Week 1
Lesson 1
Cell Theory and Types
Students will learn about cell theory and the fundamental differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Lesson 2
Cell Theory and Types
Students will learn about cell theory and the fundamental differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Cell Anatomy: Plant vs. Animal Showdown
Students will explore the anatomy of cells and distinguish the differences between plant and animal cells.
Lesson 4
Cell Anatomy: Plant vs. Animal Showdown
Students will explore the anatomy of cells and distinguish the differences between plant and animal cells.
 Week 3
Lesson 5
Gatekeepers: The Cell Membrane and Its Highways
Students will delve into the structure of the cell membrane and understand the various methods of cell transport.
Lesson 6
Gatekeepers: The Cell Membrane and Its Highways
Students will delve into the structure of the cell membrane and understand the various methods of cell transport.
 Week 4
Lesson 7
The Nucleus: Command Center of the Cell
Students will investigate the role of the nucleus and how cells maintain homeostasis
Lesson 8
The Nucleus: Command Center of the Cell
Students will investigate the role of the nucleus and how cells maintain homeostasis
 Week 5
Lesson 9
Creative Cells: Designing the Ultimate Cell
Students will apply their knowledge by designing and presenting their own unique cell models.
Lesson 10
Creative Cells: Designing the Ultimate Cell
Students will apply their knowledge by designing and presenting their own unique cell models.
 Week 6
Lesson 11
Genetic Blueprint: Understanding DNA and Genes
Students will explore the basics of DNA, chromosomes, and genes, understanding their roles in heredity.
Lesson 12
Genetic Blueprint: Understanding DNA and Genes
Students will explore the basics of DNA, chromosomes, and genes, understanding their roles in heredity.
 Week 7
Lesson 13
From Genes to Proteins: The Synthesis Story
Students will learn how genes are translated into proteins through the process of protein synthesis.
Lesson 14
From Genes to Proteins: The Synthesis Story
Students will learn how genes are translated into proteins through the process of protein synthesis.
 Week 8
Lesson 15
Mendel’s Garden: The Birth of Genetics
Students will be introduced to Mendelian genetics, including monohybrid crosses and pedigrees.
Lesson 16
Mendel’s Garden: The Birth of Genetics
Students will be introduced to Mendelian genetics, including monohybrid crosses and pedigrees.
 Week 9
Lesson 17
Chromosome Chronicles: The Molecular Perspective
Students will delve into molecular genetics, focusing on the structure and function of chromosomes.
Lesson 18
Chromosome Chronicles: The Molecular Perspective
Students will delve into molecular genetics, focusing on the structure and function of chromosomes.
 Week 10
Lesson 19
Genetic Detectives: Exploring Genetic Conditions
Students will research and present on various genetic conditions, applying their knowledge of genetics.
Lesson 20
Genetic Detectives: Exploring Genetic Conditions
Students will research and present on various genetic conditions, applying their knowledge of genetics.
 Week 11
Lesson 21
Invisible Invaders: The World of Viruses
Students will learn about the structure, function, and impact of viruses on human health.
Lesson 22
Invisible Invaders: The World of Viruses
Students will learn about the structure, function, and impact of viruses on human health.
 Week 12
Lesson 23
Bacterial Life: Tiny Titans of the Micro World
 Students will explore the structure, function, and impact of bacteria on human health.
Lesson 24
Bacterial Life: Tiny Titans of the Micro World
 Students will explore the structure, function, and impact of bacteria on human health.
 Week 13
Lesson 25
Protist Parade: The Diverse World of Protists
Students will investigate the structure, function, and impact of protists on human health.
Lesson 26
Protist Parade: The Diverse World of Protists
Students will investigate the structure, function, and impact of protists on human health.
 Week 14
Lesson 27
Finding a Cure Project
Students will work on a project to develop potential cures or treatments for microbial infections.
Lesson 28
Finding a Cure Project
Students will work on a project to develop potential cures or treatments for microbial infections.
 Week 15
Lesson 29
Cell Division Demystified: Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Students will understand the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis
Lesson 30
Cell Division Demystified: Mitosis vs. Meiosis
Students will understand the similarities and differences between mitosis and meiosis
 Week 16
Lesson 31
Mitotic Marvels: The Steps of Mitosis
Students will walk through the detailed steps of mitosis.
Lesson 32
Mitotic Marvels: The Steps of Mitosis
Students will walk through the detailed steps of mitosis.
 Week 17
Lesson 33
Specialized Cells: The Power of Differentiation
Students will investigate how cells differentiate and specialize to perform various functions.
Lesson 34
Specialized Cells: The Power of Differentiation
Students will investigate how cells differentiate and specialize to perform various functions.
 Week 18
Lesson 35
Photosynthesis: The Green Machine
Students will be introduced to the reactants and processes involved in photosynthesis
Lesson 36
Photosynthesis: The Green Machine
Students will be introduced to the reactants and processes involved in photosynthesis
 Week 19
Lesson 37
Photosynthesis Unveiled: Processes and Products
Students will take a deeper look into the processes and products of photosynthesis.
Lesson 38
Photosynthesis Unveiled: Processes and Products
Students will take a deeper look into the processes and products of photosynthesis.
 Week 20
Lesson 39
Cellular Respiration: Powering the Cell
Students will learn about the reactants and the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
Lesson 40
Cellular Respiration: Powering the Cell
Students will learn about the reactants and the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
 Week 21
Lesson 41
Cellular Respiration Explained: Processes and Products
Students will explore the detailed processes and products of cellular respiration.
Lesson 42
Cellular Respiration Explained: Processes and Products
Students will explore the detailed processes and products of cellular respiration.
 Week 22
Lesson 43
Visualizing Vital Processes: Photosynthesis and Respiration
 Students will create visual diagrams to illustrate the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
Lesson 44
Visualizing Vital Processes: Photosynthesis and Respiration
 Students will create visual diagrams to illustrate the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
 Week 23
Lesson 45
Eco-Explorers: Uncovering Environmental History
Students will learn about environmental problems, resources, and their historical context.
Lesson 46
Eco-Explorers: Uncovering Environmental History
Students will learn about environmental problems, resources, and their historical context.
 Week 24
Lesson 47
Ecology Essentials: Interactions in Nature
Students will explore how organisms interact with each other and their habitats.
Lesson 48
Ecology Essentials: Interactions in Nature
Students will explore how organisms interact with each other and their habitats.
 Week 25
Lesson 49
Ecology in Action: More Interactions
Students will continue to study the interactions between organisms and their environments.
Lesson 50
Ecology in Action: More Interactions
Students will continue to study the interactions between organisms and their environments.
 Week 26
Lesson 51
Energy Impact: Human Footprints on the Environment
Students will investigate how human activities impact the environment, focusing on energy sources.
Lesson 52
Energy Impact: Human Footprints on the Environment
Students will investigate how human activities impact the environment, focusing on energy sources.
 Week 27
Lesson 53
Sustainable Solutions: Reducing Our Footprint
Students will continue their exploration of human impacts and potential solutions for sustainability.
Lesson 54
Sustainable Solutions: Reducing Our Footprint
Students will continue their exploration of human impacts and potential solutions for sustainability.
 Week 28
Lesson 55
Eco-Innovators: Designing Sustainable Energy Solutions
Students will work on projects to design sustainable energy solutions
Lesson 56
Eco-Innovators: Designing Sustainable Energy Solutions
Students will work on projects to design sustainable energy solutions
 Week 29
Lesson 57
Digestive Dynamics: The Journey of Food
Students will learn about the structure and function of the digestive system.
Lesson 58
Digestive Dynamics: The Journey of Food
Students will learn about the structure and function of the digestive system.
 Week 30
Lesson 59
Urinary Insights: The Body’s Waste Management
Students will explore the structure and function of the urinary system
Lesson 60
Urinary Insights: The Body’s Waste Management
Students will explore the structure and function of the urinary system
 Week 31
Lesson 61
Bone Basics: The Framework of the Body
Students will study the skeletal system and its role in providing structure and support.
Lesson 62
Bone Basics: The Framework of the Body
Students will study the skeletal system and its role in providing structure and support.
 Week 32
Lesson 63
Muscle Mechanics: Movement and Strength
Students will learn about the muscular system and how it enables movement
Lesson 64
Muscle Mechanics: Movement and Strength
Students will learn about the muscular system and how it enables movement
 Week 33
Lesson 65
Nerve Network: The Body’s Communication System
Students will investigate the nervous system and how it controls bodily functions.
Lesson 66
Nerve Network: The Body’s Communication System
Students will investigate the nervous system and how it controls bodily functions.
 Week 34
Lesson 67
Hormone Harmony: The Endocrine Orchestra
Students will explore the endocrine system and how hormones regulate various body functions.
Lesson 68
Hormone Harmony: The Endocrine Orchestra
Students will explore the endocrine system and how hormones regulate various body functions.
 Week 35
Lesson 69
Heart and Vessels: The Circulatory Circuit
Students will learn about the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
Lesson 70
Heart and Vessels: The Circulatory Circuit
Students will learn about the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
 Week 36
Lesson 71
Breathing Basics: The Respiratory Routine
Students will study the respiratory system and how it facilitates gas exchange
Lesson 72
Breathing Basics: The Respiratory Routine
Students will study the respiratory system and how it facilitates gas exchange
 Week 37
Lesson 73
Skin Deep: The Body’s Protective Layer
Students will explore the integumentary system, focusing on the skin’s role in protection and sensation.
Lesson 74
Skin Deep: The Body’s Protective Layer
Students will explore the integumentary system, focusing on the skin’s role in protection and sensation.
 Week 38
Lesson 75
Defender Dynamics: The Immune Response
Students will learn about the immune system and how it defends the body against pathogens.
Lesson 76
Defender Dynamics: The Immune Response
Students will learn about the immune system and how it defends the body against pathogens.
 Week 39
Lesson 77
Anatomy and Physiology Project
Students will connect all systems together in one, inclusive project
Lesson 78
Anatomy and Physiology Project
Students will connect all systems together in one, inclusive project
 Week 40
Lesson 79
Anatomy and Physiology Project
Students will connect all systems together in one, inclusive project
Lesson 80
Anatomy and Physiology Project
Students will connect all systems together in one, inclusive project