Energy
understand
energy and the relationship between work and energy
mechanical
energy - kinetic and potential
other
types of energy - chemical, thermal, electrical, nuclear, sound, light
energy
conversions and conservation of energy
renewable
and non-renewable energy resources
Matter
Understand
mass, volume, and density
Property
of matter, phase changes, and conservation of matter
Mixtures, solutions,
atoms
Animals
Compare
and contrast the different phylum of invertebrates
Explain
the structure and function of various body systems
Compare
structure and function of different classes of vertebrates
Ecology
Explain
the flows of energy and matter from abiotic to biotic communities
Identify
limiting factors, niches, predator/prey relationships, characteristics of biomes
Understand
the biogeochemical cycles and their importance to all organisms
The
changing environment and human impact
