Unit |
Topic |
Essential Question |
1 |
Cell Theory |
What is the cell theory? |
2 |
Structure & Function of the Cell |
How does the cell carry out the functions of life? |
3 |
Body Systems |
How do cells, tissues, and organs maintain life? |
4 |
Magnetism |
What is a magnetic field, and how does it interact with magnetic material? |
5 |
Transfer and Conservation of Energy |
How is energy transferred and conserved? |
6 |
Falling Objects |
How do we predict the motion of falling objects? |
7 |
Newton’s Laws of Motion |
How do objects respond in the presence of external forces? |
8 |
Weather Patterns |
How can weather be predicted? |
9 |
Earth’s Interacting Systems |
How does water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle through the Earth? |
10 |
Natural Hazards |
How can natural hazards impact life on Earth? |
11 |
Earth’s Moving Surface |
How do Earth’s major geological systems interact? |