Follow along with our journey through life science—from understanding scientific inquiry to exploring energy flow, nutrient cycles, terrestrial biomes, and aquatic ecosystems.
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Important dates to keep track of during Semester 1.
National Vacation on Sept 23 & 24.
A mid-semester break to rest and refresh.
Review of all core concepts from Modules 1, 2, and 3.
Cumulative semester examinations start.
Establishes the foundational principles of life science.
Deepens understanding of the structural organization of organisms.
Teaches how scientists investigate and validate biological phenomena.
Builds essential analytical and scientific inquiry skills.
Transitions into understanding ecological systems and organisms.
Examines how species coexist within an ecosystem.
Explains how energy travels through biological communities.
Visualizes complex feeding relationships and energy loss.
Shows how essential nutrients recycle through ecosystems.
Completes the study of critical elemental cycles.
Explores how ecosystems respond to changes and disturbances.
Connects climate factors to global plant and animal distributions.
Examines specific adaptations to varying ecosystems.
A full week to recharge.
Understands threats to global terrestrial environments.
Investigates inland water ecosystems and biodiversity.
Explores marine ecosystems and ocean dynamics.
Prepares students for upcoming final examinations.
Evaluates mastery of semester content.
Concludes Semester 1.