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Unit 1: The Study of Living Things (Introduction)

Grade Level:: 7
Subject:: Life Science
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Understandings:: 1. “A demonstration that we have been made in the likeness and image of God, is the human ability to apply scientific method to the material world and the capacity to manage abstract and creative thought processes.” *(Gen. 1:26-28)
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1. Identify and apply the steps of the scientific method in a controlled experiment.
2. Give examples of models and identify the benefits and limitations in using models.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and safety in proper handling of laboratory tools and equipment.
4. Identify the parts of compound light microscope.
5. Explain the importance of the International System of Units (metric) and be able to work within this system.
6. Describe the six characteristics of living things.
7. Define the necessities for and explain the chemical building blocks of life.
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Unit 1: The Study of Living Things (Introduction)

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