 2: Survival Strategies in the Natural World  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Survival Strategies in the Natural World


Module 5: Investigative Projects in Life Science

Section 1: Designing a Science Project
- Lesson 1: Formulating Scientific Questions  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Formulating Scientific Questions
- Lesson 2: Planning a Simple Experiment  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Planning a Simple Experiment

Section 2: Research Techniques in Life Science
- Lesson 1: Collecting and Organizing Observations  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Collecting and Organizing Observations
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Data Analysis  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Introduction to Data Analysis

Section 3: Interactive Lab Projects
- Lesson 1: Building a Model Cell  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Building a Model Cell
- Lesson 2: Simulating an Ecosystem  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simulating an Ecosystem

Section 4: Multimedia in Life Science
- Lesson 1: Using Digital Tools to Explore Cells  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Digital Tools to Explore Cells
- Lesson 2: Exploring Ecosystems Through Animations  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Exploring Ecosystems Through Animations

Section 5: Presenting Scientific Findings
- Lesson 1: Creating a Scientific Poster  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Creating a Scientific Poster
- Lesson 2: Sharing Results with Peers  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Results with Peers