Contents

1. Foundations of Life Science 

   1.1 Lesson 1.1: Nature of Science  

   1. Lesson 1.2: Communicating Ideas 

   2. Lesson 1.3: Tools and Techniques 

   3. Lesson 1.4: Principles of Biology 

2. Chemical Basis of Life 

1. 1. Lesson 2.1: Matter 

   2. Lesson 2.2: Organic Compounds 

   3. Lesson 2.3: Chemical Reactions 

   4. Lesson 2.4: Water 

2. Cell Structure and Function 

   1. Lesson 3.1: Introduction to Cells 

   2. Lesson 3.2: Cell Structures 

   3. Lesson 3.3: Cell Transport and Homeostasis 

3. Photosynthesis 

   1. Lesson 4.1: Energy for Life: An Overview of Photosynthesis 

   2. Lesson 4.2: Into the Chloroplast: How Photosynthesis Works 

4. Cellular Respiration 

   1. Lesson 5.1: Powering the Cell: Cellular Respiration and Glycolysis 

   2. Lesson 5.2: Into the Mitochondrion: Making ATP with Oxygen 

   3. Lesson 5.3: Anaerobic Respiration: ATP, New Fuels, and Yogurt without Oxygen 

5. Cell Division and Reproduction 

   1. Lesson 6.1: Chromosomes and the Cell Cycle 

   2. Lesson 6.2: Meiosis 

6. Mendelian Genetics 

   1. Lesson 7.1: Mendel’s Investigations 

   2. Lesson 7.2: Mendelian Inheritance 

7. Molecular Genetics  

   1. Lesson 8.1: DNA and RNA  

   2. Lesson 8.2: Protein Synthesis  

   3. Lesson 8.3: Mutation  

   4. Lesson 8.4: Regulation of Gene Expression  

8. Human Genetics  

   1. Lesson 9.1: Human Chromosomes and Genes  

   2. Lesson 9.2: Human Inheritance  

9. Biotechnology  

   1. Lesson 10.1: DNA Technology  

   2. Lesson 10.2: Biotechnology  

10. History of Life  

    1. Lesson 11.1: Studying the History of Life  

    2. Lesson 11.2: Early Life  

    3. Lesson 11.3: Multicellular Life  

11. Evolutionary Theory  

    1. Lesson 12.1: Darwin and The Theory of Evolution  

    2. Lesson 12.2: Evidence for Evolution  

    3. Lesson 12.3: Evolution Continues Today - Can We Control It?  

12. Evolution in Populations  

    1. Lesson 13.1: Genetics of Populations  

    2. Lesson 13.2: Genetic Change in Populations  

    3. Lesson 13.3: The Origin of Species 

13. Classification 

    1. Lesson 14.1: Form and Function 

    2. Lesson 14.2: Phylogenetic Classification 

    3. Lesson 14.3: Modern Classification Systems 

14. Principles of Ecology 

    1. Lesson 15.1: The Science of Ecology 

    2. Lesson 15.2: Flow of Energy 

    3. Lesson 15.3: Recycling Matter 

15. Biomes, Ecosystems, and Communities 

    1. Lesson 16.1: Biomes 

    2. Lesson 16.2: Terrestrial Biomes 

    3. Lesson 16.3: Aquatic Biomes 

    4. Lesson 16.4: Community Interactions 

16. Populations 

    1. Lesson 17.1: Characteristics of Populations 

    2. Lesson 17.2: Population Dynamics 

    3. Lesson 17.3: Human Population Growth: Doomsday, Cornucopia, or Some- where in Between? 

17. Ecology and Human Actions 

    1. Lesson 18.1: The Biodiversity Crisis 

    2. Lesson 18.2: Natural Resources 

    3. Lesson 18.3: Natural Resources II: The Atmosphere 

    4. Lesson 18.4: Climate Change 

18. The Human Body 

    1. Lesson 19.1: Organization of the Human Body 

    2. Lesson 19.2: Homeostasis and Regulation 

19. Nervous and Endocrine Systems 

    1. Lesson 20.1: The Nervous System 

    2. Lesson 20.2: The Endocrine System 

20. Skeletal, Muscular, and Integumentary Systems 

    1. Lesson 21.1: Skeletal System 

    2. Lesson 21.2: Muscular System 

    3. Lesson 21.3: Integumentary System  

21. Circulatory and Respiratory Systems  

    1. Lesson 22.1: Circulatory System  

    2. Lesson 22.2: Blood  

    3. Lesson 22.3: Respiratory System  

22. Digestive and Excretory Systems  

    1. Lesson 23.1: Food and Nutrients  

    2. Lesson 23.2: Digestive System  

    3. Lesson 23.3: Excretory System  

23. Immune System and Disease  

    1. Lesson 24.1: Nonspecific Defenses  

    2. Lesson 24.2: Immune Response  

    3. Lesson 24.3: Immune System Diseases  

    4. Lesson 24.4: Environmental Problems and Human Health  

24. Reproductive System and Human Development  

    1. Lesson 25.1: Male Reproductive System  

    2. Lesson 25.2: Female Reproductive System  

    3. Lesson 25.3: Fertilization, Gestation, and Development  

    4. Lesson 25.4: Sexually Transmitted Diseases  

25. Appendix: Biology I  

    1. Investigation and Experimentation Activities