Living Environment
Below are the topics we will be covering this year organized by quarter. At the end of the year, student will be expected to pass the New York state Living Environment regents exam. In order to sit for this exam, students must complete 20 lab hours including 4 state labs which will be completed in class throughout the year.
QUARTER 1:
Measurement
Graphing
Scientific Method
Microscopes
Cell Organelles
Taxonomy
Diffusion and Osmosis
TOPICS BY QUARTER
QUARTER 2:
Photosynthesis and Respiration
Enzymes and substrates
The Circulatory System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
Disease and Pathogens
QUARTER 3:
The Immune System
Mitosis and Meiosis
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction
The Reproductive System
Genetics
Human Development
DNA and RNA
Protein Synthesis
QUARTER 4:
Evolution
Biodiversity
Food Chains/Food Webs
Carrying Capacity
Human Impact on the Environment
Regents Review