Unit 0:

Scientific Method
Within the scientific method unit, the students will enhance their knowledge of the different
components used to answer specific scientific questions. This includes: formulating a hypothesis,
identifying the dependent variable, independent variable, control, inferences and observations, the
metric system, conversion, and graphing.

Unit 1:

Interactions of Life
This unit is one of the longest units for the school year. It is divided into two parts.

1A- Ecology: Living things within an ecosystem interact with each other and their environment.

1B- Energy Transfer: Matter and energy together support life within an ecosystem

The information in units 1 & 2 comprise of 50% of the Georgia Milestone questions.
Standard: S7L4: A, B, C, DUnit 2:

Unit 2:

Biomes

Unit 2 will cover Earths major biomes and the characteristics that make them unique.

The information in units 1 & 2 comprise of 50% of the Georgia Milestone questions.
Standard: S7L4: E

Unit 3:

Evolution
In this unit students will study how and why living things change over time.
The information in units 3 & 6 comprise 15% of the Georgia Milestone questions.
Standard S7L5: A, B, C,

Unit 4:

Cells & Human Body Systems

This unit is divided into two parts, 4A: Cells and 4B: Body Systems.
4A- Cells: Students will study the structures of plant and animal cells and their functions.
4B- Body systems: Students will study the structure and purpose of the major human body systems.
The information in units 4 & 5 comprise 35% of the Georgia Milestone questions.
Standard S7L2: A, B, C, D, E

Unit 5:
Genetics
In unit 5 students will study how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.

The information in units 4 & 5 comprise 35% of the Georgia Milestone questions.
Standard S7L3: A, B, C

Unit 6:

Classification
In this unit students will study how living things are scientifically compared and classified.
The information in units 3 & 6 comprise 15% of the Georgia Milestone questions.
Standard S7L1: A, B