Life Science Adventures
Life science explorations introduce plants, animals, and ecosystems with engaging, real‑world examples.
Description : Life science adventures in this course take students on a journey into the diversity of living organisms. Through interactive experiments, model building, and research projects, learners explore plant and animal life in ecosystems both near and far.
Category : Science
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Discovering Life Science Fundamentals
Section 1: What Is Life Science?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Living Things
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 "Understanding Living Things"
- Lesson 2: What Makes Something Alive?
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 "What Makes Something Alive?"
Section 2: The Living World Around Us
- Lesson 1: Observing Nature in Our Neighborhood
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 "Observing Nature in Our Neighborhood"
- Lesson 2: Noticing Differences and Similarities in Living Things
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 "Noticing Differences and Similarities in Living Things"
Section 3: Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Lesson 1: Traits of Living Things
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 "Traits of Living Things"
- Lesson 2: How Living Things Grow and Change
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 "How Living Things Grow and Change"
Section 4: Exploring the Role of Scientists
- Lesson 1: What Do Scientists Do?
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 "What Do Scientists Do?"
- Lesson 2: Simple Experiments to See Science in Action
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 "Simple Experiments to See Science in Action"
Section 5: Tools for Observing Life
- Lesson 1: Using Our Senses in Science
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 "Using Our Senses in Science"
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Magnifying Tools and Measuring
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 "Introduction to Magnifying Tools and Measuring"
Module 2: Meet the Plant World
Section 1: Understanding Plant Parts
- Lesson 1: Identifying Roots, Stems, Leaves, and Flowers
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 "Identifying Roots, Stems, Leaves, and Flowers"
- Lesson 2: The Job of Each Plant Part
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 "The Job of Each Plant Part"
Section 2: How Plants Grow
- Lesson 1: The Process of Germination
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 "The Process of Germination"
- Lesson 2: Plant Growth from Seed to Sapling
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 "Plant Growth from Seed to Sapling"
Section 3: Sunlight and Photosynthesis
- Lesson 1: What Is Photosynthesis?
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 "What Is Photosynthesis?"
- Lesson 2: How Sunlight Helps Plants Make Food
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 "How Sunlight Helps Plants Make Food"
Section 4: Water and Soil in Plant Life
- Lesson 1: The Role of Water in Plant Growth
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 "The Role of Water in Plant Growth"
- Lesson 2: How Soil Nourishes Plants
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 "How Soil Nourishes Plants"
Section 5: Plants and Their Environment
- Lesson 1: How Plants Adapt to Their Surroundings
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 "How Plants Adapt to Their Surroundings"
- Lesson 2: Simple Projects: Growing a Plant at Home
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 "Simple Projects: Growing a Plant at Home"
Module 3: Fascinating Animal Kingdom
Section 1: Animal Habitats
- Lesson 1: Where Do Animals Live?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 "Where Do Animals Live?"
- Lesson 2: Exploring a Range of Animal Homes
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 "Exploring a Range of Animal Homes"
Section 2: Basic Needs of Animals
- Lesson 1: What Animals Need to Survive
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 "What Animals Need to Survive"
- Lesson 2: How Animals Get Food and Water
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 "How Animals Get Food and Water"
Section 3: Animal Movements and Behavior
- Lesson 1: Different Ways Animals Move
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 "Different Ways Animals Move"
- Lesson 2: Simple Observations of Animal Behavior
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 "Simple Observations of Animal Behavior"
Section 4: Senses and Adaptations in Animals
- Lesson 1: How Animals Use Their Senses
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 "How Animals Use Their Senses"
- Lesson 2: Adaptations That Help Animals Survive
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 "Adaptations That Help Animals Survive"
Section 5: The Importance of Animals in Nature
- Lesson 1: How Animals Contribute to Ecosystems
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 "How Animals Contribute to Ecosystems"
- Lesson 2: Caring for and Respecting Animal Life
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 "Caring for and Respecting Animal Life"
Module 4: Ecosystems and Habitats at Work
Section 1: What Is an Ecosystem?
- Lesson 1: Defining Ecosystems
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 "Defining Ecosystems"
- Lesson 2: Elements That Make Up an Ecosystem
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 "Elements That Make Up an Ecosystem"
Section 2: Food Chains and Food Webs
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Food Chains
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 "Introduction to Food Chains"
- Lesson 2: How Food Webs Connect Living Things
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 "How Food Webs Connect Living Things"
Section 3: Different Types of Habitats
- Lesson 1: Exploring Forests, Deserts, and Oceans
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 "Exploring Forests, Deserts, and Oceans"
- Lesson 2: How Climate Influences a Habitat
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 "How Climate Influences a Habitat"
Section 4: Interdependence in Nature
- Lesson 1: How Living Things Rely on Each Other
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 "How Living Things Rely on Each Other"
- Lesson 2: Simple Projects: Building a Mini Food Web
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 "Simple Projects: Building a Mini Food Web"
Section 5: Protecting Our Environment
- Lesson 1: Why It’s Important to Protect Habitats
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 "Why It’s Important to Protect Habitats"
- Lesson 2: Easy Ways to Help Nature Every Day
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 "Easy Ways to Help Nature Every Day"
Module 5: Discovering Biodiversity
Section 1: What Is Biodiversity?
- Lesson 1: Defining Biodiversity in Simple Terms
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 "Defining Biodiversity in Simple Terms"
- Lesson 2: Why Biodiversity Is Important for Our Planet
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 "Why Biodiversity Is Important for Our Planet"
Section 2: Diversity in the Plant World
- Lesson 1: Comparing Different Types of Plants
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 "Comparing Different Types of Plants"
- Lesson 2: How Plants Contribute to Biodiversity
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 "How Plants Contribute to Biodiversity"
Section 3: Diversity in the Animal World
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Different Animal Groups
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 "Recognizing Different Animal Groups"
- Lesson 2: The Role of Animals in Maintaining Biodiversity
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 "The Role of Animals in Maintaining Biodiversity"
Section 4: Human Impact on Biodiversity
- Lesson 1: How Humans Affect Living Things
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 "How Humans Affect Living Things"
- Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Help Protect Biodiversity
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 "Simple Ways to Help Protect Biodiversity"
Section 5: Celebrating Life on Earth
- Lesson 1: Exploring Different Cultures of Nature
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 "Exploring Different Cultures of Nature"
- Lesson 2: Creating Projects That Celebrate Biodiversity
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 "Creating Projects That Celebrate Biodiversity"