Students will focus their science studies in the areas of Earth, physical, and life sciences. A study of Earth's waters will stress the importance of a clean freshwater supply and emphasize the vastness and diversity of the intriguing ocean biome and it's effect on climate. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of Earth's atmosphere including characteristics at various levels,the movement of air, the phenomena of weather, and the significance of air quality. Studing sound and light will enable students to describe the properties of waves, the movement of energy, and their importance in the natural world. A life science unit will include an in depth understanding of cell structures and functions and an introduction to heredity.
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