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"