Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to science
Understanding key components of the scientific method, including observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and data analysis. Emphasizing the practical application of the scientific method through hands-on experiments.
Lesson 2
Basic Chemistry
We will discuss emergent properties of water, including cohesion, adhesion, solubility, and pH
Lesson 3
Biochemistry and Macromolecules
Examining the major classes of biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Investigating the structure and function of these biomolecules in living organisms.
Relating the role of biomolecules to energy storage, cell structure, and genetic information.
How enzymes function in the cellular system 
 Week 2
Lesson 4
Cell Structures and Cell Theory 1
Introducing the concept of the cell and its role as the basic unit of life.
Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and discussing their significance.
Highlighting the historical development of the cell theory.
Delving into the various organelles within eukaryotic cells, including the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and more.
Exploring the diversity of cell types and their specific adaptations for various functions.
Discussing the interplay of organelles within a cell.
Lesson 5
Cell Structures and Cell Theory 2
Introducing the concept of the cell and its role as the basic unit of life.
Comparing prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and discussing their significance.
Highlighting the historical development of the cell theory.
Delving into the various organelles within eukaryotic cells, including the nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, and more.
Exploring the diversity of cell types and their specific adaptations for various functions.
Discussing the interplay of organelles within a cell.
Lesson 6
Cell Membrane and Transport
Investigating the structure and functions of the cell membrane.
Exploring key concepts of cellular transport, including diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
Connecting these processes to the regulation of cell environment and homeostasis.
 Week 3
Lesson 7
Basic concepts of energy metabolism & photosynthesis
Understanding the process of photosynthesis and its significance in energy conversion.
Investigating photosynthetic pigments, the light-dependent and light-independent reactions, and the role of chloroplasts.
Discussing the interdependence of photosynthesis and respiration in ecosystems.
Lesson 8
Cellular Respiration pt 1.
Exploring cellular respiration as the process by which cells generate ATP.
Covering the stages of cellular respiration, including glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.
Relating cellular respiration to energy production and the carbon cycle.
Lesson 9
Cellular respiration pt 2. & cell division
Review of cellular respiration & anaerobic respiration 
 Week 4
Lesson 10
Mitosis 
Goal of cell division
Distinguishing between mitosis and meiosis and their roles in cell division.
Investigating the phases of mitosis, including prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Cancer and cell division 
Lesson 11
Meiosis
Understanding the stages of meiosis and their importance in sexual reproduction.
Lesson 12
Basic Genetics (Mendelian Genetics) 
Discussing Gregor Mendel's laws and principles of inheritance.
Introducing Punnett squares and their use in predicting genetic outcomes.
 Week 5
Lesson 13
Non-mendelian genetics
Incomplete, co-dominance, and multiple alleles & sex-linked genes
Lesson 14
DNA Properties & History of DNA
Properties of DNA and how DNA was discovered by different scientists (Griffth, Avery, Hersey & Chase, and Watson & Crick)
Lesson 15
DNA replication - Process
Entire process of DNA replication & semi-conservative model of DNA replication
 Week 6
Lesson 16
RNA transcription & Translation & Mutations
Lesson 17
Biotechnology 
We will carefully examine how genetic technologies are currently used in biotechnology  (gene manipulation & molecular cloning)
Lesson 18
Microbiome
Definition of microbiomes and their impacts in human systems